The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-14
Third District Convention.

The third district congressional con-
vention was held at Waterville, yester-
day.
Hon. L. T. Carleton of Winthrop pre-
sided. DR.. T. NJ. Griffen was vice presi-
dent for Somerset county, Hon. Forrest
Goodwin, member of the committee of
resolutions, L. r. Folsom, secretary.
Hon. William T. Haines Of Waterville,
presented the name of Hon. Edwin c..
Burleigh OF Augusta, for denomination
as candidate for Congress and moved
that the nomiaation be make by acca-
nation. Percy A. Smith, E.q., of Fail
field seconded the nomination In behalf
of Somerset county and l.. G. Morse and
II. E. Wakefield for Waldo and Hancock
counties, and the nomination WAS made
by reclamation.
Col. A. G. B unit of Skowhegan and
Hon. +. z. Spofford of Deer Isle were
elected delegates to the National con-
vention by reclamation and W II. Davis
of Bar Harbor and Hon. Byron Boyd OF
Augusta, alternates.
John Suminsby of Bar Harbor, j. W.
Black Of Searsport, w II. Wildes OF
Skowhegan and r. G.. Knsman of Au-
gusta were elected district committee.
Hon. Forrest Goodwin, chairman OF
the committee on resolutions, reported
the following, which were unanimously
adopted by rising vote:
The Republicans of the Third Congression-
al District of Maine invite all voters within
its limits to unite with them in subscribing to
the following propositions:
We cordially reaitirm the principles laid
down in the platform adopted by the Repub-
lican National Convention at Philadelphia,
which, in practical operation, have given the
country the greatest era of prosperity in its
history
We cordially endorse the able, upright and
progressive administration of President
Roosevelt Called to the executive chair, in
the midst of great national bereavement, to
take up the unfinished work of his distin-
guished predecessor, he has fully met the
most sanguine expectations of his country
men. His administration has been conspic
uously strong, while his fearless and tireless
, devotion to the public welfare has endeared
him to his countrymen. In view of his bril-.
liant achievements, we take pleasure in
pledging him our continued loyalty and sup
port.
We believe that the best dollar in the
world is none too good for the American
people.
We favor a continuance of the policy Of
protection, under which our industries are
prospecting as never before, and our workmer
are employed at higher wages than are pad
in any other country in the world. All oul
citizens have shared in the general pros
perity, and all should feel interested in main.
tanning the general policy that has made il
possible.
We take this opportunity to express anew
our sincere appreciation Of the distinguished
public services of our Representative in Con
gress, the Hon. Edwin c. Burleigh. Away:
indefatigable in caring for the interests of hi
constituents, he has been persistent, method
ical and painstakng in all his labors, and ha
been able to achieve notable results for hi
district and his state. No man in the Nation
al House has made more friends among it
members and none enjoys in greater degre
the confidence and esteem Of his associates
We cordially endorse his splendid record, an,
pledge him our continued confidence AM
support