Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1890-09-12
c,pT. BUSHNELL roR CONGRESS-


The Madison Daily Democrat of
Sept 9Th contained the following able
editorial article in regard to the nom
nation of Cap \ X. Bushnell, of
Lancaster, rs the democratic candi-
date for the Third district of Wiscon-
sin.
Congressman La Toilette has got hard row
before him 10 hoe. The democrats of the Third
district met yesterday and named u candidate
who wilt contest with him for the honor OF rep
reseutiuE in congress the great agricultural
counties OF Dane, Grant Green, Iowa aud La
FayCttc. Capt \. Il. Bushnell, gallant soldier,
loyal citizen, true friend. is the man. lie is a
candidate OF stainless character, of uublemiShed
public and private rceurd-one who has been
tomud faithful To every trust who ranks among
the htgh-grade lawyers OF The state and Who is
in all respects thoroughly sclt-made lie COM
mauds exalted respect wherever known, and is
most highly esteemed in the community that
forms his home. lie is absolutely uuaSSalIable.
lie stands ON broad democratic grounds. is an
earnest and enthusiastic believer TN the right
eaus principles of tariff reform, and will max
an aggressive campaign on that great living is
sue. In the congressional contest he appreciates
that il is the ouly real issue. His speech accept.
ing the nomination. MAS plain indication OF this
fact, lie Will not be diverted in this contest OF
national Importance by local and state qncS-
tons but will tght fcarlesSIy tor the true Cnusc
Of the people as embodied IN the doctrines OF a
reduction ct tariff duties. Mr.. Bushnell knows
that the district has during the past six years.
been siamriully misreprescuted in the lower
branch oi congress, and he promises Ia do all
in his power, all that intense earngStueSS AMI
uuhpuulgd enthusiasm can inspire, Ia correct
the wrongs now existing and secure the with
drawal from pUS'ie lite Of him who has SO cru
ely betrayed comiting constituency.
Captain Bushnell Will receive the most cordial
encouragement and willing support OF the
people ot this district His pure personality, his
strong antagonism 10 the m'schtevous economic
principles oi the republican party, his proud
record as patriotic defender OF the union. his
ripe years of experience in the affairs of life,
aud hts fine abilities. will all combine 10 draw
10 him a large ana hopeful follow ing. In his
canvass he will not only possess the marked al
vantage vt his own native strength, but also
thar which viii come from the unmiStakable
weakness ~ mis- opponent particularly at this
this JuuCtUre.
ar, Ia Toilette has with remarkable swiftness
disSlpated much Of the popularity which has
given him three elections With amazing AFRO
geuCe he has utterly dlsrCgRTdCd the demands
Of his constituency in this farming district. and
freely tied himself 10 the greedy eastern mouop-
olists. The Mckinley bill which he helped 10
frame, Will, it Is universally agreed, work no
material beucdt whatever 70 the farmer or the
consumer, butts we'll calculated to aid only the
manufactures % whom protection has already
given undue riches, Yet Mr.. la Toilette de
clarcs this iuiquitous measure 20 be most per
feet when lac in truth knows, that IL was
framed at the hGheSt aud purely in the interests
of manu- acturlng Glasses. Farmers did not want
IL nor did they enjoy the privilege of having
their views adopted by the committee, which
must ever bear the odium OF its wicked action.
His conduct in relation TO this unjust Cypress
i've, eEtortiouate and irrational measure forms
the leading Of the disiutegratiug acids which
are causing the republican, mass in this district
u rapidly crumhle away.
HIS assumption, carried 10 the fartheSt ex-
treme that to the party belong the spOlls aud
that the congressman IS entitled 70 their aS-
elusive superintendent, has provoked vsry
widespread and deep-Seated opposition. And
the old party wheel-horSeS, whose every wish
has either been ignored in silence, or treated
With the cOutempt characteristic Of the Jealous,
suspicious and apprehensfve up-Start are in a
state OF irritation bordering actual outbreak
all over tie district while his selfish and shame
Inl beStowal OF public iayors on personal friends
or for TIL payment Of private obligations, in
Cured foc the accomplishment OF political
ends, has aroused genuine Indignation in
countless quarters where there has by no means
been an open mantle tatiou of it.
Many other causes unite today 70 make
Congressman Ia Toilette very weak. Young as
he is he has yet outliyed his usefulness as pub
lie servant, and should now be retired The
time is ripe for change. The democracy, in
Captain Bushnell, has candidate who would
do honor 10 any constituency. He ought 70 be
elected, and he will, even If only small portion
of the discontinued and misrepresented voters
In the district favor him with their confidence
as expressed by the ballot