The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-02-17

Thursday evening in the Rogerson
motel cafe was attended by about one
hundred Republicans of which number
about fifty were from the surrounding
towns OF the county. A spirit of friend
Hness was apparent and the whole af-
1alr proved to be one long to be re-
membered by all the Republicans who
attended. Attorney W. P. Guthrie as
toastmaster, presided with unaffected
dignity and in his opening address in
PRODUCING the first speaker, sought to
bring out the principles of Lincoln and
TO urge harmonious action by the Re-
publlcans under live platform. AS a
preface to the addresses the following
messages from Idaho Republicans
were read by Mr.. W. T. Breckon Of
Kimberly:
Boise, Ida, Feb. IL, 1914
K. w. Spangler, Twin Falls, Ida.
Had it been possible for me to leave
Boise | should very much appreciated
the pleasure of meeting with the Re-
publicans of Twin Falls county at
their banquet this evening. I am sure
you will enjoy your gathering and that
much good will result therefrom. 1t is
fitting to meet on the natal day of the
great emancipation and renew allegi-
ance to this party which has brought
such great development and prosper
lty to our country.
JOHN M. HAINES, Governor.
Hon. Robt w. Spangler, Chairman,
Lincoln Day Banquet Committee,
Twin Falls, Idaho.
Dear Mr.. Spangler:
l regret exceedingly that official
work prevents me from being present
with you upon the occasion of the Lin
coin Day banquet. | shall be very
glad to have you convey to those as
sembled my sincerest greetings, and
my assurance of deep regret at not
being permitted to attend.
TO Lincoln fell the responsibility of
leading our country when it met the
greatest crisis that has occurred since
the Declaration of independence was
penned. How nobly, wisely, and un-
selfishly our great leader performed
his task, the world will more and more
appreciate as the years go by. The
Gettysburg address, delivered by Lin
coin on November 10Th, 1868, failed at
that time to receive SO much as brief
mention of the foremost papers and
magazines of the time. Today the
message delivered by Lincoln on that
occasion is fresh in the minds and
hearts of the millions of our people
who love. their country and the insti-
tutions for which it stands. So with
the other works of Lincoln they will
grow brighter and brighter AS the
years roll on.
AS the great leader of the Republi-
~ RI ba ho, of
ization today look with special pride
upon the life and deeds of our first
martyred president. 1t is fitting that
upon the day that commentaries his
birth, we should let our minds dwell
upon the noble principles for which
Lincoln stood, and to again dedicate
our lives to the principles that mean
justice, equality, and fair dealing to
all mankind,
Yours truly.
BURTON L. FRENCH.
Washington, February 7th, 1914.
Mr.. r. W. Spangler, Chairman, Lincoln
Day Banquet, Twin Falls, Idaho
Dear Mr.. Spangler:
l regret that conditions are such
that | am unable to accept the invi-
tation of the Lincoln banquet commit
tee to be present on the occasion of
the gathering of the Republicans of
Southern Idaho to celebrate the birth
day of the great Lincoln, whose men,
ory will be revered by the American
people as long as this nation shall
stand. No more appropriate day could
be selected for the Republicans to
meet in counsel, and to renew their al
legiance to the principles of the party,
than the birthday of the immortal Lin
coin. His patriotic devotion, to his
country, his great sympathy and love
for the people, and his determination
to do right, command the respect and
OF every loyal American.
The achievements wrought by the
Republican party under his leadership
and those OF our party who followed
him have never been equalled during
our country's history. The wonderful
progress which has been made In
every line OF industry during the last
fifty years; the great prosperity which
the people have enjoyed. the high
wages which the laborer receives, and
the good prices which the farmer can
command for his products are due to
the wise and beneficant legislation en-
acted by the Republican administra-
tons. But for the protection afforded
by otir tariff laws We would not have
In our manufacturing centers the great
mills, potteries. founderies and factor