Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-09-17
Is Doodle King.

The Democratic managers In Iowa
will this year have control OF the larg i
est .'boodle" fund ever known in the
history of the politics Of this coun )
| try.
Republicans should DO advised of
what is coming 10 pass. They cannot
meet it by similar tactics. They will
have no Doodle, but they may equal
by zeal the outlay Of hostile cash.
Tho Democratic bosses early began
their Doodle campaign-began TO
amass the Doodle. Many weeks ago
they were industriously collecting
funds in all the larger counties, and,
indeed, In many OF the smaller ones.
They met with liberal response.
That was only the beginning. Look
ut the other sources from which they
will draw Doodle. Look at the whisky
and beer interests. They have rich
as sociatiOns which, IL is understood,
have been appealed TO. Agencies for
soliciting Doodle from the rich brew
ers and liquor dealers will not let
grass grow under their feet.
True, it is Democratic argument
that more liquor IL sold in Iowa under
prohibition than before its enactment,
but the men who supply the liquor
know better, and they are able TO
present their subscription lists in the
light Of business transaction, OF an
investment which II the laws are re-
pealed, will return 1,0c0 per cent an
nually.
But look at the resources at the
command OF the Democratic bosses
within the state Of Iowa. Look at the
resources of their ally and partner,
the lawless saloon. Under the pro-
lection and patronage OF the Demo-
cratic party in the large cities and
towns there is a great number OF out
lawed places where liquor is sold.
These exist by the direct permission
and under the systematic protection
of the Democratic party in these local
tiles. The city authorities are Demo-
cratic. rhe city police are Demo-
cratic. The county police are Demo-
cratic.
Now, does any sane man suppose
that the Democratic bosses are neglc2;-
full OF the cash box OF their partner,
the lawless saloon? They force the
lawless saloon 10 yield up prob
ably $50 per month for the city
treasures. The saloon is utterly in
their power. Who that knows the
methods of the Democratic party in
Iowa doubts for one moment that they
are neglecting this gold mine?
Altogether 1t makes al immense
Doodle. Doodle is the favorte wea-
pom OF Democratic management in
Iowa. This year of all years they are
tempted to employ 1t. They must win
this year or certainly not for many
years. The prize is glittering one.
1t is the United States senate and
Michiganizing OF the ELECTORAL ticket
next year. In means serious break
in the Republican northwest. This is
what the Democratic bosses In Iowa
are conspiring for. They care moth
ing for the liquor question except as
a club TO beat the republican party.
The Democratic bosses have ar
ranged to make this years election
the climax of boodIeism In Iowa. On
and before election day scenes will be
Witnessed that will astonish honest
citizens at the audacity OF corruption.
The Democratic effort will be to buy
up the entire floating vote Of the
state.
The Republicans cannot meet such
corruption with corruption, even il
they were so disposed. They must
make their appeal 10 tho conscience
OF the state, and abide by the re-
Spouse.
The question which confronts the
people of Iowa in this year OF grace is
simply whether p state eie:ton can
be "hoodlcd. Sioux City journal.