The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-30


It has been broadly limited, in fact
is even now generally understood,
that the Democratic party in this
county intend to "resolve" against the
prohibitory law. A rumor comes up
on the south wind that they are en-.
Outraged in the belief that following
from the ranks of the anti-amendment
Republicans may be secured. In fact
it is claimed and admitted that a Sc
cret political organization exists, whose
members are pledged to support only
the anti-amendment candidates.
While we hold in respect and con.
sideration the opinions of all well mean
ing citizens, admitting that upon near
ly all social questions men may hon
estly but radically differ, we cannot
see how any one can defend an attempt
to form a secret political organization.
1t will inevitably ruin those who be-
long; it is contrary to the best inter-
ests of the government itself.
Fairly and squarely we fought the
attempts of demagogues and fanatics
to foist the temperance issue upon the
Republican party, and fair and square
will be our opposition to whisky dem
agogues and fanatics in their proposed
crusade. It is question which does
not belong in politics, and if one party
is responsible for making that the is
sue, their banners will trail in the dust
of defeat.
In the event that the Republican
party of this county nominate good can
didates, men of worth, ability and hon.
esty, we see no reason why they should
be called upon to drop their Republi-
canism and carry temperance or
anti-temperance banner. Let the De-
mocracy "resolute till the cows come
home," and pledge their candidates
as they please. They must have some
innocent amusement and 60 through
the form of campaign. A party
that has eagerly embraced every false
issue from the days of slavery to the
fiat-greenback craze can be expected
to do almost anything. So far as Sc
curing Republican votes are concerned,
the number they will gain, will DE lost
by straight Democrats who will not be
led into opposition to temperance and
good order.
We are sorry to admit that the Re
publican party is demoralized in some
townships of the southern part of the
county. And we believe it is due to
the cowardly acts of the leaders them
selves. They do not seem to have a
leader upon whom they can rely. The
motto of the party there has been a
"still hunt" and an aggressive cam
paign has never been made. In this
the press has signally failed. A half
hearted, lukewarm support has been
all that has been counted upon for
years. But elsewhere it is different.
The central. eastern and northern
portions of the county are Republican,
and strong enough to overcome the
detection below. Hence we do not see
the reason for fearing that the cam
paign this year will be closer than
usual. The Republican party in pres
idential years has 700 to 800 majority
in this county. We can give the OPP
position Humboldt solid, and then
beat them out of their. boots.
In view of all that is being said, and
has been, both by individuals and Or
CARNATIONS, we ask Republicans this
fall to mutually yield their special
preference and beliefs wherever pos
sible. Exercise prudence and charity /;
Nominate good sound Republicans,
regardless of their religious, temper
ence or social beliefs bearing only in
mind that integrity and ability
are demanded, and the Republican