Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-03-01
Congressional.

there appeared in the columns of th,
HERALD, several communications il
reference to the Congressional situation
of this district. At first to me the ar
ticles appeared premature, for it is 3
long time between now and the mex
election. Upon second thought, to my
view too much discussion and light can
not be given the subject.
To discuss thoroughly, the causes that
led to the changes made when the dis
tricts We're reapportioned,as well as the
defeat of the Republican candidate for
Congress in this district some six years
ago must not be overlooked, The
leaders and would be leaders of the
party fell out Certain leading politi-
clans had enough influence at Madison
to map out district, by adding Dane
county and throwing out Crawford and
Richland, that they thought would be
able to defeat the other wing of the
party. This did not accomplish the
aim sought and split in the party was
necessary to defeat this other wing.
What is termed machine politics is re-
sponsible for the defeat of tie Republi-
can candidate six years ago.
This split in the party was excused
by the cry that bossism was to be put
down. Bossism no doubt, will break down
any party; but if it was wrong then, is
it not wrong nowP What are the con-
ditions now in this district? The very
men who aided and abetted in the de-
feat of six years ago have assumed the
role of bosses. Dane county was good
enough then, now you hear nothing but
the greed Of the Madison ring, and the
rest of the district is urged to combine
against it. Such a course will surely
cause defeat again. No portion of the
district is entitled to the Congressman
unless the qualifications of its candidate
are superior to those of his competitors.
The rank and file of the Republican
party desire its supremacy, not that
certain ringsters should be kept in office
but because they believe its principles
to be right and for the best interests of
the community. Every county in this
district has right to present
a candidate if they see tit
and it is a duty they owe to the party so
to do, if they have man who has the
requisite make up for congressman.
Grant County Republicans owe no
political debts although there may be
certain members of the party in Grant
county who have made certain promis-
es. Our duty in Grant county is to
present to the coming Congressional
the name of a Republican
who is worthy Of our individual support
as well as the support of the entire
party in the district, if NOM
mated.
We have just such one in Charles
L. Harper. Mr.. Harper is probably
better known to every Republican voter
than any other man in the county. All
know him to be an intelligent, upright
citizen and an earnest Republican. He
likewise knows the needs of Grant |
county and of the Third District He |
is a man whose name we could present |
10 the convention with the very highest |
Furthermore. he is
connected with no rings or other en-
tangling alliances and one who without
the wire pulling necessary to put your
politician into Office. would |
such respect from the Repub-
licars of the county generally as to
need no packed caucuses TO choose !
delegates favorable to him. KY Z.