The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1906-01-19


following announces his candi.
dacy for reelection. His state
ment of the case is characters.
tic of the man, plain, direct and
straightforward. He puts his
record before the people whom
he has served and asks for their
endorsement by re election.
There may be congressman
down at Washington who have
more frills about them than
Charley Burke, but there is not
one who can show a better rec
ord of efficient service to his
constituents, or one who can
be more certainly depended upon
to do q thing that needs to be
done. Here is what he says.
ssThe republican state convention
having been called, it would not seem
out of place for me to state that will
be candidate for denomination be-
fore the convention, though q formal
announcement is hardly necessary as it
has generally been understood that l
am desirous of continuing in congress.
"Since l was first selected, have
entirely given up engaging in any
business and have devoted my entire
time and attention to my official
duties. To the fullest extent of my
strength and ability, have honestly
endeavored at all times to do that
which would best promote the devel-
opment and interest of my state. Po-
litically, have steadfastly supported
the republican party and have never
In single instance opposed any re-
publican measure. On all occasions
have heartily supported the adminis-
tration, not only of our present presi-
dent, but also of his lamented prede-
cessor. William Mckinley. The fact
that know possessed the confidence
and friendship of the latter and that
have the confidence and good will of
President Roosevelt, is very graft
tying recompense for my loyalty to
my party.
the powers OF the interstate commerce
to enable that body to fix
q rate when q rate has been challenged
and when upon hearing and full in
vestig alton the same is found to be
and excessive. have
and do now stand squarely
with President Roosevelt.
sDuring the winter of 1904 and 1905,
as member of the committee on ln-
and foreign commerce, l at
tended almost daily the meetings of
the committee for period of weeks |
that were held upon the ques-
An ~ i1uyu hn
clusion of the hearings, voted to CO.
operate with the majority and said
committee in perfecting and reporting
the so-called Townsend Esch bill, |
which was known to have the president,
and at no time did I support or vote |
for any other bill on the subject.
"When the Townsend-E bill was
considered in the house, I not only |
voted for the measure, but made a
speech In support of the same, stating |
In universal terms that was in favor |
OF the proposed legislation, l still |
stand committed to the presidents
rate policies and shall, hope, in the |
near future, join the majority of the
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce, of which am still q MEM
Der, In reporting new measure EN-.
bodyiug the presidents ideas and
having his approval.
~ shall base my candidacy for re-
nomination entirely upon my oficial
record. For the cordial support tha at
/ have heretofore received, am In
deed grateful. Having been renomin-
ated three successive times by acclama-
ti0n and having been elected by an in-
creased majority each time from .
majority in 1893 Of about 1000 to
nearly $1,000 in 1904, have felt that
nv services have been satisfactory to
my constituents, which has been ex-
ceedinaly gratifying to me.
III I should again be renominated
and elected. shall continue Is haye
Ia tho past, endesvoring to do that
which will be for the best interests
OF tho great state which I have the
honor In part Of representing and to
conscieutiously uphold the principle
and policies 81 tho republican party
% expressed ii platform declarations
made IN representative delegate con- |
vention."