The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-10-24


act demanded by the people and most
Of them were killed by mere technic-
alities.
Revenues OF state suffered from
sheer failure to collect moneys due
the state, as well as misuse Of funds
on hand. Hardly department did its
duty up to the handle in creditabIe
manner They were almost without
exception, mere loafing places for po-
litical favorites appointed by officials
/ in power.
Colorado was at a standstill. Bust
ness was palsied and the press OF the
United States naturally had not good
word to say for this state. The great
resources of Colorado were un-
scrat ched 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
Il day-far from it. The seed OF dis
content had been sown too deeply for
that. The administration of Governor
Peabody was one long fight but there
| was strong man at the helm. 1t was
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 viii
of the great majority was made
known, The hand of Governor Pea
body had been upheld in its righteous
course and the day of the asitator was
over.
Then came the return to business
and prosperity Under the administra-
ton of Governor Jesse F. Mcdonald
the state of Colorado took new lease
on life. Quiet was restored. Mines
and factories reopened and the labor
ing man went back to his work un-
hampered by dsconcerting theories:
Prosperity Restored.
The heritage OF Democratic debts
was paid off and the credit of Colo
RADIO restored at home and abroad
State departments were put on a 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 fW
office as governor a second time and
just as surely as there is gratitude and
thanksgiving in the hearts OIL Colorado
people, he and the Republican ticket
will be elected by a 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, q cultured minister OF
the gospel was able to quietly conduct
the affairs OF state. And he did 1t
vastly to his credit. New laws. which
had long been needed, were 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 were paid off and
there is now a surplus OF $247.000 in
the treasury. Eastern capital has re-
covered from it's 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 brie.
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 Colorado
and is now seeking reelection. The
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