Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-07-23
AFTER THE BATTLE.

The vigorous campaign which has been
carried on between the beligerent ele-
ments Of the republican party in Wis
consin for the past year should now be
at an end with every man who claims to
be a republican. Our standard bearers
are in the field and the fighting should
be changed to republicanism against
democracy. This is rule which if not
doubt that the vanquished element will
accept the result in a spirit that will
leave no uncertainty of their position.
On the part of the triumphant, st least,
it has been contest for principles, not
men. The decision is SO overwhelming
that it should leave NJ doubt in the
minds of the most obstinate that the
people are supreme when contest is on
for settlement They were never more
emphatic in their demand for right than
at the late conventions and caucuses.
The party ran who questions tire ex-
preston is indeed very dull of compre-
hension.
As convention city Madison Happily
surprised even the croakers who had
prophesied that a good portion of the
delegates and visitors must sleep on the
grass. Every person was suitably hous-
ed and fed. The gymnasium building is
admirably well suited for capacious
convention hall Committee rooms and
offices in the state capitol were just the
thing for headquarters. Accommoda-
tions of every character were ample.
Mayor Groves, the committee on ar
rangements and bureau of information
especially performed their parts well.
Every visitor was made to feel that the
seat of government is an ideal and prop
or place to hold state convention The
writer was delegate at the time of
holding the last state republican con-
vention in Madison, sixteen years ago
Accommodations and conditions have
greatly changed since those days. There
is aught but praise for the satisfactory
convention arrangement of last week.
Hail to the old Third congressional
district. For the past dozen years it has
stood as beaconlight to republicanism
unitedA nd enthusiastic in each state
non ing convention. This year it was
no EXCEPTION plunking its 1913 votes al
most unanimously on all questions be-
fore the convention. The district is
power in conventions because Of its I'M
animity and aggressiveness. Every re-
publican whose opinion is worth con-
sidering admires the spirit and princi-
pies for which the great Third district
stands. There is little of the element
left in the district that sanctions repu il.
alton of party principles and platform
pledges. 1t is well.
The presiding officer of last weeks
state convention was Judge Levi Fl.
Bancroft of Richland Center His speech
on assuming the chair was model of
conciseness as q review of republican
principles, in delivery and though. His
impartial rulings throughout the great
convention gave Judge Bancroft stand
ing with delegates and spectators that
will cause his name to be carried to the
remote sections of the state. Mr.. Ban
croft is one of the ablest lawyers and
brightest young men in the common
wealth. Southwestern Wisconsin is
proud of Judge Bancrofts attainment.
AT the state convention Vernon coun-
ty was twice recognized. Judge Ma
honey was member of the platform
committee and the editor of the CEN
soR was one of FIVE appointed to notify
Governor La Toilette of his renomina.
ton and present Kim to the convention.