New Britain herald., 1915-04-07

platform speakers repeatedly warned the people of the dire results which would follow if they allowed the democratic party to slip into office. The truth of their statements IS now evident, he said. He criticised the low tariff passed by the demo- cratic congress. It gave freedom to men from work, among other things, he said, it was his opinion that the. people have had enough psychology for time. The people of this coun- try were fooled two years ago at the elections, he said. The speaker ex- plained that people have not the faculty of looking at things from the psychological point of view, which is pointed out by the president The smoking steak has been out of sight in many families since the entry of the new administration, he said.
 G. O. P. Going Back to Work.
 So the republicans are going back to the fold to work for the success of their party which, in it's infancy, freed all the slaves in '61; the party which opend up the prairies in the west and which did numerous other of the great things in the history of the country. We're going to make this country blossom forth again like the, rose" he asserted.
 c. o. P. Not Without Mistakes.
 MT. Hagerty admitted that the re- publican party has not been without it's mistakes but, he added, the name of the party has been linked with every great achievement in the coun- try during the past half century. He commended the republican voters of this city for the part they played in the recent November election. In the success of the G. O. F., he said. we must find the success which this city and the state deserve,h concluded.
 Mayor Pleased With Aim.
 Mayor Quigley was called upon. He began his remarks with an expression of his surprise at being called upon for a speech. He was glad to learn through MT. Woods speech, that the chief object of the club was to wage :; campaign of education. He looked forward to the day when all the re- publicans would forget their differ ences in the primaries ana work to- gether better in the following cleo tions. It was his opinion. he said, that
  ilishing this purpose now than they have ever been before.
 Comptroller Gives His Views.
 The toastmaster introduced a man who served thirty-three years ago in the local common council and who was once mayor of this c1ty-State Comptroller Webster.
 MT. Webster began his remarks with a statement of his pleasure at being present at the gathering. He said that for many years he has en- joyed the victory of the party, and Iammented it's defeat. lie loved to the stirring energy of the c. O. P. in New Britain. In the future, as in the past his policy will be to be helpful to the republican party.
 At this juncture in the program John Larson rendered beautiful vO al selection which was encored lib orally.
 Judge Carlson CaiIcd. Judge G. E. Carlson of Middletown was then introduced by Postmaster Woods.
 Mr. Carlson stated that 1t had been his privilege to visit the people of New Britain on numerous occasions sometimes with and sometimes with out an axe to grind. The visits had always been a source of pleasure to Lim As far the republican party is concerned. it is not necessary to put forth an argument for it now. Two