Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-12-12
Who VIII be Senator !

Ihe Legislature Will convene j an
hairy Sth. The irss business after its
organization shall have been completed
will be the selection OF u. s. Sspa.
tor to succeed Hon. TIN. O. HowE.
whose term expires March 18th, 70.
a few weeks since We frankly express
ed our preference for Mr.. HOWE. as
Ass own successor, whose pre- eminent
ability and political integrity have en-
Sssrsd him to his constituents in no
small degree. His fearless exposures
Of the schemes of the southern dislov-
ali>ts and his unmistakable position
upon the Senate floor in behalf of the
interests of the loyal men of the south
at time when they we're being perse-
outed and slaughtered to crafty the
lusts of rebellion, won for him dis
tincsion as enviablc as just, For three
terms, dating from that memorable pc
Rod when the rebellion in its incipien
sy flashed the fame of treason over
al the land, till it was quenched By
she blood of million loyal hearts, has
Dir. Howe grandly stood in the foro-
front of the contest Yaging unremit-
ting warfare against treason in every
form, while encouraging loyalty by
voice and pen to an extent that has
left it's impress upon, and so moulded
public sentiment that the security of
tho nation to-day, may be justly said
TO be largely the fruit of his eighteen
years of stewardship.
In looking the subject plainly in the
face, it is obvious that Mr.. lIowe's
chances for reelection are decidedly
slim, md the question presents itself
"Who shall succeedhim as the senator
ial representative of Wisconsin ?"
Assuming that Mr.. Howe cannot be
re-ehosen, the next two prominent
namSs are those of Hon MATT. CAR
PEWTER and Hon. E. w. KEYEs.
AS between these two we have a de-
cided preference. We have no hest
fancy in avowing our faith and conf
,dence in Mr. KEYEs. We believe the
state will have done itself honor in
choosing so determined ana able a
man to fill the place so ably filled by
Mr. OWE. We have decided and
pos. i've objections to Mr.. CARPENTER
Four years ago, when Mr. WAsHBURN
so selfishly and wickedly failed to keep
faith with Mr.. CARPENTER We rec
.ognized Mr.. CARPENTER as the man
Of all others worthy to receive the
honor of reelection, but circumstances
for which Mr. CARPENTER it seems is
wholly responsible have materially
changed our opinion of the man, =:
they have opinion of large majority
Of the Republican party of the state
We think We can state four good rea
sons why Mr.. CARPENTER should no
b Senator from Wisconsin.
l,t. After his defeat by Mr. WASH
BURN, resulting in the election of Hos
Angus CAMEaoE, instead Of yaliantly
working for the interests Of the party
as he represented he would do, wher
in his address in the Assembly chamhe
he is reported to have said in substanc,
that "he hoped those republicans wht
had voted against him would prove a
hithful to the party in the future a.
would himself, he has tacitly consent
ed to be silent. Has Mr.. Carpenter
verified this statement We thinE
not His voice has been seldom heart
upon the vital questions at stake dar
ng this period.
Cd. His organ, the A,l,cauke
Sentinel has been throwing hot sho
into the Republican camp. and givin:
she organization deadly thrusts when
ever opportunity offered, seemingly in
tent upon getting satisfaction for tn
defeat of its, principal in the senatorial
contest four years ago.
BID. \ call was recently publishe,
for Mn. CARPESTER to stand as Al
independent candidate for senatorial
honors. signed by men of all parties
which virtually placed Mr.. CARpES
TER in position to rclmIaish all allie
glance to ths republican party, if St
the chances we're favorable to an elec
ton by mongrel vote L has beer
CHARGED that Mr. CARPENTER was tn,
author of the call. and that it was cir
eulated with his full knowledge ant
consent. Salch action is not tealty Il
the Republican, party it has beer
also asserted that only few days be
fore. the election 1t become necessary
fpE- tbs welfare Of the party that it b,