Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-07-11

Bangor, Me. July 10.-(speciaD.-
John A. Peters of Ellsworth will not
be opposed in the Republican primary
for the Republican nomination for
Congress Roy G. Haines of Ellis
worth. who has filed nominating petit
ton made formal announcement to
an assemblage of representative Re-
publieans here, today, that he would
| pull out of the race and give his
hearty support to Speaker Peters.
This declaration took the gathering
entirely by surprise, but was greeted
with round after round of applause.
Nearly every speaker of the after
noon, congratulated Mr. Haines and
the party on the happy solution of the
problem. Mr.. Peters promptly ex-
pressed his appreciation of Mr.. Haines
action in a speech full of feeling. In
closing his remarks Mr.. Peters de-
elared that he intended to give over
the details of the campaign to his
friends and would take the road i'm
mediately and visit as many of the
voting precincts in the district as
possible.
"Where l find 10 men I'll talk to
them" he said, and where there are
but three, I'll shake hands" He then
emphasized the fact that there are
more than enough Republican voters
| in the district to elect him, if they can
be gotten to the polls.
Governor VIM. r. Haines made a
speech that will never be forgotten by
those privileged to hear him. He
Landed Speaker Peters as the ideal
candidate. urged the workers present
| to go out and tell the voters about
him and started the enthusiasm of his
auditors by asserting that Mr.. Peters
would be the next Congressman from
the Third District
Arthur l. Brown of Belfast showed
| the necessity of a vigorous campaign,
thorough organization and proper adj
vertising His remarks were listened
| to with great attention on account of
| his experience in such matters.
| J. f, Parker of Harrington, a Pro-
cressive. made a big hit when he said
! that he was proud of being a Roose-
welt man and a Peters man. He would
do all he could to elect Mr. Peters,
and hoped to remain Progressive in
SO doing.
! The other speakers promised sup
port, both from within and without
the district. Enthusiasm was ram
part and every speaker was inter
rupted by applause or cheers
! Definite plans were formulated for
getting the State District county, city
and town committees at work, Peters
clubs were suggested and the finan-
eial end of the campaign discussed.
Bion NJ. Pike of Eastport struck a
popular chord when he moved that
| resolutions on the passing of Con
gresham Forrest Goodwin be adopted
Gov Haines, Mr.. Pike. Judge Austin
Smons of North Arson. DIR. w. l.
West of Belfast and Speaker John A
Peters were appointed a committee tc
draft the resolutions and send a copy
to Mrs. Goodwin.
Over so loyal Republicans and Peters
Progressives attended the meeting
which was held at the Bangor House
County meetings, will be held in the
near future. Definite work among ths
town and city committees will be be
gun at once.
| tuner speakers were. H. ". beyci
Jr., treasurer State committee, Port
land: Col Frederick Hale. nationa
committee, Portland; Judge Augustii
Simons, North Arson; r. A. Davis
Steuben; DIR. w. l.. West, Belfast; Al
bert Greenlaw. Eastport, Mayor j. F
Hutchinson. Eastport; Geo. G. Weeks
Fairfield; Herbert Kelley, PASSPORT
John r. Trimble, Calais; Roy Marstor
J Skowhegan: A. M. Donworth; Cyru
N. Blanchard, Wilton; Frank 5
Adams. Bowdoin DR.. w. ]. Pennel