Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-06-27
HON. HIRAM c. WHEELER.
The Republican Candidate Of Western
Iowa for Governor.


The Sac Sun, in introducing the Hon.
Hiram c. Wheeler to the republicans
of Iowa as a candidate for guberna-
torial honors said:
Mr. Wheeler is now in the prime of
life, being in his sd year. Born in N.
H., he received a liberal education, gain
ed by his own efforts. In 1854 he went
with the flowing tide to California,
where he remained until 1864. lie
spent two years travelling in Europe,
thus giving him wide acquaintance
with the world, and the broad and lib
eral ideas which characterize all his
opinions. In 1871 he came to Sac cOun-
ty, and purchased the extensive tract of
magnificent land which he has made in
| to one of the finest farms in Iowa. He
of our county, especially in the impor.
tation of fine stock, in which he is an
extensive dealer. Mr.. Wheeler is a
man of calm, deliberate thought, not
hastyin judgment, perfectly fair to
his nature. He possesses to an eminent
degree the executive faculty which
would cause him to be an excellent
Governor.
Mr.. Wheeler began his political life
1856. lie has successfully voted for
Lincoln, for Grant, for Hayes, for Gar
field, for Blaine and for Harrison.
Without being politician, he has al
ways taken q deep interest i'll the prin-
ciples and the welfare of the Republican
party, and has been ready in every con-
-, hnl, IL, ha wi
Mr. Wheeler has strong hold upon
the voters of the state, especially upon
those who constitute the larger part,
representing our great Agricultural
Society. In this important position he
did much to bring the Society from H.
nancial straits into q condition of un-
exampled prosperity, The fairs held
during his term were unparalleled in their
success, and gave tO'the people of the
state new revelation of its wonderful
resources. While Mr. Wheeler is strong
with the agricultural interests, he also
has the confidence and respect of bus
mess men Of all classes, because of his
broad views and inst dealings. He
would poll the full Republican vote of
the state, and would draw more from
the opposition than any other candidate
could possibly do. He would keep the
Republican majority up to the high
water mark set by Gen. Harrison.
Mr.. Wheeler has already announced
his views on some of the important ques-
tons that are before the people of the
state for consideration and settlement
Those views recognize the equities of
the case, and indicate that Mr.. Wheeler
as Governor would bring to the invest
igation and determination of these and
oil other matters broad mind, a sense
| of justice and craftsmanship that
would go far toward securing such a
settlement as would be creditaEle to the
state and beneficial to the people, The
people of Iowa do not wish to infict in.
jury upon any intrest; but they do de-
mand that the laws made by their rep
| resentatiyes shall be enforced with i'm
partial jqstiGey in Mr.. Wheeler they
would have chief eEGHtiye who would
give the proper weight of his Office to
securing such enforcement. lie would
give to all parties fair hearing and
would decide justly between them.
Furthermore, Mr.. Wheeler would go in.
! to Office free from the ENHANCEMENT
and ptQmtseH which always beset those
who have been long i9golitical life, and
which so often lead to disastrous results
Northwestern Iowa, the home of Mr.
Wheeler is the great granary from
which the Republican majOrities of our
commonwealth are yearly drawn, to
nOufiSh and feed the people Great as
is this splendid territory, Units material
resources, and Its men who make the
State, it has never yet been given the
high hOnOrs of this office, Fair
dealings as well as politicl policy demand
that it should now be called to admin.
lister tbs affairs of state, especially when
it presents 0ns ~ eyery way so worthy
and qualified. RepubiiGaaiam means
justice, means fairness, means right
Let it assert itself in this matter.