Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1886-12-16
President pro tenn Of the senate.

fresiueht pro TEN OF the Senatos
As stated in the Madison correspond
ence to the HERALD last week, the name
of Senator +. /. Kidd is the one most
prominently mentioned as the choice OF
the leading members of the legislature
for president pro tenn Of the Senate. OF
his fitness for the position there can be
no doubt, and his term of service in the
legislature and his distinguished services
there, clearly entitle him to the honor.
1t is gratifying to observe that the lead
ing papers of the state are warmly en-
dorsing Mr.. Kidd for the place. We
give below few of the many flattering
endorsements of the press, knowing
that the seniors many friends in this
country will be pleased with this, anoth-
ell proof of his efficiency and popularity.
State Journal: During the last few
days several of the old and new men,
bers of the legislature have been in the
capital city, and among the various po-
litical subjects talked upon, the position
of president pro tenn of the Senate has
been discussed. A state Journal re-
porter has met several of the members
of both houses since election and has
found that Senator E. /. Kidd, of Grant
County, has many friends who wish to
see him honored with the position.
This winter will be the seventh year
that he has been sent to the legislature,
and he has ever held the respect of his
fellow-members, Republicans as well as
Democrats: His chances are good.
La Cross Daily Republican and Lead.
er: On the Senate side there is an opin.
ion fast shaping itself in favor of Sena.
tor E. l. Kidd for president pro tenn.
That position was conferred upon Senator
Minor Of the First District at the last
session, and as Sen. Minor left the place
at the close. he expressed the opinion
that Senator Kidd should be honored
by the same position at the next session
1t looks now as though Senators Minors
prediction would prove true, for in
conversation with several prominent
members, your reporter found them all
in favor of Senator Kidd for the position.
His work as Chairman of the Commit.
tee on Claims made him especially ia
miliar with Legislative matters and
usages. This will be the seventh year
of his Legislative life. and his persona
popularity on the floor of the Senate
points to his selection, an event whict
would reflect credit upon the Republic
cans OF the Senate, as Mr.. Kidd's reputa
tionfor consciousness and devotion tc
dutyis praised even by Democrats. The
voice of South western Wisconsin is in
his favor and his friends are found in
every part of the state.
Racine Daily journal; A president
pro tenn is to be selected by the Repub
lican Senators. They will. it is evident
conferthat honorde mark upon one whose
selection would reflect credit upon the
Senate. 1t seemed evident at the close
of the last session of the legislature
that Senator E. l. Kidd. OF Grant Coun
ty,would return to the Senate to be select,
cd as president pro tenn. His diligen
labors, during the last session of the
legislature as chairman of the Commit
tee on Claims, furnish him credentials
to the old members of the Senate.
Many Of the influential Republicans Of
the state have expressed themselves in
favor of Senator Kidd.