Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-10-30

One of the greatest campaigns in
American political history is near It's
close, and prospects in many years
have never been so bright for dem
Dcratlc success.
Leading party more united than 1t
has been for many years, supported by
hundreds Of thousands Of independent
republicans, Mr.. Bryan has made a
telling and vigorous campaign. He
stands on a platform that IS the great.
est neople's platform ever written.
The opposition, with campaign fund
collected from Wall street and the
tariff and railroad monopolists, sud
denly awoke to the fact that the
American people were rushing to the
standard Of the Nebraskan. Millions
Of money have been raised, every
federal official, great anc small, has
heen pressed into service, and des-
nerate attempt is being made to stem
the tide. But every indication points
tn the success Of Bryan and Kern.
The changes, even IN Minnesota are
marvellous, and there IS no doubt that
the democratic national ticket will
receive the largest vote ever cast IN
Minnesota for democratic national
nominees.
The fight against Governor johnson
has reached the height of desperation,
Against the tremendous popularity OF
thu governor, and the record OF his
ureat achievements, the opposition
heat in vain. No charge OF wrong or
~ faithlessness in office can be brought
AGAINST the governor. 1t IS admitted
that many Of the beneticent and wise
reforms advocated and urged in his
message. were made law, that his
work has been for the general welfare,
that his career has been as an example
to every youth who aspires to labor
for the public good-and the only real
anpeal made against the governor is
based on an attempt to stir up
partisan prejudice. It will be of no
avail. for the people of Minnesota
intend to keep a good and faithful
servant where he will continue to
labor for their welfare. We look for
Governor JOhnson's reelection by q
very large majority.
Although DIR. Glkinson, democratic
candidate for congress, faces great
odds, he has made strong campaign,
and has made a good impression
everywhere as a firm, conscientious,
able man, who would be truly a ser
want of the people, a man who would
be a credit to the district in all
respects.
The republican county campaign,
based on humbug and pretense, only
sustained by the desires of man who
wants to make a record to further his
future ambitions, has degenerated in
to campaign of scolding and petty
fault finding. Nothing has been shown
to establish the charge Of extravaganza
and dishonesty on the part of the
democratic officials. The issue IS a
fake one, concocted solely for
campaign purposes. The men who
mouth it don't believe in it them
sleeves. The special campaign as to
commissioners arouses as usplclon in
the minds of many that certain folks
have vital reason for desiring con-
troll of the county board. This should
be enough for those who remember
local history.
The democratic county candidates
have conducted a gentlemanly cam
paign. They will end the contest
conscious of no word or deed Of which
they should be ashamed. They have
made no appeals along lines which all
honest men agree should not be
dragged INTO politics. They have been
fair and square.