Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
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Life is a vital force. 1t is state
Of being, of things physical social,
political, commercial, Industrial or
governmental. In any OF these or any
other spheres of human existence, or
action its essential characteristic is
growth, activity, enlargement and ex-
tension. These attributes are absolute
ly necessary for the wholesome devel-
opment whether it be physical exist
ence, the contamination of a CONNER
lcial proposition or the perpetuity of
government.
lndustrialism is the foundation rock
upon which this government is built.
Upon its success OF failure must this
republic rise or fall Glance back
Through the years since the establish
lment of this government and it will
lbe seen that our nation has advanced
las it's industrial interests have grown
and developed, until we have taken
our place as leader among the ma
lions Of the globe. These things must
be kept in mind by one who would
rightly consider the present status of
our industrial interests.
When viewed in this light it must
be conceded by all that it would be
an impossibility to rightly conduct our
industrial affairs upon the same scale
or by the same methods that obtained
even half century ago. Many things
changed conditions. The introduction
of improved machinery into the agri-
cultural and manufacturing industries
has greatly augmented their produc-
ltion. The appliance of electricity and
steam has brought about revolution
in the communication and transpor,
tation facilities and has made newt
Il able the immense growth of our COM
mercial enterprises. No longer can
s our products be consumed within the
borders of our own country. The pre-.
sent efficiency of our freight carrying
facilities has made possible the world
Iwide distribution of our products. Our
markets have necessarily become
world wide, where formerly the pro
ducts Of each locality must find sale
in their immediate vicinity. In TAX
ling possession of these new markets
we have necessarily entered into
: world wide competition. In doing this
the product of our well paid labor ha:
6 been brought into direct warfare will
the cheap labor of other countries ant
- has been preserved.
IS These are the conditions that a
st present exist Whether ornotwew oul'
IN prefer some of the older, simpler AM
-. less progressive methods of forme
times, we must face the fact tina
- these new and enlarged condition
I'LL are the ones with which we must dea
al The republican party has Away
to stood for the very principles that hav
W. fostered industrial growth and place
1.-THE United States in a position as tn
first among nations. 1t has stood fo
'f- the protection of american labor an
re capital; the maintenance of SCUM
at currency, the extension of the Amer
~ can markets, the preservation of tn
rights of American citizens again!
any Illegal combinations, whatsoeve
Is the unfolding Of the flag at home an
I'LL abroad, and the encouragement
everything that will tend to promo
nm. our civilization. That is what tt
a., republican party stands for today he
in the sixth Iowa district. These a
IA the principles which Major Lacey re
resents, principles which can be su
var ported on purely business basis
'ar- everyone who is DESTROYS of buildii
w, ~ up the industrial interests Of L
act- nation.
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