Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-05-24
FOR REED.
What Prominent Augusta Republicans Say Of
the Outlook in the Presidential Canvass.

Several Augusta Republicans and
others were interviewed by the Boston
Globes correspondent in this city upon
the questions:
"Will Thomas B. Reed be the choice of
New England Republicans for the Presi-
Dental nomination?
''Should New England Republicans
stand united for the Maine man year
hence, when the campaign for the nomina-
tion is on?
IF not, who will be their choice, and
why?"
To these heterogeneous the following
responses were received:
Hon. H. NJ Heath, ex-State senator,
said: although l am entirely out of
politics, will say that Nc Reed is the
logical candidate to stand for solidly, as
politics now promise to shape themelves
The Republicans of the nation are not a
unit on financial or economic issues. The
issue looming up for 1896 is the perplex-
ing question of silver coinage. On this
NCW LuHlduu UOSCthSA' wv NS
mand q reasonable certainty in financial
forecasts of the business future. Mr.. Reed
is typical New Highlander and should
receive its solid support"
Elk Mayor John W. Chase said: mo
other man than Reed should be nomi-
mated. Reed is the man for me, first, last
and all the time. New England ought to
and will stand solidly for Reed, and Just
as sure as fate he will be nominated. Mr.
Reed suits the masses. Maine, of course.
will stand by him, and 1 am confident
that all the other states in New England
will do the same.
Hon S. W. Mathews, State larbor COM
missioner, said: "While 1 am not entirely
familiar with the sentiment in all New
England, appearances would Indicate
practically solid support tor Mr.. Reed for
the Presidential nomination. l think
that Mr. Reed will receive the nomina-
ton, and that his strongest opponent will
be Mckinley. 1t appears that the Maine
man has strong supporters everywhere.
There is no question but that Reed Will
receive the enthusiastic support of this
State
DR.. John +. Hill. one of the candidates
for Governor, said: ''There is not the
least doubt in my mind that Reed will re-
ceive the solid support of the New Eng
land states. Maine naturally will be SOLID
for Mr.. Reed. He possesses all the quail
ties that go to make up popular candl-
date. Public sentiment surely Is with
Mr.. Reed. l think he has considerable
strength in the Western states and Will
be nominated, with Mckinley his strong
est opponent.
Ex-Governor Burleigh said: 81 believe
that New England should send solid
DELEGATION to the next Republican ma
tional convention for Hon. Thomas B.
Reed-a delegation that will give him
an earnest and answering support he
is easily the strongest man in his party,
and in my judgment would be the most
popular candidate it could possibly
nominate His sympathies are and al
| ways have been with the masses He Is
the best type of loyal American citizen.
| He possesses in a greater degree than any
other man in his party the requisites ior
| a popular and successful candidate. He
would sweep the country. l have no
second choice. y
| Hon. Nicholas Fessendcn. secretary o'
| State. said: "I think New England ought
| to stand by Reed. 1t seems 10 mo tna'
Mr.. Reed is the best candidate, and all
New Englanders, if they have any pride
| should look at it in the same light. As
far as public sentiment is concerned. II
looks rs il New England would support
Mr.. Reed"
Hon. W. H. Williams, chairman of the
| Republican city committee and the right
hand man of Hon. J. II. Manley of The
Republican national executive committee
said: 81 have always assumed that Ne"
England would stand solidly for Mr.. ht Ell
He seems TO represent the masses. NJ
better candidate could be found. There
is no question about Maine standing
solidly for MI Reed. Mr.. Manley Is II
Paris, and is expected home about July ]
There is no doubt that on his return nj
will have something to say on the SUD
ject."