The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1910-01-26
SENATOR E. ]. BURKETT.

SENATOR E. ]. BURKETT. I
The meeting of so-called republican
insurgents" in Lincoln Monday
sought to develop opposition to Sena-
tor E. J. Burkett. This in the face
of the fact that Elmer j. Burkett, q
Lincoln boy grown tomanhood in their
midst, but five years ago was regu-
larly commissioned by the people of
Nebraska to represent them in the
senate of the United States. He had
ably and faithfully represented his
county in the legislature of the state,
his congressional district in the house
of Representatives for six years. and his
elevation to the senate was both a
recognition Of his answering fidelity,
and an expression Of high confidence
in his integrity and judgment.
1t may truthfully be said that Sena-
tor Burkett is the first senator from
Nebraska to hold q commission direct
from the people. He was voted for at
the primaries, nominated in state con.
vention, and his candidacy was over
whelmingly endorsed by the people in
voting for legislative candidates who
later elected him unanimously United
States senator. The people endorsed
the candidacy of Senator Burkett be-
cause he was a prog1 .ssive republican
and they knew from experience that he
could be trusted to earnestly endeavor
to carry their views on public ques-
tions into legislative effect.
In passing from the house to the
senate, Mr.. Burkett took with him an
experience in legislative affairs, and an
understanding of the peoples needs,
which afforded at once intelligent
guidance in his attitude on all public
questions.
Senator Burkett throughout his
public career has been an aggressive
champion of the peoples rights. He
has squarely and courageously faced
every important question that has
arisen during his congressional incum-
bency, and has dealt with problems
affecting the general welfare with such
intelligence and fortitude as to even
challenge the admiration of his oppon-
ents. His position on every important
issue has resolutely evidenced that his
one and uppermost thought is to con-
serve and promote the best interests of
the people of this state. s
Senator Burkett stood squarely with
Roosevelt in the correction of wrongs
and in the promotion of reforms, and
he is just as ardently augmenting the
efforts of President Taft in spreading
the arm of regulatory Legislation
around corporate privileges. He rec
ognizes the essentially Of corporations
in meeting the great commercial de.
mands of this country, but he believes
that capital under all circumstances
and conditions occupies a position of
servitude, and as such should by legis.
lation be required to respond to all
just demands of the people. He holds
that capital is the servant, and the
people its lawful master, and that the
interests of both are best conserved by
legislation which will afford the widest
latitude to commercial effort while yet
fully preserving this essential rela-
tionship. g..
Senator Burkett is rounding out his
first term as senator. He is closing
twelve years of faithful service As a
national legislator. If he shall again
be candidate for the senate, surely he
may safely predicate his appeal to the
people on q record which for zeal.
honesty and we'll directed
effort stands without an equal in the
political annals of Nebraska.
The action Of small band of Lin.
coin insurgents" can certainly not
blind the people of Lincoln or Of the
state of Nebraska to the long and hon
orable service rendered by this young
man who commands important recog-
milton already At the nations capitol,