Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-03

I'm glad you called on me, and I'm
mad because / can't talk" said Ed
mond Doyon, candidate for alderman
in Ward on the Republican ticket, at
the Republican Club smoker" Mon
day evening.
But he DID talk" and he talked
well, as did many others who got up
with equally modest declarations, when
called upon. 1t was sort of an "ex-
perience meeting" with many young
voters called upon confessing it to be
their maiden speech" And certainly
some of these maiden speechers'
would make the veteran orators go
some" for honors In logic and prac-
teal points that are now before the
voters.
For a specimen of maiden mod
esty Arthur n. Soule got down to
brass tacks at the start and made
distinct hit with his dream" He
had all the sang froid Of the veteran
stump speaker, and inasmuch as he
was not down for remarks and was
called upon suddenly, he is likely to
be remembered when something is
wanted in the way of speech here
after. The same might be said of sew
public speakers.
1t was both a representative gather-
ing of respectable men and respect
able gathering of representative men
of Augusta. Mr.. f. j. c. Little pre-
sided and first called upon Blaine ).
Viles, chairman OF the Republican city
committee. His talk was short, sharp
and right to the point. He ended with
an appeal to Republicans TO stand by
the ticket and encourage the Republic
can organization. He believed they
were ready to do 1t as they had not
been in recent years. The response to
that sentiment was so hearty as to be
convincing that his confidence had not
been misplaced.
Among the young Republicans call
ed upon were Charles z. kinsInan,
Burleigh Martin, Albert f. Folsom,
and each responded promptly and
with enthusiasm.
The speakers in order were Blaine
s. Viles, Charles P. Kinsman, Odilon
Blanchette, VIM. R. Greig, John Lane,
Burleigh Martin, Hon. Willis E. Swift,
William E. Lawry. Arthur N. Soule,
DR.. Bryant, Abner Nichols, Harry
Griffiths, Edmond Doycn, L. w Whit
ten, Albert f. Folsom. There was no
hanging back.
It was an informal gathering and
the utmost freedom and frank recog-
milton of the spirit of the hour prevail
ed. Mr.. Lawry told the labor men OF
Mr.. Swift's position on labor questions
before the last Legislature, in corro-
boration of Mr.. Swift's mailing of a
e. Il, H-fn story
Mr.. Lawry was particularly well
equipped to speak on this matter. he
had the figures and the records to back
his assertions.
Mr.. Swift's address was the real
feature of the evening. He spoke
clearly, frankly and with the utmost
kindness and respect toward his politi-
cal opponents.
Mr.. Swift Said:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow Voters:
/ have some OF the cold left but as
sure you that it is a pleasure to be
with you. l thank you for your cordial
reception and greeting.
! congratulate the Republicans of
Augusta upon this club with its splen-
Old OIBdHlLdlipil.
l congratulate this club upon this
gathering of representative men and
upon the interest and enthusiasm here
tonight.
l congratulate the Republican city
committee and the Republicans of
Augusta upon their clean, aggressive
and effective campaign.
For years we have not seen the
united effort, the hearty cooperation
and the all pull together spirit which
prevails in our ranks today. If we
continue to gain ground till next Mon
day as rapidly as we have since the
caucus Friday evening, there will be
nothing to the election but the dec
laration of a handsome Republican ma
jority. If we fail to continue gain
ing ground We will still have votes to
spare, as we are leading the race to-
day.
The day following the election of
Hon. John A. Peters to Congress
prominent Democrat said to me: Il