The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-04-17
REPUBLICANS RALLY TO
THE COLORS WITH
ENTHUSIASM

The Republican meeting in this civ
Wednesday afternoon was a success
over $50 Republicans, representing
every precinct in Canyon county were
present. Abiding faith in the pri-
ciples of the Republican party; enthu-
iasism over the outlook: and certainty
that the Republican party were the
keynotes of every address made An
encouraging feature was the fact that
many prominent men like Finley
Munroe of Emmett, Kirkpatrick OF
Parma and Hayes of Emmett, who
mad been followers of Roosevelt. some
OF them members of the Progressive
party were at the meeting and as en-
thulastic as any. Many of the old
time war horses of the Republican
party were preSent-men who had
been members of the Republican party
for years
Hon. Q. M. Van Duyn delivered a
short address of welcome which
aroused enthusiasm. Mr.. Van Duyn
was frequently interrupted by rounds
OF applause. The applause was spon-
taneous coming from the hearts of
those present.
Mr. N. Jenness of Nampa delivered
a sane and sensible address on the
question of taxation. Before deliver
ing his address Mr.. Jenness asked
that the secretary read a communal
cation from Senator Borah. Senator
Borah stated that he is not a candidate
tor the presidency, does not intend to
become candidate and does not wish
to be placed in the light of a candi
date before the people of the country
as such position would handicap him
in his work in Congress.
Mr.. Jenness refuted the argument
advanced by politicians that taxes
might be reduced so per cent, or even
substantially, by any state administra-
ton. He pointed out in detail where
the tax money in Canyon county went
to. He pointed out that the cities and
school districts took over 20 per cent
OF all money raised and that the cities,
towns and county took over 81 per
cent OF all money raised If the en-
tire state tax was done away with a
reduction of less than 9 per cent could
be made by any administration. There
| is question in the mind of Mr.. len
ness whether or not any substantial
reduction can be made in the i'm
mediate future. He poited out some
practical economies but was doubtful
whether the people would stand for
the reductions. The address was
clear. concise apd forceful 1t pro-
duced a good effect on the audience as
it pointed out the difficulties while
holding out the hope of relief.
Mr.. Jenness was followed by Hon
L. w. Purcell of Weiser, who aroused
the meeting to high pitch of enthu,
iasism. Mr.. Purcell was a follower
IFf al a.. 4 - NJ.
vention. He said that when Mr.
Roosevelt decided to leave for Arma
geddon that he decided to reamin il
that he was progressive to as great /;
degree as any progressive but that h,
could and would work out his plat
form and program within the rank
| of the Republican party. Mr.. Purcell
! is a pleasing, forceful speaker. Hi
short address struck a responsive
chord with everyone present
: County Assessor Christopher spok
, on the matter of taxation and the dis
) tribution of tax money in Canyo
: county. He showed how our assess
e ment valuations had grown year b
S year: how the money was spent an
by whom. Mr.. Christopher shed cor
E siderable light on the question of tan
I alton.
n Prominent Men Respond.
= There was present some of the mo:
: prominent men of Idaho. These ger
!! tlemen made brief but impressive an
t inspiring talks. Among those VIII
: were called upon were Governo
/ Haines, Ex-Governor Gooding, Lieu
enant Governor and twice ex-Gove
y nor Taylor, Chairman Day of ii
S State Central Committee, Captai
III. General A