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Each voter should remember that
we can have as good government as
wè désire if we -simply get out and
work for it. We, the people, have
tikken the lawmaking and thè gov­
erning power into our own hands
and it is our own fault if we do not
use it; If government, national,
state or municipal is defective, nor
does not do the things which we
wish to have done, We are to blame
if we do not institute recall pro­
ceedings or referend their acts.
But if the people do their duties
on primary election day,; by select­
ing candidates of known ability,
especially legislators and county
commissioner and then make our
wishes so well known, relative to
their official action that there can
be no misunderstanding, we will
have no cause to resort to the re-
call nor to referend their acts.
THE DUTY OFVOTERS
ON TÖ MEXICO CITY
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first mentioned fades into insignifi­
cance. In Civil war. days patriotism
meant death or maiming for life to
every fourth man. The Spanish
and Mexican wars mean only a
pleasant excursion with only an
occasional casualty. Unclq Sam is
now much better prepared to care
for the health afid comfort of his
soldiers than he was in ’61-’65. The
sold ieirs of thé Civil war knew that
they were enlisting to fight a
desperate foe who knew the war
game full as well as themselves and
that thousands who marched so
cheerfully away to - the strains of
music of “The Girl * I Left Behind
Me” would never return. Our war
with’Spain and the present diversion
may be classed with some of our
Indian wars of the past. The Civil
war is in a class to itself and never
has been equaled in desperation by
the wars of the world before or
since.
Of course;" Président Wîlsqn’s
hopes to avert this war, though
praiseworthy, ate untenable. The
die is cast and a rapid and vigorous
prosecution should be his policy
The cordial support of congress and
the entire country, regardless of
political party, is behind him.
Nevertheless President Wilson is
Almost universally, there has
been complaint of high taxes, this hopeful that actual war with Mexico
year. Whose fault is it? The answer will be averted, diplomatic relations
is easy—the peoples, Hence, it is between the countries have been
up to the people to inaugurate the suspended, troops are being rushed
to Vera Cruz and preparation for
remedy.
The taxlevying bodies are the thfe enlistment of a large army have
legislature, the county courts, the been made. While there has been
From Vera Cruz to Mexico City,
city council and the people them- no
i tacit declaration of war by eith­
the
distance is 260 miles. When
selves. It should be evident to er
< country, everything preparatory
General
Scott captured the Mexican
war is in rapid progress. "
every voter that only competent and for
:
capitol, his troops were required to
Of course, Mexico,’s ability to pre­
broadminded men should be selected
march the entire distance on the
for these various places. After vent Uncle Sam from marching to
wagon roads and owing to the heavy
election, these various officials are i and capturing the Mexican capitol,
fortifications, were compelled to
subject to recall and their acts are is very limited. They could simply
construct a part of the roadway.
subject to a referendum election. annoy our troops in every way
Now there is a railroad connecting
The law, then, having placed the known to modern warfare and, np
the two cities.
remedy to rectify these wrongs in doubt, will cause loss of life. Their
the hands of the people or voters, it resistance will be of guerilla nature.
Judge Bennett, of The Dalles,
is up to them to use the means For this reason, a quick vigorous seems to have the inside track for
which have been provided for them. advance by United States troops, the democratic nomination for gov­
Now, the duty of every voter will be the most merciful course to ernor. It is a difficult matter to
should be quite plain and if they pursue for both nations.
figuré out who will be the favorite
neglect to avail themselves of the1 Sòme sixty-seven years ago Gen­
among the republicans.
privileges or duty provided, they eral Scott captured Vera Cruz and
have no right whatever to kick,- if’ marched to and captured the Mexico
After the primary election, the
they feel that they are unjustly used capitol with an army numbering qualifications of tbe various candi­
but 12,000 men, all told. He was dates for gtate and county offices
by taxlevying bodies.
The Tribune, at the risk of being! opposed by a mexican army of more will be discussed by the newspapers
pronounced tifesome, will again out- than three times that number. of the state. Until then all of the
General Scott was victorious from aspirants for office are good fellows
. line the duty of the yoter:
First—He sure and look after the stajt to finish. Even a much larger of course.
matter of having your name regis­ army can now be supplied from our
regular troops, without calling for
tered as a qualified voter.
Public Sulu
Second—Be on hand at the pri­ volunteers. Therefore there is no
mary election and assist in selecting reason for great delay. The war
The undersigned will sell at public
the candidates of your party whom should be over in ninety days frbm
auction at Holley, Ore:, 100 yards
you deem best qualified, in a gener­ the time our troops start inland,
west of the Grange hall, on Satur­
though it will take much more time
al way, for a particular office.
day, May 2, commencing* at 1
Third—Attend political meetings to thoroughly pacify the Mexican
o’clock p. m.i the following describ­
during a pending campaign mid people and convince them that the
ed articles:
learn at first hands, the qualifications ways of peace are much more de-
2 milk cows (fresh); 2 heifers; 2
of the various candidates. Men can- sirable than those of war.
heifer calves; 1 brood sow;: 8 pigs 2
We all know that war bf any
hot talk, eithef publicly or privately;
months old; 3 stock" hogs; 1 light
without showing forth their per­ character and under any condition,
wagon; 1 cupboard; 1 wardrobe; 1
is a Very undesirable necessity:
sonality.
kitchen cabinet; 1 cream seperator
General
Sherman
’
s
definition
-of
the
Fourth—Do not vote for a candil
Sharpless No. 2; Stoves, rockers;
date for any office, simply because ! .word war expresses its meaning in'
dining chairs, sewing machine, beds;
he is a personal friend, nor because ■ its truest sense. Therefore, the
springs, mattresses, dishes, etc.
he is simply a good fellow. If : quicker a conflict can be brought to
Terms of Sale: All sums under
you are a democrat and the reptiblir ■ a conclusion, the less loss of life and
$10 cash; all sums $10 and over,
eans have nominated a better man i destruction of property results. A six months time at 8 per'cent inter­
for a particrlar office than the candi­ vapid and vigorous . forward move-
est. 5 per cent off for cash.
date of your own party, vote for mrtit by the United States armies
W. H. BRUCE, Owner.
the republican and vice versa if you would be the least expeilsive to our­
are a republican or of any other selves and the most mprciful to thè
Fishing and" hunting licenses can
Mexican people.
party.
be obtained by applying to Thomp­
If, as it is generally supposed, son & Dugger, just west of the
Fifth—If your party has not
selected a candidate for a particular Huerta secretly connived at bring­ postoffice, Sweet Home.
, office, make it your business to .as­ ing on the war to get himself out
Legal blanks for sale at the Tri-
sist in obtaining uniform action in of a rapidly growing desperate situ­
writing in the name of some good ation, he is not apt to manifesta bune office.
very determined resistance. Having
and competent man for the place.
Sixth—Aftér a candidate is elect­ the example of our treatment of
ed, should he prove deerelict in duty, Cuba before them, the Mexicans will
exert yourself to bring about his not fear the loss of territory and,
recall. Or, if a law is enacted which knowing their utter inability to cope
you know is detrimental to the with the United States armies, they
public wellfare, assist in every way should make a virtue of necessity Befor you buy or construct a SILO
you can to have it referred to the and submit as quickly as their fanci­ it will pay you to see H. C. Roloff.
ed sense of national honor will per­
people.
----- 1 am agent for the-----
The people, thus having supreme mit.
WILLAMETTE SILO-
It is exceedingly gratifying to
power placed in their hands, are
deerelict in duty if they do not note the patriotic fervor of our
The best built Silo on the- market,
make this power felt, when the young men throughout the United
because it is Built Right and
general wellfare requires that it States in tendering their service in
of the best materials
shall be exercised. Nor do not wait defense of our flag. But, when we
obtainable.
for some other person to take the compare the war with Spain and
lead; but get in and agitate the this coming scrap with Mexico
with the great civil war conflict, the H. C. ROLOFF, Waterloo, Oregon
movement yourself.
S. Ç. STEWART President
T. D. O BRÍEN, Asst. Cash.
A. M. REEVES, Vice Pres.
W. M. BROWN, Cashier
The Lebanon National Bank
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