Arizona weekly citizen., 1886-09-25
WEEKLY CITIZEN.
SATURDAY. SEPT. 25. 1886 |

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 TIE Territorial convention has acted with good judgment in making their nominations. The fact that the selec- tion ot Col. c. c. Bean was plainly fore shsdowed, does not detrsct from the distinguished honor and confidence ID him expressed through the unanimous voice Of the convention Tn giving hIm the nomination by exclamation. He starts put upon the campaign with tie prestige of having broken the solid deIG- ocrst phRlaux two years ago and brought brilliant victory where defeat seemed certain; and the blush Of viz tory, reviying at the present. time, will give tl our standard bearer many sd- vantsges over one who is a comparative stranger to the people and begins with even chances. There IS no official act of Col. Bean that can be shaken ID gory hldecusness into his face in the bitter ness of s political campaign; but his well-earned laurels will shine with greater lGstre the more care fully his record is searched. His old time popularity among those who have never asked in vain for something out of his not abundant store of worldly wealth to aid them in prospecting the hiIls for precious metals, at time when no other motive than pure good ness of heart could bs sscribed, will still bear to him the good efforts and services of nearly every prosPector with whom he has come in contact, and they will vote for him sohdiy. He has d. ways been 6 personal friend of every toiler in the rugged hills or productive valleys of Arizona, and to-day he would as proudly take the humblest citizen of Arizona by the hand and show 10 him the utmost courtesy and consideration in tine nation's capital, as he would its most honored son. He is a broad man in his conception Of men and things, and has shown to the people of Arizona that be has been awake to their demsnds and has never taltered in any duty imposed upon him, however onersus or burden some. He is Q man of the people, and yet one who grsces the most refined and distinguished social or official cir cles, and our people will do themselves honor by giving 10 him Q rousiug and overwhelming vote at the approaching election.
 For Superintendent of Public In structinn, the nomination of Hon. Thomas Cordis was merited comph- ment to thst gentleman and It wss worihily bestowed. Mir. Cordis IS a gentlemen possessing every qualification, and he Is free from every political and other 1: eRtanglement, and will enter upon the campaign with q pure record, unblemished reputation and zeslous endeavor to secure the favors of the voters solely upon his merits. His ac- quaintsnce with the people is very ex- tended, and reaches over 8 span of many years. If elected he will carefully and consoienuousy guard the educational interests of the territory and take an es- pecial pride ip placing them upon the highest possible plane of excellence.
 For Joint-Councilman the Southern District selected MT. B. s. Coffmsn, of Tombstone. Mir. Coffman, is a mining man and is well known in Nevada among the former residents of that state. He has mining interests in Cochise county and also superintends the Waterville mill. lie is in easy circumstances anu very reluctantly consent ed to allow his name to go before the convention, but having done so, he will make a vigorous campaign and acquaint himself with the people and their wants. He is a strong candi- date and IS bound to win.
 The northern district delegates have selected Hon. W. II. Hardy, of Mohave county, for joint councilman. Mir. Hardy's honorable career during his long residence in Arizona entities him to tue respect and esteem of the people o' bis district. regardless of politics. He is one Of the early pioneers of the terri tory and has done good work in hewing the way for civilization. It is a good selection and one that does credit to the ,F tha
 The whole work of the convention is good, and the platform of principles adopted is Q strong declaration of sound, broad and republican doctrines.