Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-06-30

state finances, history will repeat it
self. and indeed, wish to say that in
the four congressional districts Of
Maine. I look not only for the reelec-
ton of three or the present incumbents.
but for the Introduction to Congress- In
o new relation, as the representative OF
the district once glorified by that emf
nent statesman, Thomas B. Reed, OF
another and most worthy successor.
My friends. the Republican party and
this administration have nothing to
Keep dark We are ready to answer
every question, explain every condition
and assume every responsibility me
commissions and boards of trustees or
the several institutions which have
come under the criticism Of our politi-
cal opponents are made up OF gentle
men of high standing in both political
parties, and if could call in a few or
these, they would to a man subscribe
to every word have to say. call on
YOU. Mr. Thomas White of Bangor. an
honest, consistent, upright. downright
truthful Democrat, as one of the MEM
hers Of tile board of trustees Of the In
sane hospitals, expending hundreds of
thousands OF dollars, do you know of
the single Misrepresentation of single
pennyo ] call on you,a Mr.. Frank Kei7
GER, a Democrat in good standing in
the councils Of his party and an honor
able gentleman, can you place your An
ger on the graft of aysingle copper in
volr denartment!~ ] call on you. Mr.,
Charles Mullen of Bangor, and Mr..
True of Portland.s and like to call on
fnen like these. loyal. patriotic, honest.
! of naYnn0rQfG
Have YOU to say from your standpoint,
nave YOU suspicion of graft or misap-
propriation of funds? / know your an
sw.sr. l call upon you all. Democrats.
Republicans, Prohibitionists. Socialists.
do YOU know of single instance where
the same ratio of business sagacity.
honesty. prudence, has not been pur-
sued in the administration of The
| States affairs that would have been
applied to private business!
Ana now gentlemen, having briefly
and iradequately sketched in general
way my understanding of the present
| condition of the State of Maine, nav
ing shown that we have fulfilled every
pledge in our platform of 1908, that we
/ have kept the faith with the. people
that we have conducted affairs With
out q scandal OF graft, tHdl VIC ho'S
eoua!iZed and not increased the tax
burdens; that we shall leave the state
lin as good financial condition as we
found it that we haSe inaugnrated fan
reaching Policies Of conservation and
protection Of the peoples Interests;
that we have spent the peoples money
i for the people and for good uses;
again acceet~with grateful pride this
Expression -of your condolences and
promise you that by the light of exper-
! ieree of the past two years shall GO
confidently on, relying. on your sym
patay and aid to give Maine increas-
ingly better service in the years to
i come. e5-- .E." q .+ ,-..#
~,
| Governor Fernald was interrupted
frequently by applause and that the
lassembled delegates were in accord
with him., proved conclusively that ru-
lmors. efnanating from a Democratic
| source. to the effect that the party
was disrupted by internal dissensions.
were false.
~ AT the conclusion sof his speech.
lGeSernor Fernald held an informal re-
ceptioil on the platform
| THE convention adjourned at 100
Eo'clock, laying been in session 3 hours
and 40 minutes. sst..f3b