Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-29

toned majority. The Democrats are In
an atmosphere of distressing gloom.
They fear for the State and for the
country. It has always been so. The
Democratic party simply opposes,
finds fault and criticises, while the
Republican party has gone on and up,
meeting conditions, giving the people
what they asked for, honest, efficient,
good government In this campaign
the Republican party has no apologies
to make for its administration
For II years YOU have sent Edwin
C. Burleigh to Congress from this dis
trict. He is from Kennebec He is
ours We laud him. We know him. We
have felt the touch of his hand and of
his friendship Men of Waldo. Hancock
and Somerset, he is yours, too He is
so efficient. so untiring in the perform
ance of his duties that he belongs more
to the entire people of Maine than 10
any district"
Mr. Leigh here quoted what people
outside the State think of MI. Bur
leigh. Congressman Olcott of New
York, Congressman Driscoll of SYRIA
cuse, n. Y, and Congressman FaSsett
of Elmira, n. Y, each paid glowing
tributes to the sound judgment of the
brilliant representative from Name.
Mr.. Fassett said: That man Burleigh
is a thoroughbred. He is regarded as
a man of rare judgment and ABILITY.
He doesn't talk much but he accom-
plishes great deal and if the coun-
trv had more men like him it would be
much better Off"
Continuing, Mr.. Leigh said. Gen
tlemen, Edwin C. Burleigh is first,
last and always a man of the people,
and / take supreme pleasure in Sec
onding his nomination.
Orlando f. Frost Of Belfast then
arose to second the nomination in be-
half of the Waldo county delegation.
He said:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Convention:
1.-THE condition of the Democratic
party reminds me of a story ] heard
once 1t concerns man who started
to climb an icy hill and just as he
reached the top he slipped and COM
mcnced to slide down. Half way down
the hill he collided with woman, VINO
sat on his back while he continued TO
slide. Soon they reached level spot
and he turned around and to the lady
said: You will have to get off now. 1
don't go any further
1.-Two weeks ago the Democrats COM
menced to slide down the hill ana
when the election is over they viii
have a chance to say:
''"This is as far as we go.
Mr.. Frost related several anecdotes
that brought roars of laughter and APP
plause from his audience and ended by
seconding the nomination of Mr..
Rurleigh with few well chosen
words in which he gave several person.
al "reminiscences that redounded great
Nv to the credit of the nominee lot
Congress from this district.
All the speeches were literally ap-
nl.nded and enthusiasm reigned
throughout the entire proceedings.
AT the conclusion of the seconding
speeches the convention instructed the
secretary to cast his ballot, represent
ing all, for Mr. Burleigh.
The committee on resolutions then
reported, as follows:
Resolutions.
The Republicans of the Sd Congress
| SlOIldI DlStIlCl VI MdiiiC, poi'N ING eiiN
| record Of their party demonstrates that
it is, of all political parties. the most
responsive to public needs and most
effective in accomplishing beneficial
results, cordially invite all to unite
with them in support of these propo-
| SitionS:
| Commentator of the splendid ad-
ADMINISTRATION of President Taft, one of
the ablest and most productive this
country ever had. 1t had scrupulously
fulfilled the pledges it made to the
people and deserves general approba
| ton.
Endorsement of the progressive and
efficient measures for wise regulation
OF corporate interests engaged in our
interstate commerce.
Continued allegiance to the policy OF
protection as applied to raising our
tariff revenues, a policy under which
this country has secured its greatest
prosperity, and which is essential to
our welfare and absolutely necessary
Tor the maintenance of the American
standard of living.
We commend the revision of the tar
if, achieved with the least possible
disturbance III DuSlIteSS, anu YAH at
tention to the excellent results obtain
ed under the new revenue law.
We heartily endorse the methods,
adopted by the last Congress, for pro-
vding comprehensive, unprecedented
and scientific information upon which
shall be based such notifications of
tariff schedules as may be found nee
essary by reason of changing. condi-
| tionS.
We refer with pride to the success
full efforts of the Republican party, as
| result of which this country has main
| tanned a sound currency.
We fully approve the faithful able
and successful record of our honored
| representative in Congress, Edwin c.
| Bureigh We are proud of what he
has accomplished by Jealous. untiring
and distinguished service. We pledge
him our loyal and enthusiastic sup
| pOr..
The report was accepted and the
| resolutions unanimously adopted