Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-04-23
The Next Governor.
Bangor Wing.


One of the most gratifying features of the
Republican situation in Maine, is the entirely
amicable manner in which the canvass for the
nomination of our next Governor Is being con-
Quoted BY the friends of the three gentlemen
prominently named in that connection. viz
Governor Sebastian s. Marble, State Treas
urer Edwin c. Burleigh. and ex-Attoruey-
General Henry B. Cleaves There is also
cause for congratulation in the fact that all
Of these gentlemen are amply qualified and
that either would do credit to the party
and the State in the office of Chief Siagis
trate.
The support of any one of them. therefore
involves neither hostility to nor distrust OF
the capabilities of either Of the others, but
should be governed BY the Judgment and
preference of individuals and communities as
10 the most expedient choice at this time
Governor Marble who came to the office
Unexpectedly. and who Is performing is
duties in the satisfactory manner which his
| extended public experience and known abilI-
ties warranted the public in expecting, will
| in any event enjoy tine honors and dignites
of the position for full year, which was
| formerly a gubernatorial term. and in that
time, without regard to the nomination Of his
successor. he will be enabled 10 make hi,
| record as one of the honored Governors OF
| Maine. Such record would naturally be
| the limit of the political ambition of one at
| his time OF life. and the mere compliment of
a second term would add nothing substantial
| to the enduring reputation that We are con
| fent he will achieve as juliciou, and
| capable Executive.
| The circumstances Of the situation which
ordinarily control in such matters, all point
this year strongly TO the selection of Hos
| EDWIN c. BCRLEIGH. a. the Republican can
| didate for Governor. All the conditions
| favorable 10 success seem at this time To
unite in urging his candidacy. With the e1-
ception of the single year of Governor Davis
| in 1850, the Eastern portion of the State has
not furnished a Republican Governor since
Israel Washburu, Jr., in 1868. In the past
six years the extreme West furnished the
Governor for four and the central section for
two years, so that all the local considerations
are in favor of the East OF course locality
is not necessarily conclusive in such matters,
but it is entitled to fair consideration, and in
this case Eastern Maine has the strongest kind
of claim to recognition.
These facts, without any disparagement of
the abilities and excellent qualities of Mr..
i Cleayes. seem to u 10 furnish good reason
for postponing another nomination from Cum
| herland county which furnished the Cover
nor from 1852 to 1856 until the East shall
have had a representation in the Executive
chair.
Mr.. Burleigh however, is not a sectional
candidate, for while he will undoubtedly have
in convention the substantially unanimous sup
port of this section, we know that his nom-
nation is earnestly favored by "a large portion
of the most earnest Republicans in all sec
lions of the State. While officially located
Il.
of his duties as State Treasurer,
Mr. Burleigh holds residence
in this city and represents one of the most
sturdy and influential Republican families of
Aroostook His nomination would, there
fore be gratifying compliment to the rapid
ly growing and enterprising county which
will send a solid and enthusiastic delegation
with the name of BuRLEIGH on their banners.
of Mr.. Burleigh's qualifications it is I'M
necessary to speak. no man of his age is
more widely known or more highly respected
throughout the State. His connection with
State affairs as Land Agent and State Treas
urer render him familiar with every phase of
official duty, and his unblemshed character
commands the respect of all without dis
tinctlon of party.
His nomination would be regarded with
especial favor by the younger men of the
, state who are fast assuming the burdens OF
political responsibility. and the cordial in
Iorsement of his candidacy by the honorcd
veterans of the party in all sections, insure,
= that harmonious effort that will give EN-
phatic Republican victory.
While, therefore, we would have the
canvass continued in IA spirit of the utmos
goodwill and favor the freest expression Of
, the popular preference of the Republicans OF
the State, We heartily aud earnestly commend
the selection of IoN. EDWIN c. BuKLEGGt
FOR THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF MAINE.