Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-08-03

duty from which we must not shrink
a tho republican party stands
charged with thsa administration OF this
vital policy.
In the abstract Theodore Roosevelt
wa not the nrst apostle Of the policy
but to him must be accorded tho ever.
lasting honor Of planting 1t in the
American mind. Of making us all un-
derstand its tremendous Importance
and OF crystallizing 1t into the forms
n practices OF government.
1t Is impossible. for me at this time
to discuss the details Of the work ia
be done. 1t is sufficient to say that
an overwhelming proportion Of the
men and women of the country, believe
in the policy as expounded by Roose-
Welt. and as applied by his admins
t~ration, and they will insist that II
shall be carried on by men in full and
complete sympathy with his patriotic
views.
A Word to Voters.
In conclusion allow me a word with
respect to the way in which the voters
can best accomplish their ends In gov
eminent. Ours Is, in the main, q rep
resentative form Of organized society.
The selection Of representatives is.
therefore, the corner stone Of the gov
ernmental structure. The potency of
political parties substantially transfers
the influence Of the general election to-
the selection of party candidates. and
therefore. II this is to be a government
for the people. Of the people. n by
the people, we must give every voter
the best and freest opportunity to Join
in the selection Of h party candidates.
Faith and confidence on the part OF
the people in their representatives are
absolutely, necessary to a successful
administration of public affairs, and
general participation in the selection
Of officers who are to make laws and
execute them must precede party fidel-
tty In public affairs. :
I am deeply convinced that under the
conditions which surround us It Is not
only wise, but necessary. to increase
the power and broaden the opportunity
of the individual voter. Senators OF
the United States r now elected by
legislatures. They ought to be elected
by direct vote, and I earnestly hope
that 1t will not be long before Iowa
will nave a chance to ratify an amend
ment to tho constitution requiring sem
ators to % 80 elected.
Amend Primary Law.
I believe that our primary law hould
be amended, not for the urpoS OF
weakening 1t. but for the of
strengthening It and giving still more
authority to h voters of tho STATE in
their primal capacity. While we are
waiting for the amendment to the con-
stitution to allow the people to choose
their senator's we a closely approach
the desired object by proper changes in
the primary law.
Better safeguards should be found IN
our corrupt practices act, and the Inn
proper use Of none especially should
be prevented by e prohibition that
the general assembly can devise. More
and more are the thoughtful and UNI
selfish students Of government reaching
the conclusion that in order to make
our governments better expressions Of
the popular will, h voter must have,
upon vital subjects. the power OF the
initiative and referendum. The W
rnment is for the people. not the peo-
pie for the government, and there are
times when, to secure reforms essen |
tial to their welfare they should. have
the right to initiate, a~pprove-or dis
approve legislation which touches FUN
d~axnentally their welfare.
Justice For All.
Our hundred millions Of men and
women want justice-.o more. no less.
They want laws go made that each
member OF society shall have his own, .
and not a farthing that belongs to his
neighboE. Those millions must feel
that justice Is done, insofar as fAA
human nature can render Justice, or
they will ver turn our institutions. ,
There is no one thing that will do /
toward FLINT the land with peace and.i
content than to enlarge h authority
and Increase the responsibility of the
Individual man. $.
Iowa holds a high place in the union
and in tho world. Her history is ono Of
honor and Of progress. lowered with !
the priceless gifts of nature she EFFORTS !
the admiration Of her sister states
thruout the union. The intelligence
and virtue Of her men and women con-
fer upon her a distinction enivable as
it is deserving. Let her future be as
true as her past is secure. !