Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-07


Of Richmond. New Secretary of State.
Who Brings to the Office - Years of
Experience In the state Department.
Vor of counties of Kennebec and SOM
erset, seven to aid in building or re-
pairing roads, four bills or resolves
for schools. Il bridge resolves. and 9TH
ers OF various aims. important or 9TH
erwise Thus expedition is advertised
On every hand while the prophets. like
The ten-cent library detective, must
dig deeper and CLEAN dire Significance
from days rest.
The action of the Progressives in
holding the interests of their consti-
tuents and State above personal ambi-
tion has removed any fears of faction
al fighting or holding up. for political
effect. of meritorious legislation. In
cdentally. never in the history of
Maine journalism has newspaper in
fiuenee been so distinctly amenable to
The legislators know
the source Of the wind and its inspir-
alton. and at least one hitherto i'm
lportant factor in the law-making will
be received amiably but without de-
spendence. Both the Progressives and
the unalloyed Republicans are aim
ing at exactly the same accomplish
Hn1ents in a legislative way-improve-
mont of all State conditions and the
benefit of the greatest number
The choice of the highest officials
OF departments resulted in admirable
selections and the highly colored re-
ports of dissension are justified only
in the aims of their authors. The
council is composed of seven of the
ablest men ever gathered in a like
trust in Maine. Joseph z. Alex
ander, secretary of State, takes
up duties with which he is UNI
better fitted to cope than
any other man in Maine. For over
two decades he has been member
of the State department staff. for. the
past six years as deputy secretary
Joe" has really been q teacher for
the recent incumbents of the office
he now holds. Everybody who knows
him is pleased. everybody who knows
of his work is more than satisfied and
Sagadahoc is ju6ilant. There's none
of your "tall-sil craftsmanship
about Joe, but he's "there with the
goods when it comes to fitting in
with an administration that plans to
cover lot of ground
Scott Wilson. attorney general is n
Young man but one who has been
prominent in Republican ranks fol
many years. In his home city he is |
regarded as eminently qualified to |
take care of his office. His only oppo-
nent Withdrew, on Tuesday. leaving
Mr.. Wilson as the only candidate be-
fore the caucus.
James A. Roberts, commissioner of |
agriculture, is a Progressive in politics |
and policies. His nomination on the /
second ballot obliterates any mag
mary line between the Progressives |
ana Republicans. He is a college grad /
aate and has expressed hopes and
pans null of significance for the flu
Iufe of Maine agriculture
Joseph w. Simpsons nomination was
surprise to many sections of the
state but none the less favorably ac-
'eptea. He arrived with the backing
If the solid York contingent and
ecord admitting of no criticism.
Carl r. Milliken of Island Falls.
resident of the Senate, though one OIL
ne Youngest members. is rich in leg
siatlve experience and proved execu-
I've AFFINITY. In many directions has
lie SHOWN a "bigness' which bespeaks
future useful to his State. He has
'eeh slngularly fortunate in his enc
mes and appears finely adapted to
ehu strong aid to legislative navisa-
ion.
1ohn A. Peters of Ellsworth, Sneak
OF The House. is highly desirable
. the presiding officer oI This branch