Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-02-27
FOR SENATOR-John c. Mckinley

iicans Of Missouri are ''feeling pretty
well, thank you."
Never before in history has our
party seemed imbued with the same
buoyant hope of success as they are
enjoying today. All over the state
are heard predictions of Republican
victory and many veteran politicians
of the opposition freely acknowledge
their apprehension. Secretary TAFT
and General Hadley will undoubtedly
head the ticket on platform drafted
in accordance with the principles of
Theordore Roosevelt who buried
democracy under an avalanche of
votes four years ago. The principles
advocated by our President and the
issues which he so strenaously de-
tends are no where more popular
than IN our own state, and we can
but conclude that his splendid admin
istra,ion will have the hearty endorse
ment OF the votes of Missouri at the
coming election and that victory will
again perch upon our banners.
With the coming of Republican
success in Missouri will be the cleo
ton of suitable colleague for that
grand old war horse and patriot,
Major William Warner. 1t is pretty
generally conceded that the next Re-
publican senator should come from
The country. Deeply conscious Of
his sterling worth and ability, the
voters of the strong Republican coun-
ties OF North Missouri are urging the
nomination of Lieutenant-Governor
John &. Mckinley, of Putnam county
tor this high honor. Governor Nc
kinlcy would make an ideal candi-
date. He is known all over the state
and commands the respect OF every
one. Not alone is he popular with
the rural voters, but being free from
iactional entanglcments would 80 tc
the cities with equal footing with all
elements something that could moi
Dc done with any OF the candidates
now mentioned. Governor MCkln.
ley first attracted the attention Of thf
people of Missouri by his brllllan
record in the state senate and hat
served but one term in that bod,
before MS friends forced him into th<
race for Governor. The nomination
was given to another but momcn
later Mckinley was chosen for the
second place by the unanimous vote
Ot the convention. He was trium
phantly elected. We cannot relrair
from quoting his inaugural speech az
Lcutcnant-Governor.
we nave ulct uHtltI
that are unusual. The world is look lnl
this way. Tho keen eye Of public
scrutiny will and should scan our ever,
act. II should search for ca,se OF suspIc
ION. Let us disappoint them all We
are not here 10 forward selfish schemes
We are not here TO propagate nor impede
selfish ambitions. We are not here t.
foster the spirit of party strife nor politi
cal autakon,sin. We are hc'c to lool
after, watch over, care for, and prOtcc
the Legitimate interests OF the Who'll,
people
The above extract portrays the true
character OF the man. Standing be-
tore legislature torn by factiona
troubles and engaged in bitter party
warfare he dared to tell them that
their duty WAS TO forget politics and
engage IN the interest OF the people.
,hn &. Mckinley was reared anon.
the plain people. No matter what
hunorS may coinc 10 him he never
fJrgcts this fact and the citizens OF the
state respect and honor him for it. As
licutGnaul Governor he has made !
splendid record and performed the
GulIes VI the Office with credit tG
himself and his state. During the
frst days OF his administration he
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