Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1908 — "JIM” WATSON’S LABOR RECORD. [ARTICLE]

"JIM” WATSON’S LABOR RECORD.

“Labor need have no fear as to the position Mr. Watson will take upon any subject which Is brought forward In the Interests of labor. He la an Indefatigable worker and will stand without hitching. Were I a resident of Indiana today, associated with labor as I have been In the past, I would have no misgivings as to what would be the attitude of Mr. Watson so far as labor's Just Interests are concerned. I find upon examination of the records of oongress that be has always been active In the support of measures that are today upon our statute books as laws which were framed for the express purpose of benefiting labor.” — From statement of Frank P. Sargen£, land-known as among the most prominent labor leaders of the country, formerly head of the Brotherhood of Looomotive Firemen.

Down In Warrick county, the home and birthplace of Senator Hemenway, the Republicans tn their oounty convention said: "Ws recognise In the Junior senator from Indiana, the Hon. James A. Hemenway, the qualities of leadership, honesty of purpose and faithfulness to the trusts repqsed In him • • • and we earnestly recommend him to the Republicans of the nation as a candidate for president in the future.” There was local pride in that declaration, but it was E just recognition of a statesman who has achieved a renown in hard-work-ing statecraft that Is national.