Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-11

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and others of like turn of mind, come
| together and determine to control a
state convention In Iowa under such
circumstances as now surround us, the
! intent is in some form or other, ex-
pressly or implicitly, to condemn me;
and in this instance suppoce incident
| ally to disparage also my distinguished
colleague. Senator Dolliver. These men
have perfect right to test the senti-
ments of the republicans of the state
upon that subject and I welcome the
challenge. 1t is not only the right but
| the duty of the republicans of Iowa to
declare in clear and unequivocal terms
what they think with regard to their
senators. The only thing to which
object is the mask which these men
are wearing; and all I intend TO do to-
night with regard to the campaign so
begun is TO politely ask them to re-
move the mask and make their fight in
the open. have the highest regard for
a fair. brave fighter; but do not like
the midnight prowler with his dark
lantern and his Jimmy who hopes to get
off with his plumber unheard and un-
seen. These men decline my mild in
vitation to remove the folse face which
obscures their real purpose. am here to
take it off for them, and 10 say 10 the
republicans of Iowa that the fight
which they are making is to get con-
veniion that viii make declarations as
will enable Mr.. Aldrich and his crowd
to say that Senator Dolliver and my
self. together with the progressive
members of the house delegation. have
been repudiated in our own state, and
that therefore we should have no in
fuence in Washington.
IF majority of the republicans here
believe that we have been unfaithful
to their interests and to the welfare of
if on the other hand, they believe that
we are keeping the trust reposed in US
and that we are doing the best we can
to protect the rights and privileges
which all citizens ought TO enjoy in
a free government. they ought TO say
so. I am most willing to submit this
issue to the convention which will
shortly assemble without single word
more in my behalf. for l know that the
intelligence of the voters Of this state
will strip the campaign against US of
It's thin disguise and compel those who
are carrying it on to come out into the
open and ayow the true object of the
work in which they are engaged.
Garst is Endorsed.
''Cnder ordinary circumstances it
would not be appropriate for senators
70 enter actively cam paign that is
to determine the republican choice of
state officers and members of the ma
tional house of representatives; we are
not living under ordinary conditions,
and al this time ii is not only seemly
for US to shoulder our. muskets in the
fight but We would be towards and
traitors TO our plain duty If we fail to
lend what political influence we have
to forward the nomination of men who
in other fields OF political labor will
lift up and carry forward the standard
which as best we can We are trying
to maintain in the senate of the United
States Governor Garst and his pro-
gressive associates on the state ticket
are among my warnest personal
friends. and public life can bring them
no honor that would not crafty me as
much as it could them: but il nothing
but friendship was involved. my ap-
pearan here would be an unpardon-
able offense. PTouty and Byers and
Darrah and Breokhart. in many a
nerve wearing, heart breaking contest
have won my everlasting esteem and
gratitude; but If this were all they
would be the first TO repudiate my
presence in their campaign, for would
do them more harm than good.
What, then, is It which distin-
guished this time and this occasion
/ from the old fashioned caucus or pri-
mary? What is itstthat dwarfs all per-
sonal relations and emphasizes con-
siderations as broad as the continent
and pervading as humanity itself
This is the question I am here to an
swer If l can, for it is the most vital
inquiry of the hour. touching alike
upon the welfare of the country and
the permanency of the republican
party.
Corporate Seifishness.
The American people successfully
achieved their political independence;
they successfully established repre-
sentative government; they success
fully resisted a foreign invader: they
successfully passed thru the perils of a
civil war; they have successfully de-
veloped the richest resources that ever
fell under the hand OF men; they have
triumphantly accumulated more wealth
than belongs to any other nation on
the face Of the earth; they have with
unexa implied rapidity- organized forces
of money, property and genius u:i-
known to any other land or age. Thru
all these experiences and all these
agencies We have passed into period
when that mighty form of modern
association, the corporation. has tbs
power TO take what it will. The ques'
ton Is, can we restrain it. regulate IT
control it so that it will take no more
than is fair, just and reasonable anc
thus give to every man his even change
in working out his best ambition ana
insure to him all the fruits of his hon
est toll?
Solution Of this problem falls large
ly upon the congress of the Unitef
States, but the awakening and main
tenance of the spirit among the peo-
pie, which win alone make soluticr
possible. must be confided in great
measure to leaders in state affairs
Both senators and representatives ars
powerless unless they feel the steady
ing and inspiring support OF the people
at home.
Why Party Turmoil?
with these preliminary suggest
ions I answer the next question "nicf
I know is uppermost in your mind. A
great many good men are asking. WHY
this turmoil and agitation within the
ranks Of the republican party? Wh,
does it make any difference in the for
tunes of the country who is nominated