River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-08-23

rison Ludington Of this city were not
failures as governors Of this state;
yet neither OF them were licensed to
practice law. We are about to spend
q large sum of money in rebuilding
the state capitol. A business man Of
clear head and unquestioned honesty
should guard that expenditure, and
not lawyer, whose only training in
the law came to him while acting as
reporter and stenographer in an infe-
rior court.
Neither Logical or Reasonable.
Senator al Follettes demand for
lawyer in the governors office, in or
der to safeguard the peoples inter
ests in matters of taxation and in the
future dealing with railway problems,
is neither logical nor reasonable, in
view of the fact that the tax commits
sion as now organized has three law
yers of good standing, capable of for
mulating any legislation needed to
strengthen existing laws. The rail
way commission contains one lawyer
OF great ability, who is abundantly
able to draft any measure necessary
way extortion or abuse. So that the
argument in favor of a lawyer for
governor, If Mr.. Lenroot was really
lawyer, falls fiat in view of the or
ganization Of these two commissions.
1--WE believe that the object of all
political activity should be good gov
eminent. The only way that citi-
zen can get full value for his vote is
II. cast 1t in such manner that it
will secure the election of the best
men and the advancement of the best
measures. No man would ever b.
called wise, who, having important
work to be performed, would turn a
sound, reliable draft horse into the
commons to observe the antics of a
colt in harDes
ut was hoped that we might pass
through the primary contest without
the interference of the old-time cam
paign liar and insinuator of dark
things, but the hope is not realized.
The chief stock in trade of those who
oppose Mr.. Davidson's nomination for
governor IS the charge that he will
have the support Of the stalwarts,
Let it be known once for all that Mr..
Davidson has not invited stalwart
support, nor has he, or the managers
OF his campaign, solicited or re-
ceived a single dollar, or any other
sum Of money, from any stalwart or
corporation, to run the campaign. In
every contest in the past, Senator La
Toilette gladly received the votes of
every citizen disposed to vote for him,
and no one complained. In the pre-
liminary contest of two years ago, the
result was close, and it is a we'll
known fact that but for the aid rem
dered Mr.. La Toilette by James o.
Davidson and w. d. Conner, the can
didate for lieutenant governor, it
would not have been possible to nom
mate Mr.. La Toilette the third time
for governor, and some of the friends
OF Mr.. La Toilette are in mighty poor
business, at this time, opposing by
falsehood and vile insinuation, the
man whose good work made Senator
La Follette's success possible.
Tested and Found True.
Gov. Davidson stands square on
every reform proposition. He has
been tested and found to be true. He
has no alliance with any man or set
of men who seek to weaken or repeal
any of the laws now on the statutes.
He favors such amendments of exist
ing laws and the enactment of new
laws as may be necessary to secure
to the people of this state all their
rights and privileges. In the an
nouncement of his candidacy, he
sounds no retreat, but invites the peo-
pie to join him in efforts for still fur
Their pro gress, until every department
of our state government. and every
county and city in our commonwealth,
will be as wisely, honestly and eco
nomically conducted as any private
business enterprise within our bor-
ders.
"a full and free discussion of meas
ures and candidates will tend to en-
tighten voters and better qualify
them for the performance of their
duties as citizens. The friends of
Gov Davidson will welcome any ar
rangement' for a joint discussion of
the merits and records of candidates
Tor governor that the people may have
the fullest information before making
a choice.
I'm conclusion, let me say that in
this contest the leadership of Senator
La Toilette is in no way involved We
recognize him today as the leader of
the republican party of this state, and
are proud of his position in the ma
ton. There is only one man who can
weaken or destroy the leadership of
Senator La Toilette, and that man is
the senator himself