Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-01-25
EDIToR's CANDIDACY FOR GU.
HERNAToRIAL NOMINATION is
FORMALLY ANNOUNCED
REGARDED AS s. .oNG
Former Congressman lie Assured Of
Active Support by Republicans Of
Northwestern Iowa-He is Not .
FactIonaIlst and Is Generally APP
proved.

proved.
Sioux City, Jan. 2S.-George D. Per.
kins, editor Of the Sioux City Journal
and former congressman of the elev-
enth congressional district, formally
announced himself a candidate for the
republican nomination for governor OF
Iowa at mass meeting Of citizens Of
Sioux City last night. For some time
Mr. Perkins has been prominently
mentioned as the man on whom it was
probable that the republicans could
unite all voters who are opposed to a
third term for Governor Cummins, but
formal announcement of Perkins can
didacy was not made until last night.
1t was claimed by Perkins friends
last night that he was practically the
solid support of his district, which
would give him big lead, as the dis
trict is part Of Cummins' territory. In
fact, the eleventh and tenth districts
nave been the nucleus of Cummins'
strength in the state for several years.
Perkins has never been identified
thoroughly with either wing of the
party, but has been always looked
upon as safe man. It is believed his
announcement will be received with
satisfaction by standpatters as we'll as
by those who are classed as progress
ives.
The meeting last night was attend
ed by a large number of prominent
citizens of Sioux City and the sur
rounding cities. William Lehler of
.Correctionville presided. Speeches
were made by number of leading re-
publicans, including Judge William
Hutchinson, City~Attorney Weaver, DR..
Arthur Silverbers, A. B. Thatcher. G..
W. tton, j. U. Sammis, J. w. Hal
o. Qunty Auditor Jenness, p. A.
Sawyer, and the Rev DIR. w. S, Lewis.
It was Perkins meeting from start
to finish. every mention OF his name
being received with applause.
Citizens Pledge Strong Support.
Craig L. Wright presented the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were adopt
ed with cheers:
Whereas, The name of our distin.
guished fellow citizen, the Hon. Geo.
D. Perkins, having been frequently
mentioned In the press and among
many republicans of the state as a
possible candidate for governor be-
fore the next republican state conven-
ton, comes this meeting, having been
called by his friends in Sioux City, to
give expression to their wish that he
will consent to become such candi.
date and permit them to take the mi
tiative In the presentation of his
name to the republicans Of the state
and also to pledge their unqualified
support and earnest aid to secure such
nomination. Therefore, it is
Resolved, That we, his fellow citi-
zens, know his private and public life
since he first became resident of
Sioux City in 1859 to the present
hour; that we know that by his indus
try, ability, and tenacity Of purpose
he has made his newspaper the best
In the state; that he had no aid of
wealth to start his work or continue
1t, except as he has made a. compe-
tence by his own labors; that his life
and record is an open book to our peo-
pie and it is a history of high charac-
ter, strict integrity, and noble service
to every duty.
ExtoIIed As Roosevelt Republican.
Every call made upon him which
had for it's object the upbuilding of
the city or. any of its enterprises or to
minister unto charities, or for the adj
vancement of education, or for the ele-
walton of morals has been responded
to by him generously and Willingly;
that he has been true and loyal to the
principles of the republican party and
i has ever contended in his paper and
lin public discussion for the mainte-
nance of those principles; that he is
In all things a Roosevelt republican
and in favor of square deal for all
interests and all men, both in state
and nation; that he is controlled by
no faction, represents no faction. and
rs governor would be the executive Of
the entire state and would administer
Its affairs for the benefit of all its
people regardless of class or condi-
ton that in public service, where he
had long experience, he exhibited wise
Ind conservative craftsmanship and
was safe and judicious public SER
want, giving his voice and his vote at
hll times for the betterment and inn
provement Of the Nlaws and for the
best interests Of our people; that we
recognize that in the Office of COVER
I, nor he would do honor to the state
and is as fully equipped to perform its
hiph and reSnonSih1a d1lties as any