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The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
ASSAILlNG THE TARIFF.
Democrats Seom Determined to Force
Disturbing Issue.

Signs increase that the Democratic
leaders are determined to force the tariff
issue to the front in the presidential cam
paign. While Republicans will welcome
the discussion of this question, well
knowing that it is sure to add many
thousands of votes to their majoritieS.
they cannot but regret the selection of
the tariff as the main ISSUE because of
the unfortunate influence it will have up
on the business interests of the country
SO far this year the presidential cam
paign has not blocked business and finan-
cial activity Affairs proceed as usual.
In all lines Of business there is hope
fitness and confidence which is most en-
coura ging. But if 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 to be great slump in
the industrial world and corresponding
depression in all business interests.
1t is well remembered what happened
ten years ago. when, as President Roose-
welt puts it, 1.-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 effectually
prevented anybody from prospering too
much, and labor from prospecting at all.
Undoubtedly it would be possible at the
present time to prevent any of the trusts
from remaining prosperous by the simple
expedient of making such 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 tremendous
vote against tariff legislation by the
Democrats.
The confidence Of the country NAV
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-
ton has driven them upon the tariff as
standing outpost of Republicanism
which can always be assailed when
nothing else affords a convenient target.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
YOUNG MAN.!

Young man, what makes III. ,..
great? u~
Not mart or boundary or state.
Not argosies that sweep the sea,
IT'S none of these that make ia
IT'S none of these that keep us 80
What is it makes and builds the lonH
IT'S YOU!
Young man, who is the country's vu;a.,
Who stands her guard on every sidsg
Not men OF war that ride the foam,
Nor mountains piercing heavens dom.
Nor rivers rushing to the strand
Who has the sure and guiding hand,
'Tis YOU!
Young man, who is the nations pu,r,,
Not sullen gates with cannon barrod
Not harbor mouth or mountain nae.
Nor fortresses where warriors mas,
Whom does the ma ton choose for gr,,,,
Who DER her fate keeps watch ~,
wrrd? -Au
IT'S YOU!
Young man. Young man, The snd,.
fight.
The endless stress of wrong and right
Wherein the ballot tells the tale
Is on agaii!-you must not fall
Start right. vote right, think right you,.
Who keeps the land Republican?
IT'S YOU!
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
BACKED BY THE TRUSTS.
The Democratic Cash Box IL Receiv-
ing Liberal Contributions.

lu0 A<lOeral Contributions
The trusts long ago recognized Presi-
dent Roosevelt as dangerous foe to lille
gal monopolies. II the money power OF
the United States could have defeated
RooSevelt's nomination at the Chicago
convention it would have FASTENED to do
so. 1t saw, in time, that the people had
set their hearts upon Roosevet's candi-
dacy, and. leaving the Republicans out OF
the case, they turned to the Democrats.
In Judge Parker they found apparently
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 Parkers speech Of accept
ance was read his remarks upon the
trusts were anXiously scanned by the peo-
pie. Disappointment came to those who
We're not already awake to the actual ma
ture of David Bennett Hills manipula-
tons in connection with the nomination
of Parker.
wait till we see where the trusts put
their money!" said one waveriny indie
pendent, not yet willing to give up the
hope of a Democratic fight upon illegal
trusts.
There was not long to wait 1t is a
matter of public knowledge that 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 literally
to Belmont's treasure chest. These COM
bnations of capital well know how and
when to be liberal. They see in the
election of Parker their only protection
against a straightforward. courageous
chief executive who will enforce the
United States laws for the control of
| combinations of capital and illegal mo-
| nopolies.
The trusts de not want Roosevelt for
President. The great combinations of
capital have delicate susceptibilties when
it 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 to cast their
ballots for Roosevelt. Their own en-
ployes will vote against the candidate of
the trusts. Judge Parkers shuffling SEN
| fences about nonexistent common
law" and its possible dealings with the
trusts gave the American people their
first jar" as to the position of the Dem
ocratic nominee on this question. The
J heavy contributions of the trusts to the
Parker campaign fund have completed
the awakening rs to the attitude of the
great combinations and monopolies in
this presidential election.
Parker may well say. in this connec,
ton, as well as in the contemplation of
most of his close associates, Save me
from my friends."
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
A Man of Action, Who Can BE Relied
on in Emerxencics

Theodore Roosevelt occupies a unique
position in the estimation OF the Ameri-
can people. 1t is not that other men in
puDiic hfe are not honest. or earnest or
incorruptible-theSe qualities are not
rare. 1t 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 occu-
pations that have put him in touch and
sympathy with all classes of men, high
and low When he was a ranchman he
made the cowboys his friends so that
when he became ii soldier they clamored
to be of his regiment. He became Police
Commissioner in New York, not for the
money there was in it," as was the Gus
tom i'll New York. but TO see that certain
abuses were remedied. They were rem
edled IN spite of the opposition of other
members of the board. He became AS
Sistant Secretary of the Navy in order
TO carry out certain plans of naval pro
gresS. lie enlisted in the Spanish war
from patriotic motives and made rec
ord. lie was elected Governor of Now
FORK on account of his public services
and was nominated for Vice President
against his own wishes for the same
reason. In all these positions and as
PRESIDENT of the United States he has
done his duty fearlessly and honestly
ne people have learned to regard him
as a man of action; as a man who does
Things. and who can be relied on in an
emergency. In common phrase he is
regarded as man who will do to tie
to-
Against such record as this the neg
awe record Of man who has done
nothing but write legal opinions and in
dorse Democratic platforms amounts to
nothing. AS man Of executive ability
ana OF action Judge Parker is mot in
it" W al
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
Mr.. FAIRBANKS'S LETTER
A Clear and Effective Statement =,
Republican PrincipIes

Senator Fairbankss letter of accsr,
ance is document which appeals direct.
ly to the business men and workers gan.
orally. 1t states clearly some Of the most
important. but perhaps not suei.jentlv
understood, tenets of the Republican
party in its conflict with Democracy.
In calling attention to the service done
t. the entire country by the establish.
ment of the Bureau of Commerce. and
Labor with a special department to deal
with corporations. the Senator points on,
the first real attempt by the government
to deal with the trust problem lie clear
ly sees that the regulation of the great
combinations OF capital by law is DOS.
sible. is necessary, and he shows tho
consistent course of the Republican party
in this regard.
As to our foreign policy Senator Fair.
banks rightly considers that we hay,
much to be proud OF in the firm. conser.
vative and thoroughly broad and Chris
tian policy which has been adhered to
during the years OF Republican admins.
tration. The tremendous expansion ID
our trade. our foreign interests and in.
tluence has been accomplished by peace.
full methods. and no remote sign Of war
has appeared upon our horizon in the
years following the establishment of new
National relations or our acquisition Of
vast territory in the far East
In his enumeration of the Republican
idea Of the desirability Of closer trade
relations with our great neighbor, Can.
ada, the candidate for the Vice Pres.
dency is peculiarly happy. He is plainly
for liberal movement for reciprocity
between this country and the people just
over the 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
idential candidate is strong paper. one
which commands respect and confidence
Senator Fairbanks is meeting the Ameri
can people face to face. from one eui
OF the country to the other, in his very
lively campaign. 1t 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.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
Parker and the Trusts,

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 graspng corpo-
rations have such hold on the Demo-
cratic candidate that they will continue
to control him. Their RELOCATION 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
STATIONS of joy. lie further said he
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.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
Legislative Laudmark.

Some of the landmarks of historic
legislation created during President
Roosevelt's administration are: "a Tn,
law for the civil government OF the Phil
applhes; t2). Corporate legislation. chief
0. whlch Is that creating the Department
OF Commerce and Labor. with broad
powers. which, in the nature of things
must steadily grow cN Cuban reciproc-
ny. comforting material benefits on botb
ouba and the United States; a.. The
treaty and laws that make the panama
canal certainty; Co. The law for tbc
irrigation of the arid lands of the great
West. ee"'
Against these accomplished results dur.
ing one administration OF the party th,t
does things, the Democratic party bas
,nothing to offer but empty words md
high-sounding promises
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

our oppouents came into mower
ana attempted to carry out their
promises to the Filipinos nv piv;ra
them Independence, and withdr.
american control from the island.
the result would be frightful ca,,mi,v
TO the Filipinos themselves, and in -.
larger aspect would amount to an In.
ternatfona1 crime. Anarchy wou,d
ioiiow' and the most violent .n,rcb =
FORCES would be directed partly against
the civil government, partly ava;r.t
all forms of religions and education.
civilization. Bloody conflicts wou,d
inevitably ensue in the archipelayo.
and just ms inevitably the Island.
would become the prey of the fret
power which In Its own sci isk intere.t
TOOK up the task we had cravenIy aban.
doned.''-Rooseve!t's letter Of acceptanca
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
Pretty Girls Gone Republican.

The Washington Star is perfectly right
in intimating that all the pretty girls
have gone Republican when it says:
Better cut ready mao clothing and bet.
ter made shoes aud haeS are going on the
shelves OF the country store Rural maid.
ems read the fashion notes and the aids u
beauty. and the girls with u home made
look are becoming scarcer.
One of the best pieces OF work Of the
Republican party-fortunately for the
party in power-has been its building up
OF the rural delivery system. 1t has ac'
complished tremendous work in thu
extension Of the work OF the Postofds
Department.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
Per Capita Cost of Government

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 is no,
true. In New Zealand. the cost of GOV.
eminent to each inha bitant is highest
Il is $3S.3S In Australia it is S37 60
in the United Kingdom $2l39; in
France. Sl1.s4; Belgium. S17.4O; Para,
quay. S1I.39: Austria Hungary. S12.6S
Argentina, $12.6S; Cuba, SD 40; Meth,
erlands, Sl1.49; Portugal, S11.45; Spain
$1,000; Sweden, 1854; German Empire
$9.45; Canada, $3.50 In the United
States the per capita cost of govern,
ment is $797.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
Cand Id ate and Platfor m,

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 MIR. Roosevelt is the real platform
for both parties. He is the main point
OF attack by the Democrats and the man
source OF strength for the Republicans
lie would be elected without any plat
form except the record OF the party anu
his own.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

The bill to endow agricultural college
by land grants and to establish agrleu,
tural experiment stations was Introduce
many years ago by a Republican SEM
tor, Morrill, of Maine, and was passe'
by a Republican Congress and signed "
Republican President. These colles"
and experiment stations have been OF ~
mense benefit to agriculture. They os,
their establishment to the party 'u''
does things
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
Rryan's Name Cheercd

1t is not believed the Hon. Charles
A. Towne was very much Inundated at
Fort Wayne, Ind, when his audience
wildly cheered mention of Bryan's name
and remained silent when Parkers name
was spoken. Mr.. Towne 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 Towne ostensibly deserted Bryan
for business reasons, he is believed to
be still an ardent admirer of the Ne.
braskan.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
Taggart's Prophecie.

A tip to Republicans: Don't be sea rad
by Chairman Taggart's prophecies or
claims regarding the political outlook. In
1874, when he was chairman of the Dem
oeratie State Central Committee in In.
uiaha' he claimed the State by 10000
votes up to the night before the cleo
ton. The next day the Republicans car
ried it by $4,000 plurality.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

This country is now in high state |"
prosperity. Never before did all ~
economic forces work together SO uhh.s
~ for national welfare and prospel'ss
as during the last few years. Woulo !.
be wise to exchange that condition "
one not merely of uncertainty but Oh :"
most certain disaster?
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

1t is the amount of feed q farm~
can raise for his stock and not the Hun
Der OF acres ranged over that Will gau''
nus profit for the year. All things equ.s
irrigation insures the maximum pFou'''
for each acre of ground.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

number Of depositors had increased to
I.3Oo,2SS. and the deposits to 81 .935. 900
600. an increase in round numbers OF
Sl.O2S,OOO,OOO. 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-the result Of Republican pol
icleS and administration
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

Inc Democratic party processes
most sacred reverence for the constl'u'
tion. yet by nominating an octogenaraan
for Vice President it has shown utter
disregard for the provision of the con-
stitution which, in case of the death OF
inability of the President, devolves Dis
duties upon the Vice President ~
party has right to trfe with grea
public interests in that manner
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06
The Savings Bank Test.

In 1896, when Mckinley was first
elected, there We're 9sS savings banks.
now there are 1,o7S an increase of 10
percent. In 1896 the number of depositors
IN savings banks was $685., 494 and the
total deposits $l,9O70oo, in 1908 the
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

The question is now being discussed !.
TO whether a shadow can occupy spa as
The answer must be in the aillfniar,
to those who believe there is m'''
plank ~ the St. Louis platform.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

"Probablythe greatest ha r m done by
vast wealth is the harm that we Of
moderate means do ourselves when we
let the vices of envy and hatred enter
deep into our own natures. From
Rposevelt's speech at Providence. K. L. August
23rd. 1902
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

Under the lead of the Republican
party nearly all of the time for over
forty years the United States. from be-
ing a third-class power among the ma
tons, has become in every respect first.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

The poorer classes of ferIign ilIit-
crates are used to conditions wit
which, happily, our wor kmen are un-
familiar -Senator Fairbanks in the Senate,
January IL 1898
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

The New York Herald has printed a
facsimile OF Judge Parker's gold tele-
gram 1t should furnish companion
piece by printing a facsimile Of his silver
ballot in 1896 or 1900.
The Teton peak. [volume] (St. Anthony, Idaho) 1899-1904, 1904-10-06

One of the incidental benefits of Re-
publican rule is the general improvement
in the condition of the roads trayersed
by rural free delivery carriers. This is
particularly true in Western States
where the improvement was most
needed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-09-02
OUT AT MARION.
Railroads Not Free With Their
Passes.
Republican Enthusiasts Had to
Pay Cash.
TREATING ALL ALIKE.
Evident That Passes Won't Be
Easy to Get.
Senator Long Compliments Gov.
ernOr Bailey.

The railroads did not shell OUT
literally in transportation to the Mari
on Republican rally, which is some
thing unusual for when there is any
necessity of stufing political meet
ing the railroads are called upon for
transportation to assure a large at
tendance.
To be sure at the Marion meeting ii
was not necessary to paper" the
meeting with dead heads but there
were plenty of dead heads who would
have ridden on passes if they could
have gotten them but they could not
Even the fares of the bands were
paid in cash and when Chairman
Stubs. of the state committee, decid-
ed that he would send the entire Of
fce force of the committee to imbibe
enthusiasm at the Marion rally ne
found he would have to pay spot cash
for their tickets. He did not get
transportation even for them.
This bears out the former state
ments that the railroads are tighten
ing up a good deal on the puckering
string of the pass bag this year. 1t
is the intention of the railroads to
treat the Republicans and Fusionists
alike SO when the Democrats and
Populists rally at Wichita September
10 fares will be paid by those who
wish 10 imbtbe of Fusion enthusiasm
In Marion the demonstration neces-
sary for one to make to evidence his
intention OF joining a political party is
TO appear in a political parade When
an old time Republican appeared in a
Populist parade during the days of the
Alliance that was sign that he ac-
cepted the faith. Years later when he
took his place humbly in the ranks of
the Republican parades it was a sign
that he had "backslid'' from Populisrn
and wished to sit right up in the dea-
ii.
So, when John Madden. of Emporia.
appeared in the parade with the En-
poria delegation along with William
Allen White and Judge Cunningham it
was taken in Marion as a positive an
nouncement that Madden has Joined
the Republicans.
When Madden stepped out of the ma
rade and walked up to Ed Hoch. as he
was reviewing the procession, threw
his arms around him and Rugged him.
that was the clincher and the Republi-
him down on the Republican side of the
ledger. Madden was brought up in
Marion county and has been a lifelong
and intimate friend of Hoch. He some
time ago announced his conversion
The advance notices went forth that
Senator Fairbanks was an ..icebank"
and that he was chilly and that he
could not warm up to people nor peo-
pie warm up to him.
Senator Fairbanks made an immedi-
ate and pleasant impression on all who
met him. heard him or saw him at
Marion He was not chilly. He was
far from it and was cordial and. while
not as common as an old shoe. was
common enough to make everybody in
the parade and all who heard him
speak feel that he was not stuck up
even if he was bald and wore long
black Prince Albert and rode in a pri-
vate car.
Senator Fairbanks spoke at the park