The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-05-03
CUM MINIS WILL WIN
Iowa Weary Of Railroad Rule Will
Stand by cummins-shaw Repu-
dated by His Own District

Les MONIES, IOWa-In0 action OF the
Tenth Iowa district congressional con-
vention in declining to adopt a resO-
luton commencing Secretary of the
Treasury Leslie NJ Shaw is regarded
as the most significant political event
OF the year in this state.
The Tenth district is the home of
Mr.. Shaw, and there also resides
United States Senator ). P. Dolliver
and other influential men. Senator
Dolliver owes his seat in the upper
house to an appointment by Secretary
Shaw when governor of this state,
on the death of Senator Gear
But the Tenth district republicans
also are friendly to Governor Cum
minis. They indorse his position on
railroad rate regulation and other
matters of public interest. The en-
nifty existing between Secretary Shaw
and Governor Cummins is we'll known
among Iowa politicians. There is a
strong belief that they do not agree
on important matters of public policy.
and this disagreement extends fur
Their than their views of the tariff.
Opposes Governor cunmins
The influence of Secretary Shaw in
the Iowa campaign this year has been
exerted directly against Governor
Cummlns. He made a speech in Des
MONIES a few weeks ago, just follow
ing the publication in all the Iowa
newspapers OF an anti-Cummins let
ter by Stephen B. Elkins, which was
calculated to ruin Governor Cummins
in his fight for denomination on
railroad rate regulation platform.
Inc whole tenth congressional dis
tricf, so far as the republican party
Is concerned, is for the denomination
OF Governor Cummins. The refusal
10 adopt the proShaw resolution
therefore, was an indication that the
district resents his interference in
the local contest. It also appeared to
Irost his presidential aspirations so
lar as this state is concerned. but thar
is Incidental. The ambition of the
secretary to go to the White House
has not been discussed in Iowa. The
action of the convention also was no.
tlce to the federal crowd to keen
us hands off the local politics in
Iowa.
The resolution which the convention
declined TO adopt was couched in the
following language:
Ihat we are justly proud of the
honor conferred upon us by President
Roosevelt in selecting a resident Of
his district at secretary of the treas
Try. That in the administration of h;s
aigh duties he has shown signal
ABILITY and has reflected great credit
upon the people of Iowa.
All Others Praised
Inc resolutions which were adopted
1y the convention, and from which
his one was excluded, praise in the
Narmest terms the work of President
roosevelt, the senators from Iowa
md The other public men. including
Governor Cummins, whose efforts have
'een toward the proper regulation If
and kindred reforms.
senator Deliver especially is recon-
nended for the rate fight he is MAKING
lnd Tor his vote against the shin
Tariff reform is advocated
the resolutions. The primary law
u Governor Cummins also was warm.
y Endorsed.
Inc action of the Tenth district
with the promised oufcoma
i the hight in the Fourth. Third ana
slntn districts, lead politicians n he.
i ieae that the contest over the repub-
,cah nomination for governor in Iowa