The Redwood gazette., 1920-10-13
Republican 2; was
Tremendous Success
HON. JAKE PREUS CORPORAL COLLINS AND JUDGE
CLAGUE WERE SPEAKERS OF THE EVENING;
MUCH ENTHUSIASM AROUSED.

armory, Monday night was a grand
success. The armory was literally
packed to overflowing and enthusiasm
was rife. A. c. Dolliff, chairman of
the republican county committee, pre-
sided and made an excellent officer.
The program was opened by course
of male and female singers who sang
some catchy political songs, the vast
audience taking part in the singing.
The Scenic City Band was also on
hand and played several selections
that helped to enliven the political at
mosphere.
Chairman Dolliff then introduced
Corporal Louis Collins, candidate for
lieutenant governor, whose talk was
interspersed with wit and humor and
who related some of his experiences
while abroad. Mr.. Collins made a
very favorable impression, but he an
nounced at the beginning of his re-
marks that he would not take up much
of their time as the head liner on to-
nights program, was j. A. 0. Preus,
candidate for governor
Judge Clague was the next speaker
on the program who spoke of the con-
dition in the Second Congressional
District as being favorable to the cleo
tion of the entire Republican ticket
Mr.. Clague also pointed out that if
elected to Congress he would do every
thing possible to prevent profiteering
in coal, sugar and wheat, whereby a
few individuals held the entire coun-
try at their mercy. Before closing his
remarks, Mr. Clague said he took plea
sure in introducing the next Governor
of Minnesota, J. A. o. Preus:
AS Mr.. Preus arose to speak he was
given a tremendous ovation by the
packed house of ladies and gentlemen.
His speech was a mastery one and
was powerful plea to the farmer and
laboring man to pause and ponder be-
fore they cast their vote for the doc
trines back of the non-partisan plat
form. During the two hours in which
Mr.. Preus talked, at no time did he
cast any mud against parties or indi-
viduals. His speech was an appeal to
ones common sense, and logic was
the weapon he used to drive home his
arguments.
Mr.. Preus' message was directed
mainly to the hundreds of farmers
present, and he pointed out very force
ably why national or state owner
ship plan must prove colossal fail
ure He told his audience that what
was needed to solve many of their
present difficulties was the co-opera-
tive plan in handling their produce.
He pointed to the success of the Co
operative creameries, the cooperative
insurance companies throughout tho
state of Minnesota whereby the farm
ers had sayed millions of dollars. He
strongly advocated this system in sell
ing their produce, and that he honest
ly believed that it was the right solu-
tion for nearly all Of the injustices o
which they now complained of so bit
terly-and justly so.
The gubernatorial candidate pointe@
out why so many farmers were follow
ers of the nom partisan banner. II
said that this was the only party tha'
held out any hope to them, conse
quently they enrolled their names, not
because they wished to overthrow
state and national governments, but
because they were promised protec-
ton against the profiteers who wer~
getting rich off the fruits Of thei~
toll. However, this evil could be easilv
remedied, Mr.. Preus stated, by the Co
operative system. Under this system
the farmers themselves would be com
pIete masters of the situation, and nc[s
party to foster upon the common :
wealth vicious set of socialist:
rules.
Mr.. Preus referred to the Carl Mar
theories now being promulgated i
Russia, by few dreamers. as the mo-
gigantic crime in the history Of tn
world. He warned his hearers t
pause before taking the initial step
that would plunge Minnesota into {"
similar state of ruin and desolatior
He advised them to profoundly stud
the situation and that he believed tn
cooperative plan was the sOunde [
plank they could adopt with safety
their property, their homes and thei~
children.
AS the speaker closed his remark
he was given another ovation. Chair
man Dolliff then announced that tn
meeting would adjourn to the com
mercial club where everybody woulI
be given an opportunity to get person
ally acquainted with the candidates.