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Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
Mr.. FAlRBANKS'S LETTER.
A Clear and Effective Statement oe
Republican Principles.

Fepubltcau frtuctpics.
Senator Fairbanks's letter Of accept
ancs is a document which appeals direct
ly to the business men and workers gen
orally. 1t states clearly some Of the most
important but perhaps not sufficiently
understood. tenets of the Repubhcsn
party in its conflict with Democracy.
In calling attention to the service done
To the entire country by the establish
ment OF the Bureau of Commeroc and
La Dor. with special department to dea1
with corporations. the Senator points cut
the first real attempt by the government
to deal with the trust problem. He clear
ly sees that the regulation of the great
combinations of capital by law rs pcs
sible, is necessary, aud he shows the
consistent course Of the Republiean psrty
IN this regard.
As to our foreign policy Senator Fair
banks rightly considers that VIC have
much to be proud of in the brm. conser-
vative and thoroughly broad and Chris
tian policy which has been adhered to
during the years Of Republican admins
tration. The tremendous expansion n
| our trade. our foreign interests sad In
fuencs has been accomplished by peace
full methods. and no remote sign Of war
has appeared upon our horizon n the
years following the establishment OF nSw
National relations or our acquisitica Of
a vast territory in the far East.
In his enuneiation of the Republican
idea OF the desirability Of closer trade
relations with our great neighbor. Can
ada, the candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency is peculiarly happy. He is plainly
for a liberal movement for reciprocity
between this country and the people just
over this line to the north He also
| emphasizes the value OF the open door"
secured for us In China, and promises .
continuance OF the benefits of that re-
| suit OF our recent foreign policy.
As whole, the letter of the Vice Pres
identisl candidate is strong paper. one
which comma nds respect and confidence.
Senator Fairbanks is meeting the Ameri-
can people face TO face. from one end
OF the country to the other. in his very
lively campaign. II is well. however. TO
have in hand his written opinions and
aspirations as a public man on the great
questions at issue at this moment
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
ASSAILING THE TARIFF.
Ds0scrsts Seem Dete mined to Force
Disturbing Issae.

Signs increase that the Democratic
leaders are determined to force the tariff
issue to the front in the presidential cam
psign. While Republicans will welcome
the discussion of this question. well
knowing that IL is sure to add many
thousands OF votes 10 their majorities,
they cannot but regret the selection of
the tariff as the main issue. because OF
the unfortunate influence 1t will have up
| ON the business interests of the country.
So far this year the presidential cam
paign has not blocked business and hDan-
ciai activity. Affairs proceed as usual.
In all lines OF business there is q hope
fulness and confidence which is most en-
cours ging. But IL the country is to be
confronted with another visitation of tar
if revision agitation. with even a re
mote chance of success in the election.
there Is bound 20 be a great slump in
the industrial world and a corresponding
depression in all business interests.
1t Is well remembered what happened
ten years ago. when, as President Roose-
welt puts 1t. 'the last attempt was made
by means of lowering the tariff to pre-
vent some people from prospering too
much. The attempt was entirely sue
cessfuL The tariff law OF that year was
among the causes which in that year
and for some time afterwards effectuaIly
prevented anybody from prospering too
much, and labor from prospering at all.
Undoubtedly 1t would be possible at the
present time TO prevent any of the trusts
from rem aiming prosperous by the simple
expedient of making such q sweeping
change In the tariff as to paralyze the
industries of the country"
The people OF the United States will
not soon court again the destruction and
panic Of 1893. Once is enough for one
generation. There will be a tremendous
vote against tari6 legislation by the
Democrats.
The confidence of the country may
stand even throughout a tariff revision
campaign, but it is risking a good deal
to raise that issue in the manner con-
templated. They, however. have every
thing to gain and nothing to lose. They
have got to have something to stand
upon, and complete failure In every other
attack made upon the Republican posi-
tion has driven them upon the tariff as
q standing outpost of Republicanism
which can always be assaiied, when
nothing else affords a convenient target.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
YOUNG MAN /!

Young man. what makes the aatios
greaty
Not mart or boundary or state,
Not argosies that sweep the sea-
'ris none of these that make US free:
Fis none of these that keep US grand
What is it makes and builds the hAadf
'1is YOU.
Young man, who is the country's gvHdaY
Who stands her guard on every side2
Not men of war that ride the foam,
Nor mountains piercing heavens dosas,
Ner rivers rushing to the strand.
Who has the sure and guiding hands
.Iis YOU!
Young man, who is the nations gUardf
Not sullen gates with cannon barred.
Not harbor mouth or mountain pass
Nor fortresses where warriors mass.
Whom does the nation choose for Euard7
Who DER her fate keeps watch s0d
ward?
"Tis YOUl
Young mani Young man. The endless
fight.
The endless stress of wrong and right
W herein the ballot tells the tale
Is on again-you must not fail,
Start right. vote right. think right. y~uns
man
Who keeps the land Republioani
'Tis YOU!
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
Pretty Girl. Gone Republtc...

The washington Star is perfectly right
in intimating that all the pretty girla
have gone Republican when it says:
Better cut ready made clothing and bet.
ter made shoes and hats are going on the
shelves Of the country store. Rural mnid-
ems read the fashion notes and the aids 10
beauty, and the girls with Q home made
look are becoming scareer.
One of the best pieces of work Of the
Republican party-fortunateiy for ths
party in power-has been its building NJ
of the rural delivery system. Ii has &C.
eomplished q tremendous work in the
extension of the work of the Postooics
Department.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
BACKED By THE TRUSTS.
The Democratic Cash BOX Is Reesiv-
ing Liberal Contributions.

The trusts long ago recognized Presi-
dent Roosevelt as dangerous foe to lille
gal mopopolics. II the money power OF
the United States could have defeated
Rooseveit's nomination at the Chicago
convention IL would have hastened to do
so. 1t saw. in time. that the people had
set their hearts upon Roossvelt's candl-
dacy. and. leaving the Republican, out OF
the case, they turned 10 the Democrats.
In Judge Parker they found. apparently.
q man OF that cast of mind which toler.
ates questionable behavior, procrasti-
mates decisive action. and leans to prece-
dent so strongly as to balk advance-the
very man for the giant trusts to play
with.
When Judge Parker's speech Of accept.
ancs was read, his remar rks upon the
trusts were anxiously scaned by the peo-
pie. Disappointment came 10 those who
were not already awake to the actual ma
ture OF David Bennett HIS manipula-
tons in connection with the domination
OF Parker.
Wait till we see where the trusts put
their money" said one wavering Inde-
pendent, not yet willing to give up the
hope Of Democratic fight upon illegal
trusts
There was not long to wait 1t is q
matter of public knowledge hat the
great trusts are pouring money into the
Democratic campaign treasury. The to-
bacco trust. the sugar trust. the oil trust.
the New York transportation trust, all
are known to have contributed liberally
to Belmont's treasure chest. Thess com
binat atons Of capital well know how and
when to be liberal They see In the
al Saf vi hof "a -
against n straightforward. courageous
chief executive who will enforce the
United States laws for the control Of
combinations OF capital and Illegal mo-
nopolies.
The trusts do not want Roosevelt for
President. The great combin tons of
capital have delicate suscepubilities when
II comes to their immediate or remote
prospects for gain. But money cannot
carry the presidential election. The GER
tAinty that the trusts are working for
Parker will only send hundreds Of thou
sands of voters to the polls 70 cast their
ballots for Roosevelt Their own en-
ployes will vote against the candidate Of
the trusts. Judge Parker's shuffiing sen-
tences about a noneXisteDt common
law" and its possible dealings with the
trusts gave the American people their
irst "jar" as to the position of the Dem
ocratSc nominee on this question. The
heavy contributions of the trusts to the
Parker campaign fund have completed
the awakening as TO the attitude Of the
great combinations and monopolies In
this presidential election.
Parker may well say, In this connec-
ton, - well As in the contem plation Of
most of his close associates. Save me
from my friendsr'
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
legislative Landmark.

Some of the landmarks OF historic
legislation created during President
Roosevelts administration are: 0D The
law for the civil government of the Phil
ippines; (2). Corporate legislation, chief
of which is that creating the Department
of Commerce and Labor. with broad
powers. which. in the nature Of things,
must steadily grow; e3l. Cuban reciproc-
ity. comforting material benefits on both
Cuba and the United States: a., The
treaty and laws that make the Panama
canal certainty; t5i. The law for the
irrigation Of the arid lands of the great
West
Against these accomplished results dur
ing one administration of the party that
does things. the Democratic party has
nothing to offer but empty words and
high-sounding promises.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
Mas of Action, Who Con He Relied
on in Emergencies.

Theodore Roosevelt occupies a unique
position in the estimation OF the Ameri-
can people. II is not that other men in
public hfe are not honest. or earnest or
incorruptible-these qualities are not
rare. II is that Mr.. Roosevelt combines
them in an unusual way. He is possess
ed of great physical vitality and mental
energy, he has of his own taste and his
own motion entered into various oecu-
pations that have put him In touch and
sympathy with all classes OF men. high
and low. When be was a ranchman he
made the cowboys his friends 80 that
when he became a soldier they clamored
to be of his regiment lie became Police
Commissioner in New York, not for "the
money there was in it," as was the Gus
tom In New York. but to see that certain
abuses were remcdied. They were rem
edied in spite OF the opposition OF other
members OF the board. lie became As
sistant Secretary Of the Navy in order
10 carry out certain plans of naval pro
gress. He enlisted in the Spanish war
from patriotic motives and made a rec
ord. He was elected Governor OF New
York on account of his public services
and was nominated for Vice President
against his own wishes for tho same
reason. In all these positions and ss
President of the United States he has
done his duty fearlessly and honestly.
The people have learned to regard him
as man of action; a man who does
things. and who can be relied on In an
emergency. In common phrase he /.
regarded as man who will do to tie
to-"
Against such a record Al this the neg
ativs record Of a man who has done
nothing but write legal opinions and in
dorss Democratic platforms amounts to
nothing. As a man OF executive ability
and of action Judge Parker is mot in
IL"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

"If our opposents came into power
and atte pied to carry out their
promises To the Fi1ipinos by giving
them inds pc sndenee, aud Withdraw wing
American control from the isIands,
the resuit would be frIg n tful caia m ity
TO the riiipinos the m selves. and In its
larger aspect would amount to a. in
fractional crime. Anarchy wouid
follow and the most violent anarchic
forces would be directed partly ag ainss
the civil goverament, partly seainst
all for8s Of religions a.d educational
civilization. bloody condicts wou1d
inevitab1y ensue In the archipela 20,
and jast - inevitably the isiands
would become the prey Of the Arst
power which In Its wn selfish Interest
took mp the task We had crsvenly aban.
0ensd, ,v--Roosevelt's letter Of acceptance
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
raaxart's Prophecies.

BY Chairman Taggart's prophecies or
claims regarding the political outlook. In
1894. when he was chairman Of the Dem
ocratic State Central COMMITTEES In In
diana, he claimed the State by 10000
votes up to the night before the elsc-
ton. The next day the Republicans car
ried II BY $4,000 plurality.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
Parker and the rru,..,

Trust magnates having furnished the
funds to carry on Parker's campaign
will now be relegated to the rear. How.
ever. Cord Meyer of the sugar trust and
other representatives Of grasping corpo.
rations have such a hold on the Demo
crstic candidate that they will continue
to control him. Their relegation to the
rear is merely blind" to deceive the
people When Parker visited New York
he told his managers he did not wish
his remarks on the trusts "queered," and
that during the remainder Of the cam
paign the magnates who have been pa
rading and jubilating over his nomina-
ton should be less open in their demon
strations of joy. He further. said be
could not get close to the people as long
as the trust magnates openly shouted for
him. What the judge meant was that
his wealthy sponsors should keep DARK
until after election. when they could
come to the front again.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
De m mocrssic rriainx.

The Democratic party processes q
most sacred reverence for the eonstitu.
ton. yet by nominating an octogens rian
for Vice President IL has shown utter
disregard for the provision of tho con
stitution which, in case of the death or
inability of the President, devoIvss his
duties upon the Vice President. No
party has a right to trife with greet
public interests In that manner.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
Per c.pit. co,t Of coverrme.t,

Democrats are circulating the state
ment that the per capita cost OF main
tanning the government of the United
States is greater than in any other one
Of the leading countries. This u moi
true. In New Zealand. the cost Of gov
ernment to each inha bitant Is highest.
II h e3S3S. In Australia it is $37.o9
in the United Kingdom, $21.30: In
France, $17.S4; Belgium, $17.40; Para.
quay. $3.50; Austria Hungary, Sizes;
Argentina, Sizes; Cuba, s12.40; Meth
erlands. $11.49; Portugal. $11.45; Spain
$1,000; Sweden, 1854: German Empire
e8.16; Canada, $3.50. In the United
States the per capita cost Of govern
meat II $7.07.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

number of depositors had increased to
1905 .2Ss, and the deposits TO 81 1886 .OO0.-
OOo, an increase in round numbers of
sl,O2S. 100000. As deposits in savings
banks are mainly by wage earners and
persons of moderate means the great in
crease in the number OF depositors and
the aggregate deposits indicates general
prosperity-ths result OF Republican pol
icies and administration.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
Candidate and platforms.

This years presidential election will
not be won by any formal platform. The
Republican platform is good, but the Re
publican candidate is better. The truth
is Mr.. Roosevelt is the real platform
for both parties. lie is the main point
OF attack by the Democrats and the main
source of strength for the Republicans.
He would be elected without nny plat
form except the record of the party and
his OWL
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

This country is now In a high state ol
prosperity. Never before did all the
economic forces work together SO united
ly for national welfare and prosperity
as during the last few years. Would Il
be wise to exchange that condition foi
one not merely of uncertainty but Of al
most certain disaster?
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
The biIl to endow agricnltural COLLEGE,

The bill to endow agricultural colleges
by land grants and to establish agrieai-
tural experiment stations was introduced
many years ago by a Republican Sens-
tor. Morrill, Of Maine, and was passed
by a Republican Congress and signed By
a Republican President These colleges
and experiment stations have been of in
mense benefit to agriculture. They owe
their establishment to the party that
does things
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
Bry.u,. Name cheered.

II II not believed the Hon. Charles
A. T0wne was very much humiliated at
Fort Wayne, Ind. when his audience
wildly cheered mention Of Bryan's name
and remained silent when Parker's name
ives spoken. Mr.. Towns was once a
leader Of Silverites who went to New
York from Duluth. became counsel for
corporations and Is now campaigning in
behalf of the candidate of the trusts.
Though Towns ostensibly deserted Bryan
for business reasons, he Is believed t1
be still an ardent admirsr Of the Ne.
brankau.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

1t Is the amount Of feed a farmsd
can raise for his stock and not the num-
Der Of acres ranged over that will eau4(
his profit for the year. All things equal
irrigation insures the maximum prOduc(
for each acre Of ground
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
ne sevi.x.. R.nk Test.

In 1895, when Mckinley was first
elected. there were 9SS savings banks:
now there are 1.078. an increase Of 10
percent. In 1895 the number of depositors
In savipgs banks was 5.O65. .494 end the
total deposits 81. .9O7 .00O. 900: in 1903 -.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

The question II now being discussed q
to whether . shadow can occupy space
The answer must be in the amrnativs
to those who believe there Is Z 0oney
plank In the St. Louis platform.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

"Prebably the greatest hara dose By
vast wealth 10 the harn that Wo Of
moderats means do ourselves when We
Let the vices OF envy and hatred enter
deep inte ear sWn naturss.ss-Fron
Roosevelt's speech at Providsace. r l.. August
md iana
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

One Of the incidental benefits Of Re
publican rule is the general improvement
In the condition of the roads traversed
By rural free delivery carriers. This Is
particularly true in Western States.
where the improvement was most
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

Under the lead of the Republican
party nearly all Of the time for ovsz
forty years the United States, from be.
ing . third-class power among the N.
lions. has become In every respect Arut,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

"Ths psorsr classes 81 fsrsign fllis.
eFates are usod to conditions with
which, hspplly, eur wsrk0ea are ~
fanilias. "-senasor Fairbsaks In ths essass.
Janmsy II, 1oo1
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08

The New York Herald has printed q
facsimile Of Judge Parker's gold tele-
gram. 1t should furnish a companion
piece By printing a facsimile Of his silver
ballot In 1896 or 1900.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-10-08
FOR REVENUE ONLY
A DEMOCRATIC POLICY AND
HOW IT WORKS IN PRACTICE
fhs WfIsen Tariff Law aud lite Stu
pendous and Disastrous Faiiure,
With Four fears of Acee - panying
B1sinsss Disaster.

The Democratic policy has often been
announced To be "A TARIFF FOR
REVENUE ONLY" And what this high
sounding policy always in practice has
prodaced is DIMINISHING REVENUE b
AND INCREASING DEFICIT
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-14
INLAND WEATHER

At s o'clock this morning, the weather conditions on the Yukon river and along the line of the w. P. X Y. R. were as follows:
 Skagway Cloudy, calm, 36,above, Glacier-Clear, calm, 2l above,
 White Pass-Cloudy, light north wind, IS above.
 Fraser-Cloudy, calm, IS above. Log Cabin-Cloudy, calm, 10 above. Bennett-Clear, calm, F above. Pennington-Cloudy, calm, 20 above Cloudy, calm, II above. Cowley-Cloudy, calm, l4 above. Cloudy, calm, , above. Lower Labarge-Cloudy, calm 5 above.
 Hootalinqua-Cloudy, calm, 10 above. Big Salmon-Cloudy, calm, 10 above. Yukon Crossiug-Cloudy, calm, 2 above,
 Selkirk-FogyY, calm, o.
 Selwyn-Foggy, calm, above. Stewart-Foggy, calm, above. OgilVie-Cloudy, calm, 10 above. Dawson-Cloudy, calm, 10 above. Fortymile-Cloudy, calm, l6 above. Eagle-Cloudy, calm, b above, Atlin-Cloudy, north wind, above. Tagish-Cloudy, north wind, l4 aho7e.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-14
Going Going
At Cost and Many Things
 Less Than Cost

From now until January I am going to make a desperate effort to get out of business. I have not put in, neither am I going to put in a dollars worth of goods. If you want watches or dia- monds or anything else have, come and see me and feel satisfied that you will be convinced that l am sincere in my statement that am going out of bus mess I have a very fine Lynx robe that never has been used that you can have at half its value. l have very warm broom furnished house at low rent. l have an endless variety of everything and it IS all for sale and no strings on it. Come and see me, you can save many dollars if have what you want.
 Keelar, the Jeweler.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-14
BAD FOR HIM NOT GUILTY
Reed Shoot May Have to
 Get Out

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan. ]
 Washington, Dec. 1.-The ,evidence that is being introduced before the sen- ate committee on elections IS strongly against Senator Reed Shoot, of Utah, and it seems likely that he may be un- seated.
 J. H. Wallis, a prominent citizen of Salt Lake, testified to the vicious and polygamous practices of the church. He said that the so-calle3 saints would stand as proxies for dead men at mar riages with women and that they would act as proxies for the dead spouse while on earth,
 Mrs. Margaret Geddes testified to her plural marriage. She caused com motion by breaking down and weeping.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-14
A DUTY
The Duty of Every Man and
 Woman

It is really a duty that you owe your self to call upon us between now and Christmas day, and the earlier the better. You will miss a pretty sight if you fail to see our Holiday display, and it's beauty will lesson as the goods disappear. So come early and select while our stcck is yet full and complete. We have got the goods and make tEe prices that will fill all stockings. Remember, we lead, others follow. So come here first.
 P. E. Kern,
 Gold x Silversmitb.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-14
MAY GET IN BANDITS RUN
RumOl ed That China Will
 Help Japan

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l ]
 Hong Kong, Dec. l4--It is believed here that Japanese officers are drilling a corps of troops in the interior and are commanding detachments of the general army. It is said there is a movement to combine with Japan against Russis.
 Rumors are rife of impending Boxer troubles in the north.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-14
Juneau Jury Acquits W. J.
 Ifltman

Special Dispatch to Daily AlaSkan.l l
 Juneau, Dec. 1.-The jury in the case of w. J. ldleman, charged with embezzlement, returned a verdict of not guilty yesterday evening. 1t was believed by all those who heard the testimony in the case that there would be no conviction.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-14
RAISE THEM
Propose to Increase Salary
 of Officials

Especial Dispatch to Daily Alaskan.l
 Washington, Dec. l4-Senator stew art has introduced bill providing the following annual salaries to be effective March 1, 1909:
 President, slOO,OOO; vice president, S2O, 900; senators, representatives and delegates in congress, $lO,OOO. The bill was referred.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-14
K.O. T. M. Nominations Tonight

The nomination of officers for the Knights of the Maccabees will take place tonight and there will be other important matters considered. The meeting will take place at s p. m. in the hall of the order at Sixth avenue and State street.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-14
Christmas Presents at COmmisanry

There is nothing that will be appre- ciated as a Christmas present as well as a box of good cigars. The Commissary cigar store makes a speciality of selling them by the box. The lowest prices on the best domestic and imported goods Boxes contain 9, 50 and 100. Come and see for yourself John Haley.