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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
NO QUARREL POSSIBLE
OVER TARIFF SCHEDULES
First Thing 10 To Secure Election o.
the Republican Ticket In
Iowa.

CONGRESSMAN J. A. T. Hull: ''You can't
get I'd q controversy with me about tas.
III schedules-there Is nothing IN It
III you stand for tho principle Of pro
lection you are . republican.
"som/ have urged changes Of schedules
In congress during the last three or four
years, but some of Us. Q majority. have
opposed It. but those men are republic
cans for they believe In the protective
principle. and we must effect changes.
when made, under the leadership OF the
leader Of the party. Theodore Roosevelt
Are you for the principle OF proteo-
ton? II so. 1t is your duty to vote tor
every candidate on the republican ticket
for they ape all protectionists. from top
to bottom. I have been told some Of my
comrades over here are aga nst the heao
Of the ticket. Can you afford to support
the ernmy? The head Of the republican
ticket In Iowa represents republicanism
in the nation. The people Of the nation
look to Iowa as steadfast, state where
the banner Of republicanism has never
been lowered. Shall the people OF the ma
ton now see the flag come down IN this
state. the Vermont Of the west7
IT think we cannot afford 1t and We
will not permit It, but In November the
wires will carry to Theodore Roosevelt at
Washington the glad tidings OF repuD-
lican victory in iowa."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
THE REPUBLICAN RECORD
A Party That Has Done Things and
Which Has . Definite Programme
for Success.

Gems from recent speech By ConErssS-
man Albert r. Dawson:
Republication stands for honesty IN
public life.
The nfty-ninth congress, win 20 down
I N history - the 'consrsas Of Aoh'sve'
Tho republican party has established
the standard Of the square deal
Tho past ten years viii b known in
history Is the era Of prosperity and hap
pinesA
Tho republican party u not living IN
the past; It has ito face Get toward the
future.
Tho present administrator has handled
ne business %s'I OF tho government wisely
William Mckinley was elected in 1885 -
the Advance Agent of Prosperity" and
no delivered tho soOda
The republican party in this campaign
Will appeal to the judgment Of men, and
not 20 their passions. '..
our prestige was never 90 great among
the nations Of the earth.
The results Of the past ton years have
stamped the republican party = the pro-
gressive party of the nation
Bryan welcomes the conservative ele-
ment OF his party into the fold by declar-
Ing tor government ownership OF rail-
roads. IT,.
Today 10 are in the midst Of tho most
splendid era Of prosperity and happiness
ever enjoyed by any people since the
dawn Of history.
The oeaseless activity Of President
Roosevelt against lawbreakers has re-
awakened tho good, old-fashisned IDEAS
Of honesty in public and private life.
The eleeaion of . democratic mouse
would 10 like throwing monkey wrench
IN the cylinder Of thrashing machine
which 10 smoothly separating the golden
grain from tho straw and chAn
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
VICE RESIOENT FAIRBANKS SPEAKS
IN INTEREST OF TICKET N IOWA
PATRIOTIC woRps OF THE v'cG pass'DGMr
NgLo At WATERLOO.


Vice President FAIRBANKS spoke . .
large audience In Waterloo. Oct. Il for
mally opening the republican campaign
In the Third district. He spoke along
general lines and In behalf Of the rsvuo-
lican party. He declared demeesAtic
majority In the house this fall would
mean disaster tot he country. He en-
dorsed Governor Cummins and recon-
mended his reelection. Fairbanks SAID:
The state OF Iowa 10 to b ConGratu-
lated for many things which distinguish
her as q progressive commonwealth.
She IL especially entitled to conErat0la.
ton for her high-minded citizenship and
for the number and worth of her states
men. Her distinguished governor. Albert
b. Cummins. 10 . clean. high-minded, pa
triotic American, who believes that Q
public office is public trust which
should be administered with fidelity, Her
splendid senators. William b. Allison and
Jonathan p. Dolliver, are among the
United States senate. Iowa has the rare
distinction OF having two members OF
the Presidents cabinet Secretary Leslie
M. Shaw has administered the treasury
department and Secretary James Wilson
has presided over the department Of agri-
culture, With unsurpassed ability. Your
members Of congress are men Of force,
and command unusual respect In the ma
tioral house Of representatives. judge
R'rdsall, who honors this district, de-
rerves In full degree the publ conf
deIce. Such men as these N this coun-
ellis OF state and nation are an honor
to any commonwealth. They are an as
surance to the country that public at
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
al REPUBLICANS ARE united
s FOR BEST POLICIES Of GOVERNMENT
AN hAVoEH on the ssuEs or rns PENDING e =.
PAloN IN IOWA 80"
."e.pe neeard'ns the Protective From
vlssrsns-wferk That the r,r ~ ~
& ''>o"'e

- .
time time. but We have. and have had other
important measures to deal with.
One Thing a, a Time.
.ho. agree with the presiden, tina, -.
90 10 one thing 1T time VINO will
nave 'I ha the ANTITRUST legislation should
were not these Of equal importance W.
are also aware of the fact that whenever
a a. attempt has been made to break down
- tarlH law. with free trade in Vew
Lila, mas sent thrif Of alarm into
,r,si BUSINESS and Industry In this coun-
~ uy ana u an effort IL made now to do
= a'' ~ wiz have the same effect "a It
~ ~ curing Cleveland's administration.
ist ne pane. the same condition which ex-
10 ;s'eu tnen under the Wilson, German Bill
10 10 sure 70 return, 80 II changes are 10
% made they should be made 6y renub,i.
cans. They will first let il be knawn 10
, me people who are building. or contem-
p,aung new. factories. men who have can
VA! 70 invest. and men who are expand
nS operations. that all tariff lexisla ton
VIII De conducted along the lines az pro-
tection. and all will be we'll. II / have
tning TO do with It I shall insist that
no duty Is placed below a protective
IN. .., ~ stated by our worthy presi-
dunea Inns Inns tarln system which has pro-
substa ntial results should not he an
poached on the theory that the protee-
i've tariff should be abandoned. and that
no violent changes should be made In
sucn tarin touching so vitality the IN
tsrest OF all Of us, including the aKricul-
lure, labor. manufacture and commerce.
Such change would prove d'sasterous
ana tatai to our present well-being."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
STAND BY THE PARTY
(WHICH HAS DONE so MUCH
Judge Conner Tells Why Republican,.
Should This Year Remain Stead- :
fast and True.

Congressman J. P. Conner. Of tho Tenth
district, in an address in the campaign.
said: -
Among the things accomplished recently
by the republican party ia the railroad
rate BILL. which the people demanded and
message to congress by President Roosa.
welt and the same Is now law and axe
Of the best pieces Of legislation ever on
acted. The pure food and meat inspection
which insure the people throughout the
land pure wholesome food and meat. Wa
passed the denaturized alcohol BILL which,
will create a better market for your corn,
potatoes ETC., and give to our manufaots
urers cheaper fuel and to us all a cheap.
err light. 5 T&
The building Of the Panama canal waa
undertaken by republican president and
congress and its construction is the great.
est engineering act known to history and
when completed all who voted for these
officials will be proud Of It.
This country was having good times I'M
der Harrisons administration. but as soon
as Cleveland was inauguarated a change
took place; our people wanted change
they got 1t and brought onto themselvesI
idleness and want spread over the couns
try, Coxey's armies were marching across
the country; values on everything went
horses and all live stock were extremely
low in price and business generally was
at a standstill.
Now everybody is prosperous; prices Of
farm produce and stock are good; there ID
plenty of money and things generally are
In a prosperous condition; how will YOU
fare II you put the republicans out. Bry.
an says he will curb the trusts with fre4
trade, but the cure in this way would bs
worse than the disease as 1t woula make
international trusts out of them. Me on.
ly way to curb the trusts is with direct
laws as advocated by Roosevelt which
will put stripes on vfolators.
Your fearless leader, Governor Cumming
should be sustained In his fight on the
railroads and corporations. He is the
to fight your battles along the right line
Ex- Governor Larrabee has told US that
he has always found Governor Cummin1
sighting for the peoples interests.
stand by your ticket and vote It straighA
We may have two United States senators
TO elect. Do you want to help elect these
as democrats when you owe It to yous
party for what they have for youf ~
an acre for land, good prices for stood
and grain. plenty Of money: Don't sscs4:
= the ps'ty that has done 10 mnoA =.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26

-, 0olDeet N. HAugen, member az
nGaGfoO from the Fourth Iowa district,
openlAg the campaign at Mason City,
Il = = Ct course impossible at this time
d 20 Int details, or cover all OF the i'm
SoTtant QuestiOns that might be outlined
Tor tho oeming campaign. The history
81 thD Republican party Is well known to
Sou N. tn history from its birth 20 the
Sreos0t time u the history Of progress
Ind pnoopeftty. II has been the supp,, ri.
lar pillar u this national government II
Sas oteoA tor the maintenance Of our &C n
Hutton, the declaration Of Americas in.
1Apsadsncs. for internal improvement 8,
eof the upbuilding of our navy, for tho
1iRuel0n OF knowledge and Happiness of
Rll the American people. Its leaders have
bad the welfare Of this country at heart.
i has never taken a backward step; its
march has ever been onward and upward.
h haA stood for integrity, advancen,en
Enlightenment. equal Opportunities, or in
Dthsr words square deal for ali. It has
Stood for An honest medium Of exchange.
4 common standard of value, and an
elasetc currency. It has stood for tariff
~ protect American wage earners, Amer.
)can lnduetf1es. and American capital: for
2 tart6 y pay government expenses, and
that would result In the common good OF
III the people. Practically every wise
md JudlCloUs law now on our statu e
bo0ks. such - rate legislation, rural free
delivery, meat inspection, oleomargarine.
pure food. antitrust and other important
heasuFeS stand there to the credit of the
republican party. Following these prir-
Nples. and under these laws, we have
advanced along the lines Of the accum-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
n AppaA,,.l

- lsve aa1s1aseaas, - ssDyhsas
0eaeo central oommlttoe SVoD4es(vlly =.
v1toe end ufgee the co-oDorais3a o. 0eesv
rspsbooa1 o H. pssssa& eem0aiGa TAe
II ~ 81. g =: sess s sSsc
nsGo uko Standardization OF svssy depart.
msnt oslStats gHyssament. ard qleaged e
maastH Aiss iedustrial and palitiGsll F:uhta,.
And confvontinR. this party web lnsnacirs
threas y IN Alliance between democratic
greed Tor ofa.s and corporation greed
for power. With this clear alignment Of
political forces no republican can afford
to b. found wavering.
BY reason OF the courageous stand rs
state and federal officials in support Of
the aggressive reform policies OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt and congress- and " Gov
ernOr Cummins and the legislature. the
political corporations have swelled the
campaign funds Of the allied opposition
In extraordinary manner. The Repub-
lican state central committee has re-
Trained from seeking, either directly or
tons.
The demand for speakers and campaign
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26

tory Of tho republic. We may confidents
~ invite the Judgment OF the American
people upon what the party has achieved
since II returned to power in 1897 For
nine and half years II, has been charged
with the tremendous responsibility OF adj
public. They have been years OF crowd
and expansion In all Of the avenues OF
human effort, without q parallel In the
history of mankind. We have operated
which were written into the public law
and carried into the public administers
ton, after mature elaboration. and a. .
rule, aftetr their efficiency had been DEM
onstratetd by the one conclusiove tes1l
and that Is, the test of practical expeS
rience. The mighty Affairs Of this couns
try are too important TO subject to the
hazard Of mere experiment
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26

Let US give careful and thoughtful con-
sideration to all questions In order to
secure the full benefit for our natural
resources, our developed mechanical APP
wage workers Let US see to 1t that the
American farmer. the shipper. the 3obner.
the merchant, the manufacturer and his
workmen, are not Disseminated against,
and imposed upon; but that they are
given adequate protection. in order that
we may have the fullest development OF
all worthy and legitimate business enter
prises and promote commerce.. farm-
and happiness Of all our people and Al
communities"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26

fairs ars to b administered with.
The campaign IN which We are engaged
70 an Important one. 1t has more than .
purely local Significance. fo1 both state
state S " and national officers are 10 be Be
chosen. Tho result viii. therefore. have
greater or less influence upon public
thought and upon the welfare. not only
Of Iowa, but Of the entire country.
Selection Of congressman Important
The selection Of United States senators
most important functions we have TO
discharge, for the congress OF the United
States 10 the body which writes our great
national policies into the public law. ana 10
sympathy with the national admnisVa.
ton, II must be greatly hampered and
embarrassed In carrying out pollcieD to
which II stands pledged.
We have made our largest advance and
prospered most as people when We have
adhered to sound and wholesome slices
IN government. anS we shall make our
greatest progress In the future by hold
Ing fast to hose measures and uphold ne
that administration which have the fun
est sanction of the best experience. 1t Is
important that policies and admnistra-
tons which have demonstrated their effl-
and new and untried policies, or policies
which which have been tried and found
wanting. substituted for them. There Is
nothing SO disturbing to business SO
hurtful to progress as uncertainty and
shifting policies.
II Is Of the utmost Importance II we
would attain to our highest development.
that we should inaugurate them, and
they are longer reasonably suite1 to our
needs. The business affairs Of a great
people must rest upon stability. The peo-
pie must have reasonable assurance
that n they SOW today. they may reap
tomorrow: that II they plan for the en-
largement of their Industrial activities,
there may be a reasonable certainty that
the foundations upon which they build
ara not to be swept away
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
House in Danger.

II q change IL made in the control OF
the house OF Representatives. and If the
strength of the opposition is increased in
the senate, as a result Of the pending
change in national policies. This Is the
nexorable logic Of the contest in which
the people are now engaged. The repub-
ican majority In the senate is so large
that It Is not at all probable that the
complexion Of the senate could be
changed as result Of the pending cam
paign, but 1t Is possible, though not now
probable, for a republican majority in
the house to be converted into major
,ity for the opposition and thereby render
It impossible for the national adminisl a.
ton to receive that support which is nee
essary to enable 1t to carry out the Inn
portant policies to which It stands COM
mttel. tt=
An hostile house of representative
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
RAILROAD LOBBYISTS were 1uRNeo powN

disappointed
legislator surprised that he
their
taken the oath Office
him.
that with the people Of depending he had
duies
well which pleasant
will ability and fairness deny
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
NOTICE TO mEDDLERs.

Governor Larrabee: Il expect tho
ticket to be elected by large major
ity. and It should be elected by such
an overwhelming majority that the
corporations will understand that It
means that they must keep out of pol
tiles In this state. and attend to their
egtmate business"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
The Test.

Narenge Herald: Free silver and gov.
eminent ownership aside. the vital test
OF democracy IL devotion 10 free trade.
tariff ripping and hard times, none Of
which CumminS has ever favored.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
What They Are Amino AZ.

Greenfield Transcript: Tho chief fight
Of the Iowa campaign Is on the legisla.
ture. The democrats are aiming direct az
the United States senate for one. and pos
sJbly two. democrats in the upper branch
Of congress from Iowa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
The Tariff Question.

Our democratic frienus take much con-
ISOLATION " their claluA that Republicans
Pre- Divided on me .a4.u 4.ss..vA. 1"s;e
10 general sentiment amons the people
|tAv0rlnG Q change IN our pfescnt Lar41
laws. vhogO Always Was, anu lAere al,
lRayo VIII ~ differences vi 0vAAiuA "a tue
|oet03l0 81 quotations. OF Suca grave Import
shncos but there never was. uVr ~ Luere
low, - Tar ~ ] KNOW. any difference VI
opinion within the IepuuAcau rahAs a.
10 tno pE1ncaple -lus0lseu u.-...e.y, " u
protective tarAH system. All republicans
ibta0d united, and uelIsve IN tiilS sreat AID
cardinal Drlnclple WLAcu lne iSeu..iG.L.I
parry has fought and battled Tor from its
inception 70 tnls uay. Az REPUBLICANS
otand tor Q protective tarlu ana ueivu.lce
tree trade - advocated Ny our oe.uocrat-
10 friends. Al republicans UeileVe ~ tue
1phuildinE and encouragement ot Amer
kcaD industries. We oeAieve 10 tariff leS 81
oatioo that will benenl labor, aid tiIAt
&tu result In the cVnlniou good VI al.
In our state platform tnis year VIZ oe"
4a2Tod that I'VE are unco.uprolAAsaASly 10
QRv0r Ct the American Sya%eiiA Va pAv.ec-
ton Duties on loreiEn Imports sAou.o
PEI - loWed for revenue ouy. owl snou4o
b % adjusted as to promote our dOineS-
dc interests, enitrse Our foreign narAets
secure romIneraLIve priceS Tor the prod
bets Of our factories anu tarfiiS, anu mAio-
cain superior scale OF Wages alAd slanu.
ard OF living for Aemerlcan iaAUr. Wise
and unseltish tarln laws nlaluLained IN
1he interest Of general Wei Pare. euaAuy Up
posed to foreign concrVl and uolueSuc
monopoly. are Essential 70 our cOinmercial
and industrial prosperity. We believe That
al inequalities In tue tariff schedules
which inevitably arise from changing M
0uStI1Al and commercial conditions, sAuuAd
b adjusted from time 10 time. aud con-
without reserve all assaults upon
Che protective system, Ne iavor suEn
1eas0n&ble and timely changes as will
Keep the tariff in harmony W!tn our lnous-
114nl nOsnlnarcial
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
FACTS FRcM THE RECORDS vs.. CORPORATION MooNsH,NE
lat ne saw

What Politicians
Candidate Of
Facts re
The property other railroad
way ar not Is b.
Of
to
all the p .perty IN property
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
oRGAT MALAY

could result in no possible seoA aAA
judging from past experience. the pSa4
ticAl eject would be to array one hganch
OF the congress against the preAdeae
and thereby effectually cheek any aONs
structive legislation. Il would be % eons
vert the national house Of representatives
into a body OF obstruction. u b ef the
utmost tnEssaance that the chief exec1
tive and both branches q oongress
harmony Of purpose should exist between
them, for neither can accomplish the bese
results without We sympathetic co-opeEs
alton Of the other.
Defeat of tho republican party IN the
present exigency would be, in effect. . re-
versal OF the verdict rendered by the pep.
pie two years ago, and would be inter.
preted rs a vote Of want Of confidence Ia
the national administration. We conn.
IDENTIFY submit that the administrator OF
President Roosevelt IL IN the highes1
degree entitled to the favorable Judgment
OF the American pe\Gle; that 1t has been
eminently wise. high minded and copp.
ageous: that It has faithfully redeemed
or Is redeening as fast as possible every
pledge made to the country. In sfS,rt, u
Is characterized by sincere devotion U
the public interest and 10 . pledge-res
deeming administration.
Party Should Be Upheld.
The party In power should be. upheld
unless II has been false to it, high trustl
unless some other party can better ad.
minister the affairs OF tho government
and Increase the welfare Of thu people.
1t must, Of course, stand or fall by the
record Is q part Of the irreversble his
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26

=. :, ,rupur.Iou OF me popuiaVtiol aIs
~ to nullify the Fourte entn
9 asrsa to the Constit ution q m g
aAl4l..n. stataa -, Tar as they can.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26

10 Labor, and everything that makes OPP
1portun16es, advantages. convenience and
happiness Tor the American people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
Net I Sacred Schedule.

Due The fact that we believe n q pro-
eDctavo tari0 does not Imply that We are
Meoded, hido-Duund, or cvulIA!t.ed " amy
~ ri tArl6 scheauAes; but 1t dues inApiy
that W are comtnltled " q great prlAlci'
PIE governing the construction OF All lA4'.
IT sOhedaAes. No republican SO tar as
know. contends that There IL snlytLlns
eaorsd N any set OF tariff schedules tnat
they cannot be changed. Nuovdy coA-
tends that all the schedules IN TIE Dug
~ cot are or were perfect. That act
Mas undoubtedly. a WISE, judiclous ana
scientific measure at the time 1t was eil-
Acted into law, but conditions nave
changed, and possibly a new tar4ff law
could - framed that would better meet
The present conditions, but before we ui-
0ertAko to frame new tariff law II is
wise . hear in mind that we never had
3 tariff law that was perfect In all lis
Details, and that we never will have.
W. have 2 great country with varied IN.
$erests; these varied interests must oe
farmonixsd or there could be no tariff
!egislation. One interest, for INSTANCES e.
agriculture, ID compelled to yield to
other interests In order = secure ade'
9uate protection for Itself. Tariff lesls.
tatlon Y to give and take. eacn interest
GavanE the best bargain 1t can.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26

week with Mrs.
Second avenue We
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-10-26
Laws TO Fit Conditions.

Tariff laws are made to meet existing
conditions. Hence republicans beileve
that whore tariff Is no longer needed
for protection or revenue, it should be
eeadjusted The republican party has IN
!he past revised tariff laws 1t revised
ana promptly as 1t did the democratic
9art4 laws In 1861 and 1867 1t Will revise
The present one whenever conditions de.
such revision Il advisa BILE. practical and
Tor The best interests of this country. In
Qur state platforms we declared that
Partial equally opposed to foreign and
qomssfio nonopolies. and must from time
Il time . changed to meet various con
Ne daalaFed that 1--WE favor such rea-
eonahls and timely changes as will keep
ehe tariff In harmony with the Industrial
nd commercial progress. You esk
teGAen shall these changes be MADE An
eUering for myself will say that believe
H. 80 VIII SAFETY bs undertaken u any
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