Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-10-16
sumo. must be put into effect by

sumo, must be put into effect by
each state, say through the gov
ernors, but the governors could be
appointed by committees OF local
bankers and manufacturers resi-
dent within the state, and we
think if the present election is car
ried by the honest people and Mr..
Hanna, that by 1900 the people
themselves would unanimously
vote for such changes in their state
constitutions as would relieve them
from the turmoil and worry over
elections. Committees could act
quickly and noiselessly; in fact
bankers, money people and manu-
factorers are only too happy to be
let alone, once they have good
laws and good men in control.
The people west should be i'm
pressed with the fact that our peo-
pie here can take care of them
selves, come what may. We are
concerned only for the classes that
labor. whether in the factory, on
the railroads or on the farms. 1t
is costing us a great deal of time
besides several millions Of dollars
to teach these lessons, and they
should realize that we cannot con-
stantly subscribe millions of money
at presidential elections for their
cause, which outlay by agitations
is constantly increased. In talk
ing with Mr.. llama recently, he
said he would need twenty-five
millions of dollars from our city
before the poles closed in Novem,
her, caused by such men as you
and Mr.. Bryan, but we think Il
treble the amount is really need.
ed, our generous people will supply
it to keep the ignorant people
from committing political suicide
Everyone at the last meeting wher
Mr.. Hanna was here, agreed t.
stand by him. Our newspaper
are loyal to the people; they art
terribly mad, however, at Mr.
Bryan for his speech at Madison
Square Garden, and We should no
he surprised if some of them in
dulged in violent language shoul'
Mr.. Bryan speak again. Mr.. Han
ma has seen some Of the most in
' fluential owners of these papers
!, since, however, and we think the
will still be lenient. Our effort
!. will be toward kindness to GU
: fellowmen. We invite You in a
! kindness and we'll wishes person
! ally, trusting you may aid i
!; quieting your people. We al
. willing to aid you financially,
!, necessary, and are willing to tru:
you without fear. Mr.. Hanna j
many cases does not allow o,
. treasurer to pay at once; he think
y guarantees are good enough unit
y the poll shows the actual result
! the town or precinct, but in yO,
case, if you will make known you
4 actual needs for the beginning
= ~ the work providing you agree
!, % change your views in accOrdan
with our other followers in yo,
8 state belonging to the honest go
> partly, we will endeavor to pr
y. vide you with all necessary fund
- You need not answer this persO
- ally as some of Mr.. Hanna's agen
- will visit your city soon and wi
! surely call on you. 1t is not o.
~ intention to have anyone commi
y ted by letter. I assure you tn
y n our work is telling in the cas-
- most of our manufacturers ha
~ converted their employees, who a
~ rapidly joining our clubs. The
&c is not much trouble once the W,
~ is shown to them.
r. Wishing every success to you
" you elect with us, and with bt
r. wishes personally, am, YOU
of sincerely.
\ J. FRANCIS FOKsyTHE.