The independent-reporter., 1910-02-24
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY "a
He is For Powers

"In the columns of the Independent
Reporter Roland T. Patten OF Show
hogan announces his candidacy for
the legislature on the Republican tick
ct. an view of the fact" says Mr..
Patten, that the next Maine legisla-
ture will elect United States Sena-
tor and that the only opportunity for
voters to effectively make known
their wishes in the matter comes
through the selection of legislative
representatives, think statement
OF my position on this question Is ap-
propriate in connection with this an
nouhcement. l therefore wish to state
that favor the election Of Frederick
Powers of Houlton as Senator to sue
csed Eugene Hale Of Ellsworth at
the expiration of his present term,
and shall. II elected member Of the
18th legislature, support and vote for
him for that ONCE"
This puts It sQuarely before the Re-
publicans OF Skowhegan. II they think
Mr. Hale has held the ONCE long
enough. they will know what to do.
Al for the Skowhegan paper, 1t knows
IT. mind and does not hesitate to
speak out. The Independent-R Reporter
greets Mr. Patten's announcement
with hearty approval" and words of
commendation. Mr.. Patten, 1t says,
has served for two years as town
treasurer and for ten years as treas
urer Of Somerset county, having held
the once longer than any other man.
was one Of the founders Of the Mars
ton Worsted mills and is the treasur-
Or Of that corporation, and has been
active in many ways in promoting the
welfare of the community. 1t appears
that the first bill for the initiative
and referendum came through his In
strumentality and he was afterwards
active in promoting the measure
which finally became part Of the
constitution OF Maine. He is now
working in behalf of the direct pri-
mary election. mfr. Patten." says the
1ndepend dent Reporter has no love
for mschine methods In politics, or
any delicacy In letting people know
how he stands. His proffer Of sup
port to Judge Powers In his candi-
Aacy for the Senatorship was made
immediately on hearing that that gen.
aleman was In the field. No one who
has the slightest acquaintance with
Mr. Patten viii doubt that. II elect
Cd 70 the legislature, he will vote for
Ms election to the United States SEN
ato from flrSt to last, In spite OF any
prSseure that could be brought to
he1r upon him"
FOR al this It II seen that Mr.. Pat
ton u prominent, trusted and hon
ored citissn and that the announce
mont OF his candidacy 10 likely to
carry much weight. Al the chief
town Of Somerset county and itself Of
almost city size. Skowhegan cuts
quite q figure. and an anti-Hale move-
ment on the upper Kennebec as not
without Significance" s
The above is from the Portland
Press, one Of Names leading Repub-
llican papers. 1t il opposed to the
candidacy OF Hale for the United
states Senate and In this respect 10
il line with other Republican papers
of Maine.
Il ID really surprising to see the
number of publications and citizens
who are lining up strongly against
( reelection Of Senator Hale to six
moro years of service. They but In
1icats the spirit Of the time-ths de-
tsrmination on the. part Of the coin@
u,on psople to have more representa-
tive msn from Maine in the halls Of
Legislation.
sOf Mr.. Patten's position there Il
no doubt: there never Il any doubt
jaAout lii position. He u squarsly
ssut and ont. for or against Thaa Il
- ro1son why we IKE RSlAnd T.
Ia1ten. ne man who doEgsdly fol-
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