The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-06-25


ularities we shall have much to say at
future time), would be sufficient to
render the nomination of any political
| ally inopport unc, ard most imprudent.
For the life of us We cannot understand
what ground work Mr.. j. &. Horton
rests his claim upon, certainly not upon
the score Of any claim that his locality
can present. Douglas county is strong
ly anti-Repnblican, having given about
six hundred majority for tho Bronson
ticket ut the last election, and we arc
convinced that even Mr.. Horizons nomi-
nation would not change its complexion:
Hence VIC think it presumption to con-
fer the govcrnorship upon county in
bitter opposition to it.
For Lieutenant Governor VIC have
presented the names of Messrs. V. p.
Wilson of Shawnee, N. NJ. Murdoch OF
Scdgwick, and A. n. F. Randolph Of
Coffee.
n. Randolph is in the prime of life, a
close student, sound lawyer, and an cs.
unable gentleman. lie will command
much strength in the southern part Of
the state.
Messrs. Wilson and Murdock are both
knights of the Quill, and would credit
ably fill the position if elected. Mr..
Murdoch is especially qualified BY rca-
son OF his familiarity with parliamenta-
ry usage.
siessrs. d. D. Emmcrt of Alien, and
N. W. Coulter of Cherokee, each desire
to be Secretary of State. Mr.. Coulter is
and has been lifelong Republican. and
would fill the position honestly, honor
ably, and to the satisfaction OF the pub
lie. His friends base his claims upon
personal merits, ard locality as well.
Mr.. Emmert, late assistant secretary Of the
senate, is engaged incditOrial life. There
is no question as to his competency, and
we would be pleased to see him nomi-
mated, but fear his geographical location
will initiate against him in the conven-
ton, since Mcssrs. ID. w. Wilder and
John Frances, who are strong candidates
for other positions, reside in the same
section of the state.
We have seen no such announcement,
but have heard it intimatcd that A. II.
Banks, of Lawrence, will probably be a
candidate for Secretary of State. Should
this prose true, his competitors will
have to keep sharp lookout since there
Is no man who possesses more requisites
for the position, or has Il greater num-
Der of friends. Mr.. Banks has had
eleven years experience rs secretary of
the senate, and clerk of the house of
representatives, which afforded fine
opportunity for an unlimited acquain-
lance, which he knows how to utilize
Is well rs any man in the state.
For Auditor the only candidate named
is ID. W. Wilder, Esq, the present in
cumbent. Ee will probably have no OPP
position, hence comment Is unnccessa-
~.
For Treasurer the race is between c.
Z. Faulkner, of Salina, and John Fran
els, of Allen county. AS all know MIR.
Francis was recently appointed TO fill
the vacancy occcasioncd by the rcsigBa-
lion Of Col. Hays. His appointment
gave general satisfaction, and we know
nothing to the. disparasemcnt Of Mr..
Francis, but his locality will certainly
render it very difficult Tor him 10 secure
the nomination. Mr.. Faulkner is from
our own county, and eve know whereof
we speak" when we say that he possesses
each and every qualification requisite to
fill the office with honor to himself, and
credit to the party. He has twice been
elected treasurer of Saline county, and
has by his vigilance and constant a;ten-
ton to business won the confidence and
esteem of all who know him. Mr..
Faulkner is the only candidate for posi-
ton whose name will be presented by
the West, he will receive united sup
port at home, and has many friends in
the eastern portion of the state, hence
we have strong reasons for anticipating
that he will secure the nomination.
For Attorney General we have Mcssrs.
a. l.. Williams, of Topeka, and J. B.
johnson, of Jefferson comfy. Both
gentlemen rank high in their profession,
and have many personal friends. Maj.
J ohnson was Il candidate in the convca- /,
ton two years since, when he was Only |
beaten by a few votes. We believe that
he will have no trouble in securing the |
this year, as Mr.. Williams
has held tho Office for long while, and |
the people seem to favor some change.
For Superintendent Of Public Instruc- |
ton there is perhaps no man in Kansas
better fitted for the place than General
Frazier, Chancellor Of TIE State Univcr-
silly. Ho is an intense worker, u man
of profound learning, aud withal one of
the best and most successful educators
of the West. His election would do
credit to the Republican party, and be
Of great advantage to the state.
AGRICULTURE.