The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-07-29


err than personal government in the
United States is on in Kenosha and
Wisconsin. It was officially opened in
Library Park Wednesday evening when
five thousand Kenosha Republicans,
led by United States Senator Irvine l..
Lenroot and Congressman Clifford E..
Randall Of the First Wisconsin dis
trict, launched their first drive against
the present autocratic administration
at Washington.
The initial barrage was not spectac-
ular; there were few rockets and no
wasted fire; there was rather a steady
hammer, hammer of 75-miilim eter ar
guments on the vulnerable points in
the Democratic defense.
That these were we'll aimed and eff
fectively charged was evidenced by the
explosive applause which frequently
interrupted the senator's speech; it
proved conclusively that he had scored
a hit. It was most convincing after
his attacks on special privilege, profit
eering and national suicide as provid-
ed for by the Presidents personally
conducted tour Of Europe in the inter
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Congressman Randall Presides.
Following a prelude of patriotic and
popular music stirringly interpreted
by the Sim4o Band, Senator Lenroet
was appropriately presented by the
Hon. G. r. Randall Of Kenosha.
"The people Of this commonwealth"
the congressman said, twill soon de-
eide whether or not a man who has
been truly progressive Republican
shall be returned to the United States
senate at Washington. That man is
here tonight to open the Republican
campaign in Kenosha and Wisconsin.
Having been at Washington for sew
eral months I can testify as to his
standing there's | am proud to present
to you a statesman of true worth and
sterling integrity, an all-American
who has done much hard and earnest
work for your welfare, Senator Len
root"
Prolonged applause and cheers greet
ed the senator as he stepped to the
front of the rostrum and began his
speech.
Senator Wins Crowd at Once.
This crowd is not here to hear me
speak," Mr.. Lenroot opened with be-
coming modesty, $50 much as to hear
the music of the splendid band which
preceded me on this platform. ! have
heard bands and bands but none that
excelled the Simcos in Kenosha. You
have every reason to be proud of them;
also Of another Kenosha product, its
representative in congress.
'Mr. Randall," he continued after
insisting that his remarks about the
congressman were more than mere
exchange of bouquets, sis highly re-
spected in Washington. He's the same
smooth, level-headed man down there
that he has always been back here;
his counsel is freely sought and wisely
given; he enjoys the confidence of men
who are powers in the government
rather than mere politicians working
for personal or party ends. He is
truly representative Of Kenosha and
Wisconsin"
With preliminaries thus disposed Of
the senator began his speech proper
with a brief explanation of his own
position in the forthcoming campaign
con September 7th," he asserted,
"the voters Of Wisconsin will among
other things render judgment upon nay
record in the senate. If they approve
that record, I will be nominated; if
otherwise, defeated. l would not
change that record in any important
particular if.T could, and would rath-
or be defeated upon it than win by
appealing to any class or selfish in
terest
"There is combination of interests
in opposition, however, so dangerous
to the public welfare, so menacing 10
good government that I do not feel it
personal contest but contest in
which the interest of all good citizens
is equal to my own"
Indicts Special Privilege"
'This government cannot endure"
Ne declared with appropriate emphasis,
'if it is to be controlled by any class
If people for their own selfish inter
ssts. For twenty years | have been
lighting control Of our government by
organized wealth and shall continue
that fight as long as l live; but am
also fighting. control by any other spe-
:ial interests; for special privilege Is
wrong to whom ever granted"
Pleads for National Economy.
Leaving local and state issues for
more national questions, Senator Len
root next struck body blow at the
h. c. of L when he said;
"The high cost Of living is the great
Ast cause of 6he present discomfort.
Congress is unsparingly denounced be-
,ause the cost Of living is not lowered,
out the fact is that nearly all of our
people are asking the highest price
hat they can get for the things they
have to sell, whether it be labor or
commodities distinguish between
he two; labor is not commodity; it
infinitely more than that and at
ihe same time are demanding lower
'rice for all they have to buy
"Demagogues may declare that the
present conditions are due wholly to
he government, but the truth is there
Te few things the government can do
b remedy the high cost of living;
'unish the profteers and reduce the
Ugh cost Of government are two Of
hem"
Ia this connection the senator cited