The Somerset reporter., 1902-06-12
Congressional Convention.

The convention Of the Third Maine
Congressional District came Of at Water
vile, Tuesday. II was very harmoni-
Gus gathering and Hon. Edwin c.
Burleigh was re-nominated by accla-
nation.
Norman Bassett, Esq" Of Augusta
presided Gen. Isaac Dyer Of Skowhe.
gan was the vice president for Somerset.
l.. r. Folsom, Esq, of Norridgewock.
one Of the secretaries and George II
Morse. Esq, of Pittsfield was the men,
Der OF the committee on resolutions for
Somerset.
Hon. Oramandal Smith Of Litchfeld
made telling speech aud moved the
nomination of Edwin c. Burleigh by
reclamation and the nomination was
seconded by gentlemen from each Of the
counties, Somerset, Hancock and Waldo.
6. II. Morse, Esq, of Pittsfield made a
model five minute speech In according
the nomination in behalf Of Somerset
county.
p. 0. Yickery Of Kennebee. W H.
Wildes OF Somerset. J. w. Black Of Wal
do and John Sumersby Of Hancock were
elected to serve as district committee for
two years.
The platform unanimously adopted i
as follows:
The Republicans Of the third congress
sonal district OF Maine, believing that
those who think alike on questions Of
public policy should act in harmony,
cordially iavite their fellow citizens,
whatever may have been their previous
affiliations. to unite with them IN re-
affirming the principles of the Phla-
delphia platform, and endoring the fol
lowing articles Of faith:
We deplore the untimely death of
President Mckinley, in the fullness of
his powers, aud in the midst of his great
usefulness to the American people. His
administration marks an epoch in our
national life, and history will accord him
an enduring place in the list of the
worlds great statesmen.
We fully endorse the strong. patriotic
and upright policy pursued by President
Roosevelt and pledge him, In the dis
charge OF the great responsibilities as
sumed under such trying circumstances,
our earnest and loyal support.
We support the government in its
Efforts to establish law and order in the
Philippine islands. The contest it is
waging involves, as President Roosevelt
has said, Not only the honor Of the lag
but the triumph Of civilization over
forces Which stand for the black chaos of
savagery and barbarsm," and should
receive the united and cordial support of
all patriotic citizens.
We are opposed to trusts or other
combinations of capital that seek to stfle
competition and control artticially the
price of products to the public. Every
law aimed at the suppression of this evil,
that has been placed upon our statute
books, was put there by republican legis-
lation. We especially commend Presi-
dent Roosevelt for the prompt and vigor.
Gus measures he has instituted against
the beef trust.
We fully recognize and commend the
devoted and efficient work of our able
representative in Congress, the Hon.
Etwin G. Burle Oh. We deeply appre-
ciate the substantial results he has been
able to accomplish for his constituents,
his unvarying promptness 10 responding
to their calls, and his untiring industry
in the fu therance of their interests.
With Just pride in his growing strength
and influence in national councils, we
heartily endorse his record and pledge
him anew our cordial cooperation and
support.
The convention was well attended and
enthusiastic. About $50 delegates were
present. Somerset being represented by
nearly 80.