Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-08
AS LOGICAL LEADER
Minnesota Progressives Start
Boom for La Toilette.
PLEDGE THEIR SUPPORT
REPRESENTATIVE Lenroot Denoumces
Taft-Senator Cummins Declares
Faith in Wisconsin Senator.

Faith in Wisconsin Senator.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, September s.
More than 800 progressive republicans
from the four corners of Minnesota, at a
banquet here last night. hailed with
acclaim Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette
of Wisconsin as the logical standard
bearer of advanced republicanism'' in
the next presidential campaign. Resolu-
tions were adopted pledging support to
the Wisconsin senator first last and
all the time" in the contest for the presi-
Dental nomination.
The resolutions, introduced by Leonard
Erickson of Fergus Falls, declared that
the ability, patriotism and record of
Robert NJ. La Toilette as a lawmaker
and executive makes him the leader OF
the progressive movement in the United
States and the logical nominee of the
republican party for President at its next
national convention
Lenroot Scores Taft.
Senator La Toilette found an ardent
champion. President Taft an avenging in
surgent. in Representative Lenroot of
Wisconsin. who spoke at the banquet
The Wisconsin representative and Prof
C. E. Merriam of Chicago. late republic
can candidate for mayor of that city,
were the principal speakers The BAN
quet formally opened the La Toilette
campaign in Minnesota for the nominal
ton for president on the republican
ticket. More than 800 republicans sat
at the banquet table. w. E Lee of Long
Prairie Mimi. was POSTMASTER.
THE United States Senate for years"
said Mr.. Lenroot, in the course of his
address. has been looked upon as the
very citadel of special privilege. In Janu-
airy, 1906. the people of Wisconsin sent
that body the man who has restored
representative government to that state.
believing that with his uncompromising
patriotism. his deep and abiding convic-
ton of public right and public duty, his
constructive craftsmanship. he could rem
der valuable assistance in restoring rep
resentative government to the whole
american people.
Arraigned for Unfaithfulness.
Having paid exalted tribute to Senator
La Toilette as a constructive statesman.
he arraigned President Taft for alleged
unfaithfuness to the people.
Since March 4. 1909" he said. lit has
been difficult to tell who was the Presi-
W
should be placed. Elected as progress
sive republican, he chose reactionary
cabinet. Every progressive republican IN
the Senate and House incurred his dis
pleasure. and Aldrich and Cannon be-
came his advisers.
Mr.. Merriam did not mention the name
of Senator La Toilette, neither did he
refer to him as one about to be chosen
10 lead the progressive republicans.
The progressive movement" he said
instead.
and broader than any political machin-
cry"
Likewise silent on the administration
of President Taft, Mr.. Merriam devoted
.spoils" politics, as he saw it exempli-
fed in 'Lorimerism" and '.jackpotism.
Walter L. Houser. secretary of the Ma
tional Progressive Republican League
prophesied that the progressive republic
cans would control the next national re-
publican convention. and that Minnesota
would be for La Toilette.
Cummins Lauds La Toilette.
DIES MONIES. Iowa, September s.
Characterizing Senator La Toilette as
"a patriot with an eye single to the
good of the country. and as one to whom
providence has given strong mind and
an inflexibie purpose" Senator Albert B.
Cummins addressed the Iowa Tippecanoe
Club here last night. in what was called
the opening of the 1912 campaign in
Iowa.
Senator Cummins had not intended to
discuss Senator La Toilette, but his opin-
ion was called forth when a member of
the club insisted that he state his opin-
ion of the Wisconsin senator. His speech
was devoted mainly to a discussion OF
the peace treaties pending before the
Senate. and he particularly advocated the
adoption of the proposed amendment,
which leaves to the Senate and Presl-
dent to determine whether any cOntro-
versy is justifiable, instead of to joint
high commission as provided for in the
He made a short reference
to the tariff problem, stating that there
was no more ardent protectioniSt in the
country than he.
Other Problems Presented.
There are other problems than the
tariff, however, he said .'in my opinion
more vital, more comprehe nsive, more
indissolubly connected with the perpe-
tuity of free institutions and the welfare
of the people, and these problems we are
facing. These problems concerning con-
centrated wealth, concerning combined
corporations. concerning vast influences
Of all kinds can only be dealt with by
the Union. The states are incapable in
dealing with them effectively"
At this juncture some one in the
audience asked:
How about La Follette?' Senator Cum
minis was indignant when he replied.
"Of course, that is an important ques
tion," he said, intended to he an i'm
pertinent question. Nevertheless | have
no hesitation in answering it. | am rot
here to SOW one seed of discord. | sup
pose every man here, and every woman.
too. has right To his own opinion with
roo -r6 To he nf mo- hn how
made themselves famous in the work
that is now being done i'll the United
States"
He then paid tribute to Senator La
Toilette in the language quoted.