Norwich bulletin., 1910-09-16

by Putnam and Wilimantic as well as
the entire Windham county. and he
nominated Hon. Edwin w. Higgins for
a return to congress.
Henry Reeves of Sprague hoped for
the hearty support of the candidate
by the party, in seconding the nomina-
ton OF Congressman Higgins
Lafayette Starr of New London stat
ed that in the five years that Congress
man igSins has served the district he
has done wonderful work, always look
ing after the interests of the constit-
uents. and has never neglected an OPP
poftunity of assisting them Whenever
in his power. His qualifications are
all right. Because Of his experience
he can perform the duties of the office
better than any other man. One sen
ator has said of him: He is the first
man who has gone into congress and
pulled off his coat and gone to work
the first year" He seconded the nom
nation.
In his seconding speech B. F. Will
liams Of StOnington. after referring to
the many men of prominence sent to
congress from this district. challenged
anyone to say that Higgins is behind
any of his predecessors No duties
ever developed upon them more siren
uous than he has handled. You know
what he has done in the way of public
buildings. soil survey. rivers and har-
bors and a port of entry for New
London. the public buildings being in
both New London and Windham coun-
ties. He never turns a deaf ear to
the cause of the old soldier or any
cause he has to do with in Wa shing-
ton. He stood valiantly behind the la
mented Lilley when that fight was on
in congress and has never been found
wanting. All predicted his re- election.
(Applause.)
Congressman Higgins was renomi-
mated for the position by acclamation
which met with prolonged applause
and there was another enthusiastic
outburst when he was presented by
Frank G. Letters of Putnam and Hen
~ Reeves of Sprague, who were dele
gated to notify him.
Congressman Higgins Speaks.
Congressman Higgins then made the
following address, which stirred the
gathering. appealing strongly TO the
delegates, who accorded him another
round of applause at its close:
AfF. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Convention:
For five years or in three con-
crosses. it has been my high privilege
to hold the power of attorney of the
people of this district in the greatest
legislative body in the world Through
out this service / have remained con-
scious of your ideals and have tried
to faithfully serve this district state
and nation. 1t has been my unvaryin g
ambition TO represent all of the people
of this district. increase it's prestige
and power. conserve its interests and
maintain its effectiveness as one of the
351 districts of the As states of the
union. 1t cannot be without gratifica =
ton and pride that 1 acknowledge your
action today. 1t stimulates one to
greater effort. 1t forces a renewal of
former obligations. Tt moves me to a
realization of IL Nv
that | cannot fittingly present in words.
Work Of Present Administration.
1t seems proper at this time tina
there should be some presentation and
review of the work accomplished by
the present administra ton An appre-
citation Of the wise legislation carefully
considered by the last congress and
enacted in the interests of the whole
people will command their full appro-
patton. The mere recital of some of
the legislative enactments' emphasizes
the intelligence and industry of this
congress and it's conception of it's duty
to the whole people. The republican
party offeFs-no apologies fof. its record
Of achievements and honest purposes
rms congress has passed pro gressive
Intelligent and constructive laws and
mas kept the pledges made by the re-
publican parry and rs the party re
Sponslble to the country for IeEisIa :
zion has carried 10 an even higher
plane its long record Of efficiency and
party responsibility. The 1egis lation
passed by The present congress in,
cludes the railroad rate bill which gives
10 the shippers greater protection
compels railroads TO secure the APP
proEs Of the interstate commerce com
mission. to institute proceedings with
out waiting for the complaint OF a
shipper, creates special commerce
| court grants the commission complete
authority over classification and regu-
' latIons. and brings telegraph and tels