Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-29
REVIEW OF STATE CANDIDATES

REVIEW OF STATE CANDIDATES
Let's take a state pride magnifying
glass this evening and examine the
two sets of candidates who are ap-
pealing to us for our support. For
getful Of the platforms upon which
they are standing; forgetful of the
pledges they have made to the peo-
pie, bearing in mind only the candi-
dates as they are-let's look them
over.
First comes DR.. Hubert Work and
Charles S. Thomas. Both are good
men personally. Each, if elected, will
do what he thinks for the best. How
ever, Thomas represents the theory
of government that would deny to our
industries the protection DR.. Work be-
lieves they should have. Thomas rep
resepts the idealist in governmental
matters. Work represents the prac-
tical workings of commercialism.
Next in line is George Carlson and
Tom Patterson. One is young, Wig
orous, with his life before him; the
other, is old, vigorous, but with his
life back of him. Carlson represents
that element that says law is su-
preme; life and sroperty must be pro-
tected. Patterson represents that ele-
ment which sympathizes with the law
breaker, and believes the destruction
of life and property necessary Incl
dents in the onward march of civil
ization when labor troubles are in
volved Carlson represents state SOW
eereignty. Patterson represents fed
eral police control.
Next on the ballot is John Camp
bell and James H. Teller. Campbell
and Teller both entered the bar nomi-
nation contest with the implied un-
|derstanding, at least, that the de-
feated one would support the victor.
Teller was defeated. Instead of sup
porting the victor he is opposing him.
This is the same mental conception
of high idealism that causes Patter-
son to sympathize with the destroy
ers of life and property. Certainly
the average voter can distinguish a
difference.
Katherine L. Craig and Mary C. C.
Bradford aspire to be superintendent
of public instruction. Both have held
the office, one term each. Miss Craig
endeared herself to the rural districts
through the schools she established
for the out-of- -the-way and in the by
way, schoolless children. Miss Craig
was developer of the children's
minds of the state. If elected she
will rank equal to the rest of the Re-
publican officials. Mrs. Bradford has
spent the most of her time on the
public platform. Without criticising
either we believe that the woman who
devotes her time to the childhood of
Colorado and it's education and the
preservation of the lands and monies
belonging to the school system, is
entitled to the position.
Is there man in the state who
would compare Johnny Ramer with
Ed Brake? If there is he can make
the comparison in his own mind, for
We will not SO belittle Johnny Ra-
mer as to do 80. Mr.. Brake helped
to organize, arm and equip a band
of gunmen against the Colorado state
militia.
Allison Stocker asks the support of
the people of the state for the posi-
ton of state treasurer and the place
is being contested by Roady Kenehan
Mr.. Stocker represents everything
that is represented in George Carl
son, John Campbell and John Ramer
Mr.. Kenehan represents everything
that is represented by Tom Patter.
son, Ed Brake and James H. Teller.
Stocker would use the funds of the
state in upholding law and order and
state sovereignty. Kenehan would
use the influence Of the office in en-
couraging anarchy, rebellion and fed
,eral control.
Harry f. Mulnix and Charles Leck-
enby as men are each equal to the
other Harry Mulnix as state audi.
tor, with the rest of the Republican
officials, means proper accounting
for every dollar in the treasury.
Charlie Leckenby as state auditor,
with the other Democratic officials
elected, would mean trouble for Leck-
enby from the time he went in until
he came out with the ever liability
of the rest of the officials putting
one over on him."
Fred Farrar and William B. Goblin
represent state sovereignty. The diff
ference between them is the same as
the difference between Lecknby and
Mulnix If tn Republican ticket is
to be successful so far as the COVER
nor, the supreme judge, the superin-
tcndent of schools, the secretary of
state and the state treasurer is con-
cerned. then these officials should
have men of their own political faith
to aid them in their work. For the
same reason that Bryan pleads for
Democratic congressional delega-
tion in order to uphold Wilson's
hands so should Carlson have Re-
publican administration from top to
bottom to uphold his hands.
What is true with regard to these
officials is also true with regard to
the regents of the State university
and lieutenant governor. BY the time
you, dear reader, have looked for the
word Republican eight times, you
should hunt more times and place
cross after NJ. E. Lewis as against
John ]. Tobin, in order that the pre-.
siding officer of the senate may be ir
political accord with the state admin.
istration and after Thomas L. vii.
kinson and C. C. Parks in order thai
the university may be under the sams
general control as the entire state.
Regarding the congressman. The
same issue prevails that obtains II
the contest for the senate. The ques
ton of protection to Colorado indus
tries is the paramount issue ever
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