The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-10-20
THE KEYNOTE SPEECH.

ance ever delivered IN tuo OIdlS Va
Minnesota has called forth more nat
tering comment than was given to
Governor Eberhart's Mankato address
on Tuesday evening, October 4tn.
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 unequivecal
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 a 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 it 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
and more than ever demonstrated that
the Republicans have in him 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 candidate and made an
tncontrovertible argument for the big
gest Republican victory at the polls
Minnesota ever saw"
Senator George R. Layburn said:
1T was strong argument and a
credit to the candidate of the Repub-
lican party for governor. 1t shows
that Governor Eberhart is growing
stronger as a candidate and an exec
utive. The campaign this year will
demonstrate that the Republicans un-
der the leadership of A. o. Eberhart
are to win by one of the largest ma
5orities Minnesota ever saw"
County Treasurer w. A. Holgate:
"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
believe it will make him many friends
and supporters all over the state"
S. w. Gilpin, candidate for Judge
of probate: 81 consider Governor
Eberhart's speech clear and intelli-
gent presentation of the political is
sues in the state at the present time.
After reading the report of it 1 am
more than ever convinced that he is
alive to every public condition that
demands careful consideration at this
time. His fearless statements prove
that he is especially we'll informed on
the needs of the common people and
the general welfare of the state. No
one can question his alertness and
keen insight in grasping and develop
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 equipment
and ability to occupy the executive
chair of this commonwealth. He
clearly outlined his stand on the prin-
cipal questions of public interest, and
indicated in a fearless way his inten-
ton, if elected, to stand for all that
will tend to make Minnesota one of
the greatest Of states" -Duluth Trib-
une.
1t is business review of a 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 good speech to read,
and it will be approved by the people
of Minnesota who prefer performance
to promises.-St. Cloud Journal Press.