The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1886-08-12
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Two years ago in the republican convention
A. w. Agee was defeated for Lieutenant Gov
ernor of Nebraska. He had then served one
term as Lieutenant Governor and by all prec-
edent according to republican establishment
in the state was justly entitled to a re-nOmi-
nation as Governor Dawes and other state
officials. The convention, however, under the
| control of SINISTER politicians defeated Agee
and re-nOminated the balance of the men who
had served one term with him. Agee is now
q candidate for the nomination, with what
prospects will be seen in the convention. 1t
is certain he has the support OF the State
Journal and many other politicians who de-
sire to defeat Shedd the present incumbent
McCOOk Democrat.
After reading the above We met Governor
Agee, and asked him of his alleged candida
cy. We give in substance the interview:
Q. Governor, have yon read the article in
the McCoOk Democrat, concerning your cam
didacy for Lieutenant Governor?
A. Yes. 1t veriies the adage, $50 away
from home to learn the news or words to
that effect.
@. There is the announcement without
authority from you.
A. Entirely so.
@. Then there is no truth i'm the article?
A. o yes: there is a good deal of truth in
it. That | was as much entitled to a nOmin-
alton for a second term, as any of those who
were re-nominated, no one denies-even the
democrats can see the injustice that was done
me, especially those who served in the Senate
when | was President of that body. By
"shyster politicians the Democrat probably
means, mugwumps, and it is true, that l was
defeated in the Omaha convention by the
aid of men who defeated LOran Clark for
Treasurer, and tried to defeat Valentine for
Laird in this district. Twas defeated because
| was a straight republican and because l
would not assist in the attempt to defeat
Laird either for a first or second term.
@. What about the statement that the
State Journal is supporting you?
A. know nothing about that, 1 have not
seen Mr.. Gere for several months, and have
never intimated to him or any one else that
L would be a candidate, or desired the sup
port of the Journal or any one else, | have
never seen anything of the kind in the JOurn-
al. If anything has been said, l presume it
is because the Journal likes straight goods"
and knows | never mix my politics. The
fact is | have been very busy in my law prac-
tice this summer and paid very lite attention
to politics. L have really been more inter-
ested in English politics and the success of
Gladstone and home rule, than have in state
politics. By the way, do you know whether
Bayard is alive or not?
eve said we believe he was still living, but
were not sure about it,
@. Would you accept the nomination if
rendered you.
A. That is a question have not felt called
upon TO consider. lnever try to cross a bridge
till L get to it. l have not anticipated any
thing of the kind.
Q. Who are you in favor of for governor?
A. The nominee of the republican party.
We do not know whether the Governor
would accept the nomination or not, but he
has many friends, not only here, but through
out the state, who would be pleased to see
the next state convention make amends for
the wrong done him at Omaha.-AurOra Re
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