The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-07-28
COUNTY POLITICS.

Now that the Congressional queS-
ton is settled So far is Republicans
are concerned, local politics naturally
come forward ana demand attention.
The Republican party in Blue Earth
county is in good working condition
indeed we can truthfully say that
it has never been in way that be-
speaks more for unity of action and
earnestness of purpose than is now
noticeable. seldom has there been n
time in IN loft year" when as much
interest has been manifested on legis-
lative matters. and 1t bodies good.
What is wanted is harmonious,
earnest, active canvass, in which the
people. and not bosses, shall take the
lead.
For the Senate from this county.
on the Republican side, the names of
l.. q. NJ. Fletcher, W. Keysor. and
Lorin Cray, of Lake Crystal, are
prominently mentioned, and while it
is too early TO forecast the relative
strength between the parties. any one
of them would he acceptable to Il
majority of the voters OF the county.
For representatives, the list is full,
and it would require roll-call lest
some of those who have been men,
toned be forgotten. We therefore
refrain from mentioning any names
ut this time, preferring to wait until
such time rs matters may become
more settled. If the Republicans
would be successful this fall, much
precaution will necessarily have to be
observed in making selections. None
but men of known integrity and
honesty of purpose should be consid-
cred, and we have no dearth of such.
There are plenty of able, representa-
tive men within our party whose
names would at once bring ample
support to elect them by rousing MA
jorities, and let these individuals be
put forward.
The county Offices which become
vacant this fall are: Auditor, Judge
of Probate and County Attorney.
Mr.. Theodore Scattergood, the pres.
ent efficient Auditor is a candidate for
reelection. 1t is seldom that we find
aD official who has given such uni
ycIsal satisfaction during the first
term of his incumbency as has Mr..
and we believe the Re-
publican nominating convention will
show just appreciation of his servi-
ces by again placing him before the
people for their suffrage. If SO, he
will he elected 10y an overwhelming
Judge Mead. who is also on his
first term, h;.S made one of, ii not the
best Probate Judges Blue Earth cOun-
y tNci HUI. 10 HaNO hcoiu h'uiy
good Democrats proclaim their III
tention of supporting him this fall,
and us he is by all odds the choice Of
he Republicans of the county, his
and election is not II mat
ter of uncertainty.
+. L. Freeman, Esq, the present
County Attorney has not, thus far,
any opposition. Mr.. Frecman's abili.
ties us lawyer are conceded, and in
all probability he will receive Il re.
nomination and Il hearty endorsement
at the polls.
Two Commissioners, Messrs. Swan
and Gainor, also retire this fall. These
gentlemen are both Democrats, and
nave made excellent members. Mr..
swan has declared himself as not
icing Il candidate, and the Republic
ms of his District should see to it
hat good IMAM is put in nomination
o succeed him
If there is a ripple to break in upon
he harmony of the party in Blue /;
Earth county this fall, it will be from
he interference Of bossism and per-
,onal amnesty. This is something
That should not be tolerated at any
time, much less INDUCED in the ,
present year. The attitude of