The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-10-27
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This gentleman, who was unanimous
~ chosen By the republican convention
- the stsndAndbeArer Of our party
during the present campaign, Is q lG-
tive Of Pennsylvania In early LIE be
removed 10 Iowa, where he engaged In
farming and stOckraising, but finding
the field too limited there, he moved TO
Wyoming in 1872; and here he entered
upon a career which has proved not
only a successful one 10 himself but Of
vast benefit TO the territory at large.
He came TO Wyoming after the severe
winter Of 1871, when 10 many heavy
losses were incurred by our stoekmen,
discouraging many and ~bankrupting
others. Mr.. Swan and his associates,
Notwithstanding the unfortunate expe-
rience Of others and the bad outlook for
our stock interests. invested largely in
the business, and by industry, intelli-
gent work, perseverance, and good man.
agement, succeeded In proving TO our
people and 10 the country that Wyo-
ming's superior advantages for stock
breeding are ~unrivalled. His success
as a stockman restored confidence In
the complete practicability and profits
Of stock growing and winter-graxing In
this territory. and to-day this branch Of
industry is the chief esource Of our
people. In the words Of q prominent
democrat addressed 10 the writer a few
days since mi. Swan has done and Is
doing NOR for the stock interests of
this section than any other six men en-
gagged In the business"
Mr.. A. II. Swan was not a candidate
for the nomination rs u delegate 10
congress, under the common accepta-
ton OF that word. In his case the
Office sought the man. He certainly
preferred TO remain In private life, 10
devote himself wholly TO the business
Of his choice. We know it will be q
great sacrifice TO him TO serve the peo-
pie rs their delegate In congress; but
when the unanimous choice OF his
party fell upon him, he put aside all
personal considerations, Ind placed
himself at the service Of his fellow cit
liens Of Wyoming.
Mr.. Swan has, during the eight years
OF his residence among US, become IA
vorably known 10 all our people, who
respect him as n citizen, admire his
force OF character and indomnitable
energy, and feel proud OF his achieve
ments rs a business a Universally
popular through the entire extent OF
our young territory, admired and be.
loved by the hardy pioneers Of wyo-
ming for his many sterling qualities OF
head and heart, he Is the favorite can
didate, who will receive a large major
ity Of the votes OF our citizens next
Tuesday.
Once before Mr.. Swan has served the
people rs a legislator, having been
elected TO the territorial council in
1876. lie has also served rs county
commissioner Of Laramie county. In
all positions held by him, he has exhib-
tied marked ability, great f~aithfulness
and a close application TO official duties,
ever guarding the interests Of the peo-
pie with II jealous care, and always true
TO his convictions Of right. Much
against his inclination, yet at the ear
nest solicitation Of his own party
friends and also Of a large number OF
influential democrats, he consented TO
accept the nomination rendered him.
Mr.. Swan Is n republican in princi-
pie; but the very excellence Of his can
didacy lies In the fact. that he is no
mans man-committed TO no faction
that he is the peoples He will
go to Washington fettered with no
pledges, except 10 represent the whole
people Of this territory, and to labor for
the welfare Of all his constituents, CIV
ing his undivided attention to the
varied local interests of Wyoming ter
ritory.
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