Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-08
LAST Evenings Caucus.

: 1t wae an easy and pleasant task
which Ell to the joint Republican eau
Gus. last evening. Its work was not
that OF settling controversies or of
making selections whose wisdom might
later be questioned. Its duty was
rather to voice the unanimous senti-
ments of the Republicans of the State
that certain trusted and tried officials
should be retained in the places they
have worthily filled. There was no
United States senator to name, as there
was, two years ago, and as there Will
be. two years hence, yet this did not
seera to detract from the interest In the
gathering. The caucus was as enthus-
iastic as it was large and representa-
tive, and its unanimity was signihcant
both of the harmony that prevails
through the party in the State and OF
the esteem and respect in which the
gentlemen are held who were named
for the offices TO be filled by the Legis-
lature in joint, convention. today.
The caucus had no surprises. That
Mr.. Boyd should succeed himself as
secretary of State, Mr.. Smith as State
treasurer, Mr.. Seiders as attorney gen.
eral and Mr.. Gilman as commissioner
OF agriculture was but a fitting recognl-
ton of the fidelity and ability which
have marked their service. The unanl-
NOUS denomination of these popular Or
ficials is more than party usage; it is
the hearty stamp Of approval upon the
administration of their departments,
and the renewal of trust which could
not VOL be placed in better hands. That
there should be contest for the asses
sorship was in no sense reflection up
on Mr.. Hayford. In this, the only con-
test of the evening, there was the best
of feeling and it was simply question
of choosing one of several good men.
Mr.. Hayford has been a good man on
the board and his selection was an en-
dorsement of his work rejecting in no.
wise upon the high character and
recognized abilities of the gentlemen
who contested his nomination
c. B. Burleigh was re-nominated to
the Office of State printer, in which he
represents the Journal plant, one that
in equipment and the character OF the
work turned out will compare most
favorably with any printing establish
lnent east of Boston. w. H. Reid MAS
nominated as State binder, succeeding
his partner, H. Eugene Smith. The
work turned out by this bindery speaks
for itself. 1t is supplied with the latest
and best machinery and being connect
ed with the Journal press room by ele-
vator is able to handle the printed
matter that goes from there with the
utmost despatch.
The Executive Council will be COM
posed of Charles S. Cook of Portland,
Edward E. Chase of Bluehill. William
r. Haines of Waterville, Charles II.
Prescott of Biddeford, Nathaniel M.
Jones of Bangor, George A. Murchie of
Calais, and Sylvester j. Walton of
Skowhegan The four first named have
been members of Governor Hills Coun-
Gil during the past two years, and the
others have all had extended legislative
experience which will make them
strong and valuable members of this
important body. All seven are well
known and representative men, thor
oughly informed as to the needs and
conditions of the State and having its
hest interests at heart, and in such
Council our Chief Executive will find
worthy assistants whose advice and
help will go far toward making his
second administration as successful as
was his first.
The Subo rdin ate Officials.