Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-30
SHELDON And BROWNONI ISSUE
Need of Law Controlling Railroads in
Nebraska is Urged.
CANDIDATES SPEAK At GRAND ISLAM
Attorney General Reviews History of
Railroad Assessments and Ridi-
cuIes Democratic Claims 20
Having Supported Roosevelt

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Sept. 2s-(specisl
Telegram. THE republicans Of Hall county
had a rousing convention today, nominating
Z. o. White, a farmer. and A. l. Scudder
of Doniphan as candidates for represen-
tatlves and A. c. Mayer. az candidate for
county attorney. The convention was later
addressed by Hon. George L. Sheldon, Hon.
Norris Brown and candidates Junkin and
Williams.
Mr. Sheldon addressed himself largely to
national issues and the relation of material
welfare to political policies. He also dwelt
on the extortionate profits the railroad cor
porations took from both the producers and
consumers in Nebraska His facts and
figures showing the relative profits Of the
roads in Iowa and Kansas as compared
with Nebraska were revelation to many
in the audience. His exposition OF the
comparative increases of taxation were
likewise subjects, which it was plainly
evident we're given the most careful at
tention by the delegates, large number of
whom were farmers. He concluded by
pleading with the people of Hall county
to be freed men in every sense of the
word emphasizing the necessity therefor
by stating that Nebraska was the only
state in the central west, which had no
carrier corporation.
Hon Norris Brown addressed himself
to the local situation largely and de-
olared that Mr. Thompson was an excellent
citizen and would, if elected, diligently and
earnestly try to carry out democratic
principles but able as he was he could
not succeed in finding out what these prin-
ciples really were. The republican plat
form this year meant square deal and
he would never plead with his neighbors in
Buffalo county to vote for him with the
expectations of getting a discrimination in
rates as against any other city in the
state. He directed attention to the charge
in Grand Island fusion paper that the
republican party was not sincere in its
declarations against railroad domination,
because IL had never attempted to enforce
any law. Mr.. Brown took up the entire
history of the assessment of railroad prop
critics under the law and it is said
by those who have followed his speeches
In other parts Of the state that it was
the strongest and best and clearest review
of the entire negotiations that has yet
been made He also reviewed the efforts
of President Roosevelt in securing rate
regulation, told how the president was the
prime spirit in the great record of the
last congress and how he received demo-
cratic support only when II became known
that the measures would pass without their
| support. Democrats were pleading to re-
pubicans of Nebraska today to send demo-
Gratis to Washington to help Roosevelt out
| What they really meant was to help
Roosevelt out of power to continue his
| great loyal service to his country. Did
republicans want to do It?
! Candidates Williams for commissioner
and Junkin for secretary Of state also
addressed the convention and were heartily
received. Candidate Brian for treasurer
arrived just as the convention closed. his
| train being late.
Plea for Rose waters Policies.
| NIOBARA, Neb.. Sept, 29-(Special Tele-
gram. 1.-The republican representative con-
vention for the Twentieth district nomi-
mated George w. Saunders OF Bazile Mills
A resolution was adopted, deploring the
death OF Edward Rosewater. NJ. T. Ports
| record in the last legislature was endorsed
! The platform adopted was general in
! character.
Z. A, Fry addressed the convention, en-
deavoring to get more definite resolutions
passed. He said II the convention was
sincere i'm its opinion, of Rosewater it would
pledge it's candidate to the policies for
1 WHICH ne IouSnl anu Inc pldnkS OF the
platform would also define his position as
to Norris Browns candidacy. Fry reminded
the convention that he stood for Rose
waters policies years ago and he demanded
that II the convention did not name
man who could be trusted the resolution
should be withdrawn
Saunders, who nominated, was ap-
pointed agent several years ago at santee
| Agency and afterwards succeeded to its
SUPPLEMENTARY, but President Roosevelt
refused TO allow him to remain because of
civil service regulations. Senator Willard
attempted TO retain him. but without avail.
He is a nephew of George A. Brooks and
Miller Brooks.
Quiet Campaign In Cunning.
WEST POINT, Neb., Sept. 2s.-(Special. y
The political situation in Cunning county
has not developed any strikingly unusual
features thus far The candidates for rep
resentative and senator have not COM
menced an active canvass. The greatest
interest centers on the contest for the
county attorneyship. The present incum-