Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-02

cal papers for the past few weeks. He
paid handsome tributes to the can
didHtes for aldermen and counrilmcn
in Wards ! and 9, and closed by say
ing that Mr.. Pminton had been called
an "extremist' along certain lines. but
that everybody knew that this state
ment referred to his temperance pro-
pcnsit les. In the mind OF the speaker
Mr.. Purnton as mayor would be 50
occupied in STRENGTHENING out the f.
nancial intricacies that he wouldn't be
able to get around to the rum question
until his second term in office.
Mr.. Perkins spoke in most kindly
terms Of Mr. Purinton from what he
had known of him in business conner-
tons for several years. 1t had been
made to appear by the opposition that
the election Of Mr.. Purinton and the
other candidates associated with him
would be Il consolidation of cranks."
but he felt satisfied that such was i'm
no danger of being the case, and that
Mr.. PnrintOn 3S mayor, would have
only the best interests Of the city at
heart and that as those best interests
appeared at the present time more par
tlcularly those Of a financial nature he
would apply himself to a solving of the
financial and kindred problems which
would be. for some time the most per-
tineni. Mr.. Perkins also spoke kindly
Of the candidate from Ward 4 ana cx-
pressed confidence that the city's af-
fairs would have proper treatment at
the hands Of those gentlemen.
Mr. Dubard felt confident that Ward
4. ut the closing OF the polls would
surprise the Republicans of Water
vile. He even expressed hopes Of the
Republicans carrying the ward. but
that if that We're not the result Of next
Mondays work. that the Republican
vote in that ward would be such as to
insure the election Of Mr.. Purinton as
mayor.
Hon. w. #. Haires was given very close
attention ard made alacteristically
able and eloquent speech. He made no
attack upon any individual and spoke in
a IA ir- minded way as one who wished for
nothing hlW the advancement Of the best
interests of all concerned directly or in,l!-
rectlv with the city government. 1T aiD-
pears TO me- he said at the beginring
thar there is no sentiment in the Pres
ent administration that is favorable to
the people" Mr.. IIanes had no sympa-
thy or tolerance for any man pretending
to he a Republican and pretending 20 he
lieve in the principles of the Republican
party. who. after the nominations had
been made, would rave and curse at the
candida es and seek the latteIs defeat at
the polls. He was in favor of reducing
the tax rate. He had never kicked be
fore, bp; thought it high time to do
now: Vet h., didn't sea how the rate could
he reduced with the present deb. bonded
and boating. Mr.. Haines repeated the SEN
tiInent which he expressed last Saturday
evening al Ihe caucus. when he urged
The people to get together and York Tor
;he interest OF Waiervllc just they
would in the interest of any other cor
por@tion in which they might be stock
holders. thus working in their own ind-
vidual interests.
Mr. Purinton was. naturally, the prin-
cipdl spokesman oi the evening. lie 81 oAe
simply and TO the point, summing up the
main issues at stake and stating the pol
icy which the Republicans. il elected to
power. intended 10 pursue. His words
the financial status of the city as far a.,
is possible to be determined from the an
nual report Tor last Year. Ills speech is
pracuraliN as folioMS:
We ary in the midst of another munic-
iral campaign. The voters next Monday
y
Many rumorS are CurreiE as to whom
| shall appoint for certain offices and
what | will do if the people honor me by
an election TO the office. Lee me tel You
here thai no promises have beer made III
anyone. nor has my policy been declared,
other than that laid down in Ih,, platform
nominate men to these various Offices
VIII" will have Ghc respect and confidence
of all.
DO not let our opponents obscure the
great issues in this contest by these dc
tails of government The question is
shall We continue the same party in pow
policy he continued III the various cit>
departments that have ruled the past
year.
Late this afternoon the annual repor,.
for last year was placed in my hand. OF
page l4S YOU will see temporary liabilities
IS. +t3.la. In this amount only S3}'0 is al |
lowed for cost of library lot when tns"r
is verdict against the city of about stsr
with the costs of the trial ITO be added |
Neither is there account Of the balance
of the cost of furnishing the library no,
balance Of unpaid bills on library. These |
with liabilities reported vii, bring tenn
porary liabilities to over $4,000. and tho |
increase of the net debt last year 10 owe:
81, 900
The total city valuation reported is s.
%-".1?h. giving us legal borrowing capac- |
itN of 500 .0i..
The bonded debt now is $50 900 |
Interest bearing notes to Jan. g. .2.6Jn
To:al, 500 600
Thus you see we have exec etled our debl |
limit by SAP. II is no wonder that our |
large lax payers are alarmed nj thiS con-
dition. and well they may he for if this |
policy continues il Will drive oui all our |
industries and will bring burdens on the /
owners of small homes greater than they
can carry.
The Republican party are opposed to
this policy and pledge themselves 10 a
reduction Of expenditures and to Ghe elm
nation of politics fIom The management
OF city affairs. You have nominated bus
mess men for Your candidates. this year
and demand business admnistra lion
My orponem this year has been Il member
of last years city government and has
seen this debt constantly increasing with
no word Of protest that We have BEARD.
We know that Il warm political cam
paisn was in progress last year and main
A Ged by the men who aspire to control our
city government this year. plIt it seems
to ne fhat EoliticunS have run this city