Gilpin observer., 1904-08-25
w. J. STULL,
Editor and Proprietor.
Democratic National Ticket
VINCENT'S VIEWS.

Every voter allied to the Populist
party should read the letter written by
Leo Vincent, formerly state chairman of
the Peoples party, to "The Forum" a
weekly publication of Denver, issued in
the interests of Populism. Mr.. Vim
list parties in regard to not placing a
ticket in the field this fall and throwing
their support to the Democrats in an
endeavor to overthrow the present un-
satisfactory reign of Peabodyism, is an
important suggestion and should be
considered advisable by both of these
parties. Following is published the
conclusion of the communication, the
fore part being devoted to reviewing and
denouncing vehemently Peabody's pol
icy. Mr. Vincent, it will be seen by the
tone of the letter, is himself now afIiliat.
ed with the Democratic party:
II firmly believe that large majority
in Colorado would, if given the oppor-
tunity, register their votes against the
Peabody policy. A majority did 80 reg
lister in the last two state elections, but
that majority was divided and the re-
suit is that we are now ruled by min
ority governor aDd a vicious decision
of the supreme court, rendered by a
member elected by minority vote only
last fall. All this aft1iction because the
honest majority was divided.
ut is unnecessary to here review the
causes which have brought about this
sad result. Sufficient to acknowledge
that Colorado has a condition on her
hands and no theory, and it is about to
tax the unprejudiced patriotism OF mum.
erous Populists and Socialists. as we'll as
many of the older Bryan Democrats, to
swallow so much that is unpleasant in
order to concentrate their vote to the
end that personal liberty be once more
restored within the charmed boundaries
of Colorado. 1t is this issue that puts
in the shade all other issues in all the
national and state platforms.
1T was the Populist vote that secured
the eluction of Governor Orman.
1T was the Populist vote in 1902, by
b ing separated and cast for Judge
Overs, that elected Peabody.
ut was the Populist vote in 19O3 by
being separated and cast for Judge
Overs, that defeated Judge Wilson and
secured the election of Judge Campbell
and is responsible for the present su-
preme court military decision. A brief
glance at the official figures will prove
this harsh truth.
"rhen what is the part Of wisdom for
the Populists at their coming state con
ventions? have no right TO advise, for
while surrendering none Of the long
cherished principles, am speakil G
from the ranks of the Democratic party,
and only can suggest as a private citi-
zen,
II dread the sitting OF the Peoples
party state convention ahead of the
Democratic convention. firmly be-
lieve that the Democratic party will so
nominate as to permit and invite every
patriotic Popuist and Socialist to vote
the Democratic state ticket as naturally
and honestly as he can vote his own.
The brunt Of this Republican fight
must OF necessity rest on the Democratic
party. Then il they do 30 conservatives
ly nominate state ticket, the presence
Of nominated Populist ticket in the
field would most likely seriously embar-
rass a union Of the anti Republican
votes and secure by the division, con
tnuation Of Peabody ism. III the Demo.
Gratis do not nominate broad minded,
an.i-corporation candidate, then there is
time to act as patriotic duty might direct
with no loss Of pride or principle.
"What / have suggested should in no
sense be considered as personal or re.
Elective on the honesty of any man. We
nre facing a serious condition, and the
personal ambitions OF no man or set OF
men should be permitted to compass
harm or disaster to the state"
uThe man who pivea n dollar To char