Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1912-05-22

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At the primary election to be held
At the polls In this State on June II,
1912. the Republican voters will
choose by their ballots a candidate
Tor the ONCE of United States Sem
ator for the term of six years. COM
mencing March 4. 1918. We believe
that their choice will depend, In large
measure. upon their answer to the
following questions:
l. Would II not be wise to return
az experienced ard influential legis-
Ator now. and TO send a new man TO
Cooperate with him four years from
now?
What has the candidate actual
iy accomplished for Maine7
.. What does the candidate stand
for. as evidenced by his past record
and his present position?
4. WIN the candidate add strength
TO his party?
S. What are his personal charac-
teristics, and Ia he near to the peo-
ple7
In the light OF these important con-
Ederations. We propose TO test the
candidacy of that gentleman Of spot
less character and reputation, splen-
did executive ability, remarkable
powers Of organization and influential
standing at washington--the Hon.
Edwin C. Burleigh OF Augusta.
!. Would II not be wise to return
an experienced and influential lesis-
lstor now, and to send q new man TO
cooperate with him four years from
Rowl
II Governor Buricigh Is sent to the
United States Senate he will resume
al once that standing which he has
already attained in Washington by
his executive ability and his fourteen
years of service in the National
House. He was universally conced-
Cd to be one OF its leading and strong
est members. At this time, as
United States Senator. he would be a
tower OF strength for Maine and her
interests, He is decidedly the losi-
cal candidate. A new man. however
able and however jealous, could at
tain at the end OF his six years ser
vice no higher prestige than that with
which Governor Burleigh would now
start. Four years from now another
United States Senator is to be chosen.
is It not the part of wisdom to main
tain constantly at par Names infiu-
entail position In the national coun-
ellis BY sending Mr.. Burleigh to the
Senate at this time, followed four
years from now by . new man who.
with the cooperation and assistance
OF the senior senator In the latter's
two remaining years Of service. would
the more rapidly attain that influence
which his abilities and capacity may
warrant!
Governor Burisish's Standing.
IN 1900. Governor Burleigh. against
Gverwhelming odds, including the ac-
i've opposition a Mr.. Cannon
and other great House leaders. and in
me face Of predictions of utter de-
teat introduced the bill saving TO
maine her four representatives in the
reapportionment. and by his brilliant
and effective work carried 1t through
10 victory. The National Magazine.
which published a fine portrait OF
governor Burleigh at that time, de-
cared that. while there were many
great speakers in the National House
1s great organizers could be counted
On the fingers OF two hands, and that
eoFernor Burleigh was recognized as
one OF them. 1t further declared
.nat the victory won by him in secur-
Ms the passage OF the Burleigh bill
was one of the greatest personal
uiumphs ever achieved by a member
vi the National House."
IN the course of speech delivered
Castine in 1908. Hon. Thomas Leigh
haa THIS to say of Governor Burleigh:
for Men OF Hancock County and Castine
H. NJ y years you and the men of Waldo
cIaerset and we of Kennebec have hon
Snr ourselves and benefited not only
n. grand old third District but the en-.
III. state OF Maine by electing as the
fnruiets representative in Congress- our
AMER Governor, Edwin c. Burleigh OF
Sgusta and Kennebec County. We
~ S1 ~ this man. We praise him because
fs,nas merit and the benefits he has con
Ana not simply upon all the towns
MAJ peoples Of the four counties thai
fhosse up this third District but upoi
VIZ. OF all other districts of our State
fng,nm,, governor Burleigh Is In Wash
sstpn, yes, wherever he may be, he H.
san,al ng not only az the honored repre-
IN OF this district OF ours but az
towr pubic friend and helper Of every
Eit,.a ana son and daughter OF Maine
MAJ Mems rs OF the third District and al