Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-23
500 GREET GOVERNOR AND
PARTY AT LARGEST POLITICAL
MEETING EVER HELD IN CITY

ready now to avert the crash that is
in line TO come after the war is over
in Europe lie insisted that he was
opposed to the shipment of arms and
ammunition 10 Hurope and that Ii
the Democratic party claims the
prosperity around the munition fac
tories then it must also claim the
high cost of living that is almost un
Dcarable, particularly in this west
eln country. He believed, however,
chat the Democratic party is not re-
sponsible for the high prices of pro
visions and that it can not claim any
credit for the prosperity around the
munidon factories. He said emphat-
iculy that the war in Europe was
the sole cause Of both. Time after
time he was applauded -and partic-
ularly when he mentioned the name
Of Hughes, He is an able and forci
bic speaker and took well with the
audience. He stands unqualfiedly
for national woman suffrage
Governor Carlson.
Governor Carlson was the last
speaker of the evening He came by
tie way OF silverton and was late
getting into Durango. He did not
reach the hall uttil Hon. H. j. Baird
was well into his address. When he
appeared in the hall accompanied by
the local candidates the audience
arose and gave him a most cordial
greeting.
The Governor was introduced and
he Immediately plunged into the is
sues of the state campaign. Altho
the hour was late he held the closest
attention of his audience. He spoke
rapidly and forcibly. There was no
mincing of words. Even child
could understand the force of his
logic. With figures and facts he ex-
planned the waste and neglect of the
two previous administrations He
told of the excellent york the pres
ent administration had done for the
state institutions, including the insane
asylum and the Fort Lewis Shcool.
He spoke Of the loyal representatives
and Senators who had stood with
him in all this good work. He ex-
planned that Colorado was one state
that had been entirely free from in
dustrial disturbances during this ad-
ministration and that the wholesome
effects are being appreciated in
every part Of the state. The Gov
ernor did not ask the audience to take
his word alone, but continually gave
figures in support Of his claims, He
insisted that two years ago when he
tool, up the anti-saloon fight that the
odds seemed against him and that
at times 10 seemed lonesome. He
wanted to know where his opponent
stood at that time. He wanted to
know why they should ask for any
Of the support that he got two years
ago. He said, "Shall those who sit
idly by or interfere when the fight
is the hottest be rewarded for their
/ indifference, after the battle is
over?" He wanted to know if that
is the way the American people are
in the habit of doing business.
But, say, the way he did handle the
yellow newspaper of Denver was
something that stirred the souls of
the entire audience. 1t was on this
subject, the denunciation of that yell
low journal, that he received the
unanimous applause of all, regard
less Of party. He insisted that that
evil influence should be driven from
the city of Denver and that he would
go after them, if given the privilege,
as he had the violaters of law when
he was district attorney.
The meeting was said to be one of
the most successful, from every view
point, ever held in the San Juan coun-
try. 1t is no wonder that the re-
ports come that Gov. Carlson will
sweep the state by a handsome ma
iority on Nov. 7th.