Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1902-10-08
FORAKER IS Heard.
Multitude Of People Gathers at
Akron to Open the Ohio
Campaign.
INDULGE IN BIG PARADE.
Senator Discusses Political Issues in
Mastery Fashion-Defense of
Republican Policies.

Akron, O., Sept 27.--The Republicans
of Ohio opened their state campaign
here today in most suspicious manner.
At noon it was estimated that there were
about $4,000 strangers in the city.
Secretary Root. Senators Foraker and
Hanna. Gov Nash AMI Gen. Dick, chair
man of the state executive committee,
arrived at 1870, accompanied by large
delegation from the Cleveland chamber
Of commerce and builders exchange
The parade was scheduled to move at
l 80 but 1t was after : O'Clock BEFORE the
command to march was given. The pa
rade moved in six divisions and was par
ticipated in by clubs and delegations from
almost every city in Northern and Cen
trail Ohio while twenty-five bands en-
hyened the occasion with their music:
The parade moved aver the principal
streets Of the city and ended at Grace
park, where the speaking exercises were
held Here was gathered crowd estl-
mated at 10000. Judge w. Ii. Epson
called the assemblage to order and prayer
was offered by Rev. II. A. Jones. col
ored minister of this city. Gov. George
X. Nash was introduced as the chairman,
but he made no speech. The famous
Columbus Glee Club of 125 members
sang after which the speaking com
menced.
Senator Foraker said:
Broadly stated, the issue this year is the
Republican party against the Democratic
party. The one Is in; the other is cut.
shah the one that Is in be kept In. or
shall the situation be reversedl Shall we
continue existing politics, or shall we re-
pudiate them? That is the question, and 1t
should turn upon what these parties are
respectively doing and proposing TO. do.
1t IS not hard to answer for the Republican
party but who can speak for Democracy
No Leaders and No Principles.
In nod nd n nj
but the people repudiated both. II was the
same In 1900. Since then 1t has been diff
ferent W, {. Whitney was recently quot
to ssd pyas 'pp Rsg Asye The
record lends confirmation TO the statement
sias as ally snpported Mr, Bryan ana bis
| platform. Last yett they professed TO take
departure and deserted and denounced
| both the man and his principles. This
year they turned around and renewed their
allegiance. While they were making this
record In Ohio they were doing the very
| opposite IN Iowa. Last year they endorsed
Bryan, bur this year they rejected him.
And thus Il goes. Democracy Is one thing
here; another thing yonisr one thing THIS
! ycar-a different thing Last year-something
| else next year Il lacks stability: II lacks
! sincerity: Il lacks principles. such party
Is vel hsted to stay out q power ,S. ana ma
minlstration Of public affairs
The very opposite of this Is true Of the
| Republican party. Il has been In power
| known 10 ali men. They speak for them
| selves. You have only TO read history TO
| know whether It's professions have been sin
| cere. and whether Ii has met successfully
| the great responsibilities i has been coln-
! PEELED to assume Its achievements have
challenged the admiration OF the world.
! From the moment OF its organization down
/ TO the present time Il has gone steadily for
/ ward from one success TO another, constant
I lY growing ia popularity and gaining In the
| confidence ~ the people, and at no time
| more Sc than when II has been out OF
| power; for at such times experience with
| Democracy has but taught Us 70 appFeci-
| ale ali the more highly the superior wisdom
| and excellence OF Republican principles and
policies It's past is secure and viii al
! weys SO remain But We do not ask 70 be
/ continued In pNNer on that account. We
| sand upon the living present. Do We
| come up To It's requirements Are We now
keeping the faiths
Promises Redeemed.
/ Il IS not necessary TO repeat the promises
OF our platform cf 1896. Every body knows
whac they were aud that We have redeemed
them We promised TO mathtaln De gold
+ standard, snd VIC have done So We pI, N
Used 10y thts. uct hods 20 restore prosperity.
and have done so. Where ri vas