Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1908 — STATE PRESS COMMENT [ARTICLE]

STATE PRESS COMMENT

Mr. Marshall, Democratic candidate for governor, has decided to cut out the churches, civic league meetings, lodges, etc.. In his speeches until after the election In which he is a candidate. Wonder how he stands on reciprocity! —-MarUnsville Reporter. All temperance legislation of whatever kind ever put upon the law books Of Indiana was placed there by the Republican party. Now the same party proposes to make another advance •nd the people of the state will certainly aid It in Its purpose.—Dale Reporter. You have Dot noticed, have yoti, any explanations of position, or translation of speeches made by Vice President Fairbanks? Well, that Is becxusA he lias not put his foot in it at any time. He talks so plainly that his words are not misunderstood nor his position tntointerpreted.—Elkhart Review. The political attack made In the name o? union labor upon James E. Watson by Edgar Perkins, Fritzls -ftolok and a few other Democratic nlaekers a few weeks ago Is beginning to bear its legitimate fruit. The union men who were deceived by It have beffun to learn their error and to give hoed to ITauk P, gai-gept tnd other

reputable labor leaders, who cordially endorse Mr. Watson. Port Wayne News.. . . Just think ot ljtt The official badges “Of magnificent workmanship’* to be used by the officers of the Denver convention which is to nominate MK Bryan again are made of gold—red gold and Jrellow gold! According to the authorized description of these wondrous productions of the goldsmith** art, the officers' badges are of “heavy gold plate” and the delegates* adornments of "orrnulu gold.” Evidently the Nebraskan has cut up his famous cross of gold to embellish his friends in the convention.—Washington Bps* aid. ‘ The Republican state ticket will be elected all right. But whether the majority in the legislature will be Republican or not will depend largely an the character of the candidates. There are counties ffl which a temperance candidate for representative or senator can be elected. There are other counties where a temperance candidate cannot be elected. The next leg>will elect a United States senator and will re-district the state for legislative purposes. It is Important that no mistakes be made in selecting candidates.—Batesvffle Tribune The fellows who thought Jhn Watson, the Republican nominee for governor of Indiana, was such an enemy to labor are now beginning to see things differently. That afESA an Mr. hire a bCrth* day because it wt» never ham. Tha Joke at the situation la Chat the soreheads were rtsver (fide t» ouartaasthe laborers that MA tjPhtonn ted ever done anything against them. SLf. Watson should neat be cheivad wUh the responsibility that fishing Is not good this season. This®. Che sporting fraternity might turn against Mm—Canneiton Enquirer. Thomas R. Marshall, the Democratin candidate for governor, has been compelled to resort to an undignified straddle very early in the campaign. Personally Tom Marshall Is a man for whom we must have the highest degree of respect. The only trouble with Tom is that he IB tn atrociously bad oompany for a man of his standing and morality, and there is considerable danger of contamination. Tom Marshall as a harnessed donkey to Tom Taggart’s dump cart IS not edifying to his neighbors, but since the Only reason he got the nomination was that Taggart thought him the least offensive of the other candidates after it was seen Ralston could not be nominated, a proper sense of gratitude lb Mr. Marshall's breast seems to actuate film In refraining from saying anything that might hurt the czar of French Lick’B feelings. Perhaps that accounts for the straddle*— Herald. The saloon keepers are evidently putting up the money for a remarkable circular being mailed to many people, in which a special plea is made for the poor workingman whose Interests would be injured by the dosing of the saloons. The heartfelt interest for the poor workingman is especially noticeable when the absence of the union label Is noted on the printing. But that is trivial. Like most of the saloon Ideas, It is but a covert for a cowardly threat Almost the concluding sentence is that “It Is those (signing remonstrances) who have a home that will be called upon to pay court costs and with damages, and you know that litigation is expensive and this 76 per cent will not come to your assistance when you will be sued for damages and costs.” Those the gods would destroy they first make mad. The saloon keepers, by a reckless disregard of the law and of the rights of others, are rapidly bringing their toI lquities to judgment, and their own I utterances and “boycotts” furnish the ! beat of reasons for the action that is j sure to come. I —Huntington Herald. j Yes, It is as important to the people j of Indiana this year to elect a Republican legislature as to assist In the i election of a Republican president