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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Kansas City platforms would give
him very enthusiastic support.
AS a political schemer German has
few equals. He is well versed in the
art of manipulating political combina.
lions to gain desired ends. He is not
known to have ever framed or assist
ed in the passage of a single measure
that conduced to the moral or mater
ial welfare of the people.
Barren as the democratic party is
of good timber for presidential can.
didates it seems hardly possible that
Mr.. German could be accepted by
either wing of the party without ma
terial modification of the views OF
each. Should such result be the
outcome it would create most strik
ing contrast between the two candi
dates. Roosevelt, plain, blunt, honest
of mien, and inspiring confidence in
the hearts of the American people by
his vigor would need no better foil
that the shrewd trickster from Mary.
land.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
TALK OF aoRMAN.

The lack Of available presidential
timber in the democratic party is most
forcibly shown by the talk of Senator
A. P. German for standard bearer that
is being INDUCED in. There is mark
ed hesitancy upon the part OF either
the Cleveland or Bryan press to es-
pouse the boom of the Maryland sena-
tor. The former faction of the demo-
cratic party is DESTROYS Of making
'free trade the campaign cry for
1904. With such platform and with
Senator German as candidate 1t would
cut doleful figure. Senator German
is known as an opponent OF free trade.
So pronounced are his views on this
subject that he is almost considered
an avowed protectionist. 1t was he
who secured the notifications OF the
radical provisions of the Wilson bill
and who was instrumental in erecting
its passage Many extremists on tar
iff reform, including Cleveland, be,
lieve that had German allowed real
tariff for revenue only" measure to
pass, the last democratic administra,
ton would not have proved the utter
failure it did. They profess to believe
that such law would not have
brought such disaster to the CONNER
cial and Industrial interests of the
country. Surely he could not lay any
claim for support on the cleveland
free traders"
AS to Germans connection with the
Bryan wing Of the party it is known
that the Maryland senator supported
the Nehraskan in his two campaigns
1t is also known that he endorsed
scarcely word of the two free silver
platforms but put forth his efforts in
behalf OF the candidate merely for reg
ularity's sake; that he secretly hoped
for Bryan's defeat Under these cir
cumstances it could not be expected
taat tho fal>auArs of tho ChinaeA nnd
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

that the state of Washington was or
ganized as a territory. Seven years
later it had population of II 900 in
nabitants. In 1870 its population had
increased to $4,000; in 1880 its resi-
dents numbered $4,000. In the decade
following that year a new factor en-
tered into the settlement of that coun-
try. This hitherto secluded spot was
brought into close communication with
the outside world by the completion
OF the Northern Pacific railroad and
the population sprang from $4,000 in
1880 to $4,000 in 1890, and in 1900
there were 51S,111 people within it's
borders.
This, is but another example of the
benefcent influence of the American
railroads on the development of Amer
lean cities and country. While it has
not been SO marked in all instances
throughout the east and south as in
the case of Washington's chief city,
yet it has borne an important part in
the growth of the nation and the en-
largement of it's interests. The ex-
pansion of Seattle was at the begin
ming slow. as recently as 1880 it's pop
-ulation numbering but $500. In 1890
it numbered $4,000 souls and ten years
later its residents numbered $4,000.
Situated on an arm OF Puget sound,
through which large portion of the
Asiatic and Alaskan trade is pouring,
Seattle has gained place of pre-em-
inence as commercial center of the
western coast. The development of
the lumber industry has also lent it's
influence to the enlargement of that
city. The railroads have been the
chief factor. however, in this city's
advancement as they have made pos
sible the great development CONNER
cially and industrially that has come
to this city and state
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
AN UNsoUND DEFENSE o
L,YNCHING.

1t is surprising that such brilliant
public speaker as John Temple Graves
in addressing public audience on
subject of such vital Importance TO the
people of his own state, should have al
together ignored the facts and hgures
pertaining to the criminal assaults and
lynchings that have occurred in the
south. Mr.. Graves is an eloquent
speaker and his vivid and thrilling pen
pictures are well calculated to impress
the heart of stone However, in the
discussion of such questions as that
pertaining to the races passion has
no place. Its consideration should be
based entirely upon cold and undisput-
able facts and figures. Mr.. Graves
contends that an epidemic of crime
against women is spreading over this
country, especially among the negroes
of the south.
Touching this point the Chicago Rec
rd-Herald has recently compiled some
statistics for the year 1902 that are
exceedingly pertinent and worthy the
careful attention of every American
citizen:
In 1902 the number of lynchings for
criminal assault in the United States
was 10, and the attempts to commit it
II. Assume that the victims of these
lynchings were all southern negroes
Add to them the eight negroes legally
| hanged for such crimes in the south
during that year. The total, SO, prob
ably represents fairly the total number
| of assaults on white women committed
! by negroes in the south, as it is seldom
there that the black criminal escapes
death. The negro population from
Delaware to Texas is about 100000
| Therefore in round numbers one negro
out of 100000 is chargeable with the
crime.
III Cook county, in the grand jury
year just ended 60 persons Of all races
We're indicted for criminal assault OF
attempted assault. This is, roughly
one to 10000 of Cook county's popu
lation.
In other words the southern negro
makes showing almost seven times
better than that of the population Of
Chicago.
In the face of these facts, Mr.. Graves
attempts to put upon the southern ne
gro the responsibility for the assaults
upon women is altogether futile and
his long exegesis but so much wasted
breath.
Mr.. Graves pictures in glowing style
the almost reverential esteem in which
the women are held in the better class
of southern homes. He admits thai
lynching is lawless but he contends
that it is the only bulwark between
the honor of the women of the south
and a carnival of crime that would
bring on the humiliation of the negro
race. The question which naturally
arises is to what portion of the south
ern population do these conditions APP
ply? The fact is that in the whole rec
ord of the Anglo-Saxon race there has
been no period or place in which 81
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national policies and SO have paid lit
tie attention to this part of their state
declaration. Mr.. Hepburn expresses
qualification over the fact that the tar
iff declaration of the recent state CON
vention was made to conform Win
that of the national party. He frank
ly expresses his admiration for the
Dingley law, styling it the most per-
feet tariff measure that has ever peen
passed by the United States congress
He shows that at no time during It's
history has the republican party man
ifested that it was unalterably IN favor
of any single group of schedules, but
that it was unalterably opposed TO
changing such schedule unless one
could be substituted that could more
fully carry out the idea of the repnb-
llican policy of protection for the Amer
lean workingmen.
Mr.. Hepburn showed the f'ltilify OF
attempting to prevent conspiracies IN
trade by removing the tariff, but ex-
pressed the belief that this could be
ACCOMPLISHED by the enforcement OF
the Sherman law and such auxiliary
measures as may be adopted by con-
gress. He held that in stamping out
the evils of corporate life the American
wage workers must not be injured and
this is what would follow any attempt
to reach the trust through a,reducrion
of the tariff.
1t was with pride that he pointed
to the results of the republican protec-
ton and the benefits that have accrued
to the people of the land by its adop'-
ton. During the first seventy-two years
of our history as nation the balance
of trade in our favor amounted to only
SLIGO 600, 900. This was almost altogeth-
er under the democratic policy OF free
trade. American protection was found
useful in assisting to wipe out the
great national debt Immediately follow
ing the civil war. Its greatest yindl-
cation, however. comes in the report
of our balance of trade for the past SIX
years, which amounts to more than So
224 900 900.
Mr.. Hepburn states that he is in fav-
or of the reciprocity of Blaine, Grant
and Mckinley, which means reciproc.
ity in articles we need but cannot Pro
duce.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
THE SHELTER WAS REMOVED
Butt

Cedar Rapids Republican-The Sioux
City Tribune "gets gay and has this
to say about the coal question:
'It is announced this time positively
that the anthracite coal trust will be
the next one prosecuted by Attorney
General Knox, and that its turn will
come very soon. There is $3.50, 900
left Of the congressional appropriation
of 100000 for the purpose Of such
prosecution.
This is intended to be sarcastic-an
to throw the blame for the continued
hiah DricaS for anthracite coal on MI.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
ROOT TO LEAVE WAR DEPART
70 MENU.

The latest advices from Washington
indicate that the rumor, which has
been current from time to time during
the past year, that Secretary Root is
to resign from the cabinet, will be.
come a reality during the next few
months. Mr.. Root will shortly sail
erations Of the Alaskan boundary com
mission. 1t is stated that Mr.. Root
will place his resignation with Presi
dent Roosevelt prior to leaving for
London, action thereon depending up
on the length of time he is abroad and
the necessity for secretary of the
war department in the administration
of it's affairs.
1t has been shown for some time
that Mr.. Root wished to quit official
life. He has, however, been deferred
from taking this step by the desire of
the president that he remain at the
head of the war department and by
his own wish to accomplish certain
changes in the administration of the
department, which he believed to be
for the good of the military service.
Secretary Root assumed charge OF
the war department at the request OF
President Mckinley at time when
great questions were before it for sol
ution. The problems of the admin
istration of the islands acquired from
Spain and the establishment of a
sound civil government in Cuba has
been accomplished. The reorganiza.
ton of the army under the general
staff plan and the reviyifying of the
national guard, by providing uni
form organization and making it aux
iliary to the regular army. are cues.
lions that have been successfully
solved during Mr. Roots occupancy OF
office. These important questions have
made his administration one OF the
most important in the history OF the
country, and it is destined to mark an
epoch in the military affairs OF this
nation,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Why Roast Hanna?

'sWhy should we roast Mark Han.
ma" asks the Charter Oak Times.
I'VE do it, because we have politi-
cal disliking for the man, but we can
give no reason why we should have
the dislike, unless it is that he has
more money than we have. AS an
employer of labor he is most liberal
and fair to his men; as a senator we
can not prove thing against him;
as politician his record is only that
he carried his party through to sue
cess against heavy odds when it's af-
fairs were placed in his hands. So
we repeat our question. Why do we
roast Mark HANNAH"
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FIGHT Best on Back.

Sioux City Journal: Charles A,
Walsh, who represents Iowa on the
democratic national committee, told
them in Des Moines that "the demo.
cratic party is like cat; it can fight
better on its back than in any other
way" 1t is to be presumed that Mr..
Walsh is in favor of keeping the dem.
ocratic party in position to do it's best
fighting. So far as Iowa is concerned
there is no immediate prospect that
the democratic party will be placed
upon it's feet.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
BIENNIAL ELECTION
PROPOSITION.

Sioux City Journal: The biennial
election proposition is being generous
~ debated by the Iowa newspapers,
though scant generosity is displayed
toward the change proposed. Nearly
all the newspapers that have so far
entered the debate have reached the
conclusion that the safe thing to do
is to adhere to the annual election
system.
The Titus amendment providing for
biennial elections was submitted to a
vote of the people in 1900, and the
proposed amendment was indorsed by
majority of 31,499. The amendment
was lost in the supreme court, where
1t was taken on technicality relating
to the regularity of the proceedings in
the legislature. The legislature at it's
next session agreed to another resolu-
ton to the same end, and that resolu-
ton will be before the legislature to
be chosen this year and which will
meet in January next. If the legisla-
ture approves the proposed amend
ment it will be again submitted to
the people.
In the election of 1900. most of the
counties of the state voted to change
from annual to biennial elections. The
county of Woodbury., for instance, vot-
ed 5.166 for to 2,037 against. The
Burlington Hawkeye is opposed to the
change. In 1900 Des Moines county
voted 1888 for to 2,056 against. The
Keokuk Gate City is opposed to the
change. In 1900 Lee county voted 81
99S for to 2,207 against. The Clarin-
da Herald is opposed to the change.
In 1900 Page county voted 2,O4S for to
1889 against. The Waterloo Reporter
is opposed to the change. In 1900
Blackhawk county voted 1899 for to
1882 against. The Creston Gazette is
opposed to the change. In 1900 Union
county voted with the minority-l,370
for to 2,206 against.
AS to the result of the vote in 1900
it is contended that the amendment
had received little consideration. 1t
was assumed that biennial elections
would work large economy. The
Waterloo Reporter says the people
were misled by 'the grossly exagger,
ated estimates of the cost of the an
nual elections, put forth by the advo'
Gates Of the biennial proposition" The
Reporter contends that the cost OF
an election under the biennial system
would be nearly twice what it is now,
on account of the increased size of the
ticket. The presumption is that the
Reporter makes an exaggerated estl'
mate; but the official cost OF holding
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Would Not be Fair.

The Manchester Press can see M
Justice in Senator Healy's candidacy
for federal Judge. 1t believes it
would be gross indiscretion as well
as conspicuous favoritism to select
any Fort Dodge man for this place. y
in view of the lavishness with which
official preference has already been
showered upon Fort Dodge. "Mr. Hea.
ly's qualifications are admirable, no
doubt" says the Press, "but there are
men from Iowa districts which have
been favored to a far less degree who
are equally as well qualified"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

| an election, as all people at all fa-
mll1ar with politics know, is small
proportion of the total cost of year
OF active politics.. Probably what in
fiuenced the mind of voters more than
all else in favor of the Titus amend
ment was the prospect of a year of
cessation from the activities of poll
tics. In opposition to this it was
urged-and the Dubuque Telegraph
was forward with this contention
that it was best to keep the people in
harness; that the campaigns were ed
ucational and that it was we'll to keep
them going every year.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye, in it's re-
cent discussion of the matter, was the
first to suggest in favor of the annual
election system that it serves as a
preventative to the formation and per-
petuation of state and county combi-
nations. The suggestion is entitled to
careful consideration. The Waterloo
Reporter says: "Our present method
of election was devised with the pur-
pose of avoiding, as far as possible,
the formation of rings by the state
and county officials. 1t was justly be-
lieved that if the terms of all these
expired simultaneously they would be
inclined to make a common cause of
the matter of securing control of the
state and county conventions"
: In view of the action of the people
in 1900 it is hardly probable that the
next general assembly will take the
responsibility Of refusing to submit
the amendment. Aside from the af-
firmative vote of the people the
amendment has had approval from
three successive general assemblies.
The responsibility of defeating the
amendment, if, indeed. there has been
a change in the popular feeling, will
probably be passed along to the vot-
ers.
A presidential year is not favorable
for careful consideration of PROPOSE
ton of this kind. AS the end of the
campaign approaches there is apt to
be desire for rest. But, more than
that, the mind of people interested in
politics in presidential year is in
| the main given to consideration of par
tisan issues, to the almost complete
neglect of questions appearing in the
election proclamation for non-partisan
determination.
| The chance to get hearing is be-
fore the presidential campaign gets
under way, and therefore, in this dull
time of politics, the biennial PROPOSE
ton is in order.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Would Be Interesting.

The Des Moines Register and Lead.
err observes that Henry LOOMS
Nelson is headed this way, and it sug.
gests that perhaps he will give his
impressions of Iowa and the Iowa idea
1--WE have been visited now by so
many distinguished correspondents, y
continues the Register and Leader,
"that another more or less will not
signify. But it would be interesting
to learn what a real down east indie.
pendent thinks Of Iowa. and of Iowa
rspublicanism."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
THINGS ARE LOOKING UP.

Louisville Courier Journal.-The two
divisions of the populists are now sup
posed to be united and their first act
is to resolve that experience has ode
monstrated the futility Of any attempt
to secure the enactment Of our truth,
either through the republican or the
democratic parties" wherefore the time
has arrived when the united peoples
party should declare itself emphatical-
ly opposed to any utilization with either
of these parties" The skies are bright
ening for the democratic party when
it has got SO far back to its old moor
ings that populist tweedledee no long
er recognizes a democrat as tweedle-
dunn,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

1t might be well to compare that
speech of Bob" Cousins with the one
delivered by Congressman Hepburn
before the Union county convention
before any further criticisms are pass
ed on the former.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Are Unconscious.

The Davenport Democrat says there
are millions upon millions of people
in this country-well informed people,
too-who are blissfully unconscious
that anything unusual has happened
down in the financial center of New
York.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

The republicans of the Wilkesbarre,
Pa, region have the honor of select
ing the first delegates to the national
convention and instructing them to
support Roosevelt for the presidency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

1t might be well for those who have
anything to say about the "fall of Nor
gan" to get it said quickly, as there
will probably be cause for saying
something else of another nature SOON
Morgan is not the sort of a man to
be downed by such small thing as
the loss of few millions.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Announcement.

The undersigned hereby announces
herself as a candidate for the nomi-
nation for county superintendent OF
schools, subject to the action of the
coming republican county convention.
Emma Nye.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Union county republicans seem to
know good thing when they hear it,
judging from the enthusiasm with
which they received the protection ad-
dress made by Colonel Hepburn.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Another Dream.

The Rockford Register believes it
would be a good thing for the coun-
try if a man knew he would die just
as soon as he had got $1,0O0,0OO to-
gether.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Would Talk to Them.

people who pay for things they
get are the kind with whom the mer-
chants want to talk through adver-
tisements," says the Burlington
Hawk-Eye.
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May be Trusted.

The Sac City Sun says that the
work of the executive council on the
assessment shows that some men may
be trusted to keep their pledges to
the people.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Nothing has been heard of Charlie
Walsh since his recent Dubuque visit
Perhaps Charlie is now travelling Gin.
cog"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Employment for every working day
in the year at good wages is one of
the good things republican protection
is giving to the American people.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Little Comfort,

The Webster City Journal says that
the ruling of the state board of health
that compulsory vaccination is illegal
doesn't bring much comfort to the kid
who has always been branded"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

1t might be well for telegraph edi-.
tors to keep the following form in
readiness: "Mr. Bryan's latest candi-
date for the presidency is y
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Good Evidence.

When a man gets as mad as Mr..
Bryan does nowadays and stays mad
all the time it is pretty good evidence"
says the Cedar Rapids Republican,
that he is getting the worst of it and
knows it,"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Perhaps all that is troubling Mr..
Bryan is that Grover Clevland was
more successful in his attempt at bun,
co steering.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18
Remember the Good,

"It's about time to begin remember
ing Gen. Miles for the good he has
DONE" suggests the Council Bluffs
Nonpareil.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Mr.. Edison seems to be contemplat
ing the erection of hospital annex fol
his laboratory.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

President Roosevelt is the right man
in the right place when the question
of the growth of lynching is concern.
ed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Now Mr.. Weatherman, if you are
ready we will take some more Of your
warm est article.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Wonder what Col Watterson thinks
about Col. Bryan's latest-"the bunco
steerer."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Isn't it about time for the Iowa farm
ers to begin figuring on those new corr
cribs?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-18

Some one has already suggested that
it be Roosevelt and Durbin next year.
1t might be worse.