Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-04-07
THE DENVER soUABsLE.

/ ne STATE central committee has
met and adjourned and so far as the
committee is concerned there is no
settlement Of the internecine war in the
Republican ranks in Denver. 1t was
difficult to understand just how the
committee could affect settlement
unless the parties directly interested
could get together With direct
vote 1t was generally understood, or
at least believed. that the regular or
ganization in Denver would be sus.
tanned. What are known as the AN
tbs" lost ground last fall when they
organized a convention OF their own
before being turned down by the Low
ry organization. The "antis" claim
they are largely in the majority in the
city OF Denver ii given fair show
This may be the case, but evidently
the fight is too bitter Tor either side
TO capitulate entirely. The only way
The Herald can see out OF the difficult
T. is for the contending factions to
fuse on an even basis-as suggested
the other day. There can be no fus-
ion of Republicans with Democrats in
the election OF city, county or state
officers. In the adoption of the char
ter is was not a party matter and in
dividuals had right to vote as they
pleased, but here the matter should
end. With the Republicans of Den
yer united We fully believe they can
win the day. Divided, there is no pos
sible show. 1t is for this reason The
Herald has discussed the question
quite often OF late. We are anxious
for the Republican success in the me
tropolis OF Colorado We do not be.
lieve as some, that the Denver fight
will endanger the state this fall. at
the same time there is a possibility
1t is best to be on the safe side The
Herald looks to the voters outside OF
Denver to save the day. Anything
above 10000 to 10000 majority against
the Republican ticket in Den
Yer can be overcome outside of that
city. For this reason we believe the
counties outside of Denver should
have the principal say.
AS for national delegates The Her
aid sees no reason to change its views
no matter what may transpire in Den
yer. Last October The Herald said
that f. o. Wolcott would lead the
Colorado national delegation ard his
name has been placed at the head ev-
cry time the subject has been mention
ed in this paper, Along with him we
have advocated Gov Peabody and we
still believe this the proper thing to
.do. Do not permit factionaIism to in
terfere with public welfare. Let us
send our most representative men to
Chicago-arm in arm. if you please.
If Senator Plat and Gov. Odell of New
York can unite why not Coloradoans?
Returning to the Denver mix-up. the
offer of Chairman Lowry for an equal
division of the city Offices. the selec-
ton of mayor being as near as posi-
BILE non-factional is certainly fair and
should be accepted. Along with this
should be an agreement for the same
representations in state conventions
this year and in the selection of legis-
lative members this fall. Why not
agree to work together iurlng the
most important election IN the his
tory of the state? There is posi-
bility of the presidency hinging on the
result in Colorado with its five cleo
toral votes. DO not let us take any
chances. And why not unite for city.
legislative and county officers? 1t is
important to have a Republican legis-
lature in both branches this coming
session. With the regulars and the
"antis" working together this can cas-
lily be accomplished. Il will result in
benefits to the ticket all over the
state. As before stated, il is success
we are interested in. The interests OF
the people of this state are largely de
pendent ON Republican success at the
polls in November With Republican
administration continued Industrial
conditions will settle very quickly and
permanently. With Democratic sue
cess our industrial affairs will be mix
ed worse than ever. Colorado Repub-
licans. therefore, should unite and
present a solid front to all kinds OF
isms this coming election. The way
to do this is for the Denverites to get
together by giye,andsafe policy,