Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-07-16

son win come to Iowa would be
glad to Welcome him or any chief exc
cutive Of our country. But would ne
especially glad to hear q defense OF the
democratic administration by the one
who - almost alone responsible Tor
It. It certainly needs defense and there
IL no one who can give 1t so adoltly
and evasively as he can. But l Will
say that II you want a man IN the
United State senate who will vote LOT
any measure because ordered to do SO
by some other person. don't send me
but send the other man. l have al
ways voted as my conscience has die
tated and if elected again shall con-
tinue to do So.
Senator Cummins discussed the tariff
and restated his long time position on
the subject declaring that in the face OF
present situation all differences as to
schedules of the tariff fade into in
significance.
He spoke of the foreign policy of the
nation and of the attitude toward
Mexico. In regard to the assertion Of
the president that we should go into
Mexico not to protect American citi-
zens but to protect the 80 per cent OF
those who are not being fairly treated
!,
should first give protection to every
American citizen. He declared that
there are more colored people in the
south deprived OF their rights than are
poems and Indians similarly deprived
of their rights in Mexico
In closing Senator Cummins paid
a high tribute to the state administra-
ton in Iowa which he declared to be
without a blemiSh.
Shaw Competent Official.
Frank S. Shaw, the republican nomi-
nee for state auditor. has had abund-
ant experience in office and is familiar
with the duties of the Office to which
he aspires. His friends and neishbors
OF Tama county certify that he viii
fill the office with great capacity and
credit. He was born in Stephenson
county. Illinois, IN 1859 and came to
Iowa when he was Il years old. He
lived in Grundy county six years since
which time he has lived in Tana- de
lives al Toledo He was elected county
auditor in 1905 and held the office two
terms. In the recent primary election
when he submitted his candidacy to
the republican electors he led all others
in the strength OF his Endorsement but
I because of the too many candidates ne
failed of the nomination a, the pri-
mary
The brief speech Of Nate Kendall.
while the convention was waiting for
the resolutions committee, was veri
table gem or word painting and 40
possible summary of what he said
could do it justice. He conras'ed re-
publican and democratic policies very
strongly
The kilograms from Senator Kenyon.
read to the convention, was warmly re-
ceived. He said. in substance. that II
is the business of Iowa republicans
this year 10 elect state ticket headed
bv clarke and Cummins and he PAID
high tribute TO both
No Platform Troubles.
Senator Cummlns returned 70 Wash
ingron last evening after having been
/ here two days and comforting with
many of his friends. He expressed
{ himself as highly pleased with the
| platform and the work Of the con-
/ vention. He is looking wei! and is
| quite prepared for some stirring
! speeches in September and October If
4 there is any chance for school 10 let
/ out
| The promised platform troubles came
to naught. The resolutions committed
got together and did what was seem
ingly best The report was unani-
nous The temperance plank was en-
tireIy in line with the record Of thu
party in the state in recent years ane
avoids taking on prohibition as a party
issue Attorney General Cosson go'
in some good planks on child labor and
prison reform.
| Colonel Hepburn said before the day
was over that ne could vote for the
! entire ticket and every man on the
! ticket and ne approved heartily Of the
4 platform.