Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-27
THkYER ANSWERS
FOUR QUESTIONS
PUBLICITY Views

Liberty, May 2b-ln opening his
speech here Wednesday evening, Ma
jor Arthur L. Thayer Of Bangor an
swered some questions propounded to
him by a prominent Republican and
stated frankly his position as a cam
didate for the Republican nomina-
ton for Givernor in the June prima-
ries.
Major Thayer read the following
letter:
Mayor Arthur L. Thayer, Bangor.
Me.
Dear Sir:
AS a member of the Re
publican party who believes that
party nominee should be true to the
principles of his party and should
fairly represent that narty If chosen
to office, I desire to be informed re-
garding the views you hold on GER
tain matters and as to the course
you would follow should you be chos-
en- governor of Maine. l would also
appreciate information as to the pro-
gress of your candidacy. Therefore
I am asking you certain questions
and request that you answer them in
your next public speech:
1. Why are you a candidate for the
Republican nomination for governor
when it has been the custom of the
party to renominate for O second
term
2. Do you believe that one issue
such as the so-called sectarian
amendment should be a predominant
ing one in the campaign and election
to follow?S
y 8. If elected governor what would
be your attitude toward the party
workers? Would their usefulness to
you cease with the election?
4. What are your sentiments re-
garding the Advertising and Devel-
oping Maine Campaign?
l think that many Republicans
would be glad to have you make your
views clear on the above questions.
I prefer that my name should not
be used in connection with this letter.
II have no hesitation whatever"
said Major Thayer, Gin answering
these or any other questions. l have
been called a crusader and perhaps
l am. The crusaders of old went
forth to battle for right and 1 am
battling for what | conceive and be-
lltN " Uc tiS liSIlL etiu lOI lIIO pCSI
interests of the State of Maine and
it's petople.
II am a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for Governor because
I do not consider that the present
governor has truly represented the
Republican party of the State and
because / believe his position upon
certain vital issues is not in accord
with the opinion of the majority Of
Maine Republicans. / delayed an
nouncement of my candidacy for
months in order to give full oppor-
tunity for other aspirants. None en-
tered the lists. The fact that a gov
ernor has served one term is not suf-
ficient argument for his renomina-
ton. There must be some better
basis than that. If a governor has
given satisfaction he will be renom-
mated. The issue Is with the party
voters.
my correspondent asks If 1 be-
lieve that one issue such as the So
called sectarian amendment should
be a predominating one in the cam
paign and election? The duties and
responsibilities of a governor are
manifold and great and the fitness or
unfitness of candidate ought not
to be judged upon one issue alone
unless his position upon that issue is
SO extraordinary as to demonstrate
lack of balance and judgment neces-
sary for proper administration of
high office.
'Mr. Brewster, 1t may be said, was
nominated on one issue, the sectarian
amendment to which my correspon-
dent alludes. But the sectarian
amendment is no longer before the
voters. 1t has been swollen and mag