Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-05-20
The State Convention.


Herald, for nominating State Off
GERS rapidly approaches and the
members of the Republican party
are beginning to enquire who are
the probable candidates, and what
arc their respective claims and
chances. So far as we have learned,
most, if not all, the present .occu-
pants of the offices to be filled, arc
either candidates for re- nomination
or would consent to stand if chosen
hy the Convention.
There is but one opinion, we
believe, in regard TO the office OF
Governor. No better man for the
place than the present incumbent
has been mentioned, or can easily
be found. Governor Hayes has
filled the position honorably, justly,
and with strict impartiality. He
is a strong and unflinching Republi-
can, but has never forgotten that,
though elected by Republicanvote
he is Governor of Ohio and not
merely of the Republican party.
He possesses the confidence and
esteem Of the Republicans and the
respect of the Democracy. We
understand that whilst Governor
Hayes will not seek the office, he
will not refuse it if rendered as the
unmistakable wish of the party. If
the Republicans know their own
interest they will make him their
unanimous choice.
For Lieutenant Governor we un-
hesitatingly express our heartiest
hopes that General Lee will be
re nominated. 1t has been asserted
that he will not be candidate. but
that assertion has been denied. If
it should be the strongly expressed
wish OF the Convention that Gen
eral Lee should he the candidate of
the party for Lieutenant Governor,
we have full faith in his acceptance
not on his own account, but for
the good of the party and of the
State. There should be no ques-
lion as to his denomination. 1t
should be by acclamation.
The Office is considered some
times as more honorary than i'm
portart. This is a mistake. Leav
ing out of sight the possible con
tingency of his becoming the act
ing head of the State, the duties of
Lieutenant Governor as presiding
officer of the Senate are important.
He should be able to inspire respect
for his Office and for himself, and
to secure the confidence of the
Senators, irrespective of party, in
his ability, impartiality, and hon
esty. General Lee has done this.
The importance of his position in
certain contingencies is further
shown by an incident in legislative
history not many days old. When
the Senate, in its closing hours.
divided even on the Morgan Raid
job, the casting vote of Lieutenant
Governor Lee condemned the bill,
and the State would thus have been
saved from the destructive raid
upon its Treasury but for the
facile conduct of those who pro-
cured its reconsideration and pas
sage after its rejection.
For Treasurer of State, we learn
that the present incumbent, S. S.
Warner, has consented to accept
re nomination if given him. There
should be no hesitation in making
such denomination. Mr.. Warner
has served four years, and during
that period no breath of censure or
suspicion has been heard from
Republican Or Democrat. His man.
ageEent of the State finances has
been judicious and economical.
His affairs were always open for
inspection, his accounts prompt
and clear, his official and personal
conduct above suspicion. To change
him for another would be an act of
unwisdom, as great as to dismiss
the cashier Of bank who has
proved himself capable, honest, and
Jealous, simply because he has
served four years and some one
else wants the place. His four
years. experience has made his SER
vices more valuable, and candidates
of equal ability, honesty and zeal
we have heard no claim advanced
to greater merits on this score for
others-would be at n disadvantage
when compared with Mr.. Warner
on his all-important point of ex-
perience.
We have not heard what the
views of Attorney General West