Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-09-21


that political organization has ceased
II be the declared exponent of govern
mental policies and economic principles
whose ultimate triumph is deemed
more essential than the inauguration
of any particular political regime. The
final decision to cast my vote for Theo-
dore Roosevelt is not a hasty eonclu-
sion. l conceive the political duty OF a
young man is first to his country; and
secondly to that party whose policies
applied to governmental affairs will con
duce to industrial satisfaction, promote
national commercial expansion, and
assure the constitutional operation of
law regardless of wealth, color or sta
ton"
Mr. Crawfort asserts that he did not
vote for the Endorsement IF Judge Parker
al the Albany convention, and that fol-
lowing the Democratic nominees sensa-
tional telegram to the st Louis con
vention Judge Parker's letter of accept
ance was a keen disappointment.
An American, Not a Democrat.
Judge Wafer M. Chandler, a life
long Democrat Ct New York, has an
nounced his intention of voting for
Roosevelt and Fairbanks. In stating
bis position Judge Chandler says that
it took him eight years to reach the
lofty plane of moral courage and patri-
0tic resolve to be an American and not
a Democrat" He purposes also 10 per-
maneutly remain in the Republican
party, preferrins TO follow the dictates
of reason and not of impulse" Il sup
f-trn -. -,
said Judge Chandler, ION the single is
sue of the retention or non-retention Of
the Philippine islands. now regard
the Philippine question as a closed in
cideut; m every other cardinal is de of
the present campaign | am in hearty ac-
cord with the Republican party. Des-
tjtate of living issues, wanting III
righteous civic motives. totally disorgan-
!zed and demoralized, Democrats have
forgotten or have at least abandoned
the manly and enlightened methods of
polenuc warfare that made ilustrious
and forever memorable the days of Doug
ms and Lincoln"
Does Not Like Davis.
DR.. George II. Carpenter. of Ridgely
W. Va, who two years ago was prom
itdate for Congress. has declared him
self in favor of Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
He has also stated that he will not sup
port John j. Cornwell for governor Of
West Virginia. In announcing his re-
nunciation Of the Democratic nom nees
DIR. Carpenter said: Il see nothing in
the Democratic ticket or platform to at
tract my vote. Judge Parker has acted
fot class of Democrats in whom | have
NJ faith. He is unknown. The men
who recommended him are distrusted.
West Virginia Is the worst corporation
ridden State in the Union, and rhe in
Huence of Parker. running mate has
been the chief cause in making it SO"
After Seventy Years.
William McLain, Of Ottumwa. Ia.
VINO says he has been voting the Demo
cratic ticket for seventy years. has an
bounced his intention Of supporting Pres
ldeat Roosevelt. In making this state
ment Mr., McIstin says that the Presi-
dent has demonstrated that he is safe
and capable man to have at the head of
the government, and that he believes in
letting well enough alone. Mr.. McLain
Is 9G years old and cast his first Presi-
dental vote for Andrew Jackson
Parker Too Uncertain.
W. f. Williams. of BoonyilIe, Ind,
" ho has been active in Democratic cuun-
ellis heretofore viii use his influence in
support If the Republican national tick
81. In declaring his intentions Mr.. VII
jams places the welfare OF himself and
his ncishbors above a party name after
y = d
crease Of 100 per cent in the yalne Of
lands In Warrirk county in the last
eight years. II used to be while Cleye-
Land was President that lands sold for
from So to $40 an acre. Now the same
farms bring $50 an acre. Parker is an
uncertain quantity The Democrats have
ne issue, but it is inevitable they would
tinker with the tariff and bring about
business stagnation.'
Union Labor Men Renouuce Dem
Ocrncy.
John Ennis and William u. Harrison
81 Stamford. Conn. who have for wears
teen prominent in Democratic politics
aad active in union labor politics, have
rehouncel Parker and j Wis and will
support Ro,Seveh and Ia uks. The
democratic party repulilted every truly
'rmo rats principle at the 81. Louis
e"1vonti1n.' said Mr.. Harrison. Be
SIDES 81 has nominated a man who has
never placed himself on record On anv
question before the people. No one
knows where he stands. and cannot
see how ANY aae who has been a con
>!~;ent bem',rlt for the last fifteen
years "No supp TT Judge Parker
Esthu~instic for Roosevelt.
John r. Doyle, Of stockton. Cal. who
has held 81 number of high offices under
bem1 Ratio rule, Is enthusiastically sup
parting Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Mr..
Doyle asserts he IS NJ loaeer able 10
support thr platform of the Democratic
PARTY. CIV councilman. member of the
bolCi ~ police and fire commission and
member of the boird Of managers of
the Sthcktoa State Hospital for the In
sane are some Of the offices which Mr.
Doyle has filed
Roosevelt l. Progressive,
Charles Z. Blaney. OF the legal firm
Of kea,ing X Wolradt, Of New York
n reply 10 the appeals of the Lawyers