Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-08
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 9, 1906.
TRUE CHAMPION OF THE PEOPLE

TRUE CHAMfJOV Vf ! ne F6OTI6
The people have generally read what
the inner workings of the organization
ut the National Irrigation congress
were pleased to- give out, and have In
some instances received the impress
sion that Senator Hepburn. in his adj
dress before that body. was not well
received.
Delegates are now returning who
were present and heard the entire
proceeding They heard the great ad-
dress Of one Of the nations ablest
public men. and they witnessed the
trying to hiss him from his position.
Instead Of making a bad impress
sion. Senator Hepburn completely car
ried the audience away with him, and
as he concluded his remarks the
cheer after cheer for the brave cham
pion of the peoples rights made one
Of the most impressive scenes of the
convention.
The significant fact that Governor
George r. Chamberlain Of Oregon,
who IL heart and soul with Senator
Hepburn in this fight. was chosen
president Of the organization, while
Senator Thomas b. Carter Of Mon
tana, Pinchot man, was turned down
h striking but mute evidence Of the
effect Of the senator's fight.
The history Of the evening in which
this question came up Is interesting
IN that 1t shows the power OF Idaho's
representative in the senate. and In
that It showed the several hundred
delegates assembled that Idaho has as
great men as any In the nation, who
Will stand and fight for her peoples
fights against any odds. and against
any chance Of winning personal crit
icism.
The evening had been carefully
planned by what might be called the
organization for Pinchot. and his fol-
lowers were well organized for the pur-
pose Of taking this great fight into
Senator Heyburn's own home state
and putting him In his position to
route. They had their speakers all
well prepared and their program so
arranged that the speeches might
come at a time when they would make
the greatest impression.
The Idaho people were aware of the
preparation being made and were de-
termined to meet all opposition and
protect their people on this great
question. Senator Hepburn is always
prepared on the question. and In case
further defense was needed. w. E.
borah. candidate for United States
senator to work with Hepburn. was
prepared to speak. He expected to
answer attacks that might be mad,
upon Senator Hepburn after his adj
dress was heard.
The program opened Senator Car
ter OF Montana was the chairman. II |
was his fight and he was part of II |
Instead of Introducing the speakers |
impartialy he devoted half an hour to |
preparing the ground way for the adj |
oress or the principal. Mr.. Pinehot.
Garter is an able speaker and ner-
formed his task most admirably
When Pinchot arose to speak the audi
ence was with him. and before his
many enticing representations and
pretty illustrations had all been heard
the audience was more with him
When he closed his remarks it was
plain to be seen that the atmosphere
vas dark for Idaho's senior senator.
TIE race of sentiment was against
Him The oratory had done its work.
Senator Hepburn took hts place on
the platform. The Idaho people per-
haps, never admired a man as they
admire Senator Hepburn TODAY. A
thrill OF pride passed over the Idaho
feiegates. but it was plain to see they
watched his opening remarks with
Of fear. Senator Heyburn
Toes not depend upon fowery oratorv.
BE speak, straight to the point and
n facts. He spent no time in attack
ng the argument from the very
oundation.
With every sentence he uttered the
hange Of expression cauId be seen
bod the faces Of the listeners. AS Is
fated by the Capital News, After ne
al spoken for a few moments the