The Republican journal., 1908-04-23
THE GUBERNATORIAL CAMPAIGN.

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of stir in Waldo county over the CAM
paign now being carried on for the he
nublican nomination for governor,
there is keen interest taken. WINE
all the candidates have their friends
here it is not too much to say that the
delegates from Waldo county to the
State convention will vote practically
as unit for the nomination OF Hon.
William Z. Haines of Watervllle.
The people of Waldo county 1aVor
Mr., Haines for many reasons Whlch
falen as whole are irresistible. We
regard Mr.. Haines as possessing 10
remarkable degree the qualifications
reouisite for chief executive. he IS
one of the leading business men OF the
State with an experience that has been
gained in many diverse pursuits, as a
railroad manager, lumber operator, a
wooden mill owner, a banker, real
estate man and constructor ana
owner of water works systems.
He is. however, first a professional
man. as he is one of the most prominent
attorneys in the State, having risen 10
the great eminence of attorney general
of the State position which he hlleo
with credit to himself and with honor
to the State.
He is no novice in matters OF legls-
lation as several terms in the house
and senate have given him wide ex-
nerience. He was one OF the most
notable figures in both branches during
his terms and such splendid additions
IN o,7r statute books as the good ROADS
law and the formation Of the State
board of assessors had their lnltlatlVe
with him. Mr.. Haines also by his efforts
started the ball rolling which later re-
shifted in the two cent mileage. He was
also the father of the movement when
has resulted in the conservation OF
Names inland fish and game interests
and which brings vast sum OF money
into the State annually.
Mr.. Haines was later a member OF
the executive council and was wise
and able councillor. Thus his record is
a most clean and honorable one and
proves his ability.
But in addition to this Mr.. Haines is
a good deal like home folks to us IN
Waldo. Kennebec and Waldo are
in the Third district together and have
ALWAYS had very close relations, but
Mr., Haines can offer more than this.
He has invested money in this county
and has thus become acquainted with
many of our people who will welcome
with pleasure the opportunity OF ad-
vancing his gubernatorial aspirations,
feeling that in so doing they will be
voting for man who, If nominated
and elected, as now seems certain, Will
be in every way credit to his party,
To sum up we believe that Mr..
Halnes is the man best qualified by edu-
cation, business training and experience
for the position, that he would prove
the best vote getter from his wide &C
quaintance and undisputed popularity
and his frank and open statements of
his views, for the voters admire cour-
age and frankness, and that his true
and tried Republicanism is of quality
beyond cavil. These are few of the
reasons why Waldo Republicans are in
sympathy with the candidacy OF Mr..
Haines.
The Board of Directors of the Ameri-
can Institute of Electrical Engineers
are urging protection of the headwaters
of important streams by scientific for
estry, for the sake of preserving the
stream flow on which water powers
depend. The committee which recon-
mended this action by the board assert
ed that:
The really vital point at issue is the
recognition or denial of the fundamen-
tai economic and engineering principles
upon which forest reserves are based.
On this question there can be no differ
ence of opinion among engineers"
The committee further states: "It
is of the utmost Importance that direc-
tors of corporations and other persons
interested in hydroelectric develop
ments should realize how great the
ultimate effect upon the value of their
properties will be if the forests which
now protect their water supplies are
destroyed, and that they should know
that their advantage demands that
regularity of stream flow be ensured
through forest reserves and through
the enforcement and Improvement of
the laws for the control of forest fires.
Consulting engineers are urged to bring
this matter to the attention of their
clients with especial emphasis at the
present time, when our national policy
is being determined
In a recent issue the Boston Tran
script gave, in some detail, the record OF
Tohn Nforor District of