Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-02-26
Last Evenings Caucus.

characterized by the utmost harmony,
enthusiasm and good feeling. For sew
eral years past there has been a very
general feeling in the party favorable
to the nomination OF Treby Johnson
for the office OF mayor, but busi-
ness considerations have led him 10
decline the order. This year, yielding
to the overwhelming desire of his par
ty, and of number of strong friends
who have not heretofore acted with it,
he consented to the use OF his name.
The enthusiastic nomination which
was unanimously rendered him last
evening was the best possible proof of
the general popularity which he en-
joys with his fellow citizens.
We believe that no stronger nominal
ton could have been made for this Of
flee Mr.. Johnson is a man who en-
joys in a marked degree, the confidence
and esteem of the people of this city.
Born and reared in Augusta, and all
his life identified with it's best interests
he has a host of warm and devoted
friends, both in and out of his party
who will take pleasure in supporting
his candidacy at the polls. No man
in Augusta is better qualified to serve
as it's chief executive. A graduate of
Harvard University, in the Glass of
1871, a man of affairs, a kindly, courte-
Gus unassuming gentleman, beloved by
all who know him, he is thoroughly
familiar with the history of our city,
and with its municipal affairs. He may
be depended upon to give to its SER
vice the best that is in him, and 80
look carefully, faithfully and efficiently
after all it's interests.
We believe that the campaign this
spring will be conducted upon clean
lines for Mr.. Johnson is not a man
who would wish it otherwise. JIe
stands for all that is truest and best
in our municipal life, and no man has
a deeper or more abiding love for our
city Mr.. johnson is an ideal candi-
date. He appeals to all classes, and
we believe that he will be elected IL
the office for which he has been nomi-
mated by a very handsome majority
Against his opponent. Mr.. Plaisted
He has had more money to spend than
any of his predecessors-some si5 ,00l
of borrowed money, in addition to the
regular city revenues, and has spent il
well-though no better we believe than
it would have been expended by many
another citizen as favoraby situated
1t has been the further good fortune
J0hnson-many good friends outsid.
of his own political party A number
of these have given him their support
at the polls. These men now feel that
l,aying had three consecutive elections
he has been accorded all the consider
alton that he or any other citizen is
fairly entitled to. There is no reason
the office of mayor Mr.. Plaisted ha:
been generously dealt with While the
usual length of service in the mayors
chair has been two terms, he has beer
specially favored in having three. His
Republican friends who have support.
ed him to this generous extent, now
feel that they have given him all the
backing that he is fairly entitled to
and with a candidate in their owl
party in every way his equal they arr
united in favoring a change. We be
liSVe that Mr. johnson will not only
receive every Republican vote in Au
eusta but that he will also receive the
votes of many men heretofore aftiliat
ed with the Democratic party. No mar
should be given a lfe-lease of the OF
fec of mayor. 1t is an honorable office
and the good city of Augusta has
many citizens who are capable of fill
ing it. The time has come for a change
Mr. Plasted has been signally honor
ed, and cannot complain if his fellow
citizens decide to give the office ht
now holds to his Republican competi,