The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-11-03
REPUBLICAN MEETING.
Gov. Cummins Addresses a Fine
Oskaloosa Audience.

In an address Astounding in tributes
to the many great institutions Of our
country and especially to the glorious
part the republican party has played
in the upbuilding of the greatest
country on the face of the globe, Gov
ernor A. B. Cummins talked for nearly
two hours to a crowd that filed every
inch Of space in the court house FRI
day night. 1t was the second of the
three republican rallies planned for
Oskaloosa during the present cam
paign and was a success in every way.
The governor said he was per-
picked in trying to make political
speeches this year, as the republicans
know they will win and the democrats
don't want to win. What few issues
have come to the surface are all one
sided. The republicans take decided
positions and the democrats get SO
near to them that it is hard to tell
where one leaves off and the other be-
gins. The great object of the voters
at all times should be to retain good
government when we have it, and OBJ
tain good government when we have
it not. AS W. are fortunate in nav-
ing the best the world has ever
known, let well enough alone.
While there may be some little differ
ences of opinion and people may not
be satisfied with every little detaii,
yet in the main the republican admin
~istration has been the pest for all the
people. While the republicans are
not always right, the democrats are
always wrong.
After a glowing tribute to the flag
and to the defenders of Old Glory,
Governor Cummins gave a picture of
the wonderful advancement made un-
der a protective tariff system.
In 1861 when the tariff and other
cardinal republican principles came
into power the exports from the
United States amounted to only $685.
100000 while the imports ran up to
$353,000, 900. In other words, this
country sent away from home $50, 0O0,-
600 more money each year than it got
back. In 1903, the exports had
grown to the wonderful volume of ST.
450,000,000 and the imports to $1,000
100000. Or in other words despite
the wonderful growth this country re-
ceiVed each year in return for it's
products over $500, 0o0, 900 more than
it paid out. Another wonderful tale
told by tariff possibilities is the fact
that the farm products in 1903 under
the republican protective system
were worth over $729, 000, 900 more in
1903, than they were under a demo
cratic revision system in 1896.
Continuing in his address the gov
ernor paid like tributes to the other
republican policies and especially
praised President Roosevelt as the
greatest leader of modern times. IF
the proud position we have won
among the nations of the world has
been won with the big stick, then let
us continue to carry the big stick"
Whatever his critics may say of him,
it cannot be denied in any way or IN
any case, that President Roosevelt has
done exactly what he thought to be
highland let me add, what the
American people have found to be
right"
Governor Cummins urged the re-
election TO Congressman Lacey and
said he not only deserved the vote or
every member of his party, but the
Vste of every man VINO admired the
courageous and honest administration
sf the great Office Of representative in
the national assembly.
The meeting was planned and ably
supervised by Chairman John o. Nal
colin of the county central committee.
Hon. G. w. Sewers presided and intro
duced the speaker in a happy way.
The Iowa Brigade Band was present
and discoursed its usual profusion of
appropriate and inspiring music. Fol-
Lowing the speech the governor was
Me guest of honor at a little banquet
and reception served at Hotel Down.
ing
The Register and Leader announce
ment that Major Lacey was to have
keen here with Governor Cummins
was in error. No such arrangements
had been made. Mr.. Lacey will be
here with Senator Dolliver next Fri
day night. This meeting will be the
closing one of the campaign.
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