The Calumet news., 1912-09-13
ROASTS
COL. ROOSEVELT
Continued From Page Ore.

NfAA itHlIlts
Tribute to Mr.. Bryan.
William Jennings Bryan, the idol
of Democracy. was given credit by the
speaker for originating the ideas
which the Progressives now claim as
their own. lie paid a touehingN trib-
ute TO Mr.. Bryan's sincerity and love
for the common people. his lack of
selfish motives, and stated that lie
was wrongcd when the people suppos-
er he sought the Democratic nomina-
ton
President Tart was characterized as
unfortunate, the most abused presi-
dent Mr.. Ferris said he did NOT care
To assail him, and that even he q
Democrat, would admit that he had
done some good things. "Roosevelts
steam roller produced Taft. made him
president, now Roosevelt's is engaged
in tearing him down." said Mr. Ferris
Tafts vetoes of bills because they
were not entirely 10 his liking We're.
criticized. however. 1t was unreason
able and not right TO expect every bin
/ w. w fillilflN W hiS bhlllE III NifN VI
the fact that they were not framed by
| himself
The speaker denied that the Demo
cratic party desires free trade. Lower
tariffs are all that is desired.
\ glowing picture was painted OF
Woodrow Wilson. the man, the sue
cessful schoolmaster, the successful
| governor and the Democratic candi-
date for president, Contrasts were
drawn between his dignifed manly.
! clean campaign and the mud slinginr
campaigns of Roosevelt and Taft III
| one half the things Taft has sale
about Roosevelt and one half of the
| things Roosevelt has said about Taft
are true" said Mr.. Ferris, you don't
want other of them"
on state issues, Mr. Ferris content
ed himself with generalties. He said
! he stood on the Democratic platform
of two years ago, and would endeavor
to carry into execution the part of tn,
program which has not already beeI
enacted into legislation.
opposes Ionnage ' AK
He explained his opposition on the
| tonnage tax issue in no unmistakabI,
| terms Helme's attitude on this issue
| the speaker left for Helme To explain
Mr.. Ferris stated that he would tr,
| 10 administer to the states affairs
| if elected. i'm a manner which would
/ permit him To retain his own self re.
spect, whether he gained the respect
! Of anyone else or not He declared
! that he stands first. last and all the
| time for the initiative. referendum and
| recall, with proper restrictions. but
not the recall of judges. He desired
to give the people the right To petit
tion for desired legislation and TO leg
lslate through their lcgisatuS
IN opportunity for men and wo-
men past school age to obtain edu
| cational advantages i'm their home
! towns from public schools. is anothe;
| idea that Mr.. Ferris advanced anC
said he would cndeavor to provide IL
elected. He promised an efficient ad-
ministratlon.
| Mr.. Ferris advised his auditors &c
examine the characters and platforms
of the other aspirants for the govern
orship and invited comparison with
his own. II elected. he asked the peo-
pie to give him the tools with which
TO work, legislators who are working
| for the best interests of the state and
who would be willing 10 cooperate
In giving the people the laws they
want.
John Power Also Talks,
John Power of Escanaba, former
copper country man, and Democratic
candidate for congressman gave briet
address. He first impressed upon his
hearers the duty OF citizenship, OF
casting their ballots for their princi-
pies. for the men best fitted 10 govern
He discussed the trusts and urged
the voters To register a protest against
special privileges, so as 20 protect the
laboring man against corporate
wealth He said that the rights. So
many Of which have been usurped by
the privileged interests belong To the
people and II Is their duty to see that
they are properly handled He brought
up the full dinner pair argument OF
the Republican party i'm the campaign
oe four wears ago and urged them not
TO be deceived, but to vote SO as To
bring about a more equitable dis
tribution of the wealth of the land.
He stated that the Republican party
has been in control of the government
since the war of the rebellion except
for eight years and that the Republi-
cans are responsible for many of the
wrongs of today
Mr.. Power stated that he expects To-
visit the copper country again during
the campaign. which has just started.
and would address the voters at NOR"
length. giving them some idea of his
beliefs and plans.
Ferris Confident OF Success.
Circuit Judge i. II. O'Brien follow
ed Mr.. Power and spoke briefly.
Attorney T.. A. McNally, Democrat
ic candidate for prosecuting attorney
presided as chairman of the meeting.
Mr.. Ferris left last evening for F's-
canada where he will conduct another
rally this evening and from there will
10 N /