The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1925-08-06

effort towards party rehabilitation
and party solidarity.
To Redeem Wisconsin.
Permit me to say that the purpos-
es of this organization have been mis-
represented and misunderstood. For
many years Wisconsin has been con-
trolled largely by an ofice-holding
group which seeks to perpetuate its
power through misuse of the election
machinery and patronage. Far in ad-
vance, offices are disposed of, traded
in and manipulated. Star chamber
sessions of few politicians are now
and have been the controlling factor.
There has been a complete perversion
and an absolute misuse of the intent
and purposes of the election system
of Wisconsin. The result has brought
party chaos and the evils of govern
ment with attendant high and ever
increasing taxes.
"In view of the known political sit
uation in Wisconsin, let me ask, in
what manner could government be
brought back to the people other than
by statewide convention, assembled
In a thoroughly representative way ?
The right to peaceably assemble is a
constitutional right. Our whole plan,
and there has been no side-stepping
in this, is to build a true Republican
organization In Wisconsin, so that the
voters, being informed could arrive at
conclusions. In spite Of statements
made to the contrary, this organiza-
ton welcomes the support and coop
Grafton of every voter in Wisconsin
who believes in true Republican prin-
ciples. Neither In act or purpose can
ganization has or will work in the
interest of any candidate or individual
prior to his nomination.
No "Hand-Picked" Candidates.
''In this connection / want to say,
that the delegates who will attend
nor will the candidate be hand-picked.
Manipulating is the Madison process,
used to further political plans. The
plan of this organization was and is,
the Redemption of Wisconsin, not
alone through candidates selected by
Republicans, but by a contract of re-
sponsibility to the people of this
state. Under the existing system
there is no such bond The political
whims of politicians trading for Of
flee under mask of party name, is
today the controlling factor.
There are those who for personal
or political reasons, see fit to crit
icize this organization because of its
unqualified endorsement of President
Coolidge and his declared policies.
This is a Republican organization
seeking the advancement of Repub-
lican party interests, in the firm be-
lief that adherence to and support of
those interests, best serve the public
welfare and national prosperity. Tn
der the political control of those who
use the Republican party banner to
gain office, party principles have, been
abandoned. This organization will
continue to aggressively advocate true
Republican doctrines.
There are those who doubtless will
dissent from any action the conven-
ton may take, by refusing to accept
the results arrived at by approxi-
mately 700 delegates, representing the
rank and file of Republicans. 1t is
also true that candidates for u. S.
senator may disregard the fact that
the doors to the convention are open
so that there qualifications may be
judged by these delegates. The only
power this convention has, is the pow
err of Republican sentiment backing
the candidate it selects. 1t is the
power of mass sentiment expressing
definite Republican views, instead OF
personal political desires. There is
no way in which the convention can
enforce its action except by putting
the full strength OF, this organization
effort back of its platform and candi-
date