Morris tribune., 1914-04-03

THE MCRRIs TRIBUNE.
house machine and those who opposed conditions
as they exist. In Mr.. Lee lies the only hope of
eliminating the liquor that dominates state
politics.
Wheaton Gazette -Reporter-The unexpected happened
and the elimination conference did, after ALL eliminate.
The decks cleared for action and fight finish
between the friends of clean efficient government
side and the political machine that has strangle
hold upon the state the other side.
Mnnetonka Record--The result of last weeks anti
machine convention illustrates the fact that in
this country the people accomplish if they ARE sui
ciently interested and in earnest
FRANKLIN Tribune-The elimination convention held
in Minneapolis last week made wise choice when it
centered upon Wm Lee for the nomination for govern
or. In opinion. the two strong were Lee and
Iverson. Mr. IversOn shows the right ee in gracefully
submitting to the will of the convention
Graceville Enterprise-The elimination conference at
ST. Paul Thursday of last week which, but shortly be
fore it assembled seemed fated to be failure and
farce turned be conspcuoua successful for the
purpose for which it called the combination Of the
antiadmnisraton forces for the support of in
opposition to the state machine 2
Renville Star Farmer when you take body of
paying their own way meet to accomplish something
they generally succeed The result of the conference will
leave clear contest between Mr. Lee and the governor
WOrthington Globe The people will register their
decision june and The Globe believes that decision will
be in Mr. Lees favor.
Browns Valley Tribune 1T is either Eberhart and
the Smith machine Mr. Lee there Is ho middle ground
and all antmachne Republicans should get behind the
candidacy of Mr. Lee and boost.
Breckenridge Telegram:-Lee was the choice of such
large number Ct the delegates and all Of the others
earnest their purpose to unite on one man 80 that
the victory would be possible that there now
than seven hundred delegates in ali parts Of the state who
and will continue boost for the nomination of
William E. Lee for Governor Of Minnesota. II
Wlmar Republican Gazette :-It is believed Mr..
Lee will prove formidable candidate. He already has
good organization ia most of the counties of the state
and in position to put up strong personal campaign
and in addition he will undoubtedly have very strong
campaign committee and number Of good stump speak
ers to advance his interests
Albert Lea Times Enterprise The question is now
up to the people to throw the strength they exhibited
against the machine two years ago. in solid body and
win. Thursdays conference has blazed the way.
Lakefeld Standard The machine republicans are
trembling their throne they read the handwriting
on the wall.
Eden Valley Journal The elimination convention
eliminator alright All the announced candidates
Mr. Lee declared they wouldn't stand by its nominee
but all changed about and are Lee supporters.
Willmar Tribune The best proof of the success of
the conference the fact that the other candidates
sdered themselves eliminated and pledged their support
the who out We believe that the work of the
conference will be endorsed by the republican voters the
primary and that if Gov Eberhar is foolish enough
file for fourth he wlbe eliminated said primary