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The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

Some of the landmarks of historic
legislation created during President
Roosevelt's administration are: ~ The
law for the civil government of the Phil
ipplnes; (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; (3). Cuban reciproc-
ity. comforting material benefits on both
Cuba and the United States; az, The
treaty and laws that make the Panama
canal certainty; 90. 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
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

ar our opponents came Into power
and stte m pied to cnrry ont their
promises to the Fiiipinos by giving
them Ind e pende nee. and withdra wing
American control from the fsinuds,
the resuIt would be friRhtfuf calamity
10 the Fiiipinos Themselves. and In Its
larger aspect would amount to an In
transitional crime. Anarchy wouId
follow and the nsost violent anarchic
force. would be directed partly against
the civil government, partly acninst
all fornss of religions and educational
civilization. bloody CON ficts would
Inevitably ensue in the archipelago,
and ju.t as inevitably the isiands
would become the prey Of the first
power which In Its wn selfish fnterest
took mp the task we had cravenly aban-
acknowledgements letier of aeoeptAnes-
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06
YOUNG MANI
the nation

Young man, what makes the nation
great7
Not mart or boundary or state,
Not argosies that sweep the SEA
IT'S none of these that make US free;
IT'S none of these that keep US grand
What Is IL makes and builds the landf
'Tis YOU!
Young man, who Is the country's Euidef
Who stands her guard on every sidef
Not men OF war that ride the foam.
Nor mountains piercing heavens dome,
Nor rivers rushing to the strand.
Who has the sure and guiding handf
IT'S YOUI
Young man, who is the nations gu1rdf
Not sullen gates with cannon barred,
Not harbor mouth or mountain pass
Nor rortresses where warriors mass
Whom does the nation choose for guardf
Who DER her fate keeps watch and
ward?
'Tis YOUl
Young mani Young man! The endless
fight.
The endless stress of wrong and right
Wherein the ballot tells the tale
Is on again-you must not fall
Start right, vote right, think right, young
man
Who keeps the land Republican,
IT'S YOUl
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06
THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
A Man OF Action, Who Can BE Relied
ON in EmerReBries.


Theodore Roosevelt occupies a unique
position in the estimation of the Ameri-
can people. 1t is not that other men in
public life 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 a 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 in New York, but to see that certain
abuses were remedied. They were REM
edied 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. 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 the same
reason. In all these positions and as
President of the United States he has
done his duty fearlessly and honestly.
The people have learned to regard him
as 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 a man who will do to tie
to-"
Against such a record ms this the neg
alive record Of a man who has done
nothing but write legal opinions and in
dorse Democratic platforms amounts to
nothing. As man of executive ability
and of action Judge Parker is mot in
TN
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06
Mr.. FAIRBANKS LETTER.
A Clear AVID Effective Statement OF
Republicans Principies.

A Ciear AVID Effective Statement OF
Republicans Principles.
Senator Fairbanks's letter of accept
ance is a document which appeals direct
ly to the business men and workers gen
orally. 1t states clearly some Of the mos.
important, but perhaps not sufficiently
understood, teHets of the Republican
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 Commerce and
La Dor, with a special department to deal
with corporations, the Senator points out
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 is pos
sible, is necessary, and lie shows the
consistent course of the Republican party
in this regard.
As to our foreign policy Senator Fair
banks rightly considers that We have
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 adninis-
tration. The tremendous expansion in
our trade, our foreign interests and in
fluence has been accomplished by peace
full methods, and no remote sign OF war
has appeared upon our horizon in tho
years following the establishment of new
National relations or our acquisition of
a vast territory in the far East
In his enunciation of the Republican
idea of the desirability OF closer trade
relations with our great neighbor. Cam
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 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 a strong paper. one
which commands 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. 1t is well. however, to
have in hand his written opinions and
aspirations as public man on the great
questions at issue at this moment
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06
BACKED BY THE TRUSTS.
The Democratic Cash Box IL Receiv-
ing Liberal Contributions.

ing Liberal Contributions.
The trusts long ago recognized Presi-
dent Roosevelt as a 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 hastened to do
so. 1t saw, in time. that the people had
set their hearts upon Roosevelt's candi-
dacy. and. leaving the Republicans out of
the case. they turned to the Democrats.
In Judge Parker they found. apparently,
a 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 sdvance-the
very man for the giant trusts to play
with.
whei: Judge Parker's speech of accept
ance was read, his remarks upon the
trusts were anxiously scanned by the peo-
pie. disappointment came to those who
were 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 wavering 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 cEest. These COM
binations of capital well know how and
when to be liberal. They see in the
election of Parker their only protection
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 combinations OF
capital have delicate susceptibilities when
1t 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 Parker's shutting sem
fences about nonexistent common
law" and its possible dealings with the
trusts gave the American people their
first liar" as to the position of the Dem
ocratic 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. as well as in the contemplation of
most of his close associates, Save me
from my friendsi' -n
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

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 Lot
true. In New Zealand the cost of gov.
eminent to each inhabitant is highest.
Ii is S3S.3S. In Australia 1t is $3.50;
in the Urited Kingdom, S21.39: in
France, Sli.si; Belgium. $40; Para
quay. Slt.3o; Austria Hungary. $12.6S;
Argentina, sl2,6s; Cuba. S12.10; Meth
erlands. sll.49; Portugal. $ll.45: Spain,
$1,000; Sweden. S9:54; German Empire.
s9.45; Canada. $3.50. In the United
States the per capita cost Of govern
meut is S7.07.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

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-
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. He 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 Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

The Washington Star is perfectly right
in intimating that all the pretty girls
have gone Republican when 1t says;
Better cut ready made clothing and bet
ter made shoes and hats are going on tho
shelves OF the country store. Rural maid
ems read the fashion notes and the aids to
beauty, and the girls with home made
look are becoming scarcer.
One of the best pieces of work of tho
Republican party-fortunately for the
party in power-has been its building up
OF the rural delivery system. 1t has nc
complished tremendous work in the
extension of the work of the Postonics
Department.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

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 Parker's 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.
Thougn Towne ostensibly deserted Bryan
for business reasons. he is believed to
be still an ardent admirer of the Ne
hrnSkan
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

The bill to endow agricultural colleges
by land grants and to establish agricul-
tural experiment stations was introduced
many years ago by n Republican Sena-
tor, Morrill, of Maine. and was passed
by Republican Congress and signed by
Republican President These colleges
and experiment stations have been of i'm
mense benefit to agriculture. They owe
their establishment to the party that
does things"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

number of depositors had increased to
7.3o5,2SS, and the deposits to s2.935, 000.-
600. an increase in round numbers OF
S1,02S, 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--the result OF Republican pol
icies and administration.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

This years presidential election will
not be won by any formal platform. The
Republican platform is good. hut the Re
publican candidate is better. The truth
is Mr.. Roosevelt is the real platform
for both parties. He is the main point
OF attack by the Democrats and the main
source of strength for the Republicans.
He would be elected without any plat
form except the record of the party and
his own
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

This country is now in n high state Of
prosperity. Never before did all the
economic forces work together so unitrti-
ly for national welfore and prosperity
as during the last few years. Would ie
be wise to exchange that condition for
one not merely of uncertainty but Of al
most certain disaster?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

A tip to Republicans: Don't be scared
by Chairman Taggart's prophecies or
claims regarding the political outlook. In
1891. when he was chairman of the Dem
ocratic State Central Committee in In
diana. he claimed the State by 10000
votes up to the night before the cleo
ton. The next day the Republicans car-
ried it by 10000 plurality.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

1t Is the amount of feed farmer
can raise for his stock and not the num-
Der of acres ranged over that will gauge
his profit for the year. All things equal,
irrigation insures the maximum product
for each acre of ground.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

In 1896. when Mckinley was FIRST
elected, there were 9SS savings banks;
low there are LOIS. an increase OF 10
per cent. In 1896 the number OF depositors
in savings banks was 5O65. 49i and tho
total deposits $780,. 900 900; in 1909 the
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06
Democrats Triainr.

The Democratic party processes \
most sacred reverence for the constitu-
ton, yet by nominating an octogenarian
for Vice President It has shown utter
disregard for the provision of the con-
stitution which, in case of the death or
inability of the President, devolyes his
duties upon the Vice President. No
party has a right to trifie with great
public interests in that manner.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

"Probabiy the greatest harm, done by
vast wealth 10 the harm that We of
moderate meeus do ourselves whes VIC
let the vices of envy and hatred enter
deep Int our own nnture-."-From
Roosevelt's speech at Providence. r. l., August
2ard lpQ1
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

"The poorer classes of f-reign NIT
crates are used TO conditions with
(which, happily. onr work men are UNI
Ia miiiar.--SenAtor Fairbanks in the Senate,
January ii. isga
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

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,
.Shcrs the improvement was most
neg led.
The Elbert County tribune., 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 third-class power among the ma
tons. has become in every respect FIRST.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-10-06

The New York Herald has printed n
facsimile of Judge Pnrker's gold tele-
gram. 1t should furnish companion
piece by printing fac-simile of his silver
ballot in 1896 or 1900.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-27
TO BUILD UP THE NAVY

The naval appropriation bill has
safely run the gauntlet in congress and
will pass as drafted without any cur
tailment. The democrats assisted by
some prominent republicans made u
desperate fight to reduce some of the
expenditures, but the majority stood
firm and the bill passed.
There is no doubt that the naval
committee in reporting the bill COR
rectly expressed the national feeling in
the matter when in the summary of
their report they say:
III we Judge public sentiment Alright
il is in favor of the continuance of the
policy of building up our navy. If we
stopped now we would be left far be-
hind the leading countries of the world
The American people Will not en-
dorse the policy of sacrificing the
American navy for internal improve
ments, nor is there any such need.
Foremost and above all must stanC
considerations OF national defense, th'
maintenance of our foreign policies
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-27

candidate had not secretly mortgaged
himself to Wall street." and that the
men who have debauched politics want
Cleveland nominated, and would con-
tribute more to his candidacy than to
the candidacy of any other man, re-
publican or democrat" The assertion
may be made that some of Bryan's talk
is exaggerated and other parts of 1t
are irrelevant. The fact remains, how
ever, that Bryan's words will be in
dorsed by tens of thousands of demo-
Gratis throughout the country. Bryan
is in a position TO say to his democratic
enemies. if this be treason, make the
most of it. The significant fact con-
nected with this divergence between
the latest man that the democrats
elected to be president and the latest
man that they tried to elect is that
there are at last two divisions in the
party, and that the gulf between them
is not narrowing.
What Mr.. Cleveland says about the
republicans will not have much con-
Germ for the party assailed. He de-
clares that there is an increasing I'M
rest among the people on account of
"the startling and fippant abandon
ment by the party in power of our ma
tional traditions and maXims, its dis
regard of our national moral restraints,
it's inconsiderate tendency to set aside
national good faith" and many other
things The ex-president would confer
favor on his countrymen if he would
point out single indication of unrest
among the people" aside from the
democratic politicians, on account of
anything that the republican admins
tration has done or attempted to do.
The specific act which the ex-president
had In mind, that of Panama, is in
dorsed by a large and steadily grow
ing element of the democrats as we'll
as by all the republicans. If Mr..
Cleveland will take a glance backward
half a score of years and see what the
people, democrats as well as republt-
cans, said when he hauled down the
flag in Hawaii which had been raised
In a revolution in the closing days of
the Harrison administration, he may
get an dea what his countrymen think
OF MS rdVlnSS against lhe hooSeNei'
administration for recognizing accom-
plished facts at Panama, and for shap-
ing those facts in the interest of the
American people. If Mr.. Cleveland and
his friends desire to confer an especial
favor on the republican party in 1904
they will make the Panama issue par
amount in the canvass. Under this
pnAcax,aIt NvnttlH hV
much bigger majority in the electoral
college than the sweeping lad won by
Mckinley in 1900
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-27

and the protection of American citi-
zens everywhere. The American peo-
Die are not willing to lessen their in
huence on this hemisphere nor forsake
their interests on the other"
The argument is well sustained that
the building of an effective navy is the
best conseryator of the nations peace.
# means national defense and national
protection, securing to every citizen of
the country proper defense for his life
and property.
The United States is the richest ma
ton in the world today but stands
third in the strength of its naval arm
ament. In such a condition with long
exposed seaboa~d The question arises
whether or not America shah assume
am aggressive policy or shall humbly
nay tribute TO the strong European
powers. Either that or America must
DEPEND for her defense always upon
the kindly feelings OF other nations
which are in direct ratio to our ability
to defend ourselves.
1t is a well known fact that since
the marked supremacy shown by the
American navy In the late war with
Spain that all the other great powers
have been vielng each other in their
expressions of good will toward Amer
lea, and showing an evident desire to
secure a strong hold on American
friendship.
The national peace is best secured
by the continuance of that policy that
has made the American navy feared
and respected among the powers of the
world, and in voting the naval appro-
priations as reported congress has well
sensed the prevailing public opinion
regarding the question.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-02-27
The IsTHMIAN CANAL

The Islhmaa canal viii be built and
BY the United states The ratification
Of the treaty this week by the senate
and the official exchange between two
ministers followed by the proclamation
from the president settles all the pre-
nminary detail.
The acceptance of the treaty by an
overwhelming majority removes the
question from further bubble and the
law now gives President Roosevelt a
free hand in the construction.
The commission charged with carry
ing out the details of the plans has
already been appointed. and the work
will no doubt be pushed forward with
all haste possible considering the
weighty questions involved.
The whole world Is to be congratu-
hated on the successful termination of
the negotiations which insures the
building and safeguarding of the great
canal. BY the terms of the treaty the
United States stands sponsor for the
new republic of Panama and gives
safety and integrity to its existence.
The real power on the isthmus
henceforth is the United States, and
the thing of Importance is the inter-
oceanic canal. in the construction and
safeguarding of which the whole CIV
flied world is interested. The Ameri-
can people. however. have the para
mount interest. as the canal will vir-
tually connect their eastern and west
ern coast lines and will enormously
augment the efficiency of their navy.
The United States is also vitality in
terested in the canal from a CONNER
etal standpoint. The freighting by the
new waterway will. when the canal is
completed come into direct competition
with rans-continental railway traffic
and there will be a direct lowering of
freight rates on all classes of goods
shipped across the continent. The bust
ness interests OF the whole country de-
mand the expeditions construction OF
the canal,