Putnam patriot., 1910-09-23
Congressman Higgins Renominated.

Hon. Edwin W. Higgins was nomi. mated for reelection as congressman from he third congressional district, at the congressional convention held in Norwich iast Thursday.
 Thomas 0. Elliott of Pomffet was one Of the committee on credentials. Isaac ehampeaH of this city WAS one Of the committee on resolutions. When the committee retired George A. Hammond of Putnam took the floor at the call of the chairman for the naming Of congressional candidate. He stated that like the chairman he had been at many conventions. He approved of all the kind things thai had been said of the late Charles A. Russell. He referred to the gracious way New London county presented a candidate to succeed Mf. Russell and Nindbam county aequiesced.
 Alf. Hammond said thai Ire wished to state that III tue opinion Of the peo- pie of WillImanlie, Putnam and other
 
 candidate in congress had made good. He asserted that he knew lie fully voiced the opinions Of tbe people Of Nindham and New London counties when he proposed that Edwin N. Hig. gins be fenominated for congress. 1Ap. plagse.)
 The chair was empowered to name notification committee and he selected Frank C. Letters Of Putnam and Hen. " Reeves Of s3pragae. They retired and in a few moments they rtturned arm In arm with the congressman and there was loud applause.
 Mir. Higgins was greeted by the chairman and addressed the conven. ton from the platform.
 He said In part:
 "For five years or in three congresses it has been my high privilege to hold the power Of attorney of the people of this district in the greatest legislative service have remained conscious of your ideals and have tried te faithful. ly serve this district, state and nation. Il has been my unyarying ambition to represent all of the people of this dts. trict, increase its prestige and power, conserve it's interests and maintain It's effectiveness as one Of the 39l districts of the io states of the nion. IL can not be without qualification and pride that l ack edge your action today. lt stimulates one To greater effort. IL forces renewal of former obligations. It moves me to Il realization of greater respon ability that l cannot iltingIy present in words.
 Mir. Higgins then reviewed the im- portant legislation of the present con gIess. He also pointed out the lpossi- bilities of New Engand's farms and farmers. He touched on the tariff, conservation, public appropriations, and the present administration.
 He was given the closest attention throughout ant. at the conclusion of his address was loudly applauded.
 A resolution was adopted endorsing President Taft and his administration and the state platform. It commend ed lo the voters of this district the nominee of this convention, the Hon. Edwin N. Hig ,ins. In his five years ot service his record of achievement ne. speaks the fullest approval ot the peo pie. Ills cheerful and prompt atlen- ton Ia the manifold duties ot his odie 1, his record at home and his standing aud influence in the house Of tepresen- tattNes merits the continued support and confidence of the people.
 siias NJ. Wheeloek ofihis city was appointed a member of the eoagre {. slonaI committee.
 Delegates from this city were: Frank G. Letters, George A. Hammond, Isaac Champeau, Joseph Plesse.