The Republican journal., 1885-01-01

Bum, ~ na.-..ally. to the first
place. ougny competent for and fa-
miar VIII the duties o. the Office"
The Somerset Reporter:
she is now an assist Mt in the Treasurer of
States office, having held that position for near
ly five years past, giving close attention to the
business of the office. He is thoroughly famil-
lar with the duties of the position in every de-
tail, is gentleman of high character, excellent
business ability and will administer the financial
department of the state faithfully and success
fully Without disparaging other candidates.
we can safely say, no legislator can make mis-
take by voting for Mr.. Burleigh.'
The Pennington Chronicle:
at is with pleasure that the Chronicle advo-
Gates the election of Hon. Edwin G. Burleigh
for the impor' ant office of State Treasurer and
trusts the delegation in the Legislature from
this county will give him their hearty support.
BY the rules of civil service Mr. Bureigh is
entitled TO the place, while locality and IA
thorough knowledge of the business strengthen
his claims and commend him to general sup
port"
The Bath Daily Times
so far as we are able to Judge, from intima-
tiOns in the press and otherwise, we should say
the chances are in favor of Mr.. Bureigh."
The Dexter Gazette:
''The term of Hon. A. IIolbrook. our present
tlItltut anu lditutul tCldtt lGttSultG, AplitS
with the present year. Mr.. Holbrook we un-
derstand, is not candidate for reappointment,
and he, as well as the Gazette, favors the ap-
poinlment OF Hon. 4. c. Burleigh, a Penobscot
county man and gentleman eminently fitted
for the position"
The Pittsfield Advertiser:
''Mr. Bureigh is in every way qualified to
fill the position of State Treasurer. and we
trust he will be heartily supported by our
legislators"
The Watervil!e Sentinel speaking of Mr.. Bur
leigh's candidacy, says:
''We have no doubt of his practically unani-
nous election, and the State will have an off
Ger of Finance as she has now. who will not be
simply tigure-head. but courteous and hon
oracle gentleman who will bring to the great
trust the same sagacity and forecast that have
made him particularly successful As 4 man OF
business"
Speaking of the claims on the score Of local
ty, the Aroostook Republican says
The Republican party has been in power in
this State twenty seven years, and during that
time the counties of York and Cumberland
comprising the First Congressional district.
have had four Treasurers Of State. who have
held the office fifteen of the twenty seven
years, and the eastern portion Of the State
three years only.
From the time of the formation of the State
covering period of siXty-tive years, the com.
ties of York and Cumberland have had the
office thirty-tive years, while the eastern por-
ton of the State, from which Mr.. Bureigl
halls, has had the office Just four years, so that
if the question of location should govern at the
present iuncture, Mr.. Burlegh would be ac-
corded unanimous nomination. For the last
seven years that the Republican party has had
control of the State, the office of Treasurer h;t,
been held by gentlemen residing in the counties
afN al
of location is TO govern the claims OF those
counties are entirely forecloSed. If the office
Is TO be claimed a. a reward for political tde
lty then the county of AroostOok and other
counties which have never been represented il
the Treasurer's office, and which are now LOYAL
ly supporting Nr. Burleigh, should be heard.
w hlle Mr.. Burielgh Is an eastern man having
his only homestead in the city of Bangor, anG
while we have shown that if the question oI
location is to have weight that lie is entitled tC
the nomination. we base our support of Mr.
Burltigh upon the broader ground of his emf
nent fitness.
Do civil service resolutions and platform,
mean anything, OF are they only an empty
sound: The demands of the times are for theil
enforcement, and Judged by these Mr.. BurleIgl
is the person peculiarly qualified hy service
and attainments for the place. Let the ques
ton be decided As heretofore by business mer
upon business principles"
me ArooStook Herald says OF Mr. BurIeigh:
candidacy:
"a gentleman of rare ability, stern integrt,
and peculiarly fitted for the position, his pro
motion to be the head of the important depart
ment in which he is now serving 50 faithfully
will be only fitting reward for bis faithful
service and the State will have the benefit OF
bis long experience in public life His selec
ton will be peculiarly gratifying to All hi,
numerous friends in Aroostook and the IieralC
heartily endorses his candidacy"
The Aroostook Pioneer says: The Pionee
has advocated Mr. Burleigh's appointment sine,
the first gun was fired
The Houlton Times. democratic paper SAYS
Hon. +. e. Burieigh, several years clerk il
the office of State Treasurer, is Il promnen
candidate for Treasurer, and has strong claim
for his candidacy. The indications are that b,
will secure the position. Mr. Bureigh is
native of Aroostook, a courteous and honorabl,
gentleman, of good business habits thoroughlr
competent and in every way qualified to dis
charge the responsible duties of the office. an,
his promotion will be in the line of civil servic,
reform. His election will be particularly graf
flying to his many friends i'll Aroostook Of botE
political parties"