Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
REPUBLICAN Committeeman AND \
CANDIDATES OF SACADAH0C co.
HEAR PARTY LEADERS THURSDAY
Enthusiastic Gathering with Good Speaking a
New Meadows Inn-Former
Gov Cobb Present

New Meadows, Me-, Aug. 6.-(Spe
ciaD-Under the cool oaks that sur
rounded the beautiful lawn at New
| Meadows Inn, Republican committee
men and Republican candidates in
| Sagadahoc county gathered today for
a discussion of the political situation
and to hear some Of the leaders of the
party present to them the vital prob
lens that need to be solved in both the
State and the nation.
The gathering, which numbered
nearly hundred, was an unusual one.
| for the smaller places in Sagadahoc
county were all represented and the
men showed how good is the ticket
that has been nominated in the coun-
ty by the Republicans hits year. There
was no section of the district that was
not represented and some of the towns
sent two and three members of their
! committees to the little run together.
In addition to the committeeman and
the county candidates, there were
present Commissioner of Agriculture
John A. Roberts, Hon. Harold NJ. Sew
all of Bath, candidate for Congress in
the Second district: Col. F. II. Park
hurst of Bangor, chairman Of the Re-
publican State committee; Former
Governor William T. Cobb of Rock
land, Matthew Morrill, of Gray, one of
the prison inspectors; and Frank j.
Ham, prison warden; and Maj. E. E.
Philbrook, chairman of the Cumber
land county Republican committee.
In the forenoon there was a little
informal speaking by the candidates
and committeeman. Mr.. Ham also had
some interesting things to say, while
Matthew Morrill, was given the heart
lest kind of welcome, for all, as he
explained it, he had come from another
county and had not" intended to be
present
Mr.. Morrill, informed those present
that in 1912 ne had voted for Roose-
welt for President. He called attention
to the fact that Roosevelt had now
endorsed Human, the Republican can
didate in New York. IF Roosevelt feels
that he can endorse a Republican in
New York. said Mr.. Morrill,, then 1
feel that ! can lend my hearty en-
dorsement to Governor Haines, which
l do
After the session of the morning.
the whole gathering enjoyed one of the
| New Meadows shore dinners. This
was followed by another open-a
meeting which was attended by many
/ of the guests at the inn as we'll as
| other candidates and committeeman
| who had arrived at noon. The enthu-
siasm was spontaneous during the
whole session and everyone of the
| speakers was applauded again and
| again.
| Governor Cobb was the first speaker.
His remarks were characteristic, sharp,
direct and full OF sound sense. After re-
| ferring to the situation that led to split
in the Republican party in 1912. Governor
Cobb said that many of the men who
then left the party are now back and
more are coming. They feel, he said, that
the Republican party has changed, that
it stands for the progressive principles
of the present day and that it is the par
ty that should be in control of the af-
| fairs of the nation.
| In referring to the platforms of the
Progressives and the Republicans. Gov
ernor Cobb declared that the two par
ties, so far as Maine is concerned. do not
differ materially on the economic ques-
lions. They differ only because there are
many Republicans who believe that the
occurrences at the Chicago convention
were sufficient for them to break their
allegiance with the Republican party.
THE fundamental difference between
the two great parties of the country, and
there are only two real parties" said
the former Governor, lis on economic
principles. The fight in this campaign
must be made on these principles. The
economic policies of the Democrats have
been so tested that you are going to see
| the State of Maine come back where she
belongs. You are going to see the Pro-
gressives come back to the Republican
party, except these from chagrin, disap-
pointment and pride, are going to stay
| out"
In speaking of law enforcement, Gov
| Cobb said there is no part of Maine
| where the prohibitory law has not been
popular when it has been enforced or
when an honest attempt has been made
to enforce it. He declared that Governor
Haines had honestly tried to enforce the
business administration.
Before Mr.. Sewall was presented, the
men gave him three hearty cheers. He
then discussed the political situation in
the district. He declared that service
done by a candidate should determine
the votes given him. He pointed out
that Congressman McGillicuddy had done
nothing for his district The present con-
gresham from the second district had
introduced lot of bills but introducing
bills and securing their passage are two
different things. These bills had been
printed and widely circulated throughout
the district. BY this, Mr., Sewall said,
Mr.. McGillicuddy wished to give the i'm
preston they had been passed when they
had not.
The speaker also referred to the refusal
of Mr. McGillicuddy to serve on the COM