The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-07-27
JUDGE CONNER FOX. SENATOR

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The republicans of Denison believing
that they have in their midst man OF
highest integrity and ability, a man in
Every way fitted by nature. education
and experience for career OF broad
craftsmanship. have united in present.
inr to the consideration of Governor
Shaw and the people of Iowa the name
Of Judge j. P. Conner as a candidate
for appointment to the office Of United
States senator. 1t is, however, hardly
fair to announce Judge Conner as
candidate, Z" rather he is the candi-
date. the unanimous candidate. OF the
people of Crawford county. Judge
Conner himself is doing nothing, the
people OF the county are doing, and are
prepared to do, much to urge his APP
pointment.
The career of Governor Shaw has
itself proven that it is not alone the
professional politician who is able TO
serve the people as a public officer.
that the fact that man has succeeded
in keeping himself before the people
| does not in itself constitute worth and
that from the ranks of. the able and
successful business men of Iowa are to
| be drawn those men who are without
political entanglements and who best
subserve the interests of the people.
The people OF this community recognize
the fact that Governor Shaw's first
duty is toward the state. his second
toward his party, his third toward his
friends. his last toward himself. We
believe it to be Governor Shaws first
duty to elect Il man of senatorial capa.
city. and breadth OF thought, a man
who will sustain the high reputation
of Iowa in the National Congress, a
man who will be fitting mate for that
peerless Iowan, Senator VIM. 8. Ali-
son. Such q man is Judge j. p. Con
ner. Strong, broad, intelligent, capa-
bic and experienced, an eloquent ora
tor, a profound thinker, of spotless
moral character and sturdy, indepen-
dent manhood. Thus we believe Gov
ernor Shaw would be amply fulfilling
his duty to the people of the state by
making this appointment.
From party standpoint the appoint
ment would be equally a good one.
Judge Conner is identified with no fac
ton. he represents all that is best and
purest and strongest in republican
politics.
Having thus fulfilled his duty. both
to people and party, we believe that
| Governor Shaw can with proprietY look
to the interests of his life long friend.
From the days when they were strug-
Cling young attorneys, each rich in
hope. ambition and ability and nothing
more. their lives have been intimately
and closely interviewer. Each has
been the complement of the other, they
have always counselled together on
all things. in church, in business and
in politics they have been as one.
When Governor Shaw was candidate
for governor, his earliest, most active
and most efficient friend was Judge
Conner While he had not been an
active politician" in the accepted
Interpretation of the term, such was
the strength of Judge Conner's person
!, atty, his good Judgment, his honesty
and strength of purpose. and his re
sources for reaching the better jadg
ment of men and holding them to hi:
cause, that he added UNNECESSARILY t.
the strength OF Mr.. Shaws candidacy
The republicans aud citizens OF Deni
son respectfully urge this appointment
They believe the appointment would
be the best possible and know that al
1.-THE dictates of personal friendship ant
esteem will urge this course upon thu
governor.