The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-29
SULZER STANDS ON ills RECORD
 AS CANDIDATE

Stating that he is candidate for Delegate to Congress upon the rec ord he has made ia Alaska and the things for which he and his candi- dacy stand, declaring that if the people trust him their confidence will not be betrayed asserting that he stands on the platform of Alaska for Alaskans," in all that the term means. and expressing confidence that he will win. Senator Charles A. Sulzer made his first public speech in the 1916 campaign at the Or pheum theatre Saturday night.
 Senator Sulzer's speed was preced- ed by speeches by Gov. J. F. A. Strong Judge Robert w. Jennings and Judge l.. T. Erwin. Gov Strong said that Senator Sulzer's legislative record was such as demonstrated that he would make a splendid Delegate to Congress. and strongly urged that the people of Alaska send him to Congress. Judge Jennings who was called upon and responded from his seat in the theatre. spoke earnestly in behalf of the Democratic nominee, and paid an eloquent tribute to President Wilson. Judge Erwin urg- ed the voters of Alaska to send Q man to Congress who was in politi- cal sympathy with and who would have the confidence of the President and Cabinet members who had done so much for Alaska. All of the speakers predicted the election of Senator Sulzer
 John Roman, Chairman
 The meeting began promptly at 9 o'clock. John Roman. one of the old war horses of Alaska Democracy, and one of the best known mining men of the Territory. presided at the meeting. He said that the last time he appeared before a Juneau audience eight years ago he had faint hope that he would become Alaska's Dele gate to Congress This time. he said that the faint hope had been super ceded by an abiding conviction that the nominee of the last Juneau convention would win.
 The theatre was well filled and standing room in the rear was at a premium. All of the speakers were we'll received. and an ovation was given Senator Sulzer as he pro ceeded up the aisle and again when he was introduced to the audience.
 Government a Nightmare
 The nominee declared that the people of Alaska are best capable of taking care of Alaska's affairs He characterized the form of govern ment under which Alaska Is trying to work as perpetual nightmare He said that he had lived for IA years in Alaska. ever since he was % years of age. that his life was an open book before the people of the Territory. and said that he-tid not want any one Go vote for him because he was the brother Of for mer Congressman Sulzer nor if they did not believe that he would repre- sent the Territory better than his opponent or opponents.
 Senator Sulzer spoke for half an hour. and said that at a later day he will discuss the issues of the campaign in this city at length
 After the speaking the people were given an opportunity to meet the newly made nominee for Delegate to Congress.
 Nomination We'll Received.
 To say that the nomination Of I Senator Sulzer has been well receiv- ed by the people cf Juneau is putting the truth mildly. Since he was nom mated just before noon Friday doz- ems of Republicans and formed Wick ersham men have assued Senator Sulzer and his friends that they will support his candidacy with enthus- iasm. and will vote for him next November. The prediction is freely made that he will receive an as- tonishing majority in Southeastern Alaska.