The Republican journal., 1897-05-06

SO far as we have observed there is no di-
vision of sentiment among Republican
papers, both in and out of the State, regard
ing the eminent fitness of Ex-Governor Bur-
leigh for the position in Congress made va
cant by the death of Mr.. Milliken. We give
ing upon this subject:
Ex-Governor Burleigh seems sure of sue
ceeding Mr.. Milliken as Representative from
the Third District. Maine Statesman.
The kennebec journal is a pretty lively
sheet, but it is behind in an important piece
OF news which it gives out this morning
The people of the Third district had made
the announcement of Mr.. Burleigh's candi-
dacy long before the Journal did Portland
Express
Gov. Powers has issued the proclamation
TOR an election III the Third district to elect a
successor to the late 5. L. Milliken. The
proclamation calls for an election June 21st,
the third Monday of the month. The Ken
nebec journal of this mourning announces
the candidacy of ex-Gov. Burleigh, and the
indications are that he will be nominated by
acelamation. Biddeford Journal.
Now that the governor has issued his writ
cail'ng tor an election to till the vacancy
caused by Congressman Milliken's death
and fixing the date on June 21st, the cam
palgn in the Third district is fairly on. That
Ex-Governor Burleigh will receive the Re-
puollcan nomination seems a foregone con-
cluslon. Nomination will be equivalent to
election, and the Third district is to be con-
graduated in advance on the prospect of
having a representative who may be relied
upon to look after its interests as faithfully
as his predecessor did. Portland Adver-
user.
1t is generally conceded fact that
EX-Governor Bprleigh will succeed the late
Congressman Miliiken as representative of
the third district in the National House.
The popular Ex-Governor has discharged
the several important trusts with which he
has been honOred in the past with ability
ana great credit to himself, and his gamey
campaign of four years ago certainly de-
monstrated that he does not lack the ii ght-
ing qualities of d congressman. The old Sd
WI make no mistake in electng Mr.. Bur
leigh Gardiner Reporter-Journal.
should this coveted honor, which Mr.. Bur-
ielgh tried so hard to get in 1892, but which
was left for the hand of Death to bestow,
fall to him. the third district will still have
an able and dignited representative in Con-
gress. Gardiner Herald.
June list is the date set for the special
election i'll the Third district to choose a
successor to the late Congressman Milliken.
The Republicans have so strong majority
II the district that there is no doubt that
NtAN1t
the only question is whom they will nomi-
nate. At the present time the indications
are strong that eX, Gov. Burleigh will get
the nomination with substantial unanlmity.
Portland Sunday Times.
The death of Congressman Milliken causes
very deep regret in all circles where he was
known. Although not of the first rank in
our able delegation, he was by no means the
last. A brilliant speaker and indefatigabe
worker Tor his constituents, party and State
1t looks now as if Ex-Governor Burleigh
would be his successor without any special
contest. Mr.. Burleigh is brilliant worker
and made tirst-rate governor Brunswick
Telegraph.
kennebec County will agree upon can
dldate, and that will be ex-Gov. Burleigh
There will be no candidate in the county
against him, and the outlook now is that be
will be nominated by acclamation, as no
candidate outside the county, if there should
be one, can make any headway against him,
as 1t is acknowledged that with Kennebe
county unit her man must prevail. Cor
respondence Boston Journal.
Governor Powers has issued proclama-
ton calling special election in the Third
district to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Congressman Milliken, on June
twentytrst. The nominating convention
will probably be held in Waterville along
the first of May which will allow the thirty
days necessary under the Registration law
Indications now point to the nomination of
Ex-Governor Burleigh. Bangor Whg and
Courier.
1t now looks as if ex-Gov. Burleigh of
Augusta would win the Congressional race
without much effort. Withdrawals of op-
posing candidates are being announced daily.
Lewiston Sun.
All Indications at present seem to point
to Ex-Governor Edwin C. Burleigh of
Augusta as the man most likely to succeed
the late Hon. Seth L. Milliken in congress
for his uneXpired term at least. Mr.. Burleigh
four years ago was defeated by Mr.. Milliken
by very narrow margin and he accepted
his defeat gracefully that it turned
towards him many of the men who had
worked hardest against him in that memor-
able campaign.
So far as the question Of locality is entitled
to any consideration the nomination should
come to kennebec. A representative has
not been sent to congress from this county
since James G. Blaine was summoned from
his seat in the house to the senate. Somer
set sent Stephen ID. Lindsey. Waldo was
next in line with Mr.. Millken while Han
cock has had the honor of being the home of
Senator Hale. If the convention was to be
held tomorrow there is every reason to be-
lieve that it would confer the nomination
upon Mr.. Burleigh, perhaps by acclamation,
ana there IS nothing at present to indicate
that the situation will be any different when
the convention meets in June. Waterville
Evening Mail
The indications now are that the Hon. E.
G. Burleigh will receive the Republican
nomination in the Third district without any
substantial opposition, if not by acclama-
ton. Mr.. Burleigh's canvass of the district
some years ago showed that he was exceed
ingly popular, and indicated very plainly
that after Mr.. Milliken he was clearly the
peoples choice Portland Press.
Ex-Governor Burleigh will make most
worthy successor to the late Congressman
Milliken; and, at the same time, amply fiji a
niche in National life to the complete salts
faction of Maine and the Nation. East Bos-
ton Argus-Advocate.
The Hon. Edwin G. Burleigh, who for
many years has been prominent figure in
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