Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-03-28

Of an earlier and more persistent push
ing TO the front By the press and By public
speakers the achievements Of the Repubh-
can party in it, administration Of Affairs Ia
this State. Tpon taat issue the Republican
party Of Maine can sand unas-
sziIable upon it, MAGNIFICENT record
We make this declaration with due deiibef-
alton and with due regard for the sitsa-
ton at evey point. II the Democratic
party should again present Mr.. Johnson as
ia standard bearer in 1884, and he shouh
again repeat his demazogic utsefanees
upon the stump he should be met promptly
and aszres,iveiy at every point. The thin
veil Of deceit that enfolds his misleading
statements and sophistriss should be re-
! moved and be should be forced to stand IN
his true position before the people Of the
State.
The campaign Of 1924 viii be fought ous
on broad issses. The question Of protee-
,isn " free trade viii never be an old issne
until il Is settled aud correctly settled. II
IL question that will not down Of the b j.
ding Of any man or st of msn.
II Ia for the inestias bic adyan-
tsge Of Maine To stand by the psiT =
eipie Of protection. in Advancing along The
line for the gFea, battle Of 1895 lei as not
lose sight of the fact however that We have
the strongest aiHd Of an issue Ia the discus
sion Of State affairs under Republican man
sgsment
The pressnt Legislature ia composed OF
able and honorable men. It has made long
strides in advancing the public interests and
while some measures may have been de
iayed that vii become law ia the neIT
future, We believe the members of thi'
Legislature have carried ont ia most case.
the average sentiment of their constituent
throughout the State.
In the Senate Hon. Albert NJ. Spear ha'
presided with signal ability and success,
He is popular With ALL He has been mosi
ably assisted in the promp, facilitation Of
the business Of the Senate by Mr. Kendall
VI. Dunbar, the popular and efficient seere-
tary. He Is model public officer. Mr.
Harold X. Smith, the new assistant secre-
tsry, has proved himself TO be the righ'
man IN that position. The subordinate Of
hcers Of the Senate have served with great
efficiency and zeal.
What we have said in relation to the
officers Of the Senate will apply with equal
force to the officers of the House. Hon
iiber, Il. Savage has performed the duti'-
Of speaker with conspicuous ability. The
position Of presiding officer of a legislative
body. as large a. the House of Rep
tesen,atyes, calls for varied hs'
of accomplishments from its &c
cupant. IL requires of him personal
promptnc.s in the settlement of the various
questions that are constantly calling for a
decision at his hands. II is conceded on
all sides that Speaker Savage has met every
requirement with signal ability and 81 cess
lie is model presiding officer and popular
with all classes of people Like the secre-
tary Of the Senate, Mr.. W. 5. Cotton, thu
popular and efficient clerk is entirely con
yersant with the duties of his position
Those who have not occupied place al
the clerks desk cannot have any conception
of the pressing and eIacting duties that are
constantly devol'ing upon the clerk and
and assistant clerk of the House. In all
the positions to which Mr.. Cotton has been
called he has rendered most faithful, in
telhgent and honorable service. His record |
cannot well be improved upon, The new
ns sistant clerk. Mr.. L. NJ. Thompson has
discharged his duties admirably and TO the |
entire satisfaction of all. The minor of |
fcers of the Flouc nave been prompt, |
faithful and Jealous in the discharge OF
their several duties.