Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-05
Democrats Hear Pat
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Light lunch was served at the
grounds but the most of those COM
ing from away brought picnic
lunches. Miss Bella Pitcher, city
health nurse, was located in one end
OF the coliseum, where she carefully
kept watch over several children
LETT in her care by mothers coming to
the field day. This was a distinct
innovation at. political gatherings.
The weather could not have been
more perfect for the son shone prac-
ticaIly all day and 1t was so warm
that Few people in the grand stand
wore overcoats. The speakers sat
on a raised platform decorated with
red. white and blue bunting, erected
in front of the stands for the occa-
sion. Drew's Waterville band fur
nished music throughout the day.
Daniel Cony of Augusta, chairman
OF the State committee, called the
meeting. to order at 100 and briefly
urged all Democrats to go to the polls
in the coming election. He then intro
duced Mayor Leon o. Tebbetts as the
presiding officer. Mayor Tebbetts said
a few words of welcome and then intro-
duced Hon. Daniel J. McGiilicuddy as
the first speaker.
Il am sure you feel on an occasion
OF this kind sincere and genuine
pleasure at renewing old acquaintance
and exchanging sentiments" said Mr..
McGillicuddy. There are many condi-
tons. and issues to be settled in the
coming elections this year by the peo-
pie and 1 am going TO appeal to you
as an American citizen rather than as
Democrat"
Mr.. McGillicuddy declared that con-
ditionS existed in national affairs that
should make all thinking citizens look
beyond party lines.
"Other parties have come and gone"
affirmed the speaker. but the Demo-
cratic party has gone on since the
foundation of the American govern
ment and will go on as long as that
government exists. The reason is that
the Democratic party has always stood
for principles instead of policies.
AT the present time conditions exist
that will force people into the Demo-
cratic party for relief.
Three members Of the cabinet have
resigned office under conditions that
make their resignation a plea of gull
ty. They did not dare stand up and
face the charges, so they got out.
Look at Indiana. The governor has
just gone into prison to serve a 10
year sentence.
Here in Maine we are keeping step
with the prison brigade, with a. high
sheriff and a county attorney convict
ed
Mr.. McGillicuddy stated that the
meaning of these things is that the
fundamental principles of the govern
ment are being attacked and the people
must have confidence in their public
officials to have sound government.
How does 1t happen that the climax
OF these things has been expected for
a considerable length of time?" asked
the speaker. Because the Republican
party is dominated by men having the
interests of certain groups of people
and combinations of men whose object
and purpose is to rule the Republican
conventions, and later Congress, not
for the people but for those who paid
campaign expenses"
The ex-congressman declared that
there IS one day when the people have
power, and that is election day.
would you think of condoning what
has been DONE" said Mr.. McGullicuddy,
"if the Republican party is put back
into power it will not only be a con-
donement of what has been done but
will be an encouragement to do more.
In our campaign let's go to the people
not as Democrats but as American cit
liens fighting for the fundamental
principles Of government"
Mayor Tebbetts next introduced
Fulton J. RedInan, who spoke in part
as follows:
Mr.. Redman Addresses Meeting
Addressing the meeting, Fulton J.
Redman. Democratic candidate for
United States senator, in course of
his speech, said:
MANY Republican newspapers are
severely oriticising the Republicans
in Congress for not supporting the
President. Some even go so far as
to suggest that the wilful senators
and representatives who failed to
sustain the President be not return
ed. Do they mean to urge the cleo
ton of President Coolidge and a re-
buke to the Republican senators and
congressman by the election of Dem
ocrats?
ITO be specific, does the Republi-
can press of Maine intend to advo-
cate the defeat of Senator Fernald.
because he joined in the attempt to
pass the Bursum bill over the Presi-
dents veto? Does the Republican
press advocate the defeat of Con-
gressmen Hersey, Beedy and White,
because they have repudiated the
leadership of the President? Will
our Republican senators and con-
gressmen come back to Maine this
summer and urge the electorate to
vote for a Republican governor, be-
cause vote for him is a vote to up
hold Coolidge? Will they stress the
necessity of their own reelection, so
n hAN L. IL
ton and stand behind the President,
whose leadership they have repudi-
ated?
Not long ago, the country was told
by the executive branch of our gov
eminent that we would not have tax
reduction and the bonus. Congress
ident's veto and the President has
signed the tax reduction bill, which
Congress has enacted. 1t would
therefore appear, since he has been
unable to lead. that the President
has accepted the leadership of Con-
gress, which the Republican press
is so severely condemning.
1t is not my purpose to attempt
to clarity the dilemma in which our
Republican friends find themselves.
AS individuals they have doubtless
been actuated by honest motives. My
suggestion to the thoughtful voters
of Maine is this: Is not the present
muddled situation illustrative of the
lack of solidarity. which is bound to
come to any party too long in pow
er?
"Can a party be trusted to carry
out a constructive program and give
the highest efficiency in administer
ing our government, which refuses
to follow a leader? Is Congress to-
day leading the President, is the
President leading congress, or is the
party in power without leadersbipp