Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1906-05-16
MAKES A FORMAL STATEMENT.


Ona rsws page of todsy's CENSOR
appears the formal announcement OF
Judge D. o. Mahoney declaring his pur-
pose to stand as q candidate for the re-
publican nomination for congress in
this the Third district, at the Septen.
, Der primary election. 1t Is the day and
age when sspirants for political favor,
especially those places which bear re-
preventative capacity, shall make per-
sonsl platform declarations. And that
is the correct theory. In no other way
can direct and personal responsibility to
constituents be fixed.
Following this new demand and pro.
cedure, Judge Mahoney has spoken we'll
and distinctly on predominant issues
now before the people of the country.
His utterances bear no tinge of DISPOSE
ton to shrink from free and open con-
fession of faith. On the subjects Of the
tariff. trusts, control of corporations. f.
deity to national and state policies as
outlined by the best thought and exer-
ton Of latter day leaders, Candidate
Mahoney's statement of principles is to
the point and easy of comprehension.
Two years ago Mr.. Mahoney was
candidate for the republican nomination
for the position to which he now as
pires OF the numerous administration
candidates then before TIE people he was
the only one to carry his county against
the reign of Babcockism. Now, natur-
ally, his friends and supporters believe
that he is the logical candidate to lead
the fight against the same elements in
the present campaign. All understand
that IL success is to be attained 1t must
come through concentration of action on
one candidate, and that such person will
need have the loyal and hearty support
of every man who believes in the better
things in politics, in state and national
government. That there Is disposition |
throughout the district TO meet on a |
common level, for direct purpose, 10 |
evident 1t must of necessity be so TO
accomplish results. To Vernon county |
ia quite generally conceded, we believe,
the honor and responsibility Of naming y |
candidate for the race. BY common con.
sent of our republicans, Judge Mahoney !
Is selected as the local choice. He ac-I
cepts the call and viii give his best abil-
ity and service to the campaign before
him.
1t would appear unnecessary for the
CENSOR, at this time, to review the &C.
tivities Of Judge Mshoney Is citizen aud
official of Vernon county during his long
residence here, and bnt for the reason
that his standing IL not as well known |
In other portions OF this congressional
district a. at home, no reference would
now be made TO the same For more
than twenty-five years he has lived here,
starting as principal of the Ontario /
schools; then to the county superinten-
dency of schools for eight years, two
terms a member of the legislature and
now entered upon his third term Is pro-
bate judge Of the county. In sll these
important capacities he has served the
people with ability and fidelity. While
long and actively engaged In education
al and legal work he has not failed to
keep thoroughly In touch with the agri-
cultural interests of the country. He
was born and reared on q farm, now
owns and operates one. His education
was attained in the district school, at
the state university, and he is gradu-
ate of tie law department of that insti-
tuition. Politically, Mr.. Mshoney has
been leader In the advanced thought
of republicsnism, worker for the par
ty at all times. He Is now, and has for
years been, chairman OF the party com.
mittee In ii 9 county, and also member
of the state central committee.
In common with republicans Of Yer.
non county, the CENSOR commends
heartily the candidacy of Judge Mahon-
ey to the republican tiers of the Third
district