Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-06-10

or even his ambition No one can p.oce
him in the category Of a man whose ann
bition is greater than his patriotism.
AS we are soon to enter upon a ma
tional campaign and MS Sther matters
must be issues from point to point. the
people to-day all over the United States
are watching with interest this Repub-
lican convention of the State of Ohio.
because Ohio enjoys the proud prestige
of always having been loyal to those
principles and contributed from her
forces of power ana intellect many of
the best advocates the country has pro-
duced
rs it any wonder, then, that the peo-
pie Of che whole country should be on
lockers this day and tomorrow and
watching with eagerhess the result of
the principles announced and the poll
cies to be tried which shall have their
direct influence and effect upon the cam
paign of 1904? Is there anybody in this
great audience-aye. is there anybody in
the State of Ohio who hesitates for one
moment. under all the conditions which
have gone before Asnder all the hpSes Of
the future TO see one single cause rs, 10
one iota in those principles?
Human liberty, protection TO Ameri-
can industries, and our workingmen. We
started with that slogan many years ago.
1t went forth and reached the hearts OF
every fireside in the land and if we need
ed any additional tribute or any acces-
sorry to add to the luster of that MONT
ment, ii would hc the elimination of hap
piness and contentment perceptible every.
where around Us. once said: Let well
enough alone For Gods sake keep
letting it alone p"Nt
Looking to the Future.
IF you consider from practical
standpoint what is best for our country,
with the evidence of the past before you,
with che object lessons around and with
ceI:ain deductions as to the future which
must follow sound reasoning and right
principles, can we ever hope to place
ourselves in a happier position as regards
ourselves and our own interestsY
Il say to that, No and therefore in
the opening of this State campaign, when
we are called upon to voice our sentiment
reiecta from the people---so that it is
their sthtiment-and knowing full vel
and trusting in the Intelligence of the
people of the Buckeye State. are we not
safe in starting forward simply TO re,
peat our history to say we have redeem
ed every prophecy aud fulfilled every
promise?
And it was not the result Of accident
or ,::-.umsIanGi 1t was because the Re
publican party had found early in its
existence the true principles which gov
ern the people--namely, government by
the people; a policy which was only tried
first as an experiment and then. through
the long years of experience, brought te
its aid and support the best minds ano
the best thought of our country; that
added an impetus. supported by the PEG
pie, as a result of the experiences, an ir
resistible Americanism which could not
be checked, and | give motto" to the
Democratic party, if you get Z he way
we will run ever you.
The people are not narrow In their
line of reasoning. 1t Is matter Of pride
to us that the people of this country are
so intelligent, an when | hear the sug-
gestion that the lime may come as a re-
suit Of this enormous influx of immigra-
ton the spirit of Americanism viii be
contaminated by contact, / say, O, no,
my friends. the institutions of the United
States nre upon a surer foundation, and
there is bulwark built years ago which
stands to-day stronger and stronger That
1 bulwark is our common schools, our in-
situations of education, SO that we are
adequately prepared for all assimilation
that may be necessary for any and all
who may come to our hospitahie shores.
THE future of the United States can
not be measured in words. The expert
ence Of fifty yers has taught us that
nothing is impossible. There are no con-
ditions existing to-day but are in a fur
ther stage Of development than they have
been in the past. Oar great reservoirs
Of mineral wealth have just been open
ed. aud through the intelligence, tile in
genuity ana the industry Of orr people,
coupled with those natural advantages,
the Unnted States stands to-day in the
front rank Of the industrial nations Of
the world
Having just arrived at that point,
does any one suppose we are going to
stop Or halt in our progress2 That is not
the spirit of tfi.' American people. We
will 20 on and on; riches untold will
come from old mother earth; under the
inspiration of energy and our mechanical
devices. and that wealth added to our
country's treasure will make Us stronger
even than before in the financial circles
of the world there is nothing impossi
bic that is susceptible to human agency
or ingenuity that we cannot reap an adj
vantage from.
Tint is business proposition, my
frlend. That j. a proposition which
must be faced from all sides and con-
sidered with al interests in view. and
if there is one thing more than another
that makes me hopeful for these develop
ments in the future il is because Of this
great prosperity and development people
H. beginning 10 appreciate that all inter-
col and all factors that contribute TO
these results are aud should be Of mu-
tual interest.
Capital and Labor.
Il speak Of the relationship between
capital ard labor TIE day is dawn3ug
when that all important dye. economic
ally important, question viii be taken up,
discussed and considered not purely from
the standpoint u politics bat from the
standpoints If h1nanity and society
That is simply another mile stone to
mark our progress in ihat direction but
it will not he the last Onward is our
motto a. y people, and in order that that
advance may be safe and sure. al the
people must look for guidance along the
path to those who lead them and have
led them safely IN the past. II is be-
cause Of mis- that speak hopefnlly Of
the future of the Republican porty not