Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-11
Opinions on Congressional Fight.

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If Mike Bowling succeeds in get
ting into congress, Minnesota will
have one member in congress, at
least. that will be heard from.-Oiv-
ia Times.
We believe that Mr. Dowling's |
views on public questions are those
of the Old Guard and opposed to the
progressive Republican ideas such as
they prevail in Minnesota.-Franklin
Tribune.
1t is our candid opinion that the
Granite Falls statesman will be NOM
mated by a much larger majority at
the coming primaries over M. }. Dow
ling, than he was ten years ago.
Redwood Falls Sun.
If Mr.. Bowling should be elected
to congress, a goal to which he has
a laudable ambition to attain, he
would make a record creditable alike
to himself and the constituency he
represented.-Renville Star-Farmer.
In three cornered fight ten years
ago Bowling was only defeated by a
small plurality. His many friends
are confident that he will turn the
tables on Volstead this time. He is
a great campaigner and will give an
other good account Of himself
Benson Monitor.
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The entrance of Mike Bowling into
the congressional race against Mr..
Volstead adds nothing to the inter-
ests Of the campaign. He claims he
was too progressive for the voters
ten years ago, but will hardly be pro-
gressive enough to unseat Mr.. VOL
stead this time, being viewed as a
standpatter at the present time
Candy News.
NJ. J. Bowling, Of Olivia, was one
of the gentlemen in the three corner
ed fight which resulted in the election
of Volstead 10 years ago. He's af-
ter Andrews scalp again but if all
of the counties Of this district are
as we'll satisfied with Mr.. Volstead
as is Lac qui Parle county friend
60
to Washington.-Independent Press,
Madison.
We understand that Hon. M. j.
Dowling's candidacy for nomination
for congressman is meeting with fav-
or in many parts of the district.
One Of his supporters suggests that
as Mr.. Volstead has had ten years
Of uninterrupted ircumbency an in
terruption at this time ought not to
harm him at all, and might be advan-
tage to the people of the 9TH district.
-Montevideo Leader.
This will be the first opportunity
that the voters of the district will
have to show Mr.. Volstead that they
appreciate his efforts, that they are
willing to stand by man who stands
by them and that they believe in the
principle Of rewarding efficient serv-
ice as we'll as continuing a man in
office who has been found faithful to
the interests Of those whom he re-
presents.-Minneota Mascot.
Mike is considered a unique char
acter in Minnesota politics. If he
wants to do the unique thing just
now he should make a speaking tour
of the district telling the people what
he thinks about the bull moose chief
and some others wearing the pro-
gressive label. 1t might get him near
er the nomination than anything else
he might do. Besides he would do the
people a real political service.-Mil-
an Standard.
We do not want to be severe on Mr.
Volstead, but only wish to character
lze his record as it appears to us and
as we are sure it appears to many
observing men of the district. Mr.
Volstead has made very faithful
weathervane, and if the people OF
the district want that kind of a con-
gresham then they may as we'll re-
elect Mr.. Volstead, and keep on doing
so.
MI. Bowling, who aspires to re-
present this district in congress is
quite different kiri of man. He
has ability and versatility, and opin-
ions Of his own gathered from large
experience, and energy to push those
opinions. He has never been content
and never will be to simply reflect
public opinion, but will have hanc
in making that opinion. He is E
leader and shaper of public opinion
not follower. Such men sometimes
make mistakes, and sometimes the,
make such serious blunder that tn
people recall them, but it is these mel
who are the true progressives of tn