The Republican journal., 1910-08-04
THE WALDO COUNTY REPUBLICAN
Listens to an Interesting Address by Hon.
Warren c. PhilbrOok.

Listens to an Interesting Address by Hon.
Warren c. Philbrook.
There was good attendance at the meeting
of the Waldo County Republican Club last
Monday evening in their rooms on Main street.
Judge B. F. Maher of Augusta, who was to
have been the speaker, was unable to come
and Hon. Warren C. Philbrook of Waterville
filled the bill. As the Attorney General of
Maine and a. Grand Commander of the Grand
Commandery, Knights Templar, Mr.. Philbrook
is one of the best known men in the State, and
from former visits to Belfast he is personally
and effective speaker and his remarks last
Monday evening were listened to with marked
attention and frequently punctuated with ap-
plause. After expressing his pleasure at COM
ing to Belfast, and referring to his visit here
two years ago, when he addressed the Young
Mems Republican Club at their rooms in Ma
sonic Temple, Mr.. Philbrook addressed himself
to the young voters who are to cast their first
ballots this year, illustrating his remarks by
referring to an individual case in his own fam
lily. The young man in question, although
Republican, as were his father and grandfath-
ers before him, had declared his intention of
voting for at least one candidate on the Demo-
cratic ticket because he was good fellow and
close personal friend. But, as Mr. Philbrook
told him, this friend would think no more of
him, and in voting for candidate of the op-
posing party he would sacrifice his own party
and his self-respect. The Democratic candi-
dates, however worthy as individuals. must
stand on the platform and carry out the policy
of their party. If there is candidate on the
unworthy it is no excuse for cutting your
ticket, as this candidate stands for the policy
and principles of your party. The voter who
declares himself Independent assumes to be
superior to either of the great parties. Taking
up the Democratic platform Mr. Philbrook'
pointed out that although it included eight
articles it really presented but two issues
the financial and the rum question. Two
years ago in starting out on a stumping tour
he found everywhere little cards on which
were printed charges of Republican extrava-
gance. When the Republican speakers got to
work they SO effectually refuted these charges
that they we're not heard of in the last days of
the campaign; and that he predicted would be
the case this year, and that the Democrats
would fall back on the rum issue. Two years
ago they not only charged the Republicans
with extravaganza but with dishonesty, and
their cry was 'Shall Maine be Honest?" This
year, having strongly endorsed State Auditor
Hatch, and having failed to find in his report
evidence that one single cent of the disburse
ments was unaccounted for or not vouched for,
they were estopped from further attacks in
this connection. Here Mr.. Philbrook spoke in
high commmendation of Mr.. Hatch. The
speaker then took up the charges of Republ-
can extravaganza and said that when the Dem
ocrats were asked to say what appropriations
they would have cut down-those for schools,
good roads, insane hospitals, etc.-they were
unable to answer. When Assistant Attorney
General he was asked to look up the history of
the Maine Insane asylum and did SO, and he
quoted from memory from the message of Gov.
Kent in 1S4O, in which recommendation was
made for an appropriation to care for the in
sane as they were cared for elsewhere. The
conditions then, with no provision for the
care of these unfortunates, were heart-rend
ing and horrible. Now Maine has two well
equipped institutions for the care of the in
sane, where they receive proper care and
treatment and in many cases are restored to
health and to their families. This is Republi-
can extravaganza He then gave striking
illustration from personal observation of the
good roads question. The expenditure for
good roads is more Republican extravaganza!
Then as to the educational advantages of to-
day, when the barefooted boy has open to him
the public schools, the free High schools, the
preparatory schools and that magnificent insti
tuition of learning at Orono, the University of
Maine. This is more Republican extrava-
gance! Mr.. Philbrook paid warm tribute to
Congressman Burleigh, declaring that Maine
had never had more capable official. He spoke
of the good record Governor Fernald has made
and in particular of his conservation policy, by
which Names magnificent resources would be
preserved and developed. These are merely
some of the points touched upon by the speak
er, who did not come prepared with an address
and who spoke without notes. He closed with
an eloquent tribute to Maine. The meeting
was then adjourned for refreshments and
social hour. There will be another meeting
next Monday evening, when Judge Maher is
expected, but if he is unable to come some
other speaker will be secured and refreshments
will be served. The club room is well equip
ped, with kitchen at the rear, and with
Joseph Darby as chef the inner man will be
well cared for after the intellectual treat.
This reminds US that in his opening remarks
Mr.. Philbrook said that he would rather ad-
dress meeting of this kind than 800 people
in public hall, and he thought that such meet
ings were more valuable in impair ting informa-
tion on public matters and in stimulating
thought and investigation along these lines
Come to the meeting next Monday evening
and bring your friends. The club rooms are
Republican headquarters for Waldo county.
NEWSPAPER COMMENT.
Aren't there quite number Of Democrats
who are thoroughly disgusted with conditions
in their own party?-Lisbon Enterprise.