The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-12-28
ROBERT G. EVANS, U. S. SENA-
TOR.

ROBERT G. EVANS, U. S. SENA-
TOR.
Minneapolis Times:
once-a duty and pleasure
to declare that Robert G. Evans will
succeed Cushman K. Davis as senator
of the United States from Minnesota.
1t is further pleasure, and an added
duty, to assure Mr.. Evans of the earn
est and conscientious support of The
Times. This is an independent news
paper and as such claims no right to
dictate to Legislators as Republicans.
The Times does assume the right to
say to Legislators who are also the
chosen representatives of the people of
Minnesota that they must regard the
manifest preference of the majority of
their constituents when they make
known the most Important vote given
them to cast. Within the last few
days this preference has become SO
manifestly in favor of Mr.. Evans that
it will not be denied expression-it
must not be refused obedience.
About a fortnight ago. The Times an
nounced its views as to the senator
ship, saying of the candidate that he
must be a good and fit Minneapolitan
who could be elected. At that time it
was stated eff Robert g.. Evans, the
choice of the majority of the Hennepin
delegation, is that man, Ia good and
fit Minneapolitan who can be elected)
none will give warmer Godspeed
than this paper. 4" No doubt as to Mr..
Evans worth and fitness was felt or
expressed The Times is heartily glad
to be able to say this morning that all
doubt as to his election has been re-
moved, save the inherent doubt felt in
all matters political in which the
human unit must be considered.
No apologies are due or offered for
awaiting assurances that Mr.. Evans
was and would continue to be the I'M
reserved choice of the city. Such as
surances are now both patent and
ample, and it is a matter of proper
pride with Mr.. Evans that his endorse
ment by the people who know him
best is so spontaneous, so hearty, so
unbiased by hope of reward or fear of
disfavor, so regardful of his undoubt-
ed merits, so determined that the
popular will shall not be thwarted by
clique, clan or cabal. When popularity
is based on honest appreciation, but
tressed by knowledge of eminent fitness
and capped by personal regard, it is
a tribute that an unworthy man could
not appreciate because an unworthy
one could not possess it or rejoice in
It's fruits.
Robert g. Evans was Senator Davis
closest friend. He is worthy to wear
the mantle of that friend who, could
he manifest his approval of the popu-
lar sentiment, would do so in unmis-
taxable terms That this is true is an
other reason for the satisfaction Mr..
Evans must feel over the situation as
it has become revealed of late.
AS Mr.. Loren Fletcher points out in
his manly and straightforward en-
dorsement of Mr.. Evans, elsewhere
published, there must be no second
choice among Mr.. Evans supporters.
There is need for none. Loyalty to
promise and readiness for pledged per-
Torrance are all that is needed to elect
Mr.. Evans as United States senator.
Those who contribute to this consum-
nation will have reason to congratu-
late themselves, this city and state and
the nation at large. An honest man
with big brain, a loyal and high
purpose is Robert G. Evans No one
ever dared propose an unworthy &C
tion to him, none ever truthfully as
cribed to him an unworthy motive.
Minnesota is blessed in being free
from the embarrassment other states
suffer from. AS an independent news
paper The Times is free and glad to
accord support to this man of the
rank of probity, conscience and decent
living.