Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-03-02

hereafter not only Will lumber cut In
Maine on the st. John waters and its
tributaries be manufactured in the
State, but all the transportation will
be carried on by railroads in Maine.
If our friend from York will examine
the provisions OF the last tariff bill he
can see for himself how important
this is to Maine.
The senator has also been instru-
mental in providing for an inter-
national tribunal which has put an
end to the lumber wars on the St.
John, and which in due time will re-
port treaty provisions protecting
every interest Of the State.
There are scores of other important
subjects of legislation which, on a
careful examination of congressional
proceedings, might be cited in answer
to Mr.. Foss' inquiry, but as we wish to
make early answer to him, we do not
think it necessary to 60 further into
details.
1t is difficult, perhaps, fully to real
ize the influence and power Of an old
senator, who is trusted by his associ-
ates in all matters of important legis-
lat;on. A point in instance occurred
the other day, which shows the weight
of Senator Hale in the councils Of the
Senate chamber. The bill which he
reported from the committee on naval
affairs to the Senate, exceptional in
its character and with hardly a prece-
dent, placing Commander Peary, a
resident of Maine, on the retired list
as rear admiral OF the navy, was ac-
cepted by the Senate and passed unan-
imously on Senator Hale's report and
request. Does any friend Of Com
mander Peary believe that any new
senator, no matter how able and in
dustrious he might be, could have
done this? And all Maine will
thank the senator for his work in this
matter.
Prominent gentlemen from Maine
who have visited Washington lately
say that the senator is in entire har-
mony with the President, and that he
is consulted as often as any senator.
The social relations of the President
and his family with Senator Hale aud
his family are very close and always
cordial.
When Senator Hale briefly address
ed the State committee recently in
Augusta he stated that President Taft
is the head of his party; that he is
sound republican, and that his policies
commend themselves to the republi
can party, and that upon national is
sues the next election in Maine must
be conducted in support of the Presi-
dent. The senator also there stated
that he had no apprehension that ex-
President Roosevelt would be can
didate for the presidency against
President Taft, and that President
Taft shared in this belief
There is hardly neighborhood con-
tanning large business interests in
Maine but what at some time during
the years of Senator Hale's service
in Washington has called upon him to
aid them in matters either in the de-
partments or in Congress, and many
testimonials are now heard from these
people as to the efficacy of these eff
forts of the senator.
1t is perhaps proper here that the
Express Advertiser say that Senator
Hale believes in Maine and shows this
belief not only in qualities but in his
business. Near friends of his inform
US that all of Senator Hale's property
and means are invested in Maine and
in the promotion of Names industries.
He has never invested a dollar in
Washington, nor in any OF the outside
schemes which have depleted Maine
30 largely in her resources. Mrs.
Hale's mother, Mrs. Chandler, some
years ago. presented her with fine
residence in Washington, but the
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house and property there are his con-
slant resort when his duties at Wash
ington release him..
The writer thinks he is justified in
reciting what Senator Hale said in
Augusta about two weeks ago: 81 ex-
pect," said the senator, ''to receive
the nomination of the republican eau
Gus and to be re- elected to the Senate,
but if the people of Maine and its
legislature prefer Judge Powers, who
is strong and able man, and would
make a good, although new. senator,
shall not repine nor abandon Maine.
I shall go to Ellsworth and pass a Sc
rene and comfortable life there, sur
rounded by neighbors whom 1 trust,
and near friends whom l love and
who believe in me.n
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