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flBNUJtyQpgfm? m h 14, 1005 ' flown by "Senator Douelas will not he dfa. (l. and is fehowri to have saved the taxnavera Illinois nearly $23,000,000 in fifty years. Since 5 the government nas given away millions of 33 of lands in aid of the construction or rail rin. but the taxpayers of the states have re- tai nothlnc for the franchises- Hat! tho nro. lonf KP.f. bv Douelas been followed millions nf Pnnvnrs would have been benefited. The mi ls Central is one of the most prosperous railr Jys in tne country, notwitnstanuing it pays m hietuity for the privileges granted by the state Ly years ago." ECENTLY the Chicago Tribune called upon the leading newspaper editors of Europe for iir views on the acceptability of President )sevelt, as war mediator between Russia and nan. The responses were, of course, interest- The editor of the Osservatore Romano ca- jd: "Regret not to be aoie to express an opm- i." The editor of the London Express was a bit re explicit, saying: "President Roosevelt would eminently acceptable to Englishmen, but I iubt if other powers would view his appointment fmpathetically, owing to his undoubted pro- ipancse views." jOy iHE editor of LeMatin, under date of Paris, kjivr: "France ardently hones that peace kn ho ro-established first, in the interest of civi lisation and then in that of Russia. If President toosevelt agrees to take the role of mediator and lcceeded in his task he would merit tne grati- ide of all the human race." The Commoner. UNDER dato of Vienna the opiflion is expressed by the editor of tho Neuo Frelo Prosso that public opinion in Austria, and of tho Freio Presse especially, which entertains tho warmest feelings of sympathy for President Roosevelt, would receive tho news with joy that tho disting uished president of the United States has by his intervention succeeded in freeing tho world of a disastrous war." UNDER date of Berlin it is said: "The deplor able, affair is one in which Germany has no share and can express no opinion," and then ap pended to this "clear-as-mud" opinion is the pon derous signature, "Runge, Editor-in-Chief, Nord deutscher Allgemeine Zeitung." ALFRED HARMSWORT1I, editor of the Lon don Daily Mail, says: "President Roosevelt would be the ideal mediator by reason of his groat judgment, knowledge, and breadth of mind; but I doubt whether any American or Englishman would be' acceptable to Russia." THE editor of the Paris Lo Figaro says: "1 . do not know if Russia and Japan will con fer upon President Roosevelt this magnificent role, but certainly no one could fill it with more pres tige and more authority." THE editor of Berlin's Lokal Anzelger says: "Germany rejoices over the prospect of peace. The chivalrous and energetic character of President Roosevelt offers ample guarantee for Lw - a speedy and fair settlement.,, I Ifoliovo him tho right man in tho right placo and equal to tho task. PERHAPS tho editor of the Novoa Vromya at St. Petersburg, found a censor looking over his shoulder when ho wired: "Now peace Is Im-, possible. Mediation, oven by President Roosovolt,'' would offend opinion. If Russia warrants liberty of commerce in tho far enst the United States Is interested In tho continuation of tho struggle. Japan victories would bo a terrible blow to your industry." f THE editor of the Berlingor Tageblatt scorned not to hesitate when he said: "We consid er Roosevelt because of his independence and energy is tho predestined intermediary. Wo be lieve his Initiative would bowelcomed by tho czar and the mikado If they havo any inclination for peace, which is doubtful as to the latter." PROBABLY tho longest name that over dazed a printer, according to a writer In tho Cleve land Plain Dealer was appended to a letter re ceived recently by Governor 'Carter of Hawaii. Tho writer urged that tho "crown lands" bo not given to ex-Queen Lilluokalanl. Tho letter winds up in this fashion: "I am tho Plawailan woman that hoisted tho American Hag when tho Hawaiian flag was lowered, and I was tho one ,who made a speech at tho time tho judge sailed on tho Ala meda last year. I am yours, Kaanaanamokauca haikuikawaikaraookahi Kcamokuhalepohal." GOOD WORK WELL UNDER WAY (Continued from page three.) M. W. McFall, Elgin, Idaho. Let the good rork go on. If every reader of The commoner rill jump in and drill, wo will win in j.yuo ana uu i- i,nnnrnMv. Am in strict accord with Mr. Iryan's views, in respect to party prganization. W. F. Huffman, Lewiston, HI. Enclosed find primary pledge. I will do all that I can to lurtner io principles of, democracy, x enuorse u" mu Commoner i, doing. 4 n. w. TTalstead! .Ashley. 111. I want to be en rolled in the good work as a genuine Bryan demo- brat. Am glad so many democrats as wen ua rnniihiinnnR nro crftt.Hnc their eyes open and think ing caps on and are going to end what they them selves have been doing, voting lor men tuut uivui lonopoly and trusts. TTrori T? Mnfhfiws -Brooklyn. Ohio. Enclosed please find my primary pledge which I am very nuch pleased to subscribe my name lu. a am 7frv mnnii in fnvnr nf the nlan as outlined in your aifjni nnri cVmii frivfi it mv hearty support. I think it will be a great help in getting the better :lass of our democratic citizens onterusieu m uui primary elections, thereby eliminating tne possi aility of our being represented in conventions and ) luces by men who are unut anu wuuujr uuuu led to subserve the interests of the people and the democratic party. Calvin Page, White Hall, HI. Enclosed please find primary pledge which I was glad and willing to fill out and I heartily endorse your plan. I believe the primary the place for all democrats to use their influence tor tne Detterment ui. jjuiiuuo. ro Rrnwn Minfirvn.. Mo. We use the demo cratic primary system in Missouri and the repub licans use the republican convention to make nnminnMnna T hollovo in thft nrlmarV SVStemS tvery much, but I believe that the primary laws f should be made very binding. . J. W. Bridenthal, Wymore, Neb. In addition rto ia ahnvfi TiPfit?A t -wish to sav that for nearly fjifty years I have made a special business to at tend all the primaries of the democratic puny. My motto always has been, "Help make the ticket 't and then support it loyally," i C. D .McClellan, Washington, Iowa. mciosea ifind t.hrfift nloflereq of voters of the first ward: a Iraninntfrr rQ 1-. n -irifvno nf 4-lilcs trroTrl llOVO hfifin itrue to the nrincioles of the Chicago and Kansas fCity platforms. J. M, Scott, Marion, Ind. I send you tne pri- fmarv rlPflf,o nlfmnrl. T nm with von first, last and I all the time and. may God give. you strength to iteep you in your gooa woric. , ' W. f. "RnrtlAv. Willow SnnTncrR. Mo. Please .v enroll my nanje as one who will' sjand by democ : racy as advocated by The Comneuv Let us have pure and undqfied' democracy., am a minister. ; o the Gosppl pf.iprisL He wasf&;true democrat. V, , JJUUiUUXUU, XJUU11A, J.S.VU3, A UViUi uv v- dorse the primary pledge plan and inclose the pledge signed up. All we need in Texas is "some thing to awake us frbm a state of lethargy, as we haven't opposition enough to cause us to take the interest in politics that we ought. "Long live the Chicago and Kansas City platforms." P. Rogers, Milroy, Ind. I heartily endorse tho primary pledge. Every citizen should bo inter ested in good government. It seems that the ave rage citizen takes no .interest in meetings until after the -candidates are named that gives tho bunco steerer and his crowd the opportunity to get in their work. Watch and work from now on. Webster Enrich, Germantown, Ohio. I am heartily in favor of the primary pledge plan; it Is something that should meet the approval of every true and loyal democrat who believes in those sacred democratic principles and doctrines, equal rights to all and special privileges to none. I shall endeavor to get you $ome more names. I herewith enclose two pledges, my father and myself. May the editor and his paper be crowned with success. John Shimp, Springfield, Mo. Please find en closed my pledge for I think that is just what we have been needing. I was one who tried to get the people to go to the primaries for the past twenty years. I am one of those old-timers who have been working for democracy for many years. My first vote was cast for Abraham Lincoln. God bless The Commoner and the editor. Henry Tinker, Siloam Springs, Ark. I ap prove of your plan as outlined in The Commoner and take this opportunity of . sending you my pledge. I hope your plan may be a success. If. I had the proper blanks, I could get plenty of ( democrats 'to sign the pledge, at this place. I am a Jefferson, Jackson, Bryan democrat. John X Scott, Galatia, 111. I want a part in this work, so here is my pledge. With pleasure, I join hands with the great common people through the columns of The Commoner, in helping to mar shal together the laboring men of our nation into the democratic fold. E. L. Williford, Richmond, Mo. L enclose the primary pledge. Am glad to see the people wak ing to the necessity of some changes in present conditions. It is gratifying to see the democratic platform of 189G, being partially realized, if not by democrats in power. I still think, however the people of the United States missed the opportunity when the democratic platform of 189G was de feated. . " Bert Vandercar, Tofft, Ind. I am glad that you are beginning the organization of the party at this time, because it shows that you and those who are in accord with the principles that you represent, are anxious that the party shall.be more than a negative guantityrin the campaign, of ,1908. "' Dan Vanlone, Gloversville, N. Y. Idonot want to. be left out in the cold. Please acgept of wty,ij$le I can dp; as I(heartily endore&iyio. plan of 'organization. A. J. Hanlon, Garfield, N. J. I am well pleased with your plan of organization and hope and trust that it will bring the democratic party to victory in 1908. W. E. Plunger, Seven Fountains, Va. Your plan of organizing tho democratic party has my heartfelt support. I have always regarded tho primary as the basis or foundation for acting out our liberty, because it is there that every true democrat can speak for himself. But when wo fall to participate in the primary, we practically close the door of liberty against ourselves and good' government, so far as our actions and influence are concerned. John P. Gavin, Bennington, Vt. Pleaso find enclosed signed Primary Pledge Bellovlng tho only way true democracy can be represented in naional conventions is to attend the local primar ies and see to it that only true democrats are elected to the state conventions, and if Jnstructlpns are necessary send no delegate that refuses to be instructed, and in this way tho majority will be represented at the national convention. Being secretary of the First Congressional district com mittee of Vermont and also of the town commit tee of Bennington, Vt., I will do all in my power to have all democrats attend tho primaries. Be lieve your plan an excellent one, and wish you success. ' Lee B. Mills, St. Louis, Mo. I am enclosing pledge herewith. If every democrat, loyal to the cause, will act as per your suggestion in this work, we will win in 1908 sure. Bryan & Volk, Shelbina, Mo. We are very much In sympathy with your efforts to organize the democrat party for 1908. Will promise to use what little influence we have. Fletcher Davis, Amity, Ark. I think tho pledge plan a good one. If each man who Is in terested will go up against the real thing in his neighborhood or town, I know tho democrats will be In better shape for the next landslide in 1908, if this plan be carried out. Wm. P. Gregg, Pt. Jervis, N. Y. Enclosed find primary pledge. You are doing good work. G. P. Waller, Lenoir City, Tenn. I believe strongly in your primary pledge. G. W. Deahl, Arlie, Texas You will find en closed Primary Pledge signed. T. E. Campbell, Big Sandy, Tex. Mr. Bryan's call to organize has been reproduced, and favora bly commented on. I will say that we are thor oughly in accord with this move, and will render the organization all help possible. T. J. Sluder, Waco, Tex. I enclose you the primary pledge Clipped from your paper. If the daily press of the country would work as faith fully for the cause of democracy as The Com moner is doing, it would be an easy matter to or ganize" the party for -the campaign of 1908. "Best wishes for your paper, the manager and the cause of democracy. $ i I if liltf JMllfct888tiMh!M6J .. SfcuM.'. - jl ...im..ji.hJ- tm-. W.