The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-06-19

been rich in material from which to
lchOoso our presidential candidate.
From among the many men who
would fill the presidency with credit.
1t Is our duty TO select the man vino
best meets .all the requirements of
that exalted office, and who. in addi-
tion thereto, through his record and
personality through all his qualities
of mind and heart, apepals most
strongly to the patriotic instincts of
the independent American voter. The
head of our ticket is the leader of our
party. He should. therefore, be man
who will give the ticket its greatest
possible strength and character. His
personality should be an inspiration in
ievcry congressional district; his name
Ia taisman in every election precinct
/ his public record expressive Of tn
glorious history of our party and the
radiant triumps of our faith,
In the first place, the nominee of
cially equipped by nature, trainine,
and experience for the performance
of the duties Of the presidential office.
The candidate whom Illinois presents
has risen through native ability anil
long years of faithful service to itha
highest position in our national leais
lature, the second place in the govern
mont in dignity and power His long
service in congress has given him 4
thorough knowledge Of all parts Of the
country perfect familiarity with the
needs Of the people, and a keen in
sight int the business of the Govern.
ment in all lis branches Ho is the
greatest government expert in all its
meut expert on revenues and appro
priations, currency and the national
debt For a generation. he has been
intimate with the ablest men in both
parties and he has that rare wisdom
that comes from long experience in
public life inuumerable conflicts that
left no trace of bitterness, and con
staut contact with the great minds OF
his age. we have had many illusUious
speakers. Clay. Blaine. Carlisle, Reel
any one of whom would have adorned
the presidential Office. but in practical
wisdom. knowledge of the needs of tn
governments and influence with his
associates. no one @ fthem equalled |
Speaker Cannon, Illinois candidate for
the presidency.
The reasons given his opponents |
why Speaker Cannon should not be
president are the very reasons which |
commend him for the office tnthiak |
ing critics lightly condemn him AMI |
his associates in the national legisla |
ture for what they have not done /
They do not stop to consider that !
while it is the privilege of all eiti |
zcns to suggest what congress Should |
do. ii is the stern duty of that bod} |
to appropriate according to the rev |
cnues and legislate according 10 the |
Speaker Cannon has |
been censurcd and abused almost a |
severely as were Washington. Lincoln !
and Mckinley And for what? For !
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