The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06
TOUR OF NEVADA.
Senator Fairbanks Speaks in Three
Principal Cities.

Reno, New, Oct 6-Senator Fair
banks and Senator Fulton spoke in
the three principal cities of Nevada,
Reno, Carson and Virginia. Reaching
Reno early in the morning they pro-
ceeded to the other two places, re-
turning here for the night meeting.
At Virginia the senators were driven
about in four-horse carriages and
given a general view of the points of
historical interest. Both at Carson
and Virginia they were cordially
lapplauded. In all their speeches they
urged the return of Nevada to the
Republican ranks and dwelt upon the
capacity of that party to maintain
workers in the mines come to reflect,
said Senator Fairbanks at Virginia,
II am sure they will reach the con-
clusion that there is more prosperity
for them under Republican policy
than under any other policy"
Discussing at the same place the
question of irrigation, Senator Fair
banks made reference to the fact that
form laid claim to the paternity of the
existing reclamation statute and had
designated it as the 'Newlands law"
This claim he pronounced to be with
President Roosevelt deserved in the
main the credit for that most fmpor-
tant legislation.
1.-THE bill was recommended by a
1
into law by a Republican congress"
he said, land yet the Democratic
party takes unto itself all the credit
and calls it the Newlands law. 1
esteem Senator Newlands very highly,
and in view of the facts in the case
I cannot believe his name was thus
coupled with the great measure with
his knowledge or consent. The
statement was received with APP
In a speech at Carson and Virginia
Senator Fulton took William ]. Bryan
to task for recent speeches, declaring
that he had sought to revive the race
question and to stir up strife between
abor and capital He defended the
Republican party as the best friend
the laboring element had ever had
Just as he was about to take the
train from Carson, Senator Fairbanks
was presented with an elaborately
carved silver and horn cane by L. H.
Rogers of the local Republican club
In Reno the senators addressed all the
people VINO crowded into the Grand the
alter. The meeting was marked by a
nigh degree of enthusiasm and the aP-
plause was frequent and pronounced
The addresses were along general lines
and the people of the state were urged
to give their support to the Republican
party. Senator Fairbanks presented the
claims of his party to the support OF
the people because of its record as
business organization
The Republican party" he said, lis
harmonious. There is no conflict of
sentiment either as to our measures or
with respect to our candidates for the
PRESIDENCY Republican triumpns will
ensure the country that the admins
tration of public affairs will not be en-
barrassed by warning factions.
The opposition is composed OF dfscord-
ant elements. It is sharply divided
upon important issues and its leader
ship is not supported with entire I'M
animity.
Republican triumph will mean the
success of a united party thoroughly
dedicated to the support of wise and
we'll known policies. All of the great
departments of the government Will be
in control of men skilled in the admin
istratfon of public affairs and who will
cooperate in the advancement of the
country to the fullest possible degree
is essential to have not only a sound
president. but a sound harmonious party
back of him.