The Republican journal., 1921-02-10
GOVERNOR BAXTER


Men who have ben to any consider
able extent conversant with public af-
fairs need no information concerning the
upon to become our chief magistrate.
There are, however, thousands of people,
esq ecially in the northern half of the
State who know very little about him.
He was born in Portland 43 years ago
and that city has been his home He
was educated in the public schools of
Portland; was graduated from Bowdoin
College and, later or, from Harvard Law
School Although a lawyer by profess
sion he has connection with large bust
ness interests which he has managed
eli. GENTLY ard we'll. For at least 20
wears he has been keenly interested in
State government and has served six
years as Representative to the Legisla-
3ure from his native city. In 1909-10 he
was one of the State Senators from Cum
lberland county and last year was elected
TO the present Senate. He was chosen
president of this body by a unanimous
vote which clearly shows the estimation
IN which he is held By men who are in
q position to measure; and appraise his
fitness for the work to be done.
We have known Mr.. Baxter intimately
81 nee he first came to Augusta as Rep
1esentative to the Legislature, sixteen
years ago, having been In the State House
during the biennial sessions of the four
Legislatures in which that gentleman
was an active member. He is an unas-
Stunning man, is inclined more to studi-
business than to display of his ia ents,
has logical mind and a conservative
temperament. AS a lawyer he is well
vers &c in the Constitution and the Stat
Utes of our StaIe. He is cautious and
safe business man and has had eight
years experience in legislative work,
We believe he will dmtnister the affairs
Of the State wisely and with fidelity.
Since Maine became a State seven
.EtAtL lltll lid VIC ouCGCEutU TO IIlC SJOFeI~
aorsMp by reason of death or resigna-
5lon. Not one of them made solemn oath
60 support the Constitution of the Unit
ed States and of this State so long as [
shall remain a citizen; thereof" as our
constitution requires Of every Governor
elected by the people, before he enters
upon his duties. There is nothing in the
Constitution which required any of these
men who filled Governor vacancies to
make this oath. Mr.. Baxter insisted on
being sworn and Chief: Justice Cornish
adjourned court, went to the State House
and administered the oath. Our new Gov
eTnor certainly made commendable be-
ginning When MIR. Baxter was chosen
10 be president of the Senate, according
TO custom, ne made short speech of &C
Geptance. We have made few extracts
IN order that our readers may know that
Governor Baxter is sensible and right
minded:
AS your chosen representative | dedi-
cate to your service whatever abilities |
possess
AS members of this Senate we are
CHOSEN by the men and women of Maine
10 perpetuate the ideals and to guard the
foundations of free, self governing
State. The form of Government now
established in this Country of ours is the
hest and will prove to be the most endur-
ing form that has been devised by man.
h., ,{r fIol
to obtain liberty of life, speech action
and conscience, liberty which while in
Slsting upon the rights of the individual.
at the same time adjusts itself to and
acknowledges the Liberties and rights of
Others. The founders of our Country
laid the foundation of this Liberty and
set the standard for the World 1t is for
ais to transmit it unsullied to those who
follow.
In our system of Government all power
SO inherent in the people; Whatever is
edecTeed as the Law by the people must
remain the Law until repealed in lawful
manner
Any Government of the whole by a
class or group would be unbearabe and
would mean the end of the Republic.
The paid representatives of classes and
ps, of special interests and special
priv ilege are always present during Leg
5slative Sessions. These Legislative Halls
are frequented by selfish, plausible. men
who often attempt to control those of us
who are here to represent all the people.
We must stand firmly against these group
or class interests whoever they are and