Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-02
New London Sees Republican Majority

than some of the others. That. in part, is a reason why very farge vote is predicted for him.
 Democratic Nominee Spellacy who wants to succeed Marcus Holcomo as governor of Connecticut has selected New London as a centre for his po- litical battle, but even his closest po- litical friends do not believe that he will keep pace with the rest of the ticket in this city. He has maue sev- eral visits here. been in consultation with democratic leaders and democrats cf the rank and file. has been seen and heard here in public. has been extensively advertised for weeks in one of the local newspapers. and made big bids for the vote and all that sort of thing, but it is quite probable that he will not receive single vote that rightfully belongs to Uncle Marcus. The governor has earned the distinc- tion of being Connecticut's Third War Governor, and by reason of the war conditions, if for no other, the people, regardless of politics, want his services for a third term. It is not a good time to change governors when the Connecticut boys, with others. are get ting into shape to make trip across the Rhine.
 Congressman Richard p. Freeman is looking for a smashing big vo.e Tn his native city, and he will probably get the republican vote to a man. If he does this he will do we'll as it carries with it a substantial majority over his
 opponent and will materially help swell the majority in the district, which is strongly republican. It was lucky political day for Richard P. when he opened his eyes and fell into line in the republican party. It is we'll that ne discovered the error of his way while a youthful politician and joined the party of purity. prin- ciple that gives recognition to the de-
 serving men of ability whose inclina- ton tends towards professional poll tics. Had he remained in the ranks of the unterrified and unwashed dem Ccracy his true worth would probably never have been recognized. Like Governor Marcus Holcomb, once "a | democrat, he tired of drilling with the awkward squad and joined the regu- | lars and marched to victory and prom thence.
 p. Leroy Harwood, banker and edu- | cotor, treasurer of the Mariners Say | ings bank and president of tae board | of education, prominent in the Con- recticut State Guard. is the republi- | can candidate for state senator. He i is a personal friend of the governor
 and would wield much influence in the state senate, which of course would | be of benefit to the whole state ana ! especially to New London and Groton l the district he is nominated to rep l resent. He would be right there wttF
 the goods in all that pertains to bank | ing and education or any other stata
 or district matters. He has all the | qualifications of his opponent and ther
 some. He is Fifth warder, the
 stronghold of the republican party 1T
 the city. and his majority in that wart
 of itself ought to be enough to in
 sure his election. The whole people of New London appreciate the efforts
 of MT. Harwood in war activities an(
 will, or should show appreciation a the polls.
 C. Royce Boss, experienced as a leg, islator, an authority on matters finan
 cial and a leading war worker, is re