The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1910-02-03
kfWBlICAN STATE CONVENTION.
NJIi be Held in Augusta July 29th. Sena-
m, Hale the Unanimous Choice for Tenn
roay Chairman.

- the meeting of the Republican State COM
rHrse held in Augusta Tuesday evening, jan
t 18th, it was decided to hold the next
Esr1uhcan State convention in Augusta
Wednesday,. July 29th, at 10 a. m. Not in
rears has the mid-winter meeting of the State
.sn ttee excited SO much interest and lead
aa gepublicans We're present from all sections
Of -ae State.
The Gathering at the Augusta House Tues
Jay egening took the form of an informal re-
option for Senator Eugene Hale, who came on
from Washington expressly to be present at
-el. meeting, as has been his custom in the
Fas. His presence was much appreciated,
ssnecally as it is well known that Senator
-a.s who is now the floor leader of his party
The upper branch of Congress, has great
press of duties on his hands. In fact, he post
goaed a consultation with President Taft for
the purpose of coming to Augusta
Eariy in the evening the crowd commenced
gather and at little after seven Senator
Has gsme to the Augusta House in company
va Governor Fernad and ex-Governors John
T. L.
77 appeared to be in excellent health, was
heartily greeted by the prominent party lead
5r, present, most of whom took this occasion
extend promises of their support to him in
17 lection of the United States Senator to be
held III January, 1911.
1- Has been reported that there will be oppo-
aa 20 Senator Hale, but little evidence of
puosition was in evidence at the meet
r ointment party men from the different
5f the State said in response to ques-
az nat the Republicans of their counties
Senator Hale the most influential
/ mar congress today, and that his retire
private life would be a distinct loss,
~. uy to the State of Maine, but to the
quarry as well.
4-satare of the meeting was the reading of
Glowing telegram to the committee from
7or William P. Frye:
WASHINGTON. January 25.
\ pc committee will select Senator Hale to
,- it at coHe ention.
(Signed) WILLIAM P FRYE.
view of attempts to indicate strained
between Names two distinguished
4
am IS interesting reading.
committee voted unanimously to invite
or Hale to preside at the convention as
orary chairman, an invitation that will be
| jed. Governor Fernald, Senator Hale,
ioyernor John f. Hill, now the acting chair
IF the Republican National committee,
- az-Governor Cobb were invited to attend
ssiyn of the committee and were all call
ug 10 speak Senator Hale was warmly
a both before and following his remarks.
that he believes that the best of feel
walls in the State and that there is every
a''an Of a rousing Republican victory at
e os next fall. All the committee men re-
a1 favorable condition in their counties
W vas the concensus of opinion that the
l-.l IS good for an old-fashioned Republi-
al aaiority.
The press Senator Hale made the follow
ng statement: Il do not find the least sign in
sy part of the State to cause my supporters
nave any uneasness. 1t was well under
Stood that there was to be no opposition
a.s, and that there was to be united
party IN the coming campaign, one in which
tie Bepublicans should unite, that Governor
fsrraid and a Republican legislature may be
s'eected by increased majorities. Coming at
LOIS late hour the attempt to make Judge Pow
@. or any one else, a candidate will fail The
h9gement will peter out in short time, for
Aere is nothing in it. From all quarters of
'ae State l hear only the most encouraging
'sports, There is no wavering in my support
les'Fe to have the statement emphasized that
AIs latest move to defeat me does not cause
ne the least alarm"