Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-09-10
STATE POLITICS

a. ...,s bv Chairman Milton Smith Judge Mullins
sused rrea, unezssness chamber councils OF
ssss Democracy xentleen set out 70 visit TIE
county organizations Of the sate and at the same
time liberty league question They found
dmculty confirming their suspicions that thsy Lao
nicely trapped MI Haywood. the thrifty Socialist
political general controlled the liberty league
movement They found tha, liberty which
they supposed Democratic auIiariez. we're chiefly
composed Socialists and were In the complete eonroi
agitators Mr. Smith is now trying TO hgare oat
wha, benefit Democratic Is 70 get from these
liberty leagues unless that party and the Socialist party
fu$e-
4, may be said contribution from the treasury
Of the western Federation Of Democratic
campaign fund excite the suspicious OF
the conservative Democratic leaders who opposed to
any combination with the Socialists. and perhaps IT did,
but that both the radical and conservasi'e
leaders that the liberty league movement
vas and nothing more or less than
Socialist organized and controlled by tho so
ciaiE, with aid Of the Democratic organza
Mr. Haywood. BY batting them with Small contri
button. has succeeded selling the Democrats gold
brick been able TO drag large number
voters into the ranks O, Socialism
Campaign Opened 10 Denver.
The Democratic papers which making desperate
convince the people that the Republican party Ii
split wide Open much ciseoncerted 70 find The
Republican alleged factions sitting side BY
aide platform the recent big ratification meet
ing Joining heartily IN the applause which
greeted the telling points made BY tho various Speakers
Senator Hason'A speech strong and full Of ginger
Mrs. J. Ellen Foster. whose eloqaeaee IL known and
appreciated from made exceptionally
happy little speech very warmly greeted By the
immense audience Mrs Foster has been placed in charge
Of tho political work the of the suffrage
states By the national committee with headquarters
Brown Palace hotel. Denver. Mrs. Foster or
Eanixer Of marked ability demonstrated in this
state in 1884, when she held position Of similar
sibility under the national committee
Republican Activity.
The activity Of the Republican and the
tremendous OF Chairman Farley has proved very
dsooncertinE 10 the Democratic leaders The Republican
campaign Of education opened entirely early
please them. The state committee entirely thorough
and vigorous in perfeeng the organization and preparing
for tho campaign TO with their approval
Where the Indications point In the Re
publican primaries these papers charge Republicans
With putting States In those counties precincts
where friendly contests likely prima-
ries they goat what they regard discord
and factIonaisn alleged botern
The truth is that the activity of tho Republican organza
ton during the month has thrown confusion into
ranks Of It's opponents The Democratic leaders
defensive and all the they have
fault with the details Of the Republican organization
Large quantities campaign literature have been sent
out during the past SIX weeks and the
most Public issues has been
aroused a high pitch and the order sentiment
ia Increasing by leaps and only question OF
getting the facts before the They depended
upon TO see that the right side prevails.
As to "Eptravagance."
The legislature Of 1929. during the Thomas admnistra
uon appropriated $4,000 Incidental fund
900 Of which for legislative printing: gone
before September. 1900
The Legislature of 1901 during the adminls,ra-
ton. appropriated 10000 for fund
$4,000 Of which for legislative printing another
Of s25.5o0 which called incidental fund but
which was really meant to the debts already
tracted by the two previous Democratic administrations
for maintenance OF state institutions The
used. and about 100000 of the bigger besides.
The legislature Of 1903, during Peabody admins
tation, appropriated $4,000 for the Incidental
fund.- $4,000 Of which for printing plenty
OF left to the expenses biennial
period This is sample OF the socalIed Republican
uasagance"
pesanins Dangerous characters
Tho question Of whether the governor while |
supprcsang rioters insurrecton right to de-
tain dangerous characters, which In the af
nrmative by the Supreme Court of the state ably
cussed at the bar meeting Colorado Springs wednes
day by Hon. Joel s. Vale of Denver supports
the Supreme Court In its decision, and the
views OF the three Democratic which the su-
preme Court consulted before rendering opinion
Vae showed clearly that tho governor having
authority TO determine when insurrecon and
power to suppress It, must also the
those who engaged public excitement
IL over and peace and good order fully restored.
II must be clear anyone who will give the matter |
may be used to loose insurrectIonsts
wh0 dur4,-