Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-08-18
SLOW CAMPAIGN IN IOWA
Democrats Trying to Revive Capitol
Extension Issue.
COURT CONTEST
SUPREME
Democrats Are Trying 70 Center
Efforts TO Elect Mr.. Thomas, the
only Demeerna Among
the Nominees.
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DIES MONIES, Ia, Aug 17--Cspecial J.
Thus far the democrats OF the state have
done most OF the political work. They
started campaign right off, but the re-
pubhcans are holding back and continuing
their activities to organization and prep
aratiou for later advance.
The only issue that the democrats have
tried to raise as yet Is the one relating TO
capitol extension. John T. Hamilton the
candidate for governor. has been quoted
as now favortng repeal OF the law under
which tho capitol grounds are to be ex-
tended and be fitted up for the location
of the needed new buildings At first he
was inclined to say that. according to
his best judgment, there was no issue to
DO made here; and in fact it was known
that privately he believed the state ought
to have more ground for It's state build
lngs. But since his campaign started he
has been induced to Como out for repeal
As matter Of foot, II will be now an
utter inipossibility TO make, any change
In the status OF the capitol extension
matter, The ground has been practically
all purchased, and it's improvement will
be possible without any further call on
the taxpayers for money, Out OF the
rents and salvage OF the district bought
there win be sufficient money to pay for
tho improvements. Repeal Of the pro-
vision for a inillase tax would not affect
the situationi and the 'state would find It
hard mattet'to self the land again.
The plan OF the capitol grounds lexten-
sion contemplates more new buildings.
which are now very much needed and To-
eaton for the Allison memorial and SINH
lar memorials.
The only activity on the part of the
republicans r. that Governor Clarke is
making speeches at fairs and elsewhere
In the state, discussing whatever the peo-
pie want.
It Is generaily believed that while the
war lasts there lie very little use trying
TO start an extensive campaign in politics.
The people will not take an interest in
the same.
Two Centers of Disturbance.
There are two centers OF political dis
turhance where republicans are doing all
they can to create dissatisfaction with
republican state officials and the leRis-
lature. One OF these is in Boone county
where Senator Doran, who aspIres TO
be governor OF the state, called a meeting
to organize IN regard to capitol extension
and taxation, but the meeting failed. and
he has called another meeting. He "a
bitterly opposed TO the capitol extension
law and would effect it's repeal. The
other place Ia In Van Buren, county. where
J. w. Rowley, who because he was dts
appointed In not receiving an appoint
ment to petty state office under Gov
ernor Clarke, brought the suit to enjoin
the state from purchasing the grounds
II is stated that in that part OF the state
the most extravagant mtsstatements are
freely circulated as to the action OF the
state officials and a bitter feud is being
| carried on with view to preventing tho
election of republicans. Aside from these
places the rest of the state is tranquil.
The Supreme Court Contest.
The only big feature Of the fight for
the Fupreme court is that the democrats
are now engaged In making an effort to
concentrate on Mr. Thomas, the lone
democrat, who is a candidate, and to as
sure his election not because of fitness,
but because of his being a democrat In
this they are supported by all those who
are angry at the present supreme court
for having held that the legislature has a
right TO pass a millage tax for the capitol
extension pay. But another element has
also entered into the case for the liberal
element of the state Is making war on
the entire supreme court on the theory
that they have been too close in in
terpreting the laws OF the state in favor
OF the prohibtory enactments The CON
test thus has become largely a wet and
dry proposition.
Very Successful state Camp.
The encampment OF the Iowa National
Guard now drawing to q close at Camp
only fawns in the game OF war being
Dodge near here 10 declared to have
been one Of the very best ever held. The
entire guard of the state was present
The field was an excellent one for the
work and there was room for all the
maneuvering desired. A regiment of
regulars camped with the guardAmen.
The companies were ell wen filled and
the men were in excellent spirits. The
weather was ideal and the health of the
men was well maintained. Adjutant
General Logan believes that the Iowa
guard Is more nearly In the perfect con
ditioR required for active service on short
notice than almost any OF the state
militia organizations of thu country