New Britain herald., 1916-09-26
REILLY IS NAMED
 FOR CONGRESSMAN
Meriden Citizen Again Honored by
 Third District Democrats
(Special to tho Herald )

New Haven, Sept 26.-Ihomas L. l Reilly of Meriden, was nominated for congressman by the third district dem ocratic convention in this city this afternoon.
 In accepting the nomination MT. Reilly spoke as follows:
 This is the fifth time that 1t has been my honor and pleasure to ap- pear before a democratic congresslon- al convention of this district Tn re- sponse to a call by 8 notification com mittee. with the information that l had again been selected to make the run for congress. Two or the COIL ventions represented the old second district democracy and two the ne" third district. The nominations were followed by two victories and two de- feats This is the rubber contest.
 1T do not intend to tell you that the honor you have again conlerreo upon me is unexpected, for IL IS not. It has been expected for the last two years or since the last election, for at the dinner that followed closely the 1914 election, it was decided by friends from every town in the dis trict that unless something entirely unforeseen occurred that we should trv again. I am sure that 1 do not need to tell you that I am deeply grateful of the confidence imposed in me by the democrats of the district in giving to me this unanimo nom- ination. It has always been a pleas ure to serve much tried and true democrats and friends, but never has it been a greater pleasure than now That pleasure is due to the knowledge that at no time has our party been more united and harmonious and at no time in the history of the great democratic party has there been greater cause for unity and enthusias- tic support of the principles and lead CTS of our party than now.
 1T will not enter into a discussion of issues at this time. There has l been a great deal of speaking of late and more is to follow with the formal opening of the campaign, which will take place shortly. I simply wish to return my sincerest thanks to the delegates and their constituents for this latest proof of their regard and to assure them that it is appreciated 1 more than any words at my command l will convey.
 1 National Ticket Commands Respect. The campaign is about to begin ] in earnest. It must be a campaign
 not only of speechmaking, but of hard l and effective work. We have every l incentive for enthusiastic work. We l have a national ticket that com nd "a l to stand by progressive men. In our national standard bearers, Will son and Marshall we have men of whom any party, yes, any nation, may be we'll proud; for they have been the head of an administration that 1 has a wonderful record of benefcent l legislation to it's credit,-benef1cial to 1 all classes, that cannot be equalled
 or even approached by any party in ] the history of our government and that record has been made in the l short space of three and one-half l years
 ! That record has been made in the l face of difficulties, the like of which
 has never confronted an administra- tion in half a century. I firmly be- l 1ieve that the people of this country
 irrespective of party realize this and leader
 ship. The country has been directed
 alright. The things that were de-
 manded and were promised have been
 ccomplished. The faith has been
 kept and every obligation met The
 nation is marvellously prosperous
 peaceful and happy.
 Tn the great world series America
 is trium phant, because all through the
 long and trying season when the
 struggle was fercest and a misplay
 would have been fatal, superb man. agement directed every play alright
 and the pennant of peace was won
 Same Teams In Series.
 Another season just as important as the one now ending is about tc open. The same teams are in the field and the need of slzillful manage } ment is just as necessary. Do VOL
 think it good Judgment on the part of the American citizens, who are the
 stockholders and directors of the
 pennant winner to go looking for g
 new manager? Do you think it the
 part of wisdom to retain the man. ager who has been through the stress
 Of a world series or go into the
 bushes and select a manager who has = not for six years even seen game f played?
 l ''The good sense of the American = people will retain the old manage, g for another season at least. One e good turn deserves another and on. r good term deserves another.
 "The last election in this congres g sional district was lost to the demo e crats because of overconfidence Le f us be confident, but do not on tha - account let us fail to do the neces k sary work, and tho most necessar,
 work in an election is the gettin, q out of the vote. There should b. f auxiliary organizations in every tow