The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-16
CUMMINS' CAUSE
GAINING GROUND.
STEAMBOAT LEADERS
ARE COMING OVER.
Editors Who Were In Revolt Have
Generally Turned to Him Save the
Sioux City Journal, Des Moines Capt.
tai and Burlington Hawkeye-some
Ticklish Legislative Situations.
Special to The journal.

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Waterloo, Iowa, Oct. 1e.--There has been
marked change OF political sentiment in the
third district In the past two weeks, in 30 Tar
as 1t relates to the candidacy Of Governor Cum
minis. Until few days ago the democrats had
expected to make large inroads upon the repub-
lican majority In this district, and there was
reason for republicans to be apprehensive, not
only for the governor, but also for the legisla-
tive ticket. The democratic state central conf
mittee, under the direction Of Chairman Miller
and W. w. Marsh, the latter q leading candi-
date for national committeeman from Iowa to
succeed Charles Walsh, resigned, has put up one
Of the most effective aud aggressive campaigns
known to democratic politics In this state for a
generation. ss...s. a53 er-
But there are indications that the republicans
are making progress. The Cedar Falls Daily
Record, edited BY J.. w. Jatnagin has until
within few days been bitterly opposed to the
governor. Mr.. Jarnagin, who is a pronounced
standpatter, was defeated for the nomination for
the legislature because OF his attitude toward
the governor. He had written many bitter edi-
torials and lent aid and comfort to the demo-
Gratis. But Saturday. on the occasion Of an
address In this city by Vice President Fair.
banks, Jarnagin withdrew his opposition and
appeared on the Same platform with the vice
president and the governor. In the evening,
when addresses were made by Governor Cunl-
minis and Congressman Birdsall, he emphasized
ais reversal Of position by making speech
urging that all republicans give the entire
ticket hearty support. .,. &. "s... r..
,. w More Evidence. ..t
Gradually as the election comes on apace,
many Of those who have been fighting the
governor and indirectly helping the democrats
ardor Of the democrats and inspiring the re-
publicans with renewed courage. 1t Is stated
upon authority of Chairman Kern Of the con-
gressional committee Of this place. that the
ernor from the time he announced his can
didacy last winter. will abandon Its opposition
and come out for Governor Cummins In q few
days. This Il indicated by the recent action
Of VIM Parrot, editor Of the Reporter. attend:
taking prominent part in the proceedings.
John Williams, = leading lawyer Of this city,
who has heretofore trained with the opponents
of the govsrnor, presided at the meeting ad-
dressed BY the vice president and Governor Cum.
minis on Saturday. ~: '.s1.- ...,"
The Cedar Rapids Republican and the DUBUQUE
Times. both Of which have been seckoned against
Cummins, have practically ceased fighting him
and the only republican newspapers Of promi.
hence now In open rebellion against the ticket
are the Burlington Hawkeye and the Bioux CITY
Journal, tho the Des Moines Capital, LATE
Young's paper, continues at intervals to srowl
its dissent ~ @'e's- - ..1s y. 49,
Legislative Ticket in Danger.
It may be said tho, that the republican
legislative ticket in this county and senatorial
district is not out Of danger The senatorial
district comprises Blackhawk and Grundy coun
ties Because It has the greater number Of
delegates in the nominating convention, Black
hawk county republicans have insisted upor
| naming the state senator Tor the last ffteer
years. The republicans Of Grundy county have
revolt. y. - =" II -'-:,S'2 =
I l. Failing to take heed Of the disafrectton .,
Gruady county republicans, the Waterloo breth
rem nominated Alfred Lonely, a lawyer Of THU
city, for senator. The democrats were uuicl
| to take advantage Of this tactical error, and
promptly nominated a bright young lawyer, D,
Wolfe, OF Grundy Center And it is not i'm
probable they may elect him, for many re
publicans OF that county will support him as tn,
puDIicans that the worm will turn II they trea,
upon him too often. e. '..-,,.5 -.
| ... G. 0. P. Blunders.
30 with the candidate for representative. I
mas been the custom for many years for tn,
republicans OF Blackhawk county to recognize tn
right OF the Cedar Falls brethren to- name tn
candidate for representative The state norma
school is at Cedar Falls, and 1t is with regart
10 this institution and Its demands for stat
support by means Of liberal appropriations tina
| the nomination has been conceded to Ceda
Falls. "
| This year the precedent was broken J. W
| Jarnagtn, editor Of the Record was q candidate
| but. being standpatter, he was beaten an
| Guy Feeley, resident Of Waterloo, nomina ted
| Again the democrats took advantage Of
situation In their favor and ted YER
popular candidate named George Morning q
Cedar Falls. It Is not improbable that MI
| morning Will receive majority in Cedar Falls
t tn. the normal republican majority there /