Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-02
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rural districts, but the fact is that of
the 554 towns in the State, 254 receive
as much or more from the State as
they pay in taxes"
In speaking of the increased expendi-
lures, Mr. Cobb referred to the schools.
hospitals, asylums, the University of
Maine, and other institutions, all of
which are receiving from the State
much more than they did several years
ago. The support of these Institutions
IL not merely question of party
policy. These appropriations are made
by the Legislature, and it is for the
people to say whether or not they want
the money spent III this way and for
this purpose.
In speaking Of the fee system. Mr..
Cobb said IT was not worth discussing.
A plank in the platform Of both parties
called for the abolition of the fee sys-
TEN and it will be done.
Touching upon the prohibtory law
the speaker said there was an honest
difference OF opinion in regard to II.
and there were many, good Republic
cans too, who believed it il not the best
method OF dealing with the traffic.
But as long as the law is on the statute
book and in the party platform 1t
should be enforced. And said Mr. Cobb:
III am elected Governor l shall use
all the power vested in me to enforce
the law. (Applause)
In closing Mr.. Cobb paid an eloquent
tribute to President Roosevelt ana
closed amid loud and continued APP
plausc.
When the applause which greeted Mr..
Cobb at the close Of his speech had
ceased it was revived again at the
entrance Of Hon. William r. Haines.
who came in late and took n seat on
the stage. The applause was fine
testimonial OF the popularity of Water
ville's candidate for the Legislature.
In introducing Hon. Charles f. Lit
tlefied. Mr.. Philbrook referred to Sem
ator Eugene Hale rs one Of five men
who control the deliberations of the
United States Senate. and went on to
speak Of Mr.. Littlefield as one Of a pos
sible dozen who control the delibera-
tions Of the lower house. Mr.. Littlefield
is a great favOrite in Waterville and he
was given an ovation when he rose to
speak He paid a fine tribute to thu
city and the people. particularly the
ladies'. who he said wer" often an i'm
portant factor to be considered in an
election.
Mr.. LittIefield said that state an ma
tinnal issues should GO together. Maine
conducts her State and national
campaigns practically at one time. On
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far as this State is concerned the ma
tionnl campaign will have ended, and
the verdict of Maine on all questions
Mt issue will then have been rendered.
The election of Governor of Maine is
already settled tapplause). The dis
tinguished gentleman who is to follow
me- If he shall live until Inauguration
day. Will be the next Governor of
Maine. The only question Is as to the
size Of his plurality. A Legislature is
to elected and that Legislature is to
elect n United states senator. and I ex
poet that a Legislature will be elected
that will re-elect the Hon. Eugene Hale
Of Ellsworth. Mr.. Hale is one Of four
or five mon in the Senate of the United
States who absolutely control that
body and shape it's pOlicies-consa-
Quently he exerts about One-fifth of
the power of that august body. In
electing Mr.. Hale the people Of Maine
will Indicate their opinion upon soma
important national questions
Mr. Littlefield spoke Of the great
fight in the national house when Kan
sas. Nebraska and Maine. We're fighting
to retain their representation in the
House OF Representatives. The re-
countal of the struggle was listened to
with great interest by his audience.
Mr.. Littlefirld said that the Republic
can party has been justified by the
work which it has performed. He said
further Mr.. Cobb will give the people
Of the State an administration con-
Quoted on business principles and one
which will be source of pride to the
State" The speaker referred to the
large manufacturing interests which
are located at Waterville and the effect
which change in the tariff laws
would have on these industries. The
only way to avoid the possibility Of
such a calamity az would follow the re-
duction Of the tariff is to elect Republic
can representatives who will elect a,
Republican senator to Washington.
The Republican party has always stood
for the protection Of American indus
tries and will continue to do so. Mr..
I.ittletield said the tariff laws would
he the fundamental issue of the cam
paign.
Mr.. Llttleheld reviewed the cam
paigns OF 1896 and 1900. with the para
mount issues of 16 to 1 and imperial
ISM at the close of which nothing was
paramount but Republican policies
and Republican principles. Bryan had.
aa Henry Watterson declared, lied the
Democratic party through bloody
slaughter Of an open grave" Refer
ring to the Democratic convention of
1904. the speaker said that the Demo-
Gratis met with the gold standard a
part Of the law of the land, made so bv
the Republican party of 1900 He
humerously described the protracteI
meeting Of the committee on resolu-
tions at st. Louis.
This committee on resolutions "rati-
ocinated' for so hours. said Mr.. Little
field. without meat" and. for all I
know. without drink, and If reports are
true. MI. Davis. the distinguished octo-
Eenarian. came out as frisky as colt.
while William Jennings Bryan. tho
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