The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1901-08-13
The State Convention.

lie recent state convention was
one of the largest in the points of
attendance and interest manifested
that has ever been held in Iowa.
he result is ticket which will
sweep Iowa by storm and which
leaves democracy hopelessly strand
ed at the very beginning of the
campaign. 1t is difficult for that
party even to whistle to keep its
courage up. That there was a
sharp and hard-fought struggle be-
tween two great factions of Iowa
republicanism is not to be denied.
but we believe the struggle has
cleared the political skies and that
the result will be united action
and sweeping victory No re-
publican can find any reason to be
ashamed of the candidate, Hon. A.
b. Cummlns. He is an able law
yer, an eloquent and forceful
speaker, and polished man of the
world and gentleman. Iowa will
never blush when represents her
among the assembled leaders of
the states of the Union. He will
maintain the exalted reputation
which the Governorship of Iowa
has attained under Gov. Shaw and
the other great republicans who be
a have held that office and he will
credit not only to the party which
will elect him but to the people of
the entire state. Crawford county
has nothing to regret in its course
at the convention. Its delegates
do not return with any sense Of
soreness or defeat. Early in the
struggle for the Governorship it
was announced by Gov. Shaw that
he would take no part IN the con-
test, that he would be fair to all
the candidates and would not en-
deavor to influence the choice Of
his successor. Judge ]. P. Con-
ner felt from the first that the Gov
ernor's wishes should be respected
in this matter by his friends in
Crawford county. This neutral
course having been resolved upon
1T was carried through with I'M
swervlng honesty and fairness.
There could be no objection to
nor criticism of those republicans
IN the county who had a personal
choice in the. matter, but the policy
OF non interference was carried out
SO faithfully as to call forth the
thanks, not only of the successful
candidate but of those opposed to
him. On the ballot which nomi,
mated him, Crawford county gave
Mr.. Herriott two-thirds of its votes.
For Supreme Judge, Crawford
voted for Judge Weaver, who is
district judge in several counties of
the Tenth District and who was to
all intents and purposes Tenth
District man. For Railroad Com
missioner, Crawford county voted
with its district for Ed. C. Brown.
He will make a splendid member
of the commission and will give
added strength to an exceptionally
strong ticket.
The delegates from Crawford
county were particularly pleased
with the splendid endorsement of
Gov. Shaw contained in the plat
form. Everywhere and upon all
occasions the Governor was treated
with marked honor and distinction.
The democratic press of Iowa has
been persistent in its attacks upon
Mr.. Shaw as it has been in its at
tacks upon every other republican
governor Iowa has ever had. The
attempts to discredit him have
been in vain however, as the loyal
republicans have learned what I'M
fair treatment its officers may ex-
pect and they know that Mr.. Cum
Minis, whatever he may do as Gov
ernor, will be subjected to the same
criticisms and from the same
sources. No man however great
and wise he may be is safe from