Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-08-24
olIly poST.INTEIucENcER.
A srR0xG TICKET.

was O repre5cut4biFc Do2f
successfully controverted. Ihs dele
gates elected 70 that Convention Ns'e
chosen TO represent the sentiment OF
the marty upon two questions OF vital
moment TO the people of this county
and of the whole Territory. Notably
Was this the case in the selection OF
delegates in the several wards OF Seat
lie. At the primary election there vas
a marked absence of personal contests
mr.. in other words, the struggle TO select
delegates 10 represent the Interests OF
any candidate vas subordinated TO the
two main questions in controversy. In
short, the delegates were elected to rep
resent principles FIRST and candidates
sftsrvard. As stated in our columns
last Thursday morning, the Repnbii-
cans of this county declared by their
votes q. the primary election that they
we're in favor of forfeiture OF IN
earned land grants, and opposed
TO tie repeal Of the law
enacted blythe Legislature Of this Ter
ritory at its last session, comforting
upon women the elective. franchise.
IL became the duty OF the
delegates % elected, FIRST to
formulate the views of their ooustitu-
suss In the platform Of the party; SEQ
and. TO select a delegates 70 the Terri
torial Convention men Who would ntly,
forcibly and couscientioosIy represent
the sentiment Of the Republican party
of this county upon the forfeiture ques-
ton, and, third, to select az candidates
10 represent this county IN the next
Territorial Legislature men of chsrae-
Ter, intelligence and force, whose con-
viesions upon the question OF woman
Suffrage accord with the expressed sen
timents of their constituency, and who
viii insist that the Law now upon the
statute book, comforting suffrage upon
women, shall remain undisturbed until
a fair trial 10 had, and the results OF
this enlargement Of the franchise can
be fairly and folly ascertained.
The Convention has performed the
work assigned il, ereditably, copsist-
emily and as We conceive with excep-
tional unanimity and wisdom. Ii has,
In its selection OF delegates to she Terri
torial Convention. chosen men OF pro-
nounced opinions, Of ability. Of force,
snd of discretion. That they will faith
fully and intelliQsntly represent the
views Of the Republican party Of King
county upon each and all questions
which may come before that Conven-
ton We are fully assured. That their
united declarations and efforts will have
great weight with the Republican party
of this Territory We have full conf
dsncs. That the party will heed their
representations and align itself Alright
upon the vital questions Of the present.
We have strong and not bassiess hopes.
The candidates selected by the Con.
vsntion yesterday to represent this
county In the Legislature are among
the most prominent of our citizens.
They are fitted by intellect, by attain
ments and by experience 10 well and
truly represent this people. II Ia safe
70 say that IL they are elected-as they
most certainly will be-to the Terrific
rial Legislature, King county will take
no back seat in the deliberations and
legislation of that body. The Terri
tory needs sble and experienced men
In her legislative csuncils. The statute
books are already numbered with i'm
perfeos and ill-dieested laws. We are
progressive people, our numbers are
rapidly increasing and the responsible
ties Of government are proportionally
augmented. We are safe In the asser-
ton that as an intelligent. active force
In the next Legislature, the delegation
from King county nominated yesterday
viii take front rank.
The denomination Of several county
officers 10 recognition of faithfulnsss
and ability In performance of official
duty which Is not only gratifying TO the
nominees but q source of definite
strength TO the ticket. Ths selection Of
. competent and estimable lady a. So
pervisor Of our educational interests, 10
. just and merited recognition by the
party Of the sentiment Of this commu-
nifty and an earnest Of its intention TO
recognize In practices that equality Of
citizenship 10 advocates. The nomina-
tions for minor Offices have been ex-
tended 70 those who appreciate the
confidence repossd by the party in their
integrity and who will II elected strive
20 do IL and their several Offices no dis
credit.
Taken as an entirety. Nc believe and
are confident that the thoughtful judg-
ment Of this community will be that the
ticket nominated yesterday 10 by many
degrees the strongest ever pat forth by
the Republican party In King county.
IL h positive ticket. The nominees
hold pronounced views, and have the
courage 10 uphold them. I, Ia ticket
upon which the party In this county can
rely for active. efficient work. II IL self
helpful and sslf respecting. AZ We have
said before, II represents in It's legisla.
tive nominees the views Of vast ma
iority Of the party in this county. II
viii command and receive the support.
not alone Of the party. bat Of many
thoughtful men and women who bold
themselves alcof from partisan oreani.
xations and contests. That there should
DO personal disappointments In the
midst Of all political conventions 10 un-
avoidable, but when the smoke of con-
dict shail have risen We believe that the
verdict Of the party and the people Of
the county upon the action Of this Con-
vention viii be that IL has wisely per,
formed its important and responsible
duties.
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