Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-08-25


Park, August %, 1924
Governor Baxter said:
NO man could stand before this
great audience without feeling the
inspiration of its presence, the
thousands gathered here are loyal
American citizens who believe in the
principles of the Republican party.
We are proud of the Party's record
of the past and have faith in its
future. We know 1t is the party of
honest. economical government and
that the liberties of the people of
this great nation are safe in its
hands.
General Dawes; this gathering Is
a personal tribute to you. These
people are here today in your honor.
They recognize in YOU leader Of
men: a man of the highest character,
They regard YOU in every way as
capable of guiding the affairs of our
country.
"As a statesman, diplomat, fin-
ancier and patriot You are inter-
nationally known and respected.
More than any other man you have
contributed to the settlement Of the
rerpleXing problems that have con-
fronted and disturbed the peaceful
relations of the countries of the
world.
"As' Governor of the State of
Maine, and in behalf of all the peo-
pie of Maine. regardless Of party,
welcome YOU to our State. We are
proud to have you with us today,
and deeply appreciate the privilege
of greeting YOU and Of listening to
Your wonderful address.
THE message l would broadcast
to every nook and corner of this
land is. that on the Sth of September
next, the Republicans of the State of
Maine will send a message of cheer
to their fellow Republicans in the
AZ other states. 1t is for us to be
the pioneer in a sweeping Republi-
Atlantic to the Pacific and from the
Great Lakes to the Gulf.
when you return to Washington
YOU may unhesitatingly say to the
quiet, forceful citizen of New Eng
land, our Chief Executive, that the
Republicans of Maine stand squarely
behind him and you, that we have
implicit confidence in you both, and
that we can be depended upon to do
out part in continuing the present
administration so that the tradition
las Maine goes so goes the Union"
once again shall be prophetic"
The introduction of General Dawes
by Senator Harrington was no less
happy than the welcome extended by
Governor Baxter, for be said:
I'VE are very fortunate in having
the privilege of hearing one of the
few speeches to be made by the next
speaker. l am sure he is as glad to
be in Maine as we are happy to have
him with us.
Descendant of old and tested New
England stock, son of Federal Gen
eral cited for distinguished service
at Gettysburg, lawyer, banker. fl
nancier. lover of music, Halter of
sham. soldier in war and in time of
peace, a splendid example of the
loyalty to country and to party,
which, please God, we may approx
mate, it is my distinguished honor
to introduce General Charles G.
Dawes. Republican candidate for
Vice President"
AS General Dawes rose from his
seat, applause and cheers greeted him.
The welcome swelled in volume. died
away, swelled again and continued
until he, himself, had to still the ap-
plauSe.
just Keep SUN, lie announced WIN
a broad smile, I've got something to
say to YOU
And then, reading from manuscript,
he proceeded to say it in the style
that has made General Dawes such
picturesque figure everywhere.
(The speech of General Dawes will
be found on page two of this issue.)
That there is the keenest of inter-
est in the present campaign was con-
Nincingly demonstrated after General
Dawes had finished his speech. A
few people left the grounds, but the
great majority remained right in their
places to hear Senator Brewster.
The Gubernatorial candidate was
presented by Senator Harrington in
the following words:
Maine has always been fortunate
in the caliber of the mon who have
been elected as Governors. The for
tunes of a friendly primary contest
have declared my friend and erst-
while opponent as the Republican
nominee and when the votes shall
have been counted on>September Sth
next it will be found that Maine has
again been fortunate in the choice of
Chief Executive. Maine Repub-
leans do not propose by their votes
at the coming election to yield to the
Democratic party control of State
affairs, and they can be depended
on to do their duty to the ticket,
keeping in mind a splendid victory,
not only in September but in Novem-
Der as well. l am glad that l can
call the next Governor of Maine my
personal friend. He is also your
friend. His Introduction is unneces-
sary. Ralph o. Brewster is no
stranger to Maine audiences. Well
acquainted with the needs of the
State, a man of wide legislative ex-
perience, of unquestioned ability, he
is well fitted to maintain the same
high standards of leadership which
have been set by Governor Baxter
and his predecessors in Office"
In opening, Senator Brewster paid
n sincere tribute TO the presiding Of
ficer and said that it was because of
Senator Farrington's unselfishness,
honest and square dealing, that the
great gathering and the harmony in
evidece at the park Saturday was in
large measure due.
He then discussed his position on
State matters in the following man
ner. and in the course of his speech
w9s continually interrupted by ap-
plause:
Law Enforcement, Economy and
Progress
"One of the most marked tenden-
cies Of recent days in our public life
has been the disintegration of re-
sponsible party government, under
which America has grown great, be-
fore the menace of the blocs. Presi-
dent Coolidge, in the opening words
of his address of acceptance of the
Republican nomination for Presi-
dent of the United States sounded
call for a return TO a proper devo-
ton to the party system of govern