The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-10-09

along that line. His letter Editor Burroughs shows
very clearly his desires and intentions for the campaign
They simply defend the good NAME reputation and
character of the Republican nominees against unreliable
and irresponsible charges and nsinuatons At the same
time he shows very clearly that he has desire attack
the nominees of other parties Editor Burroughs APP
and accepts the position of Mr. Badrdge because
he is fair and just enemies and friends alike We
have known Mr. Burroughs for great many years We
have gone through several campaigns with him and al
the opposite side. We have always found him to
be exactly what his letter to Mr.. Baldrdge implies, fair
and honorable all times. The Tribune comends Mr..
Burroughs for his manly stand. In the heat of political
campaign is not always easy denounce your party
sociaes 1t takes honesty of purpose earessness of
action; and dealty of public and political affairs that
all of US do not possess
At this time would urge all political parties to
vigorous fights in behalf of their candidates. Force and
vgor need be accompanied by mud singing and char
assassination We should all remember that except
for few weeks during the campaign all associate with
the members of other political parties and think nothing
of it. For at least twenyhree months of every two
years political opponents personal
friends.
Mr.. Geo. w. Stovel has made specific demand on Mr.
Monk that he reduce his charges writing in order that
they be fully met and met responsibility may be
placed Mr.. Monk The laws of this afford made
quae protection against SANDER and character assassna
ton. Charges must be made in writing there be
redress Mr. Sovel asks that he be permitted an OPP
portunity to responsible charges made in
he reach. Monk SO make those charges or
be forever branded irresponsible mud singer and
liar
The letters which passed between Mr. Baldridge and
Mr. Burroughs follow:
Parma. Idaho. October 3, 1914.
Mr. F. G. Burroughs, Editor Caldwell News,
Caldwell Idaho
My Dear Sir:
Mr.. William Monk has recently, in public utterances
taken occasion to make insnuations against Mr. Soveb
County Recorder and candidate for reelection
upon the Republican ticket for the same Office By his
inSn and innuendoes Mr. ie
trying give basis for the electors of Canyon County
draw differences that Mr. Stovel has been dishonest
the conduct of his Office. To people knowing Mr. Sovel
such charges ridiculous and unworthy of credit
but to many who do not know him it is due that they
should be informed of the facts in the Per-
sonay knowing Mr. Stoveps high standing and reputa
ton in Canyon County and in the State of Idaho whose
honesty and integrity are beyond reproach think
that substantial electors of the Progressive Party will
countenance approve such singing bv any of its
members against man with the we'll known high prin-
cipes of Mr.. Stovel l therefore writing YOU as a re-
preventative member of the Progressive Party in this
county and state and prominent exponent of its prin
cpes, asking to whether you your party
acquainted with, endorse and countenance the said
charges against Mr. Stove If such charges endorsed
shall then, as the County Chairman of the Republican
County Central Committee of Canyon County Idaho in
accordance with my duty only the Republican
other electors of this county make my duty fully
vestgate in detail the charges and insinuaons
by Mr. Monk and give the full complete and true facts
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If these charges made by Mr. Monk are endorsed by
yourself and associates in the Progressive party but
merely the vaporngs and mud singing of man whom
your party has refused nominate its candidate then
in such would be useless fon me to go to the an
noyance and trouble of making long, tedious investga-
ton of baseless nsnuatons Therefore will be obliged
to you if you will inform to whether in your own
opinion there is any issue be made fought between
the Republican party of this county and the Progressive
party OF this county, to the moral worthness and
honesty of George W. Stovel If there is not will be
useless to devote attention further this matter But
there is stand not only prepared investigate any
charges that be made but defend all false aega-
tons and nSinuaonS against any and all worthy cand-
dates And not only do stand prepared do this
demand and shall enforce the demand against anybody
making charges of dishonesty against Mr. Stove that he
be prepared to substanate the by substantial proof
The conduct of the Republican party has been and will
and honorable and all opposing candidates
have been treated honestly and attempts have been
made part blacken besmrch their candidacy
and until the onslaught of Mr. Monk all the parties of this
county have conducted the campaign in straight forward
manner honest and decent gentlemen should do
We trust from on, the whole campaign between all
parties in this county may be conducted honest and
gentemany manner and thanking you for early reply
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Yours very truly
! H. c. BALDRIDGE,
Chairman Republican County Central Committee of
Canyon County