Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1884-12-12
FOR SECRETARY OF THR JHrER1oR.

il is certain To come.
FOR SECRETARY OF THE INFERIOR.
The article below, from the Wichita
Beacon, reliable democratic paper,
one of the best in Kansas, expresses the
views Of the INDEX exactly. and We
believe we are speaking the sentiments
of a majority of the democrats of SOUTH
western Kansas-and this is the section
Of the state most interested-when we
say that Gov. Click is the man for the
position of secretary of the Interior.
Here is the Beacon article:
''One of the first and most difficult
questions which Mr. Cleveland will have
to meet, and that at the very threshold
of his administration, will be what is
popularity known as the distribution of
the spoils, and what we think Mr.. Cleve-
land will consider the filling of Offices of
trust with Trustworthy men. From the
expressed opinions of the president
elect, we feel pretty sure that he will
the mere ofice-hunters. He will enter
upon his Office, happily and unusually
free from mere personal or partisan OBJ
legations, and, brought out and elected
by the best sentiments and elements of
the democratic party, assisted by the
independent forces Of the nation, he will
feel responsibility resting on him 10
make the selections for the various po-
sitions in the public service, with view
largely to secure the best material. 1t
will be question of character, trust
worthiness aud capability, rather than
one of party service or locality of appli-
cant. Several prominent and capable
democrats of Kansas have been brought
forward for places in the Cleveland cab
met. Among others, Governor Click.
When he was first suggested, and in
advance of all other names, as fit man
for the head of the interior department.
We promptly and cordially endorsed the
suggestion. Wedo not feel disposed TO,
nor will we, take any part i'll a scramble
for the offices, and we would deprecate
any fractional fights or divisions in the
PARTY over the spoils. At the same
time the selection Of Gov. Click for sec
rotary of the interior, would meet with
our hearty appreciation. lie has dem
Onstrated by long years of honest service
his ability as legislator and as an ex-
ecutiye. lie possesses the Jeffersonian
qualifications in marked degree. He
has both the physical and mental fitness
for the Office. AS factor of the demo-
cratic party, he is strong partisan; as
governor and public officer, lie rises SUI
perior to partisanism. His record as
governor has been high, just and non
partisan. He has been governor of the
whole state, and not the representative
Of any party. He has been faithful,
honest and able in all the public posi-
tions he has held. We support him be-
cause We think him good man for the
place. This is the FIRST consideration.
The second is his representative char
actcr as to locality and party. No state
is more interested than Kansas in Wig
orous and honest administration of the
interior department, and Gov. Click is
representative Kansan and western
man. From party standpoint, We
know Of no man in the state better en-
titled to the esteem and confidence of
the democratic party than is George w.
Click. Two years ago he was the leader
Of forlCrn hope, and almost unassisted
and alone, he planted the standard of
victory OH the walls Of the enemy. He
has done nothing since to forfeit the
confidence Of the party. On the great
national issues lie presents the best
spirit of the democracy. lie stands at
the head of the front rank an exponent
of state Issues. While many have weak
ened, faltered and stood aloof, he has
never failed, as legislator or as COVER
nor. Without disparaging any other
democrat, we cordially unite with his
other friends in recommending him to
the favorable consideration of President
Cleveland in making up his cabinet.
Gov. Click is in full sympathy with
the people on the regulation of railroads
by law. While appreciating their great
uses, and demanding for them strict
justice and fair treatment as among the
largest and most beneficent factors of
civilization, yet he has stool manfulIy
by the people in demanding for them
just and equitable treatment on the part
of the roads. His message formed the
basis of our present laws which are
working satisfactorily, and peace reigns
between the roads and the people. As
secretary of the interior, we would safely
anticipate from him the exercise Of all
the powers of his Office in securing an
honest and equitable settlement Of all
the questions between the public and
the great railways traversing our conti-
nent, now up for final settlement
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