Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-08

generalities as 20 what the Republican
party had done in the past. III Maine ana
throughout the entire nation. and OF the
prosperity which had nsen feature OF
its history re also recalled the hard
times that had followed N the path of
Democracy-of the de- ression which fol-
lowed the Cleveland ration. OF
the free silver panic n. and OF
the present hard times. - lire speech
was characteristic of Ihe man, energetic
and forcesdi and was delivered in the
way that long ago won FOR him d!stinc-
lion as pubic speaker OF rare ability.
AS Judge Mailer loncluded and took his
seat Mr.. Tiles entered ne hall and pass
ed TO the stage. and his appearance was
the signal for tremendous ovation. ev-
erybody rising 10 their feet and cheering.
In opening. Mr.. Viles thanked those pres
ent for their cordial greeting and said
that il seemed at this time r:.ore than
ever before man saouh- congratulate
himself upon being q Republicaa. upon
being member OF the party that has
done so much for the nation. STATE and
city. Continuing he said;
IF we look back upon the pages o:
history We realize how closely connecte.
is The story of the Republican party with
the progress and development q me ma
ton. The leaders OF our party are the
men who have shaped the course Of the
nation and brought the United States
where it is today, a the mead OF al. civ
ilized nations"
He then referred to the State Of Maine
Of it's richness in vas, forests. in won
derful water powers and its magnificent
sea coast, bur beyond all this he said,
we are richer far in our men and women.
Maine has sent TO Washington more dis
tinguisned men than any other state, and
the names Frye, and Reed, and Dinigley
and Blaine are written high on the lis,
Of illustrious men. Ard for these rea-
Sons. he said, We should be pround that
/ We are members of the great Republican
party.
Mr.. Fi!es then briefly referred to him
self and of his business experience. and
then to some of those who are candidates
on the same ticket with him. He also
| referred to some of the reports which the
opposition had been circulating-tha. if
the Republicans are successful such and
! such men viii occupy city positions but
he assured his hearers that the RepubIi-
cans will go TO caucus unpledge,. to any
candidate; that the best men will be Sc
lected and that they VII; merit the con-
fdence OF the people Of the city.
! Of Mr.. Perkins, the Democratic candi-
date for mayor, ne spoke most kindly,
saying that Mr.. Perkins was his friend,
I but that he thought that Mr.. Perkins
| was in very poor company. In closing
he said: I'VE will carry this city at
least six wards out OF eight. and elect
our mayor by go votes Ard if elected
We will determine the exact condition Of
/ the city's finances and proceed accord
ingly, guaranteeing to one and all a
square deal and safe, sane adrninistra-
ton of city affairs
! The last speaker of the evening was
Hon. John Z. Nelson, one of the ablest
speakers in the State, and his speech.
which was a combination of wit and good
hard facts in support of Republican prin-
ciples. was gem. He urged upon the
voters present the importance of a Re-
publican victory at the Monday election
and expressed confidence that when the
ballots should be counted at the close of
the days contest Augusta would take
her place beside Waterville in the Repub-
! llcan column, where she belongs.