Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1908 — FACTS vs. ALLEGATIONS. [ARTICLE]

FACTS vs. ALLEGATIONS.

It is amusing to read in the republican papers about how the brewers and saloon element are supporting Thomas R. Marshall, the democratic candidate for governor. The fact is that element is enthusiastic for Watson, and prior to the republican state convention Gov. Hanly wrote personal letters to state convention delegates in this vicinity—and we presume did the same all over the state —urging the delegates not to vote for Watson because he was the liquor element’s candidate and that the saloon men of Indianapolis and elsewhere were doing everything in their power to secure his nomination. Size up the leading Watson shouters in your own locality, the political heelers, and then ask yourself if these people would have been so enthusiastic for Watson if he had been or would be antagonistic to the saloon? At the Newton county republican convention at Lake Village Wednesday the two saloons had Watson’s picture prominently displayed in their windows and barrooms, and the planks fixed up for seats where the convention was held, were supported by empty beer cases. These are facts, and, as the liquor element in Newton is alleged to have thoroughly controled the convention, could anything have been more appropriate? Watson was foxy enough to “dodge the issue” in Newton, and although he had been invited, and it is alleged had promised to be present, staid away altogether. The less our republican friends have to say about the liquor dealers supporting Marshall the less ridiculous will they appear.