Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-05

worth Of goods stored IN German
warehouses, made by old men and wo-
men, and other non-combatants that
will be sent to this country as soon al
the war is over"
Col. Hale said that It Is true that
the Democrats favor the appointment
of a bipartisan tariff commission.
but the members of this commission
will be appointed by a Democratic
President and they will be tarif-for-
revenue-only men. The tariff board
created by the Payne-Aldrich bill had
to 20 out Of business because the
Democrats would not supply the mon
ey for it. The speaker said he favors
the creation Of d new tariff commits
sion, not so much non-partisan as nom
sectional, with every part OF the coun-
try represented.
Every member Of this commission
should be q protectionist. whether he
is a Republican, Democrat, Social
list or a Prohibitionist," said Col.
Hale. And we want protection for
the industries Of this country. The
promises Of the Democrats are but
snare and a delusion to catch votes,
for they do not believe in protection.
but in just tariff for revenue only.
At the conclusion of his remarks. the
committeeman and candidates crowd
ed around him with congratulations.
Chairman Ham
The reception given the other speak
ers was not less cordial than that &C
corded the candidate for U. S. senator.
Chairman Ham insisted that all of the
money appropriated in the special re-
solve of 1913 carrying $4,000 to pay
the back bills at the State prison was
paid for that purpose.
THE reason the note for $500 was
not paid said he, was because the
$4,000 was not more than enough to
care for the back bills. If Gov. Curtis
had been so anxious to pay off that
note, he could have done it with the
him at the end of my administration
as warden of the prison and paid all
the bills while 1 was there, too"
Carl e. MiIIiken
After telling the principles for which
he stands and outlining his plans for
office, Mr.. Milliken paid most sim
cere tribute to Col. Hale and Mr..
White. II first got acquainted with
Col. Hale in the Legislature of 1905"
said Mr. Milliken. Il cherish that
friendship. l admire him. for himself
and for the high type of ideals for
which he stands. He is a man of his
word and never have l known him to
go back or. any statement he has
made.
Il have known Mr.. White since he
was five years old. He is a clean.
straight forward, upright young man.
When this campaign opened, l did not
know whether he possessed the neces-
sary punch, but 1 have since learned
that he has it and you will do well to
support both him and Col. Hale"
Wallace H. White Jr.
Mr.. White was enthusiastically re-
ceived. He discussed very briefly the
things for which the Republican party
stands: the protective tariff, conser-
walton of natural resources, social JUS
tice and human rights. Opposed to
these principles, the Democratic party
has proved a party of reputation as
has been evidenced by the failure to
stand up for the platform adopted by
the party in 1912, the exaction of tolls
for American ships passing through
the Panama canal, the degradation of
American rights on the sea and Of the
U. S. flag in Mexico.
In addition to the speeches given by
the leading candidates, there were
brief remarks by the local candidates
and committeeman. Many spoke of
the fact that the Progressives are re-
uniting with the party.
"If you want evidence Of this" said
John w. Bracket of Boothbay Harbor.
candidate for judge of probate, Just
look at me. I was a Progressive four
years ago, a rabid Progressive and I
am progressive now, but I am also
Republican, because the Republicans
in their principles are progressive and
all parties are united"
After the meeting today. the State
candidates left for Rockland and Knox
county.