Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-30

Il, 9narsl,aIl tnn,,r, jnlua,
opponent at white heat, so far as the
capital city il concerned, for weeks.
The Union county delegates have re-
celved circulars containing clippings Z
reprinted from the Leader, which am
told is q democratic paper, saying that
the fight is over and that Gilbertson is
nominated. feel sure that the Gill;
bertson men would give a great deal to
feel as sure that that is true as I do
that 1t is not. 1t has been hard fight,
but believe that / have won it. I |
can not see how can be beaten.
Mr.. Gilbertson's friends held a caucus
in the evening. They went carefully |
over the situation. II am as good as
nominated. / am confident" said Mr.
Gilbertson afterward. We have gone
carefully over the situation. The figures
can not lie. ! have surprised my OPP
position considerably in the last few
days and they will be worse shocked
unless they have already given up II
hope
THE JUDGESHIP.
4 Judge Zala A. Church. of Jefferson,
4 and Judge L. C. Blanchard, of Oska-
tlloosa, We're the only candidates for
Judge who were in the city Saturday.
4 Messrs Warren Harmon and James
4 W. Good of Cedar Rapids, arrived
A Saturday evening to open headquarters
for Col Charles Clark. Mr.. Clark is
4 at the lakes, but will be down today or
Z tomorrow. The friends of Mr.. Clark, =
a these gentlemen said when seen by. a
slreporter. ARE conducting his campaign
J, Ialong the dignified lines that the Office
+ suggests. They present Col. Clark to
s the republicans Of Iowa for this nomi-
y nation upon his merits as a man and
81 a lawyer. "A better legal mind there is.
not in Iowa and we believe that no per-
Y son however enthusiastic for another.
candidate will question this proposition.
His eminent fairness. his great ability.
This personal, professional Grand Army
record, all. in5the opinion of his friends.
|bespeak Tor him in this contest consid-
!. Grafton and success. He is a popular
man. man without Affiliations with
: any interest, whatever. that could in
terfere with the discharge of his judi
I cial duties even We're he that kind OF
q man, and he represents a large class
!, of republicans who deserve. 1t seems to
: us some recognition at this time. Col.
: iiClarls vert into the war from college,
!, The came out veteran. he entered pro-
= Ifesional life on his own responsibility
I and he has succeeded. 1t is of such
= tried and true material that the SUI
= preme bench of Iowa should be made.
Z We have nothing to say against any OF
q the other candidates for the nomina-
!, ton. and we feel certain that the re-
!, publicans of Iowa will see to 1T that
5 the questions Of local political compli-
n cations and combinations shall not
I stand in the way of doing the right
!. Thing In relation to so important an of
|ifice''
Zala a. Church of Jefferson, said:
c 4 do not care to detail the strength that
z Eexpect to have in the convention, put
q am certain that my friends count fol
MI me a support which warrants me in re!
2 lposinr confidence in the result OF tne
4 contrast. The contest has been mads
S lalong high lines. which is very gratifS-
g ling ~ believe my chances are excel
e lent ~
e Judge g. @. Blanchard arrived In ths
I 5city also8during the evening. he i
q recognized as one of the leading eanol;
= |dates among the many announced ans
h |{exprcssed himself as being comment O
= Having very strong support. ls con !
slider my chances excellent. ne said
n |3"Both Mr.. Redman and myself WI
IT have the full support of my dls1rict
" He is a good man and hope that IN
~ delegations will vote for MN straieh
y thru, Judge Blanchard has canvasse'
q the state but little, and to proven g 7 n
re possibility of any i'll will being Eel
q towards him by any of the other candi
le dates for the nominations has not en-
Is tered on any of their territory.
IT MIR. GlLBERTSON'S CHANCES.
y The ante-convention campaign thu
- far has centered about the office o
= treasurer over this office the mai
- fight has been made in every county
50 Counties which have had their oW
=, county and district candidates for OF
- flee have given them endorsements a
~ a matter of course. The real contest
=. have been over the treasurership. Gil
=. bertson undoubtedly has been very sue
q. cessful. He has lost some counties. II
Z = has carried others and many With in
=. structions In many counties the dele
: cations are divided. But i'll every cas-
z, the delegation has been selected PR
"a marily with reference to the treasurer
=, ship. Tho delegates Will come her
~. with their minds made up, or at leas
~ understanding fully the position the
- are expected by their constituents I
assume on the treasurership.
1t Will not be easy to influence sue
~ delegates to new alliances. Oriinaril
or Just previous to state conventions thel
cd is a state OF more or less chaos Dele
i gates and whole delegations al
Of 3swerved from candidate to canddai
er by8contlicting reports and @contlictin
II interests. Such is the situation al II
a. present time with respect to a numbt
m Of candidates, but it is hardly the 81
he uation With respect to the treasurer
M ship. Most of the delegates know no
+ they are going TO vote and cannot
Oh influenced by the arguments OF an
ad 4 man or sat of men, In some cases the
NJ are instructed and in others they kno
fr the opinion OF the men who sent the
an to Des Moines The opinion of the me
ar who select delegates for definite pu
pose is as strong an influence TO Ike.
mi them in line as direct instruction
ti. would be.
ey 1t may be assumed, therefore, TIL
az the lines are fully drawn for the trea
y ~ ba ilot tho ctata n