Morris tribune., 1912-09-13
A FEW SUGGESTIONS.

For the first time IN the history OF the state, the
voters of the different political parties going to
their nominees at popular primary This decision re-
quires much study than many may he able
give it, and for that giving in abbreviat
ed from suggestions the various contests We
do not pretent that these comments unbiased for our
opinion thru the whole list and readers can
take it for what they think opinion is worth We do
contend. however. that the comments fair.
The Democratic party have series of contest be-
put forward by the machine' and those put
forward by the an-machne crowd. We not informed
the merits of these men, and regard the contests
unimporant because the Democrats hardly expect to
elect their candidates the general election anyway.
Public attention has centered on the Republican
tests, the first of which is the
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
James A: Peterson has seriously criticised the re-
cord of Knute Nelson of which criticisms set
forth in Petersons speech here Nelson criticised
for voting against certain amendments by Senator La
Toilette to the railway rate bill. In October, 1905.
President Roosevelt concluding letter this very
matter said 'Senator Nelson of the men to
whom we owe most in connection with the passage OF
the and who acted hruou with transparent good
faith and courage Nelson also criticised for
his connection With the Immunity bath' of the meat
packers Considerable published this at the time
and it shown that the bill drawn by Attorney
General Knox and that could have foreseen that
Judge Humphrey should have m@de the ruling which he
did Nelson's record the Banger controversy
however does not appear to be defensble. Mr. Nelson
has ability and experience than Mr. Peterson but
Mr. Peterson is the progressive The issue between
them is principally between different schools of thought
rather than one of integrity fitness
CONGRESSMAN AT LARGE.
The contest is between Paul F. Dehnel, fifteenth
century bgot. Frank M Eddy excongressman from this
district Mr. Eustis, gentleman of the old school, Mr..
Manahan, uItra-radica and Mr.. Thorpe
from Wmar with good record. The combination is
good illustration of the different kinds of people who call
themselves Republicans.
The Office is peculiar in that it will be discontinued
the legislature redistrcts the state On the
basis of population, Minneapolis is entitled the office
but of their candidates. Mr. Eustis, is conservative
and Mr.. Manahan is radical. Dehnel is impossible
Mr. Thorpe will give the excellent service pro
badly Mr. Eddy would be able get recognition
of his previous service in congress- Take you
y choice.
GOVERNOR.
We have commented on this contest from time tc
time and preference for Mr.. Gordon is known
Many of readers will for him for choice ant
Every voter in this county would like have progress
sive candidate win, and the way to have win is
the second choice.
LIEUTENANT G GOVERNOR.
Mr. Burnquist is the progressive candidate, Mr. Neil
the machine candidate Ne defeated two years ago
and should be again.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Mr. Eyes candidacy is not important. Mr. Mattso
poses progressive, but is a 'trmmer'' and has n
particular claims the Office Mr. Schmahl is no trim
mer and does not subscribe all the progressive doc
trines, but he has made a very competent official
ATTORNEY C ENERAL.
= Mr.. Smith is lawyer of good ability, and a high
minded man and official who deserves reelection Hi
opponent Mr. Fraser does up there quire
meats of the office.
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
Places this board most Important Ability
high order is reqaired the board passes on man
important matters The boards record has been
isfactory and Mr.. Mills is usually credited with
the ''railroad'' sympathiser He be displaced no.
with Senator Canfrld who is deep student raroa
problems and believer in rarIoad rates which will fave
the smaller towns. We believe the work of the boar
would be more satisfactory if Senator Garfield were
nbor