The Republican journal., 1914-04-02

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Over in one corner the Cumberland countv
men had been wranglins but they were d.
rected to suspend their vote and listen to what
Mr.. Hanson had to say.
Mr.. Hanson said he was alwava readv 70 i.
anything in reason. He said he had .lvav.
supported Democratic principles with one ex-
ception. 1t wAs his intention to support the
party ticket placed in nomination in the pr;.
mares in June and to act with the partv in
the future. Further. He said he had opposed
Mr.. Pattangall because he felt it for the best
interests Of the party for him to do SO. But
he was now satisfied that the majority of the
party favored Mr.. Pattangall and as he be.
lieved in majority rule he would willingly bow
to the wish of the majority and would not op
pose him again.
The convention yelled itself hoarse at this.
Continuing. Mr.. Hanson said: II have al
ways regarded Mr.. Pattangall as man OF
great ability. l now have no doubt but that
he is the favorite with the great majority Of
the party. and am willing to give him my
whole support and to let the memories of the
past be buried in the oblivion of the past. and
to shake hands with him and forget it ALL"
Of the hand shaking episode eye witnesses.
say that Mr.. Pattapgall hesitated for some
seconds and then did not meet the ex- Mayor
half way. The Lewiston Journal report says:
"Mr. Hanson stretched his hand in front of
the speakers table toward Mr.. Pattangall He
smiled he did So 1t was the smile of
child who is forced to go up and kiss the un-
loved person. Mr.. Pattangall took the proffered
hand He didn't stretch his arm to do SO. He
also smiled. 1t was different smile from that
worn by Mr.. Hanson. 1t was the Pattangall
smile, which many man who has tried to beat
the man of politics from Waterville knows full
WELL"
great demonstration followed this ad-
dication of boss and his professed allegiance
to one he had denounced to the full extent of his
vocabulary of abuse. Then the report of the
committee on credentials was amended, making
1918 delegates present instead of 1077 as first
reported, and thus, says the Waterville Senti-
nel's report: 'Mr. Hanson was restored to full
rights and privileges as a member in good
standing in the Democratic party. There was
little doubt that if the question had been
allowed to go to a vote Mr.. Hanson would have
been unseated."
The convention then took a recess for lunch,
and when the session was resumed the State
committee and committee on resolutions were
reported. Eben F. Littlefeld Of Belfast is the
Waldo county member of the State committee,
receiving AZ votes to II for Ralph L. Cooper.
Nine of these II votes were from Belfast one
from Brooks and one from another town in the
county by substitute delegate. Hanson
was placed on the committee on resolutions.
Next in order was a speech by United States
Senator Charles F. johnson. whose commenda-
tion of President Wilson was received with
hearty applause. Then Hon. S. W. Gould Of
Skowhe gan came to the front Il felt" said
the former Congressman, "as it it had been
demanded that should prove my Democracy.
Mr.. Gould declared that he had always been
loyal Democrat "and I voted for you, Mr..
Chairman. when you were a candidate for
Congress-" he said, turning to Mr.. Pattangall
"If YOU are nomina ted in the primaries l shall
vote for you again." he promised. He further
declared that he expected to support every
loyal Democrat chosen in the primaries.
Yet Hanson in speech upon the postoffice
steps last fall declared that Gould was op-
posed to Pattangall and would vote against
him.
THE PLATFORM.
CYRUS W. Davis of Waterville reported the
platform at APO p. m, the committee having
been in session all day getting it into shape.
It began by congratulatiDg President Wilson
on his administration and declaring that the
Demo mocracy of Maine was in entire sympathy
with Kim and his policies.
| There we words of CONNIE ndation for the
work of Congress. 1t favored the passage Of
the McGillicuddy law for the monthly payment
by check of pensions. Confidence was ex-
pressed in the Administrations policy toward
Mexico, and the people were urged to elect
Congressman who will support its measures.
| On State issues the platform declared for
home rule of cities and towns and condemned
the Republicans for interfering with the rights
of cities and towns to govern themselves. 1t
favored the calling Of Constitutional conven-
tion, the delegates to be elected without party
designation, the work of the convention to be
submitted to the people for adoption.
Gov. Haines was condemned for his failure
to sign the 5OO-mile mileage book bill. A
workmans compensation act is demanded. A
54.bour law is favored for women and chill
dren. A reformatory for women is also want
ed.
"The patriotic and statesman)ike course" OF
Senator johnson and Congressman McGilli-
cuddy is commended.
Woman suffrage was not included, and the
Portland Press was informed by the different
members of the committee on resolutions that
it was not brought up before them for consid.
Grafton. There was some talk about it Wednes.
day night, but Thursday when they got dowI
to the real business of making the platform il
was not even so much as mentioned.
FIVE DISSENT ON LIQUOR PLANK.
CA. Robbins of East Millinocket had mum
ber of amendments, but they were referred tt
the next State convention.
The proposition Of delegate Plummer Of Lis
bon to substitute the initiative petition instead
of Constitutional convention was voted down
Five members of the committee on resolu
tions dissented from the liquor plank-Ensigr
Otis, William M. Osborne. F. W. Holiday,
7. Kelly and w. F. Merrill, taking the grount
that it should be omitted.