Mower County transcript., 1906-10-17
LEAVES FROM RECORD MADE BY
=ls =S THE PARTY OF PROGRESS
Il s5 III in TWO LEGISLATIVE .
y s5l: SESSIONS. z.s... =5.: Il !.
aEfoRn HAS BEEN THE WATcHWoRD !.
s'LENDlD LlsT. OF MEASURES en-
i +. ACTED IN THE. INTEREST
+, {: 4. & OF The people OF
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Every Republican has . reason for
n bslisf. He votes ths Republican
ticket beoaass,he believes In the prtn-
steaes Of the national Republican
ywty and because he believes the
party can be trusted TO administer
state and local affairs.
It may interest Republicans to sec
IN small space some Of the reasons
why the Republican party is entitled
to the support OF voters in the coming
state election.
No previous period In the history
Of the state has seen 50 much prog
ress in legislative reform as the two
legislative sessions Of 1903 and 1895.
New laws Of farreaching Importance
and benefit to the people of the state
were placed on the statute books at
those two sessions and By the work
and votes Of Republican members.
Both houses were almost solidly Re-
publican and the Democratic minority
had little to dc with any of the pro-
gressive work done. In 1908 the polit-
teaa eomplexien of the legislature was:
eenate-Republicans, 81; Democrats,
IL. House-Republicans, 104; Demo
crats. IL. In 1905 the members stood:
6enate-Republicans, So; Democrats,
II. House-Republicans, 1903; Demo,
The principal work of those sessions
may be summed up as follows:
The four per cent gross earnings
law, which adds s1,o0o,ooo year to
the states revenue.
Submission of taxation amendment
to the constitution, paving the way
for up-to-date tax legislation.
Investigation of freight rates, re.
sulting recently In sweeping reduc-
tions in merchandise, coal and grain
rates.
New laws clothing the railroad COM
mission with full power to regulate
railroad rates and charges.
A complete revision of the statutes
Progressive pure food laws, protect
ing consumers from fraud and un-
wholesome adulteration.
A law taxing inheritances, which is
bringing many thousands into the
treasury.
A state good roads law, admins
tered by non-partisan highway COM
mission.
University and normal schools re-
moved from board Of control,
Bucketshops wiped out. 80
State land laws amended to encour-
age purchase by settlers.
immigration bureau established.
Comprehensive drainage survey pro-
-vided for and carried out.
Timber trespass laws made more
stringent.
Insurance department placed on
strictly salary basis.
. phaSe is surely glory enough there
lpe Two sessions. The Republican
naAtAas shown it's confidence In the
hsnlb bsss who carried through such
proe1anme- and Has nominated two Of
them to high Office. A. L.. Cole, who
was 4 member Of the house in beth /
sessions, Ia the nominee for governor,
Ind A. O. Eberhart, senator in both
sessions, is nominated for lieutenant
governer. Beth men took prominent
part In the work, supported all the
leading reforms enumerated, and
helped to frame and carry through
some Of the most important. Other
men on the state ticket had hand in
the work. Attorney General Young
drafted many bills and was constantly
In the counsel of the members. State
Auditor Iverson favored and worked
for legislation concerning taxation
and land and timber matters. Rail
road Commissioner Staples drew the
most important railroad laws passed
and advocated their adoption. All are
candidates for reelection.
LET the good work 60 on" say the
people Of Minnesota.
Then give your vote to the men who
have been dci2g the work and elect
the entire -.epublican state ticket.
Preston Republican: Hon. A. L.
Cole stands with President Roosevelt
for rate reduction that shall at once
60 into effect for the immediate bene-
fit Of the people, while Governor John
son~has been transformed from a hes.
itant noneatity into a pronounced OBJ
structionist !. It is well that this has
hapr ened, however, for it shows the
executives ffriendliness for the cor
porations and makes plain the impera-
tive necessity for Mr. Coles election.
Lambarton star:: Since J. F. Jacob
ron has taken the stump ana is doing h
excellent work in the interest Of Cam !.
didate Cole the Democratic press has i
ceased enlogizing and sympa thiztng i
with the Lac qui Parle Statesmen
90 70 THE s. POLLS !. 5. AND VOTE.