Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-07
Republicans United and Enthusiastic

Republicans United and Enthusiastic.
Republicans have lined up this. YEAR
with an enthusiasm and earnestness Of
purpose which shows that they are
alive TO the political character of the
present municipal campaign. We be-
lievc that every member of the party
will vote the straight ticket. Mayor
PIais:cd is running for third term
simply to help the Democratic machine
in the approaching State and Presi-
Dental campaigns. That is the whole
story. In the face Of this plain fact
it becomes the duty of every Repub-
lican not to permit considerations of
personal friendship to sWerve him
from his party ticket. They must, UNI
der such circumstances. appreciate
the importance of voting the straight
ticket They must clearly recognize the
fact that q victory on the part of the
head of the Democratic ticket would
be heralded from Maine to California
as a Democratic victory. Democratic
workers are talking ''non-partisan
ship today in the hope of influencing
Republican votes; but should they
succeed they would certainly celebrate
the event not as a mon partisan but
as Democratic victory pure and
simple. We do not believe that any
Republican will be mislcd by sophis-
try OF this character. This is the trial
heat that is preliminary. to the State
and national campaigns which come
the present year That is the whole Of
il. Republicans in other parts of Maine
have clearly recognized this fact and
have come down the line with a string
Of magnificent victories. We believe
that every Republican in this city
will do his full part in. putting Angus
before the Republicans of this city
ard xe are confident that it will be
OoIlc Ntli.
There are growing evidences of the
| fact that the Democrats of Augusta.
realize that they are hopelessly beat
en- in the wards and are now con-
centratirg their efforts in the frantic
attempt to pull through the head Of
the ticket. For this purpose they arc
beseeching Republicans to vote for
him On personal grounds; but without
success.
We have no disposition to disparagc
in any way the personality of the may
or. with whom we have enjoyed very
friendly relations for many years. He
is. however. on the wrong side to APP
peal for Republican support. His per-
sonality is enlisted not in the Repub-
lican, but in the Democratic cause.
Republicans of Augusta, those who
ted your votes, are really asking you
TO support not Mr.. Plaisted but the
Democratic party. They are asking
you to lend aid and support to pro-
vide prestige for that party in
the approaching State and ma
tional elections. That is the whole of
of it. IT is not a question of any
mans personality. 1t is a question of
politics. Both PARTIES are fighting for
position. and in that fight all Repub-
| leans should stand shoulder II
shoulder. voting the straight ticket. and
usirg every means within their pow
er to promote the success of theil
ticket at the polls. 1t is a ticket
worthy in every way of their most
cordial and active support. Headed by
a clean. able, business man. and ex'
ceeding,y fortunate in the well-knowT
men who make up its ward tickets.
The Journal is confident that the Re
publicans of Augusta will rally to thu
support ct this ticket to a man mex
Monday, and that Hon. Ira H. Randall
will be elected mayor of Augusta by
very handsome majority
: This is, emphatically. a Republican
year.