The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-05-30
CLARK FEELS SURE.
Ncn-FactionalIst Republican candi-
date Closing campaien-N. S.
ketcham's Candidacy.


date Closing campaisn-N. S.
ketcham's Candidacy.
DES MONIES, Ia. May so.-Next
Monday is primary day. Coming on
Monday instead of Tuesday ought to
assure large Republican vote.
All loyal Iowa Republicans rejoice
that factional lines have been practi-
cally eliminated as to governor and
ether state Offices, and this has been
due to very large extent to the atti-
tude OF Geo. W. Clarke, who, as lead
ing candidate, refused from the very
first to be drawn into any qIarrels or
to join in personal detraction of can
didates. AS a result, candidates are
being considered solely on the merits
of the men and with reference to their
experience as shown as by their rec
oTds in legislative and state affairs
The main question is as to fitness for
party leadership in what probably will
be a critical battle. The outlook, un-
der such conditions. is excellent for
good team work for the Republican
party and this spells progress
That which has made Governor
Clarke so strong before the people is
that he is known to measure up to the
highest standards for the efficient pub
lie servant. and to possess the quail
ties needed for wholesome administra-
ton of public affairs With him the
traditions Of the Republican party as
to safe guidance of affairs of state will
| be preserved.
With much longer record in pub
| lie life than any other candidate on
the state ticket, it was inevitable that
his rivals should search for errors he
might have made, but his record is
such that not one single point of at
tack has been found Those who have
resorted to every device to create pref
udice against him were unable to dis
cover one act of his that could not be
defended. He has always approached
every public question in a spirit of
fairness. His fidelity to public duty
/ has never been questioned.
Geo. W. Clarke will be nominated
u III t,0N hSi 1OhOtS sdih
Senator A. N. McColl. his manager in
the campaign He is supported By
! Republicans everywhere because all
recognize he is best fitted for party
leadership and for the important dn-
+, ties Of chief executive of the state.
1 The vote for him will be large in ey-
iery county-in the cities, in the
towns, in the country. in every dis
trict The farmers are for him, be
cause he has always been loyal to their
interests. the wage earners are for
him, because in all their legislative
battles they have found him to be
4 their friend; the business men are
for him, because he stands for clean,
honest. business administration OF
state affairs.
''His splendid record commends him
to all Republicans. 1t only remains
for his friends to be vigilant and az
gressive on primary day
Il desire to warn the voters of at
tacks at the end of the campaign. A
I systematic attempt has been made &c
prejudice men against Clarke by cir
culation of all manner of rumors, and
a fresh lot may be started. Beware o.
ouch. He has made no promises, nc
trades. but will win on his merits. anf
I on his record and the Republican plat
FORM
i Another important development is
in the Republican primary with re
gard to the office of railroad commits
sioner. Clifford Thorne, progressive
has openly announced through the
press that he will not participate il
the campaign and will do nothing tt
oppose the nomination Of Chairman n
s. Ketchum, though he has been fire
T quently urged to participate. To pri
!. vate individuals Mr.. Thorne has siyer
/ as his reason that he is satisfied witt
the present organization of the board
, This stamp of approval placed upoi
Mr.. Ketchmm by Mr. Thorne practical
lily insnres his denomination as it il
; notice to the progressive interests Mr.
/, Thorne represents that as chairman o
, the board he has been fair and is be
/, yond criticism.
Z The lieutenant governorship will g
5 to W. L. Harding of Sioux City, Their
having developed no strength in oppc
r sition 10 HIN Geo. Cosson will b
!. irenominated attorney general with
j out opposition. ". c. Brown has n
1 opposition for treasurer OF state. Or
I position to Auditor Bleakley is S