The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-08-28


ness of one of tn, most distinguished
members of their party is to be removed
from his native land. In view of these
facts would like to ask Mr.. Lawrence
how he can conscientiously remain long
er in the field as an independent candi-
date, thereby aiding the chances of Mr..
Pattangall going to Congress to work
and vote for this Democratic tariff policy
which will strike such disastrous blow
to the business interests and commerce
of the United States. With Mr.. Law
renee believe in progressive principles
that will benefit and purify the politics
of our land, and | have recently become
connected with the Daily Tribune, the
great Progressive paper of Los Angeles,
as regular contributor; but | do not
differ with the Republican party on any
question of principle, and | would lose
my right arm before | would vote or In
anyway aid in the success of this free
rum and free trade Democratic party,
and especially so in this critical period of
our nations history. | feel that it is a
great pity, and shame, for any Pro-
gressive Republican to be running for
Congress in this special election in the
old Third District of Maine, which can
only result in aiding in the election of a
Democratic successor to the late Con-
gresham Goodwin, who once said to me:
''The free trade policies Of the Demo-
cratic party can only result in dealing a
death blow to every legitimate industry
in Maine''
Being dead he yet speaketh."
This contest between Hon. John A.
Peters and Hon. William R. Pattangal
for congressional honors is of deep in
terest to me, and shall watch its pro-
gress closely. Mr.. Peters stands for
protection to the industries of the State
of Maine and for the great principles of
the Republican party, while Mr. Pattar-
gall stands for the free trade and free
rum policies of the Democratic party.
cannot believe that a State like Maine,
which is the home of Prohibition and
which is asked to make the greatest
sacrifice of all the New England States
under this free trade Democratic tariff
bill, will vote to send Democrat to Con-
gress, especially at this time.
Like the late Hon. Scion Chase Mr..
Pattangall has made all Maine laugh at
his wit; but Mr.. Peters has done more.
He has made all Maine love him for his
political unselfishness in this contest. He
did not seek to be a candidate for Con-
gress. The nomination., as | understand
it, was thrust upon him, and like brave
man he has entered the contest and may
God give him victory at the polls. My
hopes in this contest in my old Congress-
ional District III Maine are all for Mr..
Peters and his success; and say earnest
ly: May the good Lord so guide the
minds of the people in the old Third Dis
trct on he 9Th of September as to en-
sure his election to Congress from dis
trlct that has had the honor of sending
to Congress some of the most eminent
men in our nations history, such as Gen.
Henry Dearborn, Hon. George Evans
and the late Hon. James G. Blaine.
Nothing can cover their high fame, but
Heaven;
No pyramids set off their memories.
But the eternal substance of their greatness:
10 which we leave them"
In closing want to refer to state
ment once made by distinguished son
of Maine, who in the days of '49, when a
mere boy, left his home in Frankfort,
Waldo county, to seek his fortune in
California. He become governor of this
great State and his rise to political fame
sheds luster upon the State OF Maine. |
refer to Ex-Governor Frederick I.
Lowe, who once said: "a candidate for
public Office should be man of large
and liberal views, devoid or meanness
and partisan bigotry, and one who has
been faithful and true to his State and
country" The spirit of the life of Hon.
JODi "A. refers are summed up IN these
grand words of Ex-Gov. Lowe. He has
been true and faithful to his State and to
his country; he is brave, honest man,
Of sound understanding and strong of
heart, and | ask all my friends in the old
Third District in Maine to rally to his
support. AS the prosperity of Venice
and the Oriental trade was threatened
and finally destroyed by the Turks, CEN
turtles ago, SO today in this Goth century,
the trade and industries of our great
land are threatened with destruction by
the Democratic party. Oh Democracy
Democracy! how often has it, through
its unsound tariff legislation brought fl
nancial ruin to our country. The his
torian has written it into the history of
our nation and there it's black pages will
remain forever. FRANK w. GowEN.
Hynes, Calf, Aug. 10, 1913.
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