Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-10-24
TRUE WORTH VS.. GLITTERING GENER


No higher tribute can be paid Sam
uel Alschuler thaa the fact that dur
lug his four years as a mem Der of the
state legislature while ever forceful,
fearless and aggressive, never was his
any act or motive questioned. Lott
ness of purpose, probity of character
and rugged manliness endeared him to
his colleagues, regardless of party.
No one could be more merciless in de-
bate than he, but never did a man
have more chiValrous opponent. His
great abilities are well known. He
was regarded as the constitutional
lawyer of the house, and conservative
as he was able. He possesses the
breadth of mind of a statesman, and
the simple modesty which evidences
true greatness. The universal COM
mendalions of the press from all parts
of the state following his nomination
finding response in the hearts of the
people is unique in the history of
American politics. On every hand
his great abilities, his singleness of
purpose, his honesty of character are
admired. His long connection with
the institutions and affairs of the
state, four years as a member of the
court of claims, and four years as
member of the state legislature, splen-
didly equip him for the intelligent
discharge of his duties as governor
of Illinois in the event of his cleo
ton.
The policy Mr.. Alschuler will pur-
sue as governor has been fully stated.
He believes that the cities, towns and
villages of the state best know their
own needs and should be given the
fullest powers under constitutional
limitations in all matters relating to
public utilities, concessions and fran
chises. He would esta blish the merit
system in ell state institutions.
Richard Yates, his republican op-
ponent, has thus far dealt in glittering
generalities. OF late he has seen fit
to laud in terms of fulsome praise the
present state administration and to
hold Mr.. Tanner up as an exemplar of
good government. 1t is fair to imply
that this is done in consideration of
Mr.. Tanners support of Mr.. Yates for
governor. Gov. Tanner is now promi-
nently brought forward in the cam
paign. The people of the state may
well IeSdIu WILL OOuDI lHO "1SOOh VI
electing as chief magistrate of Illinois
the candidate who is not only receiv-
ing the warm support of John 4.
Tanner, but is an earnest champion
aud defender Of the Tanner admins
tration.
Imperialism, therefore, is not only
the paramount issue confronting the
people of the United States, but it is
the paramount issue of Illinois. The
people of this state demand the full
est measure of local self-government
and home rule. They do not desire
to be governed from Springfield. but
insist on the right to self-goVernment.
To quote Mr.. Bryan: Our national
idea is self-goyernment. 1t Permeates
our history; it is part of our liter
ature. That idea has given eloquence
to the orator, and inspiration to the
poet. Take from our national hymns
the .three words. free, freedom and
liberty, and they would be as mean
ingless as would our flag if robbed of
it's red, white and bhe.''
This inherent and glorious right to
be ever cherished by self-respecting
people can be best secured by elect
ing as governor Hon. Samuel Al
schuler, of Aurora.