Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-07-21
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putty. he SAD tne question to which
the south should address itself was
how much longer the specter of things
past sis to hold them to political
allegiance that does them no good in
national politics and deprives their
communities of the benefit of two par
ties in local politics." By treating
negro disfranchisement as an accom-
plished fact he made it clear that the
administration no longer contemplates
interference and that the bogy of ne
gro domination no longer exists He
expressly stated that laws which Eek
clude from the ballot impartially both
the whites and blacks, when ignorant
and irresponsible, cannot be criticised
Secretary Taft at once returned to
Washington and started for Putin
Bay, O., where he addressed the State
Bar association on the Panama canal
project and justifying the lock plan.
PIatt and OdeIl Make Up.
The fact has leaked out that Senator
Platt and Chairman Odell of New
1OEk udu lOLllCu Ill OuC1SlNG anu
fensive alliance, having met at High
land Mills. 1t is said that their pur-
pose is to checkmate the administra-
ton, national and state, and retain
control Of the Republican machinery.
The same report says that Plat is dis
satisfied with the attention paid to his
recommendations by President Roose-
welt. At the same time Messrs. Odell
and Quigg have joined hands to defeat
Chairman Parsons of the New York
county committee.
A close friend Of President Roosevelt
announced that the president had Civ
en- positive assurance that he would
not interfere in the New York party
fight this year.
Pennsylvania Fusion Complete.
The Independent Lincoln Republic
ans of Pennsylvania reassembled and
revised their state ticket by replacing
their nominees for lieutenant governor
and auditor general with those made
by the Democratic convention At the
head of the Lincoln Democratic ticket
stands that veteran leader of indie
pendent Republicans, Lewis Emery,
Jr. Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia
sent word that he would support the
ticket and stump the state for Emery
and fusion.
II. Clay Evans For Governor.
The Tennessee Republican conven-
ton at Nashville nominated former
Commissioner of Pensions Evans for
governor This meant the defeat Of
the faction supporting Congressman
Brownlow.
Notable Socialist Nominations.
Upton Sinclair, author Of THE Jun
GLE" has consented to accept the nomi-
nation of the Socialists of Mercer coun-
ty, n j., for congress.
w. D. Haywood, president of the
Western Federation of Miners, al
though In an Idaho prison charged
with the assassination of former Gov
ernor Steunenberg, has been nominated
for governor by the Socialists of Colo
rado A resolution demands his re-
lease, so that he may take part in the
campaign.
Hearst Not a Candidate.
In San Francisco interview several
days after Bryan's London talk W. r.
Hearst stated positively that he is not
o candidate for the Democratic NOM
ination Of 1908 He said he appre-
ciated Mr.. Bryan's compliment In men
tioning him. but if he made the list he
would substitute Stevenson for Bailey.
''Bryan and Bailey" would tickle the
sar, but wo,sld sound too much like
Barnum and Bailey" "Folk and Bal
ley" would not mix very we'll, being &
ticket of good. pure water and Stand
ard Oil. Mr.. Hearst says he is satisfied
to use his publications 'to drive ou
of Office the white slaves of the trusts
and to promote the fortunes of the
honest servants of the people" He is
eager to see the line drawn irrespec
tive of party "between those that be
lieve in special privileges and those
that believe in popular rights between
the producing classes and the plumber
ing corporations"
Bryan Willing to Lead.
Ex-senator James X. Jones of Ar
kansas has made public letter re
ceived by him from W. J. Bryan which
adds fuel to the flames of the Nebras
kan's popularity. Mr.. Bryan says tina
he will do nothing to secure another
nomination and that he enjoys tht
freedom of private life, but that there
are certain reforms which he would
like to see accomplished For this pur
pose he would become the party candi
date again if the advocates of reform
are in control of the party. He ends
by saying that the country needs ST
have Jeffersonian Democracy. applied
to all the departments of the govern
ment''
Governor Folk Of Missouri calico
forth a storm of applause when in bis
address at the Fox River Chautauqus
at Appleton, Wis, he said, There i:
only one man under present conditions
who should receive the Democratic
nomination for president, if he will &C
cept, and that one man is William Jen