Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 October 1908 — SHAKING DOWN THE TRUSTS. [ARTICLE]

SHAKING DOWN THE TRUSTS.

Chas. G. Dawes Visits Wall Street and Promises Republican Party Will Be Good. Under New York date line of Sept. 19 the dally papers of the country publish a dispatch from which the following is taken: “The visit of Charles G. Dawes, of Chicago (formerly Comptroller of the Currency), had more influence than anything else in arousing Wall street uneasiness. Mr. Dawes came to New York primarily to raise money for the Republican congressional campaign committee, and he gave the people he called upon very clearly to understand that the Republican majority In the house is in danger. “Wall street has steeled Itself against-the importunities of political canvassers for funds, but Mr. Dawes’ visit was unquestionably, impressive. The people who saw and heard him were convinced that he really meant what he said when he announced that unless means were taken to arrest the current and change the situation the Democrats would swing into control of the popular branch of congress and probably elect a president. Mr. Dawes did not confine his visit alone to bankers and financiers. He devoted a good share of his attention to leading representatives of the manufacturing interests. He carried away some money, but not nearly as much as he had hoped for."

The New York World has cartoon* showing a Standard Oil can taking the place of the dome in a picture of the Capitol at Washington. Goods It to another evidence that the people do not rule at Washington, but that the trusts rule throfigh -the agency of the Republican party. As to legislation, Mr. Sherman, candidate for vice-presi-dent, said “The Republican party to willing and ready to accept full responsibility.” Exactly. And the Standard Oil and other trusts rule through that party. The only way to prevent such rule is to elect Bryan.