The Delta independent., 1906-09-28

executive head OF the state.
every voter and is as follows:
University Park, Colo. Sept, q. 1906.
THE Hon. Franklin E. Brooks.
1.-THE Hon. George Stidger."
"The Hon. John F. Vivian. COMMITTEES.
"State Republican Headquarters.
Denver. Colorado.
Gentlemen: l have your letter Of
the Goth rendering me the nomination
as the candidate of the Republican
party for governor of Colorado. made
vacant by the resignation Of the Hon.
Philip B. Stewart
II accept the nomination you have
rendered with the distinct understand
ing that am not to be expected to make
any pledge of any character to anyone.
In our personal interview, you were
very earnest in the assurance that
was desired to accept the nomination
with this distinct agreement.
IL hope we shall be able to make a
campaign which is IN harmony with the
best traditions of the Republican party,
that is, business campaign that is
clean and honest.
The pessimist has had his day in
Colorado. During the last few years
the optimist has been having his day
and As he has taken his walks abroad
he has remarked on the growing order
and beauty Of the world. We have just
now in the United States the most
amazing prosperity which has ever
been known in any country in history.
and Colorado is twice over the most
prosperous state in the Union.
"The achievements of the Republican
party are always praised by all men Of
sound character after the political con-
test has ended. Nine men out of ten
thruout the nation are now rejoicing
over the constructive legislation which
was enacted thru the Republicans who
were dominant in the recent sessions of
congress. The heroic initiative of
President Roosevelt would have been
utterly futile with hostile congress.
am glad to join all men of honest pur-
pose in sincere thanks to our representa-
tives at Washington, Franklin <.
Brooks, Robert W. Bonynge and H. NJ.
Hogg, for their purposeful work in Sc
curing this wholesome Legislation which
now stands as an addition to the sum
total of Republican party achievements.
I'VE have abundant reason to rejoice
over the list of recent republican
achievements here in Colorado. The
efficiency and economy and practical
sagacity which characterized the ad-
ministration of Governor McDonad and
his associates at the state house have
helped to stimulate the amazing present
business prosperity of Colorado. The
anarchistic insanity of a few years ago
needed heroic treatment. Everyone re-
GREETED that sucn treatment was neceS-
sary. But government is always the
struggle of society against the anarchy
of ignorance and wickedness. The men
who were guilty of election outragcS in
recent years needed to be prosecuted.
1t was not pleasant task. ltrequirrd
courage. But it had to be done. 1t
must not be forgotten that the repubh-
can party is to be credited both with
the annihilation of anarchy in Colorado
and also with the exposure Of the cleo
ton frauds.
II heartily approve the programs
which are outlined in the republican
platform under the head of reforms
favored. Railway legislation should
have in view the development of indus
tries, the increase of trade and the COM
fort Of all our people. Our Western
Slope apples and peaches, our Greeley
potatoes and our Rocky Ford canta'
loups are bringing the highest price in
the markets because our railroads bring
them to the markets. Our coal and
our precious metals are valuable for the
same reason. The people, therefore.
do not clamor for railroad Legislation
that is hostile in spirit. but only for
Legislation that il fair and equitable.
II believe the people ought to have
an opportunity to express their prefer
ences for condidates for the senate Of