Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-06-07
TOUR OF CUMBERLAND.
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able and very welcome asset. The
Governor was marked as one of the
most pleased members of the party, to-
night, having been surprised by new
pledges of support from unexpected
quarters.
Well" laughed one of the promi-
nent county candidates at the meeting,
tonight, from that gathering shaking
the arm of the Governor there is no
question of the way the Republican
vote is going in this section
Chairman FL. j. Given of the town
committee introduced Mr.. Philbrook
in the court room of the Town build
ing before well-fil1ed seats. Mr.. Phil
brook pointed out the pitfalls facing
the voter, this month, and took time
to urge the Importance of signing pre-
pared petitions to prevent the new
election law demanding the sending
of all ballots to the secretary of State
within a hours after the polls are
closed, becoming a law, July 5. He de-
cried the placing of the ballot in the
hands of one man and eonclusiyely
showed the chances allowed for
changing the result of he vote, should
leading State officials.
He detailed the benefit to the labor
ing man of the plank in the party
platform promising modification of the
old common law dealing with assump-
ton of risks. fellow servant liability
and eontributory negligence. The
former county attornies hearers lis
tened intently to his earnest def
tons and explanations.
This was typical of his remarks at
each place. He was introduced at
Cumberland Center by Chairman Har-
vey Blanchard of the Republican
town committee, and at Freeport by
Chairman r. S. Burr of the Republic
can town committee.
Commentator of his work was
heard here on every hand, tonight, and
the committee of arrangements is jul
hiIant over today's justification of its
choice.
Chairman w. c. Wheldon Of the
county committee is coming in for his
share of praise for the pleasing re-
suit OF the Enthusiasm Tour" His
work has been tireless and his conf
dcfice undressing Another. who has
iabared willingly every spare moment
(and many that weren't so spare) and
is Receiving congratulations on every
hand Is " Il. Decker. one of the lead
ign workers of the State committee.
Eight automobiles carrying over 80 pas
sengers left Portland, this afternoon. AT
Brunswick the going had become SO
rough and slippery that several We're left
over night and the passengers made the
remainder of the journey on the electric
road.
With the first stop, Friday at Gray,
a complete circle of the lake will be
made and the expedition will close its
stopping places at westbrook. Saturday
evening. Hundreds of Cumberland coun-
ty Republicans viii have beeen seen In
the meantime and the importance of par
ticipation in the primaries urged, plea
for careful selection of candidates and
united support for the ticket thus Sc
iectea
fss-Gov r. c. Burleigh came TO town
10 make the journey with the county
candidates and county and district COM
initteernen, with Judge Powers scheduled
TO join the party at Brunswick and Will
liam r. HaiHes at Freeport. 7. +. Gala
han OF Lewiston. candidate for state au-
diter. has notified the promoters of the
trip that he will join them at New Glou-
cester Friday Various candidates and
committeeman viii be picked up at other
points on the route An extensive timer
airy has been mapped out and a very
pleasant and profitable trip Is assured.
The following men are among the 9TH
er members OF the party; Chas. f.