Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-09-10
ELECTION RESULTS.

ELECTION RESULTS.
Interesting Comments by Candidates
and National Committeeman.
MR.. PETERS.
at goes without saying that am ire
mendousiy pleased at the result of tho
election and am deeply grateful to the
many people who co-operated with me in
the campaign and made it their fight as
much as mine.
al regard the result OF the election as
a signal triumph, not only for the republic
can principles OF protection, but also for
the new liberal republicanism. believe
il to be entirely possible tc harmonic and
unite the snti-democrstic strength.
1.-THE differences between the progress
sives and regular republicans are not
fundamental but more g difference OF
opinion as to how the same principles
should be administered. / believe the
Maryland plan OF araaigsmating the two
branches can be carried out in Maine,
especially as many Of the progressive
leaders are broad minded and, liberal in
their views, and do not believe that the
rank and file have been permanently
aliensted."
MIR. PArTANGALL.
"The result should not be construed as a
rebuke to the national administration. Ii
is wholly to be attributed to democratic
treachery. Because certain men failed OF
success in the primaries they deliberately
sacrificed the party in this election.
'sThe democracy of Maine is loyal to
President Wilson, and will present a
united front in the next four years cam
paign. Personally / want to thank the
is, 200 democratic voters who supported
me at the polls, and thank as well the
State and national democracy for the part
each took in the campaign.
ave all made the best FIGHT we were
capa bic OF making, and while the result is
We are all not discouraged
and only temporarily defeated"
MIR. LAWRENCE.
'srhe progressive party is established on
a firm and lasting basis in the State OF
Maine.
THAT much was determined by the
special election in the third congressional
district to-day, when, for the only time,
with the exception OF the presidential
election, the progressives had q candidate
on ballot for whom to vote.
'.As the only man who ever presented
himself for the SURFACES OF the voters OF
Maine one progressive ballot, outside OF the
presidential contest, ! am satisfied with
the results.
"rhe progressive party now has work.
ing organization, which 1T never had be-
fore. My greatest hope in the election
was to build up such an organization and
give the party permanent standing in
this State.
against the combined interests which
opposed US, throttling the press of the State
and cajoling the voters by misrepresenta-
tions and in some instances by coercion,
we made the best fight we could and ac-
complished great things for the progress
sive party all over the country.
al am thankful for the support given me.
rejoice that I have been able to do so
much for the advancement Of the princi-
piles of the party OF the people"
REP. NATIONAL COMMITTEEMAN HALE.
"To-day's election is great victory for
the new repuhiicanism. The republican
party has shown 1t is coming back to its
own. The voters OF the third Maine district
by vote of 5000 or more have repudiated
the tariff hill now before Congress and the
administration of President Wilson.
believe the result will have a marked
effect on the country at large"
DEM. NATIoNAL-coaMrrFEE JONES.
~ am very sorry; that is all I can say"
PROG. NAT'L-coMMITTEEMAN GARDNER. |
1--WE had no money. Lack of funds
hampered the progressive working or
ganization and prevented proper publicity.
1t is evident that the voters Of the third
district are absolutely opposed to the poll
cies Of the democratic party