Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1895-01-17
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and merchants banquet, in Boston, by
Congressman Dolliyer, in which he
eloquently advocated the presidential
nomination of Senator Allison, has ex
cited great deal of comment in the
national capital and has been widely
quoted in the newspapers along the
Atlantic coast.
William M. Wilson, of Osceola, who
was for many years principal clerk In
the General Land office at Washington
has been appointed to aid commission,
er Berner in closing up the Des Moines
river land matter. Mr. Wilson is one
of the best public land experts in the
United States and his selection for this
important position was made on the
ground of fitness alone.
Iowa congressman are in demand on
all occasions where eloquence and
oratory prevail.
Bob Cousins has accepted an invita-,
ton to speak before the Marquette
Club in Chicago on the anniversary of
the birthday of Abraham Lincoln
February ~.
Col. Dave Henderson has accepted
an invitation to address the famous
Glover Club, of Philadelphia, on Lin,
coins birthday.
Republican members of Congress
from many states are ordering thous.
ands of copies of the speech of Col
Hepburn, recently delivered, in which
he exposed the rank robbery of the
Treasury which is being perpetrated
by the bankers of New York with the
connivance of the present adminstra-
ton.
Congressman Lacey is buisly en-
gagged in an effort to secure the enact
ment of the Gear bill for the payment
of 5 per cent tax Oh bounty land
warrants to public land states.
When Governor Gear was stricken
with apoplexy this bill was his pet
measure and one of his first express
ions upon recovering consciousness
was that this measure, which is of such
great interest to the State, should be
pushed along by Major Lacey. If it
can be carried through congress it will
give upwards of 100000 to the state
of Iowa.
Congressman Hayes has bought
another stud horse. He made the pur-
chase in New York, at auction.
"Iowa will never consent" says
Congressman Hepburn, "to the retire
ment of greenbacks. There is no ne
cessity for such financial movement.
1t is Democratic scheme emanating
from Wall Street, and must fail. We
need more revenue, and financial sys-
tenn will take care of itself"
A strong effort is being made to
secure the passage of the Davenport
bridge bill. The prospects are not very
bright. The close of the session is
near, and the bill has not been favor
ably reported.
Mrs. AL. Swain, the brilliant wife of
the great Oskaloosa editor, is now in
New York, visiting Mrs. Clarkson.
Her recent visit to Washington was a
social triumph. She received calls
from men and women of national
prominence.
Editor Higbee, late of the Renwick
Times, is now leading member of an
Iowa colony in Florida. The Iowan's
there have sunken their political
differences and united on a former
Eagle Grove man for postmaster of
their town, and are writing Congress
man Dolliver and Henderson to secure
the appointment of their man.
John Burns, the British labor agita-
tor, before leaving this country de-
livered speech declaring that no rail
road legislation will be possiable here,
aggressive organization. John Burns
knew not what he was talking about.
Rev. Lorenzo S. Coffin, of Fort Dodge,
secured the passage of the uniform
coupler bill through congress,
without socialism, communism, or
anarchy in any form. The American
congress is bigger and broader than
John Burns, or any other Bristiner
understands.
Senator-elect Gear has not been out
of the house siuce he was suddenly
stricken; but the weather has been
very bad, and that alone has kept him
in doors. He is getting along very
nicely, and will soon be well.
"If ever go to Ottumwa," says Big
Tom Reed, 81 shall call on that drug
firm which sent me bottle of liniment
for my sprained ankle. Major Lacey
presented it to me, and delivered al
elaborate speech concerning the virtues
of that particular liniment. am now
well enough to walk to Ottumwa, but ]
must remain here while longer to
have fun with these foolish democratic
boys in the House."
! ~ shall never wear my artificial leg
agaIp,F said Colonel Henderson in the
republican cloak room, as he laid aside
his crutches. 81 hated to give up that
lag for T feel utterly HELPLESS on