The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-25
CANDIDATE MOUNT.
Qualities That Specially Commend
Him to Agrfculturists.


To the Editor OF the Indianapolis Journal:
The nomination Of James A. Mount, Of
Montgomery county. for Governor by the
Republican party, although perhaps not so
intended, is a most fitting recognition Of the
farmers and of the importance Of agricul-
ture in the State. His nomination is the
more gratifying because he was not the
choice of the politicians. but Of the people,
which Indicates that the people are more
and more inclined to make their influence
felt in political matters. The day of boss
ism and political manipulation will, trust,
soon be among the things Of the past.
That Mr.. Mount has earned this recogni-
ton will. / believe. be cheerfully admitted
by the people generally and especially by
the farmers, without regard to political
affiliations. Mr.. Mount has rendered stall
wart service at farmers Institutes In nearly
every county of the State. On account of
his wholesome, optimistic views and help
ful influence he has been repeatedly called
into a number OF counties to do institute
work from year to year. No one in the
State has done more TO promote the cause
of agriculture or to elevate the rank of the
farmer than has James A. Mount. He has.
for number Of years. given an annual
students in agriculture at Purdue UNIVERSE
ty. and he has always been favorite with
the students. not only because OF the sound.
practical information which he imparts, but
also because Of his earnestness. enthusiasm
and devotion to the cause OF agriculture.
1t is highly probable that more young men
can to-day point to Mr.. Mount than TO any
other man as the one who has given them
the most encouragement to properly qualify
themselves for the successful pursuit of ag-
riculture. No one in the State can be more
loyal to agriculture and to the interests of
farmers than Mr.. Mount This Is shown in
the fact that ne has recently butt a beau
tiful dwelling upon his farm, which he in
tends shall be MS permanent home This
action or Mr.. Mount is In striking contrast
with that of most farmers, who, when they
acquire competency, move from the coun-
try to the city to spend their declining days.
Mr.. Mount began as q renter on rundown
farm, and has become well-to-do through
legitimate farming. in which business he
expects 10 continue through life Farmers.
without regard TO political Affiliations, may
rally around Mr.. Mount as a standard
will be entirely loyal to agricultural inter-
eSta
Mr.. Mount il not only highly successful
and loyal farmer, but very intelligent and
broad-gauge citizen as well, and while he
Will continue ID labor for the promo ton OF
the cause Of agriculture, he will also strive
10 promote al the INDUSTRIAL and higher IN
terests of the State. His record, public and
private, is a c.ean one, of which and man
might well be proud. Farmers everywhere
throughout the State who feel that agri-
culture has not had sufficient recognition
in public AFFAIRS, may cast their votes for
Mr.. Monut for Governor with perfect faith
that If elected. he will do all that can
properly be done to promote the agricul-
tural and other industrial interests Of the
State. Mr.. Mount stands before the people
as a recognized champion OF agricultural
progress, agricultural education, higher
degree Of success upon the farm and of
prosperity among farmers, and his earnest
and In other ways is the best possible guar
anty that he will strive earnestly in every
honorable way 70 bring the agricultural in
tereStS or the State to the front.
Governor Matthews, as the chief executive
of the State, has made record highly
gratifying to the farmers OF all political
parties, and the writer takes pleasure In
giving this public expression of his appre-
citation Of the stalwart service rendered in
| behalf OF law and order by Governor Mat
thews. His success is only another DEM
onstration Of the ability Of farmers to care
| for the Interests Of the State. Shall we not,
| therefore, embrace the present opportunity
roer in the person of James A. Mount: That
Mr.. Mount would prove q worthy successes
| 10 Governor Matthews Is recognized by
many thousands OF farmers of all political
| faiths throughout the State. His clear rec
| ognition of the mutuality of all our varied
| acts in behalf of industries and interests
| not agricultural, wDl also secure him, with
cut respect to party affilia ms, many thou
| sands Of earnest supporters among men en-
gagged in other pursuits. w. C.. LATTA.
Lafayette, Ind, May q.