The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1920-06-17
REPUBLICAN RALLY
Hon. Fred E. Hadley of Winnebagt
Speaks on the Political Issues
of Day at ArmOry.
Speaker Urges Nomination of Can
didates Selected by State
Elimination Convention.

weather there was not a large attend
a:nce at the republican rally but those
who were present appreciated the
speeches. The Princeton band played
several selections and Attorney Nc
MILAN presided at the meeting.
In his Introductory talk Mr.. Nc
MILAN said, among other things, that
the primary election law had worked
some peculiar results and so had this
campaign. The Townley organization
has drawn together all sorts of NAL
contents, including the I. w. w. They
are not entitled to be classed as re-
publicans, but some of them have
managed to get on the republican
ticket. AS these Townley candidates
are opposed to good government, be-
ing in actuality socialists, it be-
hooves us, for our own safety, to go
to the primaries and vote for the can
didates selected by the state conven-
ton.
County Attorney VIC. Doane was
then introduced by the chairman. He
said he had come unprepared for a
speech, but felt it his duty to say that
he was in favor Of the state conven-
ton candidates and urged every voter
to cast his ballot for those candidates
next Monday. He said he was per-
sonally acquainted with Louis Collins,
the republican candidate for lieuten-
ant governor and knew him to be a
loyal American. Although Louis was
more than once rejected for military
service in America he at last man
aged to get into the French army and
served with honor. Mr.. Doane said
he knew all the men of the conven-
TONS choice were of the same type
as Louis Collins.
Mr.. Mcmillan then said few words
in favor of the candidacy of Judge
Dibell for the supreme court, who is
not on any party ballot and therefore
cannot campaign for himself. He said
that the Judge had demonstrated that
he is man of ability and urged that
he be returned. The elimination con-
vention, he stated, gave candidates
not chosen sufficient time to withdraw,
but unfortunately some Of them did
not do so. Mr.. Hadley was however,
one Of those who, for the good of the
party, withdrew. He then introduced
Hon. Fred E. Hadley of Winnebago,
who said in part.
I do not come as an orator or public
speaker, but as mere country news
paperman. He spoke of the elemina-
ton convention and said it was con-
Quoted entirely on the square. He
considered Jake Preus the best man
that could have been chosen for the
office Of governor and believed he
would make as good a chief executive
as this state has ever had. AS to the
other convention candidates he said he
could not speak too highly of them.
Attorney General Hilton, he declared,
had been selected by the aonpartisans
for concerted attack, but he has
proven himself most able man and
it would be for the best interests of
the state to return him to office. All
of us should work together to the end
that our best interests be maintained.
He said he loved Minnesota and had
nothing against the nonpartisans.
Farmers should organize by the far
mer and for the farmer, but not for
strengthening the socialistic organiza-
ton of Townley. He could not under
stand how any farmer could believe
in socialism, I. w. W.-ism and kim
dred radicalism. Socialism places a
man on a plane of mediocrity every
one on one level He spoke of Rus
sia's socialistic government and the
evil results which have arisen from it.
Socialists do not believe in God and
their aim is to overthrow our govern
ment and place it under control of a
soviet regime. Townley and all who
associate with him are socialists. The
nonpartisan league has endorsed the
soviet government Of Russia. We are
facing crisis which will take the con-
certed action of all Americans to
cope with. He declared he was op-
posed to socialism and everything it
stands for. Let's keep the old flag
flying in the breeze of liberty, he said
in conclusion, and next Monday let us
vote for the best interests of our
country, state, homes and families.
Mr.. Mcmillan urged all to bear in
mind the d e Of the primaries and be
there, and the meeting closed.
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