The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-10-25
THE KEYNOTE SPEECH.

IL Is QOuDIIul II any ptaIlOEM ateSA7
ance ever delivered in the State OF
Minnesota has called forth more nat
tering comment than was given 20
Governor Eberhart's Mankato address
on Tuesday evening, October 4th.
From every part of the state and from
the most influential men In the state,
as well as the country press, was
heard nothing but praise and COM
mendation. The Governor is credited
| by them with having positively demon
strated that he has the mind Of true
statesman and the courage to put
forth his convictions in unequivocal
| terms. He has amply satisfied the re-
publicans of Minnesota that they made
no mistake in naming him as the chief
standard bearer in the campaign now
on. 1t must be source of satisfac-
ton and pleasure for those who are
striving for good government and
clean politics to read the following
comment coming from different points
| In the State:
The keynote speech of the Repub-
lican campaign, delivered by Governor
Eberhart at his home city of Man
kato Tuesday night, was the subject
of much comment yesterday.
The Republicans declared 1t was
wonderfully strong. Democrats were
not willing to discuss it.
Congressman Miller said Of it:
Governor Eberhart's keynote speech
was strong, logical and convincing
| Cd hot
the Republicans have in him a leader
capable and with the welfare of the
people and the prosperity of the state
deep at heart"
"a masterful address by a wonder.
full man." said County Auditor Odin
Halden. Governor Eberhart in that
speech clearly outlined his steadfast-
ness of purpose, his intention to stand
for all that is for the best interest of
people and state, demonstrated his
strength as a candidate and made an
incontrovertible argument for the big
gest Republican victory at the polls
Minnesota ever saw" ~
Senator George R. Layburn said :.
1T was a strong argument and a
credit to the candidate of the Repub-
hcan party for governor. 1t shows
that Governor EberhRIt is growing
stronger as a candidate and an exec
utive. The campaign this year will
demonstrate that the Republicans I'M
der the leadership of A. o. Eberhart
are to win by one of the largest ma.
jorities Minnesota ever saw
"The straightforward and frank way
in which Governor Eberhart discussed
the many questions to come before
the people in this campaign can sure
ly leave no doubt in the mind of any
one as to where he stands on all of
them. To my mind, the governors
speech was very strong one, and I
believe it will make him many friends
and supporters all over the state"
5. w. Gilpin, candidate for Judge
of probate: Il consider Governor
| Eberhart's speech a clear and intelli-
gent presentation of the political IS
sues in the state at the present time
After reading the report of it | am
more than ever convinced that he is
! demands careful consideration at this
time. His fearless statements prove
| that he is especially we'll informed on
the needs of the common people end
| the general welfare of the state. No
one can question his alertness and
keen insight in grasDing and develoD.
ing Republican principles in this
state"
John H. Norton, county attorney.
said: Once again, as hosts of times
before, Governor Eberhart has DEM
onstrated his unqualified euutpmentI
and ability to occupy the executives
chair of this commonwealth. HeI
clearly outlined his stand on TIE Drfn-I
cipal questions Of public interest. anil
indicated in fearless way his intcn
ton, if elected, to stand for all that
will tend 10 make Minnesota one of
the greatest of states. Duluth Trib-
une.
1t is business review of business
administration.
He makes some rather clever
thrusts at the Democratic candidate
and quotes from the late Gov. John
A. Johnson to discredit the statements
of the candidate and the Democratic
platform. 1t is a good speech to read.
and it will be approved by the people
of Minnesota who prefer performance
to promises.-St. Cloud Journal Press