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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES; as4o-
1904,


Burlington Hawk -Eye.-If our DEM
ocratic friends are unable to find an
issue for the presidential campaign, or
cannot agree upon a platform, The
Hawk Eye begs leave to suggest that
they turn back to some OF their partys
old issues and use them again. Espec-
tally might this be done with PROPOSE
tons which involve general principles
of political economy and national poll
icy. For, principles are supposed to
be eternal Once a truth, always a
truth" For instance, here is a plank
from the democratic national platform
of 1910, when President Van Buren,
was nominated by the democrats for
reelection:
"Resolved, That the constitution does
not confer upon the general govern
ment the power to commence and
carry on general system of internal
Improvement"
BY adopting this old-time demo-
cratic plank the democrats could go
down to defeat as easily in 1904 as
they did sixty-four years previously
And as they are going that way any
how. what difference would 1t make?
They would have the Chinese salts
faction of showing reverence for their
ancestors. But here is another plank
from the same platform:
Resolved, That it is the duty of ev-
cry branch of the government to en-
force and practice the most rigid econ
omy in conducting our public affairs,
and that no more revenue ought to be
used than is required to defray the
necessary expenses of the govern
ment."
The latter plank has had larger sur
vival in democratic platforms than the
previous one and can be found in sub
stance in recent declarations by the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
IL .......>.. ............. lU
Ellsworth Rominger, Y
Chairman Con. Com.
William Reece. Secretary.
THE PRINCIPLE OF a TARIFF.

Touching on the principle of the pro-
tective tariff. Hon. John N Irwin, in
his address before the republican state
convention, struck the nub of the argu-
ment in commenting on one of Bacon S
sayings. "There are three things
says Bacon, (which make a nation
great and prosperous; fertile soil,
busy work shops and easy conveyance
OF man and goods from place to place"
Commenting on the above Mr.. Irwin
said :
"The fertile soil we have; the easy
conveyance of man and goods from
place to place, we have, for our rail
roads girdle the country from side to
side and from end to end, and our
steamers ply upon all our navigable
waters, making Bacon's first and third
requirements living reality. But
Bacon's second requirement is 'tbusy
work shops Busy work shops we did
not have in Cleveland's second term
under the Wilson bill The grass grew
green on the paths that had been trod-
den by thousands of busy and glitter
ing feet, going to and coming from
the mill and from the factory The
agile spider spun his web in thousands
OF our great factories undisturbed and
the obscene bat and the unclean owl
whirred and hooted in the emptiness
where few years before millions of
people had earned their bread.
For nearly seven years we have
lived and thrived under the Dingley
tariff. Money has been plenty, rates
of interest have been low, work has
sought the man and not the man the
work. In our manufacturing towns
there has been peace and plenty and
prosperity. The children have had
food, the women have had clothes, the
spindles have been moving, the web
has been weaving, the iron has been
heating, and the hammer and the saw
and the adze and the plane have been
at work all over the land. The wheels
have everywhere been turning, the
whirr of great machinery has been the
sweetest music; the furnaces have
been roaring with the rhythm of the
flames and the chimneys have sent
forth to the blue and bending heavens
that sweetest incense, for it was the
signal, and the symbol of work for the
men, food for the children and rest and
peace and plenty and happy homes for
the wives and mothers and for us ALL"
AS Mr.. Irwin points out in the above
the function of the protective tariff to
make "busy workshops a reality.
That this is the result of the pratical
application of the policy the conditions
of the past seven years bear ample evil
dence. Mr.. Irwin has aptly presented
his illustration Of the principle of a
tariff"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

than a decade he has served the mem
bers of the church and the Epworth
Leaguers in particular, as the editor Of
the Epworth Herald. A strong and
vigorous writer he has appealed to his
readers. in such a way as to at once
gain their confidence and his share in
the growth and expansion of the Ep-
worth League has been of large pro-
portions. So intimately has DIR. Berry
been associated with the work among
the young people of the church that
his selection to the office of bishop
may well be taken as the direct recog
milton of this part of it's membership.
While the young people lose a most
able editor of their paper they gain a
bishop whose interests in the work of
the Epworth league will ever remain
an important factor in his labors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

party. Both political parties profess
devotion to the policy of economy, but
neither of them, when in power, has
limited the national expenditures to
the necessary expenditures of the
government" AT least not within the
past forty years.
IL the democrats now desire to take
an explicit stand to that affect the re-
publicans will be greatly pleased to
have them do SO. In that event the.
Panama canal enterprise will stand
exclusively to the credit Of the repub-
leans. For no one can claim that the
S200,000.000 to be invested In the canal
-one-fourth of which has already
been, or is now being, paid,--is any
part Of the necessary expenses of the
government"
There is one more plank of the 1910
platform which the democrats Of 1904
| might reaffirm, with the approval of
! Mr.. Bryan, Mr.. Hearst and the popu-
| lists:
Resolved, That tdesss.sssslz,. 4, Il, OF
banking institutions is ind se,ensable
for the safety Of the funds On the row
ernment and the rights Of the people."i
This could not, consistently have the
approval Of the Cleveland olney Car
Isle democrats, and for That reason,
perhaps, would not fit in with a har-
mony platform and ticket But as
there Is not much hope of getting
either, 1t might as well be put In the
pot and cooked with the rest of the
boiled dinner. 1t would impart to the
collation. an antique flavor that would
be relished by the very old-timers, and
1t would have all the savoriness of q
new dish to the later generations.
II these three declarations of prin-
cfples and policy were good democracy
in 1870. why are they not good now?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
a recent weekly review of trade. The

a recent weekly review of trade. The
letter follows:
Dear Sir: = In answer to your let
ter of February IL let me first of all
thank you most sincerely for the CON
slant sympathy you have shown to our
country's cause. Your friendly efforts
on the occasion of the Chino-Japanese
war is still fresh in my memory and in
the memory of all those who have
heard of it. And in general the sympa.
thetic attitude of public opinion of
your country is a great encourage
ment to, us in our faith that in fighting
for our future security and undisturb-
ed enjoyment Of the fruits of civiliza-
ton, we are to certain extent fighting
also for the common cause of all. Just
as you say, the supremacy of Russia in
Corea would mean not only constant
menace to the very existence of our is
land empire, but would also mean the
wholesale destruction of our com
mercial and industrial interests al
ready legitimately vested there in the
past, not to mention the loss of natur-
al outlet for our. expanding people.
The constant policy Of Russia in this
part of the globe has steadily inclined
towards monopolization of natural re-
sources of the country she conuuers
and annexes.' Her Manchurian policy
is the irrefutable evidence of the
above statement. So that in fighting
for our own interests we are at the
same time fighting for the principle of
fair competition all around" in these
new markets of the world. l am in
deed very sorry that the negotiations
carried on our side, with sincere bona
fide,' were not crowned with success
so earnestly desired. If the Russian
government were a little more inspir-
ed by the spirit of moderation and of
liberation for the legitimate interests
OF others. things would not have come
to this pass. AS it was, there remain
ed no other way for us but to try to en-
force by arms what we could not do
by reason. And we had to do so ere it
would become too late, for Russia was
steadily and rapidly augmenting her
lighting forces available in this part of
her empire, SO that before long the
sheer mass of her fighting power
would have made it a folly for us to
attempt to resist the INSCRIPTIONS
march onward. 1t has been nothing
but coolly thought out step in the
cause of the state necessity. And I
am much gratified to see that you, as
well as the general public opinion Of
your country, have understood our mo-
tives in their true light
{ Marquis Ito sets forth the reasons
for Japan's action in precipitating the
conflict with Russia as have been I'M
deTstood by the American people. No
other course was open to the people of
the, kingdom of the rising sun if they
would make preparations for the nat
ural growth of the nation, and protect
themselves against the entertainments
Of the cars government.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
DEMOCRATIC HARMONY.

Who wants harmony in the party?
IT. says Bryan, strong and hearty.
I'D have peace tomorrow if
Out of my way there!
You can't stay there!''
Biff!!
Who wants harmony in the party?
II" says Cleveland, strong and hearty.
East or west 1t makes no diff
Don't come near me,
Do you hear me?"
Biff!.s
Who wants harmony in the party?
IT." says Tammany, strong and hearty.
I'VE could sweep the country if
What! for Parker?
That's a corker'
Biffi!
Who wants harmony in the party?
All would sing it strong and hearty.
But musicians love to tiff.
It's a race of
And a case of
Biff!!
Globe.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
Hon. John N. Irwin in his address

Hon. John N Irwin in his address
before the republican state convention
Wednesday paid a glowing tribute to
the late Marcus A. Hanna when he
said, Here let the republicans OF Iowa
in convention assembled stop in pass
ing and lay flowers upon the grave of
Mark Hanna, the trusted friend and adj
wiser Of William Mckinley, who now
lies, after his stormy life, upon the
banks of Lake Erie. whose waters as
they lap its shores sob out requiem
echoed by the nation-for the noblest
Roman of them ALL" That is tribute
that will be seconded by every repub-
lican in Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
Some of the "lost armies of N

Some of the lost armies Of the Jap.
anese are turning up in unexpected
places and are teaching some of the
old military experts a few things in
strategy that they did not know about.
At the opening Of hostilities military
critics all over the world were eager
to tell the Japs what they ought to do,
etc. 1t is now evident that the Japan
eseNlnew their business best and were
better strategists than those who had
had much longer experience in war.
In fact, some of the old-timers are
learning a few things from the Japs.-
Chicago Drovers Journal.
And all the. surprises are not over
vet
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
NEW METHODIST BISHOP.

The election Of DR.. J. F. Berry, Of
Chicago. to the Office of bishop will be
received with approval by the members
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Since the converting of the general con-
ference in Los Angeles DR.. Berry has
been considered as one of the leading
candidates before that body for the
episcopacy and his election by 81.
votes on the first ballot is matter
of qualification to his many friends and
supporters.
Of the leaders in Methodisnl prob
ably none is more widely known than
the newly elected bishop. For more
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
THE STEAMBOAT CONVENTION.

Burlington Hawk Eye.-The repub-
lican convention at Des Moines yester-
day afternoon was one after which all
future state political gatherings may
well pattern. 1t was an ideal gather
ing of the eminent leaders of the grand
old party of the state. In contrast to
the nondescript affair held by the DEM
ocrats in the same auditorium a short
time ago, and was worthy of the high
est eulogy. There was in its proceed
ings from start to finish not the ghost
of discord. Harmony reigned supreme
because the strong men of the party,
seeing clarly and understanding with
wisdom, were dominant in it's proceed
ings.>
Nor was there in the action taken
the slightest faint of an unrepubican
principle. The republicanism of Nc
Kinley, of Blaine and of Roosevelt
without blemish and without apology,
is written distinctly across the record
of every action taken by the gather
ing.
Above all there was no spirit of ram
cor What differences of opinion ex-
listing as to minor principles were abb
sent by reason of the great feeling of
harmony that pervaded the body on
the larger subjects before 1t. Those
who have espoused the iowa idea in
its brief but irridescent lifetime. had
no reason for humiliation in what the
convention did. With a tact born of
true craftsmanship, words and express
sions that would have unnecessarily
angered the defeated ones, were care
fully excluded from the resolutions. At
the same time it is made clear in them
that the Iowa republicans stand
squarely on the well-known and time
honored principles of the party.
Nothing but the best good can come
to the party from yesterdays conven-
ton Iowa once more takes among the
republican, states a position that is not
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
MARQUIS ITo,s LETTER.

Under a date Of April IA Marquis H.
Ito, premier of Japan writes. to Henry
Clews of New York. Being the high
est official of Japan and in the world
of craftsmanship being the Bismark of
the orient anything he says at this
time is of especial interest. For this
reason Mr.. Clews has been induced to
publish the same and gives it out with
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

Hannaism still rules in Ohio, His
teaching and the policies for which
Mark Hanna stood have been found
safe and wise in the past when until
lied in state and national administra-
tons and the chances are they will
continue to have their influence for
many years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

So far as national convention mat
tiers are concerned the roll call of the
states is complete. Republicans are
now ready for the meeting at Chicago
at which President Roosevelt is to be
accorded one of the most enthusiastic
endorsements ever given to presi-
Dental nominee
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The way the delegates to the Des
Moines convention welcomed Governor
Cummins into the band wagon when he
declared that whatever the platform
was, he stood on it with both feet, evil
denced the good will and harmony that
prevailed that gathering.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

(" All Stendpatters, 1.-The Convention
of Iowa Republicans" and other equally
significant headlines appeared in the
Iowa papers this week Immediately fol-
lowing the state convention !. in Des
Moines Wednesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

AS the st. Louis Globe-Democrat
sees it, "the predominant Iowa idea is
that the time honored protective policy
of the republican party is good enough
and that the standing pat on it is the
best possible course
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

Iowa republicans will meet on July
20, to name state ticket The best
thing that can he wished them is that
that meeting will be as harmonious
as the recent gathering in Des Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Los Angeles Times is led to re-
mark that "the selection of tomb.
stone dealer to manage the Hearst cam
paign here is certainly preserving the
eternal fitness of things"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND &PAcIFIc

No. Going East. Depart,
FOG, Keokuk, Kansas City, Cal
ifornia and southwest. .10:45 a. m.
2o2, keokuk 1855. 1882 p. m.
a04, Eldon, Davenport and Chi
eago :,:........ 1o:2s p. M
Going West.
L Des Moines, Ruthven, west
AMI northwest .............. 7:45 a. m.
201, Des Molnes and Omaha ...12:1O D. m,
POS. Des Moines and Omaha. 7:O5 p. m.
Unless otherwise specified all trains are
daily except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
NO GOLD IN THEIRS.

Chicago Record Herald Silence is
golden, but Judge Parker must re-
member that large wing of the
democracy takes little stock in that
which is golden.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
TRAINS LEAVING JEFFERSON
STREET UNION DEPOT.
A. ]. Packard. AGENT.

Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul.
No. Going East. Depart.
la Chicago Limited ........ 1924 a. M
ga Chicago Express 700 p. M.
10sb Cedar Rapids and Marion. 7:15 D. M.
4b Muscatine, Davenport ind Chi
cago ........ .............. 1890 p. M
Going West.
6a Kansas City Limited ....... o:25 a. m.
3a Kansas City express ..... .1O17 q. m.
lib Chicago, Davenport and Mus
catIne to Ottumwa, arrive. TOO D. m,
1o3b Marion to OttuInwa arrive. 955 a. m.
Oh Marion to Ottu-awa, arrive. 1:35 a. m.
Freight trains
No 92b Davenport freis -t..... 9:1o a. m.
No lob Marion ............... $40 a. m.
No. Ga Marion 1000 a. m.
No Glib Chillicothe ............ 700 a. M
No 61a Chillicothe ........... 100 p. M
Freight trains arrive at and depart from
ottumwa Junction. a-daily; b-except
Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
TO NOMINATE CONGRESSMAN.

:. A delegate convention of the repub,
llcans of the sixth congressional dis
trict of Iowa will be held at Ottumwa,
Wapello county, Iowa. on the 18th day
OF June, 1904, at 1 O'Clock D. m. for the
purpose of nominating a candidate for
representative in congress from said
district for term beginning on the 4th
day of March, 1905.
The basis OF. representation in said
district conventions will be as follows:
One delegate for each county and one
additional delegate for each 200 votes
or fraction of 100 or. over cast for, Al
bert B. C:immins for governor at the
general election held November 8,
1903. as follows:
.y1Hsfio '.s'.'.r. ...,.... 3
Jasper ...,. ~ IT
Keokuk -. 1S
Manaska .....i.. ..!... 10
MoHfoe ........ IA
PoWesfNek ................ Is
Ndpeio 100000. ................. II
Iotal .......>.. ............. 106
Ellsworth Rominger, A
Chairman Con. Com.
William Reece. Secretary.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

Gen. Kuropatllin would undoubtedly
be better pleased # things would quit
coming his way--especially the Japs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Des Moines Capital remarks that
grand old Mark Hanna is dead, but
his standpat spirit seems to be march
ing on"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

"rhe Iowa democrats says the
Cedar Rapids Gazette, are attracting
as much attention as the first striped
paper balloon on the evening Of the
glorious Fourth.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Marion Register observes that
to be a candidate and be short 10000
when the votes are counted is kind
OF shortcake Jud Welliver doesn't pro-
pose to have on his menu card.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Atlantic Democrat says that
Hearst's barrel in this and other states
has prevented the arrest of number
of fellows on vagrancy charges.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
o.
The Marion Register observes that
to be a candidate and be short 10000
when the votes are counted is a kind
of shortcake Jud Welliver doesn't pro-
pose to have on his menu card.
o.
The Atlantic Democrat says that
barrel in this and other states
has prevented the arrest of a number
OF fellows on vagrancy charges.
1.-THE Iowa democrats" says the
Cedar Rapids Gazette, ARE attracting
as much attention as the first striped
paper balloon on the evening of the
glorious Fourth.
The Melvin Argus suggests that the
Eleventh district democrats could cut
down expenses by making it unani-
nous for Mr.. Hubbard.
50
The Valley Junction Express OBJ
serves that the Hearst endorsement is
the bitterest pill many, Iowa democrats
have. ever had to swallow.
The Dubuque Times says that there
is great deal more of populism than
in the democratic party
and that it would take a rare combin-
alton of circumstances 10 restore
the conservatives or Tilden democrats
to control in the nation.
o
that q potent reason for tha Hearst
victory in Iowa is found in the weak
ness of the New York platform. 1T is
too shifty. too softly and too mild to
attract men to it., asserts the Post.
aau .,le NsM tolkers peen willlng 10
live Questions, instead Of savinar SOME
thing nice and soft and insipid, the
democrats of Iowa could have taken
Judge Parker up and with ringing
platform as rallying. cry could have
an MS money
p :
7+naSs ~, 20 ny a., aps soai sisn VI
If HONESTY saws - tha he ai,tnn,,e
o.
The John L. webster vice presiden-
tial boom is having some difficulty in
finding its way across the Missouri"
says the Dubuque Times.
VIII Illinois still be willing to rec
nieh te ~ Sapi.a - pefii n e 10 hur
houses of cn,,grass o,,1. ~ o'i'
: %
Sioux CITY Journal-There is ground
for the suspicion that General Kuroki's
plans have more TO do with the move
ments of fhe Russian army than anv
plans General Kuropatkin NAV have
concealed about his nerson
.
"R,vtbe would ,oo1,o q oroo+ oh.ir
river too where he could readily Id
tive .nv ne nitan+sG,, sa,,., INC Srosan,
Ga, GIoha Saaatto 'ne tne'oi =
NY e'aNee.e'
o.
Inc Decorah republican says that II
Hearst money was used in Iowa he
certainly had the goods delivered at
the state convention.
"The strenuous life of Charlie Walsh
w,,1 soon roach ito and ,, nronbos;os,
tbs pnrlington coaat+e ..1uitb the fnI,
70 ar, IIas,,s.n e. - I1.I tali
VI WI f1eaist az ~ LOUIS Mf! Walsn $
ihlllee VIII DC one Oh lnnocuous
desuetude.
20
Burlington Hawk-Eye-There is a
strong drift of popular belief that Con.
gresham Robert r. Hitt. Of Illinois
vice president. He is eminant1v Az
for tho honors and tho dnt;as - Az
,,ioo nresida,,ny mr. ~, . 49,, - ny .i'
.ise p'oaiuSos oily hiioMli on
Jeclio1 10 MN is lhe opportunity ms
candldacy VIII alrord for puns upon
his name. otherwise it will be a hap
py hit. 's}s2E
% pH
Dental office, which has been suggest est
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Melvin Argus suggests that the
Eleventh district democrats could cut
down expenses by making it unani-
nous for Mr.. Hubbard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24
WABASH.
Depart

Arrive. Depart
Kansas City & ST.
Kansas city s St.
Freight trains carrying passengers be.
tween ottumwa and Moulton:
Local freight :. bS:OO p. m. $500 Q. m.
Fast freight - -. .a12:1O p. m. a2:30 p. IN.
a. daily. =, except Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-05-24

The Valley Junction Express OBJ
serves that the Hearst endorsement is
the bitterest pill many, Iowa democrats
have ever had to swallow.