Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-01-05
THE FIRST CAUCUS

ln6 fIhot CAOCOS
The joint caucus was called to order
by Senator Percival r. Baxter of Cum
berland and upon motion of Senator
Frank &. Harrington of Kennebec,
Senator Charles E. Quincy Of Cum
berland was elected chairman of the
caucus. Senator harrington conduct
ed Senator Quincy to the rostrum
amid applause from the members of
the caucus and the spectators who
filled the gallery and the space in the
rear of the House.
Representative Edward c. Moody of
York Village nominated Representa-
tive Aaron B. Cole of Eliot, who had
served as clerk of the House caucus,
as clerk Of the joint caucus and his
election was unanimous.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to receive and count the bal
lots: Senator Rupert H. Baxter of
Sagadahoc, Representative Benedict
F. Maher Of Augusta, Representative
Rex w. Dodge Of Portland. Represent
alive Hiram Willard of Sanford and
Senator Leander E. futile of Aroos-
took
Chairman Quincy called for NOM
nations for the four Offices to be FILL
ed by the joint convention, State treas
urer, secretary of State, attorney gem
eral and commissioner q agriculture,
and Senator Rupert c. Baxter of Sag
adahoc presented the name of State
Treasurer William L. Bonney of Bow
doinham. The nomination was receiv-
ed with applause and was seconded in
turn by Representative Ralph .. Brew
ster Of Portland. Senator George W.
Thombs of Penobscot, Representative
Frank H. Holley of North Arson. The
secretary was authorized to cast the
ballot Of the caucus for Mr.. Bonney.
Senator John F. Sprague of Piscata-
quis placed in nomination for the po-
sition Of secretary of State the pres
ent incumbent, Frank w. Ball Of Milo
This nomination also met with en-
thusiasric applause and was seconded
by Representative Allen c. T. Wilson
Of Pressure Isle. Senator Matthew C.
Morrill, of Cumberland and Represent
alive Blaine S. Viles of Augusta
There was no opposition and Secretary
Cole cast the unanimous ballot.
The next matter to be taken up was
the nomination for commissioner of
agriculture. Rep. Harold H. Murchie of
Calais placed the name of Frank P.
Washburn of Perry in nomination, say
mig that Washington county rarely has
candidate for Office. but Washington
county is proud that it's candidate is so
competent that there is no candidate
against him. He moved that the Sec
rotary of the convention cast a ballot
for Frank P. Washburn of Perry for
the Office Of commissioner of aaricul-
ture.
Senator Frank G. Harrington of Ken
nebec seconded the nomination of Mr..
Washburn. saying that he had observed
the man in the Legislature found that
he stood out strong among men. and he
was sure that he would reflect the ira
ditions of the agricultural department.
Senator Donald D. Garcelon Of An
droscoggin in behalf of Howard l.. Kew
ser of Greene, who was a candidate,
withdrew Mr.. Keyser's name, and Mr..
Washburn was nominated amid an
plause.
On motion Of Representative Allen C.
T. Wilson of Pressure Isle, the conven-
ton took a recess for 10 minutes.
Attorney General =
Rep. Hussey of Blaine opened the at
torney generalship when the convention
was again in order presenting the name
of Ransford w. Shaw for that place
and in doing SO said in part: ITO many
Of you gentlemen present Mr.. Shaw
needs no introduction. In his own
county there is not a man, woman or
child who does not know him. He is
well and favorably known throughout
the State.
Many he said would recall that four
years ago Mr.. Shaw was a candidate
for this same position and he asked that
the convention observe the usage of the
Republican party and give Mr.. Shaw a
nomination. Mr.. Shaw, he said, was
81 years of age and had worked his way
up from poor boy. securing an educa-
ton and becoming one Of the best law
yers in Maine. He was known to be a
skillful trial lawyer. a hard fighter and
wise counsellor. In the past IS years
he had been loyal worker for the par
ty. He did not ask the nomination in
behalf Of any section but in behalf Of
the man who would stand the acid test
when it was applied.
II ask you in the name of fair play
and square DEAL" said Mr.. Hussey in
closing. ito place on his head tonight
the wreath of victory"
Mr.. Fellows Name Presented
Senator p. H. Gillin Of Bangor took
the floor, following the seconding of
Mr.. Shaw's nomination by Rep. Snow
Of Bluehill, and after referring to the
splendid victory of the Republican
party in Maine and the nation last
fall, said that the voters who gave
this victory expected something in
return. 80 = :. =
He said the gentleman whose name
he was to present was born gen.
tleman. a graduate of an institution