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WOMAN'S EDITION THE DALLES TIMES-MOUNTAINEER
j Plain Statement
OF
The Republican Party Asks the Support of the Voters
in the Coming Election
And Tells Why Tt Expects to Receive this Support Sound
Money, Protection and the Carrying to a Successful
Termination of the War with Cuba are its Car
dinal Principles A few Words about
the Candidates.
THE TICKET.
STATE.
For Governor,
T. T. GEER.J
of Marion County.
For Secretary of State,
F. L. DUNBAR,
of Clatsop County,
For State Treasurer,
CHARLES S. MOORE,
of Klamath County.
For State Printer,
W. H. LEEDS,
of Jackson County.
For Attorney-General,
D. R. N. BLACKBURN,
of Linn County.
For Supreme Sudge,
F. A. MOORE,
of Columbia County.
For Superintendent Public Instruction,
J. H. ACKERMAN,
of Multnomah County.
DISTRICT.
For Congressman, Second District,
MALCOLM A. MOODY,
of Wasco County.
For Circuit Judge, Seventh District,
H. S. WILSON,
of Wasco County.
For Prosecuting Attorney, Seventh
District,
A. A. JAYNE.
of Wasco County.
For Member State Board of Equalization
C. C KUNEY,
of Sherman County.
For Joint Representatives, Wasco and
Sherman Counties,
A. S. ROBERTS and J. AV. MORTON,
of Wasco County.
COUNTY.
v . For Sheriff, - '
S: ROBERT KELLY,
For Clerk,
A. M. KELSAY.
For Treasurer,
C. L. PHILLIPS,
For School Superintendent,
C. L. GILBERT,
For Assessor,
W. II. WHIPPLE.
For Surveyor,
J. B. GOIT.
For Coroner,
, W. H. BUTTS.
For Commissioner,.
N. C. EVANS.
PRECINCT.
For Justice of the Peace,
C. E. BAYARD.
For Constable,
W. C. CLARK.
THE PLATFORM.
We, the Republican voters of the state
of Oregon, in convention assembled, con
gratulate the people of the state as well
as of the whole nation on the unmistaka
ble fact that the dark cloud of adversity,
which has hung like a pall over our fair
land, has been dissipated. We recognize
that the return of prosperity is due to
the restoration of the Republican party
to power.
THE
Political Situation
We are in favor of the maintenance of
the present gold standard ; we are un
qualifiedly opposed to the free coinage
of silver and to all other schemes look
ing to the debasement of the currency
and the repudiation of debt. We believe
that the best money in the world is
none too good to be assured by the gov
ernment to the laborer as the fruit of
his toil and to the farmer as the price of
his crop. We condemn the continued
agitation for free silver as calculated to
jeopardize the prosperity of the country
and to shake the confidence of the peo
ple in the maintenance of a wise finan
cial policy ; we particularly condemn as
unpatriotic, the efforts of the free silver
agitators to array class against class and
section against section ; we declare that
the interests of all classes and of all sec
tions of our country alike demand a
sound stable financial system.
While we deplore the imminence of
war, we recognize that the country is on
the eve of a war, undertaken for the vin-
dication of the national honor and the
performance of a work dictated by every
instinct of humanity, we declare that,
the administration is entitled in this
conflict to the confidence and support of
the entire people
We are firmly attached to the princi
ples of the federal constitution; we
recognize that representative govern
ment is one of these principles, and we
are opposed to any change in law or con
stitution which will abrogate this time
honored principle.
We are in favor of retrenchment and
reform in state and county matters.
We demand strict economy in public
affairs, and the abolition of all needless
offices and commissions.
The salmon fishing industry, so fruit
ful a source of revenue to the state,
should be fostered, and to that end we
favor state aid in the artifical propaga
tion of salmon, and their distribution in
the waters of this state.
We reaffirm our allegience to the prin
ciples of the Republican party of the
United states, as enunciated by the Re
publican convention in St. Louis in 1896.
We denounce the fusion party of Ore
gon as an aggregation of spoilsmen, who
are ready to subordinate principles to
offices." Each of the parties to this com
pact is willing to stultify itself and form
alliances with elements which it has
heretofore denounced as dangerous and
unfit to be intrusted with power; we de
clare that good government cannot come
from such an alliance.
THE PRINCIPLES.
It is nothing more than proper that
every endeavor should be made to ac
quaint the voters of Wasco county and
the counties composing this legislative
and judicial district with the principles
and men which are represented by the
various political tickets now asking the
sufferages of the people. The privilege
of casting a ballot is little less than
sacred, and no act of citizenship is ac
companied with weightier responsibility
nor is fraught with more far-reaching
results. It is probably a just criticism
of the American people that they are
accustomed to look upon the duty of
voting with less seriousness than is de
manded by the privileges and honors
conferred by American citizenship and
in the hope that such criticisms may
not be justified in the present campaign,
the Republicans of Wasco" county,
through the Woman's Edition, call at-
tention to the principles enunciated by
the Republican party, and to the men
which represent those principles, and
whose election is deemed a desirable
thing for the welfare of the state," which
we are proud to call our home.
It is not necessary here to reiterate the
statements made in the Republican
state platform. Each reader can read
for himself the words published above,
and it only remains to ask if anything
be stated therein which is not calculated
to be for the best interests of the nation
at large, for our own beloved Oregon
and for each particular community in
which any of us may live. The Re
publican party welcomes to its shelter
all those who believe that a stable, un
evasive and honest financial system is
best for the material interests of the na
tion. Issues change as time progresses
and conditions vary, but there never can
be any surrender on this most vital
question.
The Republican party is for sound
money, and every voter, no matter what
his previous political views may have
been, but who now believes that free sil
ver is wrong in theory and disastrous in
practice, is invited to support the Re
publican ticket. There has been no
withdrawal from the advocacy of a pro
tective system, which the Republican
party has always championed, and the
correctness of this belief has been dem
onstrated by present conditions. But
the platform stands for itself. Let us
take a look at the men who at this par
ticular time are carrying the banners of
sound money aloft.
The state ticket, as nominated by the
Astoria convention, has never been ex
celled in quality, by the nominees of any
political organization in the state.
THE MEN.
T. T. Geer,the Republican nominee for
governor, who heads the list, represents
statesmanship in politics. His character
is beyond assault ; his ability and learning
unquestioned ; his fairness conceded by
all. What more need be said?
For the remaining members of the
state ticket sufficient is it to state that
they are tried men, standing high in
public estimation and deeply in sym-
pathy with the principles which repre-
sent the reasons why the Republican
party exists.
But, though every voter in Wasco
county is interested in the election of
men for the state offices who are worthy
and capable, yet at this time the county
central committee desires to call atten
tion to the men who are nominated for
the congressional, judicial, legislative
and county offices. For these a-e no
less important to us than the ones which
appear upon the state ticket.
- THE DISTRICT NOMINEES.
With especial pride do the people of
Eastern Oregon, look upon the nomina
tion of Malconi A. Moody for congress
from the Second District. - He is one of
us. From early boyhood he has lived
in this community. He has learned the
needs of Eastern Oregon and our aims
and desires are his. The old saying
"that intimacy lessens respect," is
broken in this instance for those who
are most earnestly supporting Mr.
Moody's candidacy are the ones . who
have known him "best and there is no
safer standard by which a man can be
judged than the criterion of close asso
ciation. Mr. Moody posses untiring
energy. He is clear headed and vigor
ons and should it be decided that he
shall represent Oregon in the national
congress the needs of the state could not
be in more competent hands. Wasco
county has been honored by Mr. Moody's
nomination. Let-us show next June
that "ve appreciate the compliment. The
question of river appropriations, of the
Forestry Reserve and manyother matters
of pressing importance will come before
congress and could Oregon be better rep-
resented than by such a man as Mr.
Moody is? We think not.
H. S. Wilson is the Republican candi
date for judge of this district and it is
universally conceded that he combines
all the elements and qualifications for
this highly important position. Mr.
Wilson's abilities are recognized wher
ever his name is known. Fair minded,
a vigorous thinker and sound judge of
legal questions, absolutely independent
and fearless his election to the judicial
bench would insure that justice would
be done throughout this district whereat
it lay in his power. Mr. Wilson is not
a politician and in this is found all the
more reason why he should be heartily
supported by the voters of Wasco
county, irrespective of politics.
For prosecuting attorney the Republi-
can party presents the name of A. A,
Jayne. Mr. Jayne has held this office
for two terms and has made a record
which has been a source of pleasure to
all who have watched his career. Like
the judgeship, the office of prosecuting
attorney is not a political one and the
man who is the best qualified should be
supported. Mr. Jayne is recognized as
an able lawyer, decisive in action and
independent in the conduct of his office.
Every reason which prompted his elec
tion heretofore exists all the; stronger
now.
C. C. Kuney, the Republican nomi
nee for member of the state board of
equalization, is from Sherman county.
Mr. Kuney has held the office of assess
or in that county and performed all the
duties with unusual merit. His assess
ment had the honor of being the only
one which was allowed to remain un
corrected by the state board. Mr.
Kuney would make a desirable man in
the position for which he has been nomi
nated. The election of members to the legis
lative assembly is an important matter
this year, for the legislature to be elect-
ed will choose a United States senator.
The Republican party has been es.
pecially fortunate in its nominees for
these offices. Mr. A. S. Roberts, of
Deschutes, is one of the best and favor
ably known men in Wasco county. He
is extensively interested in farming and
sheep raising, while his name is syn
onymous with honesty. Mr. J. W.
Morton of Hood River, like Mr. Roberts,
is interested in the upbuilding of Eastern
Oregon. He is engaged in raising fruit
in Hood River valley, and stands in
great favor with his neighbors and all
who know him. Both Mr. Roberts and
Mr. Morton are worthy the support of
the voters in Sherman and Wasco coun-
ties.
tpe county ticket.
Leaving the congressional, judicial
and legislative nominees, and coming
to those on the county ticket, the first
which appears is the name of Robert
Kelly, the Republican nominee for
sheriff. It can be said without fear of
contradiction that the books of the
sheriff's office have never been .kept
with the neatness and accuracy as dur-
ing the last four years, when Mr. Kelly
has had them in charge. He has saved
the county hundreds of dollars by his
watchfulness, and Wasco County may
be congratulated if it shall keep him in
the sheriff's office still longer.
A. M. Kelsay, the Republican nomi
nee for county clerk, has filled that
office for four years to the eminent sat
isfaction of the taxpayers. He is court
eous, obliging and competent, and his
reelection would be a declaration that
Wasco county desires good officers, and
none better has she ever had than Mr.s
Kelsay. If it were left to those who
have had business to do in the clerk's
office the last four years to decide this
matter, Mr. Kelsay would receive all
the votes, as it is he should get them
nearly all.
If there is a more whole-souled, genial
man in Wasco County, or one who is
more competent to perform the duties of
county treasurer than Charles L. Phil
lips, the Woman's Edition does not
know him. Charlie Phillips numbers
the multitude as his friends, and well
does he deserve their respect and lik
ing. Mr. Phillips has made a model
treasurer for the last two years, and
there can be no valid reason assigned
why he should not be reelected. The
duties of the office have been honestly,
punctually and pleasantly performed,
and it is no more than right that he be
reelected for another term. He has long
been a resident of Wasco county, and is
identified with its interests.
Although politics are sometimes un
certain, surely there can be no question
but that C. L; Gilbert will be reelected
county school superintendent. Not to
do so would be a sad mistake. Mr. Gil
bert is a polished gentleman, a thorough
educator, a competent official. His re
election would be a fitting endorsement
of a creditable administration of this
important position.
The nominees for assessor, W. H.
Whipple, and county commissioner, N.
C. Evans, are worthy the confidence
and support of the voters next June.
Mr, Whipple has conducted the duties
of his office with far greater satisfaction
than "had been previously done and his
work is his best endorsement for reelec
tion. Mr. Evans is a prominent farmer
at Hood River who has been careful and
prudent in his own affairs and this is a
guarantee that he would be so in the
managenunt of the county's business.
J. B. Goit and W. H. Butts, the nom
inees for surveyor and coroner respect
ively, are well known throughout Wasco
county, and the Woman's Edition pre
dicts their election. Not a word can be
said against their conduct in office and
the same good report may be expected
of them in the future as in the past.
The office of justice of the peace is an
exceedingly important one. In his
hands rests a vast amount of discretion
and unless it be wisely exercised the
interests of the county will suffer. The
Republican ticket is fortunate in having
upon it for this position Mr. C. E. Bay
ard, who is in every way qualified for
this duty. Mr. Bayard is a taxpayer, a
fair minded, able man, and as justice of
the peace would 6erve the people well.
Mr. W. C. Clark, the nominee for con
stable, is known as a sober, industrious
young man, well qualified for the office
to which he has been nominated.
These are the men whom the Republi
can party asks you to support. Can
you do better by not voting for themF
Think carefully over this question be
fore you scratch a Republican nominee.
They are worthy your support and two
years from now you will rejoice that you
chose them for your ballots.
A CONCLUDING WORD.
The duty of the voters next June is
plain. The momentous struggle in
which our country is involved makes it
necessary that politics be lain aside,
and, as American citizens we rally to the
support of the administration. Upon
President McKinley rests the responsi
bility of guarding the nation's interest
in this trying crisis. He is not the
president of the Republicans any more
than he is of the Democrats. He be
longs to the American people collectivley,
and it is their duty to see that they are
not lead away from a support of the gov
ernment by any narrow considerations
of politics.
Oregon is the first state to hold a gen
eral election since the war with Spain
has opened. The nation has its eyes
upon us, and the decision of the voters
in this state will be either a comfort or
source of regret to the administration.
Let it be said that the people who dwell
in the fertile valleys, and on the broad
lying plains and among the timbered
hills of Oregon are patriotic to the
heart's core, and take this opportunity
of testifying to their confidence and ap
proval of the efforts of the administra
tion to maintain American honor and
remove from the fair page of Western
history the blot which Spain has put
upon Cuba.
How best can this be done? The ans
wer is easy. Let us elect the Republi
can candidates for congress who will be
ever ready to aid the administration in
carrying out its plans ; let us elect the
republican nominee for governor and his
associates upon the state ticket, which
will say to the nation that Oregon did
not fail in the duty of the hour. And
when we have made such a good begin
ning let us continue the work and elect
the . republican ticket throughout from
judge to coroner. There is not a man
among them who is not worthy your
support.- The ticket is clean, represent
ative and capable. The candidates are
all worthy men, free from prejudices
and if elected will serve the whole peo
ple and not any particular few.- The re
publicans of Wasco County appeal to
the voters to carefully consider before
voting against the party which has no
other aim in view than providing best
for the interests of the nation.
Read the ticket over carefully ; think
over each name and then decide if there
is any reason why the Republican nom-
inees should not be supported. The
Republican party can be depended up
on, in the future, as in the past, to
enact legislation which will be the
wisest for the welfare of us all. In the
words of Lincoln, the Republican party
is a government of the people, for the
people and by the people.