The Delta independent., 1906-07-06
The recent city election in Denver

The recent city election in Denver
was not and could not be run under the
control Of the state organization. II
the managers of the great local busi-
ness interests have taken too active a
part in Denver politics certainly
believe they have-it is because they
probably felt obliged to take this course
to protect themselves from the band of
political pirates Of both parties healed
by Senator Patterson. who, through
tie control of newspapers, law Offices
and other potent influences have long
given these enterprises the alternative
Of cash tribute or of annihilation.
Some corrections of policy may be
necessary in the Denver local organiza-
t,on. but they must be made by the
members of the party itself without
Democratic aid.
Your state organization is not con-
trolled by the corporate influences.
Whatever necessity may have once ex-
isted for the large number Of these in
terests of the state to join in party
councils to secure protection for life
and property; such necessity passed
away when the Republican party DEM
onstrated its intentions and its ability
to protect the lives and property Of both
rich and poor alike. at all hazards. In
my opinion the Republican party is not
and must not be dominated by either
labor or capital. 1t must stand for all.
and for the best interests Of the state,
and for . square deal al round. 1t will
never, 10 long as those who influence its
councils At the present time can prevent
Il, 70 back to the spoib system. the
rotten primaries, and the gag rule con-
ventions 30 often in vogue when Mr..
Stsvensoa controlled the party manage
ment. These usually brought financial
profit to the leaders, but resulted al
most always in Democratic victories.
STATE ORGANIZATION NOT TO NEEDLE
WITH CANDIDATES.
H. staAs sekanisakisn dos not md
~ not htsrisre IN The selection Of
candidates for the various state Offices.
It will be its endeavor to see that in
every county in this state free and open
primaries and fair conventions are held,
through which delegates will be elected
to the next state convention who shall
represent the desires and opinions Of
the Republicans Of their various coun-
ties.
At the next state convention COM
posed Of these delegates every Repub-
llcan who sspires to Office will, so far
as the state organization can bring it
about, have an equal chance to press
his claim for preferment. In this con-
vention and through the carrying out
Of these principles am sure that a
ticket will be selected and q platform
will be adopted, both Of which shall
command enthusiastic support from ev-
cry Republican in this state whose de-
sire for factional success does not still
blind him to the true interests of the
party and the best interest Of the state
as well.
When was last elected to the chair
manship of the state committee an
nounced to my friends that l would not
again be a candidate for the position.
have not changed my mind. Five
years is as long as any man should hold
the Office. Republicans Of this state,
through their representatives in the
next state convention, must choose my
successor. Whoever he shall be have
no doubt that under his leadership the
party will be victorious and the present
prosperity Of the state under Republi-
can administration will be continued.
d. B.FAIRLEY,
Chairman.