The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1902-06-19

y" NO Collle mere 10 gain InelT nedltn. we
can sell our water in the form of ice if
President Roosevelt continues his good
work in fighting the trusts, especially the
Ice trust. And now we need method and
means Of selling very large quantity of
rock. We have wisely and well chosen
Governor Burlegh. On the committee in
the House of Representatives which had
charge of the public buildings of the United
States, he secured for Maine her share of
the more than 100 buildings, and of the
more than twenty million dollars appropri-
ated for that purpose. We want to sell our
Maine granite for those buildings, and our
Maine ice to keep our public men in them
cool. We know of no one that can take
care OF us as can Governor Burlelgh. We
do not know what he might do if he tried,
because he always accomplisheS what he
goes at. lie started out to save to Maine
her representation in the re-apportionment
lie has succeeded in securing the money
for our public buildings. We need him
now to succeed in the many important
matters that concern this State, this dis
trict and the country at large. We always
know where To ind him. the sterling, able,
hard working, successful Republican Con
glessman, and III behalf of Waldo county
| gladly second his nomination. tAp-
plaU>e.)
The following resolutions were adopted
sional district of Maine, believing that those
who think alike on questions of public
policy should act in harmony cordially in
wife their fellow citizens. whatever may
lave been their previous political attilia-
tion>. to unite with them in re-atfirming the
principles of the Philadelphia platform, and
endorsing the following articles of faith
We ueplore the untlmely death of Presi-
dent William Mckinley, in the funess of
his powers, and in the midst of his great
usefulness to the American people. His ad-
mniStration marks an epoch in our national
life, and history will accord him an endur-
ing 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 discharge
of the great responsibilities assumed 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 flag but the triumph Of
civilization over forces which stand for
the black chaos of savagery and barbar-
lsm, and should receive the united and
cordial support of all patriotic citizens.
We are opposed to trusts or other combi-
nations of capital that seek to stifie compe-
tition. and control artificialy the price of
PlouuclS 10 the pupllc. Every law aimed
at the suppression of this evil, that has
ever been placed upon our statute books was
put there by Republican legislation. We
specially commend President Roosevelt for
the prompt and vigorous measures he has
instituted against the beef trust
We fully recognize and commend the de-
voted and efficient work of our able repre-
sentative in congress, the Hon. Edwin c.
Buregh. We deeply appreciate the sub
stantal results he has been able to accom-
plish for his constituents, his unvarying
promptness in responding to their calls, and
his untiring industry in the furtherance of
their interests. With a Just pride in his
growing strength and influence in national
councils, we heartily endorse his record,
and pledge him anew our cordial co-opera-
ton and support.