Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-21
MAINE EDITORIAL COMMENT,
Republican Leaders in Maine.


Every one who was at the state
committee meeting at New Meadows
last Wednesday was pleased to
meet Senator Hale, who is in per-
feet health. Senator Hale assisted
the committee with his advice and in
tends to take as active a part in the
campaign as he can, although the du-
ties which have devolved upon him
as one of special congressional COM
mittee upon monetary matters, Will
take up great deal of his time
Senator Hale is everywhere regarded
as one of the great men OF the coun-
try He probably has as much in
tinence at Washington as any politi-
elan in the country. He is not only
the chairman Of important commit
tees but his advice is solicited upon
many matters of legislation.
Senator Hale is liked by Maine peo-
pie regardless of party. He is one
of the public men who looks upon his
office as belonging to the people and
he regards himself as the servant Of
all the people. Hundreds of Maine
Democrats have to thank Senator
Hale for favors which he has con-
leIItI. II Is lIlt Stiicldil Nioll tiit'e
it will be a long while before he will
retire from office. The Express
has recently heard men in all sections
of the state speak in the highest
terms of him, and the service which
he has given the people of the state
ana the country.
Senator Frye was also at the meet
ing Of the state committee and en-
tered into the plans for the campaign
with all his old time zeal. He re-
ceived a most cordial greeting from
ALL Senator Frye can be depended
upon to do his part Of the work of
| the contest which will soon be begun
| in earnest.
Congressman Amos Allen and the
Hon John =. SWaSey, the congressional
nominee of the second district We're
| others who We're present at the meet
| irg. OH invitation of the committee.
| Both Of these gentlemen will take an
active part in the campaign. Mr..
Swasey intends to speak in every
part Of his district
Chairman Boyd will conduct an en-
| ergetc campaign. He tells the cor
respondent Of the Express that he
plans to have one of the very best
| organizations in the history of the
party in Maine. The headquarters OF
the committee are already at Augusta
and they will remain there. He will
have the hearty cooperation of every
member of the committee who
| are in perfect harmony with him and
his plans. The work of sending out
campaign literature and the engag-
ing OF speakers has already begun.
| Probably there is not a man in the
State who knows SO many men IN
every section as does Mr.. Boyd and
this will be great help to him at this
time. His long experience as sec
rotary Of the committee will be val
VA BILE to him in his work.
| 1t is felt that the choice of Frank
II. Briggs as secretary of the COM
mttee was no mistake. He is used
to business methods and will do all
of his work in 4 systematic manner.
He and Mr.. Boyd will act in perfect
accord. AS one gentleman who was
present remarked: "The selection OF
Mr.. Boyd as chairman is most ex-
| celleEt one. In Mr. Briggs we have
the right man in the right place.
look upon our committee as an eX-
ceilent one, and 1 have never seen a
time when every member was Sc
much Interested
| In re-electing Hon. Charles S. HIGH
born of Augusta as treasurer of the
committee no mistake was made. He
has been one of the very best men
who ever held that responsible posi-
ton He is q man of excellent judg-
! l,,.
confidence He is always ready tc
make personal sacrifices for the good
Of the party. He is held in high
esteem wherever known. His re-
election was unanimous, no one for a
moment thinking that there should
be any change.
Every member brought words of good
cheer. In all parts of the State the
rank and file are already interested
and the outlook is that the total Re
publican vote in Maine will be the
largest in several years. A systemati,
canvass is to be made of every towr
in every county. Already a canvas:
| has been made which shows that the
| Republicans are more interested thar
they have been in long while. They
are not only interested in the State
issues but in National questions. TIL,
nomination of Taft ana Sherman is
pleasing to all the party. and the feel
ing exists that Maine will lead off il
September with a big majority, which
will carry joy to the members of the
party in other states.
| Just before Queen Alexandra left