The Delta independent., 1902-10-03
Senator Teller's Speech.

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and reported in the Rocky Mountain News Sunday
morning, August 31st:
"Mr. Chairman, Friends and Fellow Citizens: ! am
very glad to be with you this afternoon might
speak to you fellow Democrats. l here to day
particularly to connect myself in the most public
possible with the Democratic organization When lsf,
the Republican party in 1896 should AFFILIATED
myself with the Democratic organization desired
Republicans.
my sentiments have always been Democratic, they
were before lineoins time. II the question Of
slavery that left the Democratic party affiliated with
the Republicans consider the Democratic
the party Of the people, and for the people.
future hope OF this great government Of always
differed from the Republicans financial question
and have voted with the Democrats In the every
Important measure than other Republican Lin
eoln in his Ideas and sentiments the greatest
eat this country had with the exception Thomas
Jefferson In regard to nomination for the United
States Senate my most desire years
ago to state that did not wish II. But owing my
friends desires, did do In the place
have been said by my Republican friends that still
Republican and feared AFFILIATE with Democrats
Second that feared the Democrats could again
elect their ticket In Colorado will say right
am through with the Republican organization. I am I.
Democrat heneeforth and the Democrats put good
ticket will be elected by large majority Gentlemen
thank you"
friends of the astounded hypocrisy
which he seemed to boast The charitable
the uerances his and increasing feebeness
saw only attempt to make himself solid with the
Democracy. whose nomination he seeking Not <ord
Of denial came from Senator Teller until September 9Th
when the Democratic leaders. alarmed the effect the
speech was having urged him to make kind of
refutaton Then and not until then be repudated the
speech as printed in his own ohicial organ.
He also wrote q letter to State Senator Samuel ".
Newell Of Gpin county. lifelong friend. in which he
again denied having made the statements reported In the
News explained that he did
heca had Tho of
Newell wrote Mr. Teller emphaticaly worIsd reply
which given herewith together with Senator Tellers
letter to him. Senator Teller. in his letter. said:
Hon. s. " Newell Central City Colo
Dear Sir-I notice in your remarks to the Repub-
can state convention you stated that had said had
always been Democrat never made that statement.
nor did say ANYTHING that could be construed into
greatest had occupied presi-
Dental chair Jefferson himself and that had
"In the speech declared left the Demo.
cratic party account Of slavery. etc. also said
had assisted to organize the Republican party and
only left when appeared to me did not represent
pe%oeretie state Convention ssd verv dstneiy
that had made the assertion that had always
my nomination. stated that was an active Republican
from 1854 to 1896 do not suppose you saw the report
known that would not make statement OF that
kind am sorry you did think would say that which
you must have known was not true.
al did not see the report in the papers that had
made such statement but heard OF It and thought
the state convention was the proper place to contra
dict it. That did there to individual members and
to the whole convention.
II do like to have pleasant relations. which
have covered many years, disturbed by mere mis-
respectfuy Yours. H. M TELLER"
To this letter Mr. Newell replied follows and he
voiced we believe the sentiments who have
followed wherever the senior
Central City. coloq Sept II. 1902
Hon. H. NJ. Teller. Denver Colo.
MY Dear Sir--Yours Of the 18th instant to hand.
fear cannot all would like to say in reply. For
years have admired you and looked up to you. Being
ready and willing at all times to do all In to
assist Republican and as Silver Republican.
but a Democrat. The position assumed
before the county Democratic convention here
August Goth reported by the News Of August 31st
and not denied by yourself until your attempted
PLANTATION the Democratic state convention Sep
tember 9th. to me veritsble political tragedy.
The oftener read 1t and think OF 1t the more terrible
1t seems to me.
1T is not necessary for me to quote the News
port here. know you have seen II republished
verbatim II you had not read 1t in the News Nothing
that your worst enemy could would seem bad to
and, Mr. Teller this s the opinion Of many of
Oldest and best friends cannot begin to tell you all
It signifies to me. have never regarded anyone In
political life highly yourself and never shall
again. What have said In convention and what
write all in sorrow than anger. wish from
in Central City. However, It cannot be unsaid,
and have to the parting Of the politlc-
ally. You may regret 1t much, cannot regret
SAMUEL " NEWELL"
The Huckln amendment II carried and adopted by any
county would double the tax farm and town lot
in that county Immediately n opposed to this
get out and work against the measure
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