The La Jara chronicle., 1908-10-23

was found valid. Ignorance and care
lessness left their mark upon every
act demanded by the people and most
of them were killed by mere technic-
alities.
Revenues or state suffered from
sheer failure to collect moneys due
the state, as well as misuse of funds
on hand. Hardly a department did its
duty up to the handle in a creditable
manner. They were, almost without
exception, mere loafing places for po-
litical favorites appointed by officials
in power.
Colorado was at Il standstill. Bust
ness was palsied and the press of the
United States naturally had not a good
word to say for this state. The great
resources of Colorado were un-
scratched by pick or shovel and this
state was well-nigh the laughing stock
of the union.
Republican Record.
But in the course of time there was
return to rational thinking. The citi-
zens of the state tired of empty prom
ises and false governmental theories.
In the fall of 1902 Governor Peabody
was elected to office. this breaking the
long chain of disastrous Democratic
administrations.
Law and order was not restored in
day-far from it. The seed of dis
content had been sown too deeply for
that. The administration OF Governor
was strong man at the helm. 1t was
a heart-breaking task. days filled with
rebellious outbreaks and nights with
the dark deeds of dynamitards. Pub
lie officials and court justices were in
momentary danger of assassination;
in fact many attempts were made
upon their lives.
But law and order triumphed and
with the election of 1904 the backbone
of the rebellion was broken. The voice
of the people had spoken and the will
of the great majority was made
known, The hand of Governor Pea
body had been upheld in it's righteous
course and the day of the agitator was
over.
Then came the return to business
and prosperity. Under the administra-
tion of Governor Jesse f. Mcdonald
the state of Colorado took a new lease
on life Quiet was restored Mines
and factories reopened and the labor
ing man went back to his work un.
hampered by disconcerting theories.
Prosperity Restored.
The heritage of Democratic debts
was paid Off and the credit of Colo
RADIO restored at home ana abroad.
State departments were put on bust
ness basis and the revenue was care
fully collected each year. State insti
tutions no longer had to wait for their
appropriations. Laws were enforced
and Governor Mcdonald went out of
office beloved by every citizen of
Colorado. He is now a candidate for
office as governor second time and
just as surely as there is gratitude and
thanksgiving in the hearts OF Colorado
people. he and the Republican ticket
will be elected by handsome major.
ity.
The administration of Governor
Buchtel demonstrates the return to
sanity. Where it had formerly taken
the aid of the military to hold down
the agitation, cultured minister OF
the gospel was able to quietly conduct
the affairs of state. And he did It
vastly to his credit. New laws, which
had long been needed, We're placed on
the statute books. New departments
of state were created to attend to the
needs of the people The last of the
Democratic debts We're paid off and
there is now a surplus of s2i7,00 in
the treasury. Eastern capital has re
covered from its timidity and the vast
resources of Colorado are now being
opened up, furnishing employment to
thousands of men. The demand for
labor in Colorado has never ceased,
even with the depression existing else
where, and the state of Colorado has
come back to its fair name and sta
ton.
So, Mr.. and Mrs. Newcomer in Colo
rado you can see from this briet
glimpse of Colorado political history
what the Republican administrations
have accomplished in restoring peace
and prosperity. Whether this business
like condition of affairs shall continue.
remains with the voters of the state
The Republican ticket this fall is
headed by Governor Jesse f. McDon.
aid. who restored peace to Colombo