Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-04-17

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more in Russia, both among the lead
ers of the revolutionists and the i'm
perialists. 1t is the reason why Nicho-
las himself has failed. His manhood
is of too small calibre to let him
equal the task that is laid down for
him. Russia needs men.
HERRloTT'S ANNOUNCEMENT.
There are no frills nor furbelows on
the brand Of republicanism for which
John Herriott stands. In his letter
announcing his candidacy, which was
issued few days ago, he says he is a
republican, standing on the platform
that has always been the platform of
the republican party. He is not look
ing for fight nor does he want to see
factionalism in the ranks of the party.
He Is for harmony and good, old-fash-
Toned republicanism. Ills address to
republicans can be read by every
member Of the party in Iowa as per-
sonal letter, and 1t should be read by
all Of them. It follows:
In entering the field as a candi-
date for the party's nomination for
governor, I wish to indicate my atti-
tude towards public questions in
which the voters are interested.
Il have no other political creed than
that subscribed to by every loyal re-.
publican in Iowa. / believe thorough
ly In the wisdom Of our protective
tariff, in sound money, in reasonable
and just control Of railways, In hon
esty and efficiency in the enforcement
OF laws, and economy in the admins
tration Of the public service. All sec
lions, all interests, all persons are en-
titled to equal protection under the
law, and If I am called to the ONCE
OF governor, I shall give all equal and
careful consideration. There is no
need for me to maintain my views for
have expressed them in public and
at various times, and he who runs
may read and understand
Our protective tariff while subject
to criticisms in many details should
not in my Judgment be radically
changed. 1t is our historic policy,
firmly rooted in the business and af-
.ections of the people. Any serious
attempt to secure sweeping changes
in the schedules would insure an i'm
mediate halt in business, panics and
bank failures, shrinkage in values and
prices, and widespread depression in
agriculture and manufactures. We
played shuttlecock and battledore
with the tariff under President Cleve-
land with disastrous results. am de-
cidedly Of the opinion that President
Rooseyelt's policy of letting the tariff
alone is the best course to pursue.
There is no real difference of opin-
ion among patriotic republicans re-
garding the necessity for effective and
reasonable control of railroad traffic
rates. The people of Iowa, like all
isms or oppressive traffic rates on
their great highways. On the other
hand, they do not desire in any re-
form to do injury to the vigor Of our
railroads. The efficiency Of our com.
mon carriers Is essential to our vel
fare. Moreover, our people shrink
from the dangers of government own
ership and the pitfalls Of socialism.
The interests of carriers, shippers and
the public in all sections, in all indus
tries throughout the vast stretches of
our country must all be considered
and brought to a just balance. Equity
between carrier and shipper can and
must be realized. I believe that our
congressional delegation under the
leadership Of Congressman Hepburn
and Senators Dolliver and Allison is
Loyalty seeking to secure the reform
the country needs and that President
Roosevelt urges and endorses.
with reference to those matters in
which a governor should be most in
terested, namely, state affairs, my
record as state treasurer and as lieu
tenant governor may give you assur-
ance as to my course II nominated
and elected. It has been, / think,
characterized by performances rather
than by promises. 1t can be neither
amended nor forgotten; and / would
not change it If could.
There was time when I felt N.Y.
self alone in carrying out policy Of
the Just and equitable taxation Of rail
roads, but the people signified their
approval and all now gather around
platform.
"The control of party primaries is
now strongly urged. Sharp debate
disturbs the party. Various bills we're
defeated in the last general assembly.
Our primaries. like our elections,
should be guarded against corruption,
perversion or violence. The increase
OF urban population makes some regu-
lation desirable. But If the reforms
proposed entail extensive machinery
and large expense the results will not
be beneficial Active party service
and intelligent voting cannot be Sc
cured by elaborate electoral machin-
cry that confuses men or burdens cam
didates by its excessive cost of opera
ton, however. Thus safeguarded, pri-
mary reform Is desirable. The mat
ter has been referred to the people
for an expression Of their opinion to
be registered through their chosen
representatives who will assemble
next year to carry out their will. While
the governor primarily has nothing to
do with this matter, having no right to
cast vote in the assembly, should
feel bound by the declared wish Of the
people.
GAS republican and not as a rep.
resentative Of any faction or factions,
I present myself as a candidate for
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