Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1914-03-27

In the contest it is the side that pulls
all together, without factional diff
ference or personal ambitions, that
win.
Hon. c. A. Reid.
Hon. Chas. A. Reid, the Republican
floor leader in the last session of the
legislature sends word that he ex-
poets to be with US in our get-togeth-
ed meeting Saturday afternoon. Mr..
Reid is recognized as one of the lead
ing orators of the state. He was a
power in the legislature and was the
means of writing into the laws enacted
many of its best provisions. You
will want to hear what he has to say
about Gov. Cox's steam roller in
legislative action. He is the kind of
a fellow that you will like to hear.
He will be pleased to see you.
All Are Invited.
A prominent Democrat of the coun-
ty met a member of the committee
the other day and said, "can a Demo-
crat attend the get-together meet
ing" The reply was Of course you
can. If you want to hear Willis, Turn
er or Reid, come They will be here
hild IilSl1. ddu1 CoSSo Will NC well WOI I'll
the while of coming to hear. All
three are young men, fearless, honest
and are enlisted heart and soul in a
common cause.
Cox The Dictator.
"Under the guise of reform legisla-
ton" said Mr. Whitacre, Democratic
congressman from Akron, "Gov. Cox
has established about ten thousand
offices to be filled by him or under
his direction, thus pleasing ten thou
sand and more men under direct
pecuniary obligations to him. With
out sound judgement or rectitude of
intention, but with excessive egoism,
narrow ideas, limited knowledge and
general superficialism he has assum-
ed an attitude of general director for
all things in general. Candidates for
United States Senator are alternately
picked and kicked at his change of
will. Congressman are arrogantly in
formed that they must support him
and his measures or suffer the conse-
quences of his imperious frown.
Candidates for nomination for office
are given to understand that without
the support of the Governors friends,
the chances for nomination are as
The very foundation prin-
ciples of democratic government. up
On which all persons and political
rights are maintained, have been set
aside to make room for this new in
perialism of James M. Cox. Election
by the people, home rule in taxation
No, never! Appointment by the
Governor; that is the practice and
policy of the great progressive Ohio
administration"
Mr.. Whitacre is one of the most
progressive and active members in
the national congress. but he can not
stand for the Cox administration.
The Meeting Is Yours.
No committee or person can make
the meeting a success. In response
to a demand for the defeat for Gov.
Cox this fall this meeting has been
called. The brightest, most capable
and fearless sons of Ohio will be
brought here to discuss the affairs of
state with you and me that concerted
action may be the result. They are
men we'll qualified to advise us. Will
lis who is alert. brave, strong and is
not afraid to prosecute the rich or the
powerful politician alike, whenever
the law is violated the man whom
money could not buy in the legisla-
tive bribery cases, the man who hates
political bosses and corrupt political
machines. Reid, the orator, the leg.
islator who fought both might and
main for the peoples cause with over
whelming odds against him. These
are yours to hear and meet at the
court house Saturday afternoon
March 28 at one o'clock. The meet.
ing is yours. Make it a success by
vour presence. Come and shake
hands with Willis. Turner and Reid
They will be glad to see you. Get.
together. Bring some one with you.
Sincerely,
THE COMMITTEE.