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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
2
A comparative Indiana state fiscal report analyzes 1907 costs under Governor Banly, Republican, versus 1894 under Governor Matthews, Democrat. It highlights office expenses, total costs, and tax receipts, noting a more than 100 percent increase under Republican administration and urging scrutiny of growing government expenditures.
Governor Hanly faced a costly partisan special session, reaching 42 500 dollars in taxpayer expense by last Saturday plus about 20 000 for vacancies elections. The piece accuses Republican politicians of exploiting the public to escape a hole, but claims the attempt failed and the people are not in a mood to be trifled with.
The piece notes a surprising cordiality between Theodore Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst as they align against Taft. It recalls Roosevelt’s 1906 attack on Hearst via Elihu Root and suggests Roosevelt now seeks Hearst's aid, contrasting past dueling stances with current cooperation and Bryan's advantage in Hearst’s stance.
The piece questions Watson's backers and funding sources amid alleged payoffs and delegate purchases. It cites Dan G. Reid, Joe Cannon, and James A. Hemenway, suggests large sums from various groups, and notes tensions at state Republican conventions with accusations of money flowing to secure Watson's nomination.
A Chicago dispatch reports Crown Prince William travels with a full retinue and special train while Judge Taft travels in state. It recalls Taft’s Cuba trip costing about $70,000 for three weeks of expenses including servants and retainers. The piece questions expense accountability and public funds usage.
Roosevelt claims the great sinister moneyed interests oppose Taft, but the piece notes those interests actually back Taft and list magnates like Sheldon Cromwell DuPont Harriman Morgan and Rockefeller. It cites a Youngstown parade where steel workers helped Taft’s campaign, with mills shut down in solidarity and a Monday reopen deadline.
In Bloomington on September 5 James B. Watson Republican candidate for governor urged prayers for a continuing panic among Monroe county farmers, prompting questions about his view of farmers and suitability for Indiana's governorship. James E. Watson won’t do.
The article asserts an alleged campaign pact between President Roosevelt and William Randolph Hearst to aid William Howard Taft. It recalls a 1907 speech by Elihu Root criticizing Hearst and McKinley's assassination, noting a shift as Roosevelt's administration now appears to align with Hearst.
The piece argues Republicans are discredited and business will worsen, urging Taft's election. It contrasts with Democrats who gain public confidence, claim a flawless platform, and promise prosperity through honest officials representing the people over predators.
During a special legislative week James E. Watson Republican candidate for governor campaigned inside the state house lobby pushing partisan measures with the state machine. Thomas R. Marshall Democratic candidate stayed on the campaign trail, urging lawmakers to vote by party platform and conscience, avoiding the lobby.
The article quotes Taft arguing job creation hinges on voting Republican, then contrasts with a dispatch from the Indianapolis News dated September 17 about wages being cut. It highlights current unemployment under Republican control and questions the claimed solutions.
In New York on September 16, needlewomen in Brooklyn navy yard face another wage cut as the Navy orders 5 cents per braiding garment, halving pay already reduced by labor-saving machinery. These widows and daughters of Union veterans sew the stars for sailors' jackets, 30 000 to 60 000 garments monthly, under Republican Roosevelt Taft era.
The Marion Leader rebuts the Chronicle's alleged forged liquor dealer interviews favoring Tom Marshall and opposing Jim Watson for governor. It accuses the Chronicle of deception aimed at temperance Democrats, notes 25 000 copies mailed to Indianapolis, and urges vigilance against fake quotes. Taft remarks on Foraker and Roosevelt.
All certificates of nominations must be filed by October 17th.
Office over Sargent's drug store at Main and Third streets Rockport Indiana. Will practice in all courts.
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