Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1878-04-19
For Congress.

The selection OF a standard bearer In
the next Congressional campaign in
this district, is beginning to engage the
attention of the Republican press, to
some extent. Had Mr.. Burdick con-
scented to stand for the second term, it
is altogether probable that his renomi-
nation would have been unanimous, not
only in Difference to precedent, but al
so as an expression Of confidence, and
approval of his faithfulness. His dec
lination leaves the field open for new as
pirants for the position. A number of
gentlemen, Of good qualifications and
record, have already been named for it,
and, doubtless, the list will grow consid-
erably before the meeting of the nomi-
mating convention. The subject is one
that calls for the exercise of cool, DELHI
crate and wise judgment in its treat
ment, as the right selection of a candi-
date not only involves our proper rep
resentation on the floor of Congress, but
also party success in the district. A
nomination is not equivalent to election
in this district, and it therefore becomes
necessary, as it is certainly proper at
all times to ignore mere personal pref
erences and pride of locality, and to
unite in the selection of some gentle
man, who, by universal consent, is ac-
knowledged to possess the qualifications
that go to make up a strong and popular
candidate.
The Republicans of this city and
county have been canvassing the mat
ter, and with cordial unanimity of opin-
ion, have concluded to present the name
of Hon. W. G.. Donnan to the Conven-
ton for endorsement as the nominee.
This movement is entirely without Mr..
Domains instigation or seeking in any
way. 1t is a spontaneous expression by
his friends and neighbors of their conf
dence in him as a man, and their appre-
citation of his well-tried ability and
faithfulness in the same position. 1t is
unnecessary for us to tell the Republi-
cans of the Third District who Mr.. Don
nan is, or to specify his peculiar qualii-
cations for the position named. These
are we'll known and we'll appreciated by
the people Of the District. No man in
or out of Congress can show a record OF
more faithful and intelligent service,
greater zeal and vigilance in all matters
pertaining to the interests Of his con-
stituents, or more tact and skill in the
handling Of those interests than can MIR.
Donnan, and assuredly no member from
this District in a shorter time secured a
position of influence and power in legis-
lation than he. He is an indomitable
worker in anything to which he address,
es himself, and this quality, together
with his faculty for vigorous thought
and clear expression that goes right to
the foundation of things, and his genial
hearty manner, that makes him a power
on the stump. This ability to go before
the people and to secure their interested
attention to the discussion Of the issues
of the campaign must not be ignored.
The contest for Congress in this dis
trict is going to be a hot one this fall,
and with three candidates in the field it
is not safe to predict the result. Much
Of the hard work of it will come upon
the candidates, and he who shall be sue
cessful must have the mental power to
demonstrate his fitness as well as the
weight of character to show his worthi-
ness. In these qualifications we honest
ly believe Mr.. Donnan to be the peer OF
any mar in this district. We know him
to be strong with the people every
where, and his friends, with all conf
dence of his ability to stand the test,
put him forward for the nomination for
Congress on his merits alone. They
will spare no honorable effort to secure
his nomination, and, if successful, will
enter the campaign with assurance Of
victory.