Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-10-13

constant, consistent, continued ,,rra
hitting fight for certain great politica
principles, and we cannot succeed
along these lines without a continued
ana manifest interest in the success,
of the party. -.
To illustrate this proposition VIC
have in this state republican ma
Jorlty of some twenty thousand. Gov.
ernor Gooding was elected two years
ago Dy something over II 900. Con
| s1derlng the increased vote of the
state, we may safely say that we have
majority of some twenty thousand
Now, If amy gentleman from the op-
position is elected, either as senator
congressman or governor, it will not
De by reason of majority Of the vot
ers of this state being democratic. II
VIII De because we. as republicans
nave peen generous enough to hand
over the reins of power to the opposi :
ton. When you start to do that. Won
should. before entering your booth, ask
yourself this question, if you elect NV
distinguished opponent to the United
states senate. what will he do with
the power which you give him in fu-
| ture years? What principles will he
support? What policies will he adj
vocate?
He stated here few nights ago that
he Is devoted follower of William T.
Bryan. 1t Is about the first time that
he-has acknowledged that fact in this
campaign, but at last we have his at
| tltude If he is elected and placed
/ In power, he will use his influence as
SUCH to advocate the election of Mr..
Bryan in 1908, and will advocate the
principles for which he stands. and in
opposition to the republican cause,
So If you should elect Mr. Hattabauph
10 succeed Burton L. French what
Will he do with the power which Won
give him? He will go into the demo-
cratic caucus; he will vote against re-
publican principles, and he will OBJ
pose those policies which we. as re-
publicans. believe to be essential to
the prosperity of the nation. So our
distinguished friend, Judge Stocks
lager. a very likeable gentleman.
should he be elected governor. would
utilize all the influence which he would
have as governor n build up the op-
position and tear down and DESTROY
republican prestige in the state Every
appoint at hand would be filled from
the opposition party and the club
which we would PASS over to the OBJ
position would be utilized to make
sure, If possible delivering the state
to Mr., Bryan in 1908.
Let us not forget, therefore. that
political parties are not organized for
individuals. Let US not forget that
any mans particular ambition is as
naught when placed against the great
principles for which a political or~ani-
cation is organized. Parties are or
ganized for the purpose of advancing
certain theories of government, GER
tain economic policies which have to
do with the general welfare of the peo-
pie, and with the upbuilding of the
country The and tho no Nc
are only concerned in individuals in
so far as they represent those policies
and principles, to which we adhere,
and will advocate them from the place
to which they are accredited by the
people.
1t is of very little concern, undoubt-
eddy, to the people of this state wheth-
er. from an individual standpoint,
should be United States senator, or my
charming friend Senator Dubois. But
it must be of vital interest to you: il
is of the utmost CONCERN to the people.
OF this state, to know what principles
and policies those who are chosen to
represent you will represent and ad-
vocate when they are given their place
or position by the voters of the state
There never was a time in the his.
tory of the republican party when re-
pupllcahism was so nearly synony-
present time. There never was time
when it's creed was so nearly the eIeed
of every ight-thinking citizen, as i.
Is at the present hour. 1t has for them
the broad, helpful I'M
bending devotion which all men have
VINO measure up to the high standard
OF patriots. The worlds best thought |
Is today conferred about the success Of
the great issues and principles which |
today fndividualize and distinguish US
as party.
With the tragic close Of Pre.il,nt |
McKinley's administration. and he |
advent into power of his great suc-
cessOr. arose questions in a large |
measure new-questiOns requiring. |
greater statecraft and more ourace
than had been demanded of any leader I
or any party since the Civil war. The I
restoration Of business. the re- en,pi,Gy- |
ment Nf idle men, had been the great /
work of the great martyr, and today I
we are enjoying the fruits of his fore
sight and his unquestioned patriotism.
we are today the recipients of the re-
suits from the republican policies en- !,
acted into law and given the approval
oi ms great name-for ten years. and I
season after season, we have known !
the effect of his beneficent admins I
ration. BY their fruits We shall know I
them in politics. as well as in morals. !
NApplause.) But when Theodore I
Roosevelt was sworn into power. I'M
der conditions as difficult as man can /
Know, and when the work opened up /
before him-the great question of |
pr1diing the trusts and combines, /
teaching them the restraint of the law. |
ana compelling them to recognize the |
rights of the citizens, such |
conditions had arisen that a few men. |
the moving and controlling factors in |
Few great corporations. were in |
position to control and practically fix |
the price on every necessary of life. /
mere was not an article of clothing, |
or an article of food. but was con-
troiied In some way by some OF these |
great combinations. So far had they |
proceeded. SO strong and SO contemp- |
.ious OF their rights had they become. !
Ihat laws Were ignored. courts Jug |
kIeo with. and the greatest legislative |
oody IN the world was awed and APP