Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 61, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 April 1908 — A Letter from W. H. Coover. [ARTICLE]

A Letter from W. H. Coover.

Boulder, Colo., Meh. 26, ’OB. I ’Publishers Republican: Dear Sirs: Having taken the privilege of writing several letters to the Republican since leaving your beautiful town In 1901, and having received no commendation nor condemnation therefor, I feel reasonably encouraged to try again. First I desire to congratulate you, Messrs. Healey and Clark, on your consolidation of Interests, as it seemed to be an eminently good thing to do, from every proper view point. I was much interested in reading of the republican county convention and its action as published in the Republican. It is particularly gratifying to one who has had the privilege of taking a modest part in politics in Jasper county to hear of such a convention in which enthusiasm and harmony marked its deliberations, and which resulted in the nomination of an exceptionally strong ticket. I wish to congratulate the party for its excellent work, and also to congratulate the candidates nominated, as I know them to be republicans, best of citizens, well qualified for the offices for which they are nominated. Some of them having already proven their capability by service in office. A ticket composed of such men will certainly commend Itself to the good people of Jasper county and will doubtless be triumphantly elected. While in a congratulatory mood I desire to extend my congratulatlns to Judge Hanley and "Honest Abe’’ Halleck on their nominations, and have no doubt of their election to the honorable positions to which they aspire. The senatorial convention in Monticello, to my mind, the farclal convention of eight years ago in Goodland when Jasper county was defeated in her choice through the questionable methods of a few men prompted by purely selfish motives. “With malice toward none" etc., the » writer holds no lllwlll toward any one who acted a part In that little “hoodoo" episode, but It Is gratifying to reflect that Jasper county was loyal to his candidacy. * In this state the coming political campaign promises to be an interesting one, chiefly because of the Democratic national convention to be held In Denver. Of course no one In the democratic party could possibly hope to secure the nomination in competition with William Jennings Bryan Sn this state. He Is permanently the idol of Colorado democracy, and it is fondly hoped by the party that with his nomination this state can be induced to oast her vote for him,

and possibly carry the state ticket also. However I do not accept this prophecy, for as matters now appear 1 am very confident this state will repudldate Bryanism and democracy both by a decisive majority next November. Denver democracy is now to continue so, and this means that if Denver cannot be relied upon to give a majority for them, there is not a ghost of a chance to carry the state. Outside of Denver the state is safely republican. Colorado expects many visitors from the east this year owing to the fact of the democratic national convention coming to Denver. Our little city is just completing a fine hotel at a cost of $125,000 to help entertain the tourists. Weather is very fine and pleasant here and In fact has been for severl months. Had very little winter and but little snow. With best wishes, I am, Very Truly, W. H. COOVER.