Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-27

ence in the affirmative, then my
friends, we have but one road to
travel.
Benefits Republican Policies.
at is said that Grover Cleveland's
administration was historically of four
years duration. To the laboring
masses of the United States it is re-
membered as the longest, dreariest,
darkest four years through which
they ever passed, and when true
craftsmanship reversed conditions
and brought prosperity and business
activity, the laboring millions realiz-
ed what it meant to have the opportu-
nifty to produce that which is consum-
ed in the markets of our country.
Seek Interest of Labor.
q do not claim that the republican
party has always produced perfect
statutes, but | do claim that in these
latter days the craftsmanship that has
controlled the councils of the republic
can party has been welded in the in-I
terest OF the toiling millions OF our
country. If the future of our country
is to be in harmony with the accomp-
! lishments of the last few years, it will
be by holding to all things which are
good. Under the protective system,
we have paid every dollar of the ex-
pense of the Spanish-American war,
reduced the debt $3.50, 100000, given
| employment to every honest man and
have a surplus in the United States
| treasury of over 5000, 100000 and met
the annual expenses OF S600,0 100000,
required to conduct the affairs of our
/ ont in,
| tive circulation with an estimated pop
ulation of S0,S00,000 people, there is a
circulation of $29.75 per capita and the
! only danger that our friends of the
OPPOSITION see, is in our tariff and for
eign policy. And yet it would be diff
cult to find single citizen who does
not believe that times are good
i enough.
Emblem of Civilization.
SThe United States has extended her
! territorial possessions, and | for one
do not believe that the American flag
floats today over the circles Of the ORR
ent as an emblem of oppression. 1t is
i true that 10000 American soldiers are
in the Philippine Islands protecting the
lives and the properties OF the people.
Nearly 1000 American school teachers
are busily engaged in teaching to the
Philippine youth the principles of lib
erty and American civilization and |
predict that ere another decade is gone
the average political orator will hold
up the accomplishment of this govern
ment in the Orient as a
mighty example of what the
: United States Of America can do to
take their own station among the civil
| liked people of this earth and instead
of our flag holding people in slavery
: it will ultimately bring enlightenment
material prosperity and broader civil.
) lization.
Questions of Patriotism.
These are not questions OF politics
They are questions that appeal to oul
patriotism and QUIZ citizenship, for W.
intend that the growth and develop
y ment of our common country shall no
: be retarded by false theory of govern
t ment that are being d1sregarded by al
/ the great powers of the earth and
n would emblazon protection to Ameri
t can industry upon the Intel of every
Il door post in this land for the reason
d that Americans as whole are entitled
j. to the benefits OF their own labor. WI
e bear the burdens of government, w
t pay the taxes ard our young mel
n through all the years Of our history
9 have gone down to the fields of bloo
st and preserved this nation in all it
Il greatness and in Ill its glory that tn
e present generation might live in happ
II ness, contentment and in peace and
appeal to your Judgment and your goo
sense whether or not present condi
:, lions do not merit your endorsement
r and the party that has brought thi
- about your undivided support an
n vote.
/. al desire to speak word Of CONNER
=, dalton for the candidates unon tn
y. county ticket. They are all PERSONAL
=. worthy of your support. Wapello coul
= ty holds an enviable and influential pr
y. sition in the state senate: and no rel
- resen,ative in the lower house is NOR
able and capable for the affairs of til
= state legislature tnan my old friend. 1
II w. Buchanan No citizen would fe
e one moment question his honesty, {
L, his integrity and with such
- man making our laws. our interest
will be fully protected. / visited til
last general assembly and no repr
sentative exercised more influence
IudI itdlH lieu poOS tiioii lily S,NhieANfihtS
I'D frcm Wapello. ! believe you will +
IL turn him with an increased majority.
va Endorses Rufus Dana.
SIS IF you desire the affairs of yol
We county treasury office conducted in Il
IN future as they have been in the pas
in return to that Office Rufus Dana, wi
ny has made a faithful public servar
VS. kind. courteous and accommodates
Id Say to him with a tremendous majc
an ity on November 3, well done, tn
ee good and faithful servant, we retu
ev- YOU with at least 600 majority
Sn A Good Sheriff.
a.. my friend, Harry Cremer. who
N former home was near the border
,at the hairy nation has made go
Ia. sheriff. No class of people has escap
~. him, except attorneys, and he tells I
ha confidentially that he has not arrest
is single one and from my viewpoint
al would advise every voter of Wape
county to see ,nat he is returned I
another term.
tol,c MoCi,ou