, 1886-07-22
o GOVERNOR.

ntn the president comes 10 appoint u
governor for Wyoming, he need be at no
loss whom to select, whether he consider
the point of qualification or consult the
wishes of the people. While there is
nothing to be urged, either personally or
politically, against any Of the gentlemen
mentioned in connection with the posi-
ton, it is no disparagement to the best of
them to say that his recon- men1ations are
not worthy of consideration in COMPARE
son with those of Morton X. Post. No
man, of either party, is more widely
known throughout the territory and non
more highly esteemed. Twice elected to con-
gress, he served with ability and zeal,
and declined the unanimous nomination
of his party for another term. If the
%governorship were elective, no other
Democrat would vel be thought of for
the place, and political opposition, itself,
would almost become a matter of form.
for Mr.. Post is universally popular and
has won the confidence of all. He is
thoroughly %conversant with the wants OF
the territory and familiar with the pc
culiar conditions of every part Of it; be-
sides possessing in a high degree all the
essential requisites for qualifca-
ton, acceptably, ably and %imparti-
ally, to discharge the functions
and perform the duties of the office. His
high personal character, and thorough
knowledge of and identification with the
territory, combined with experience in
public affairs, would commend him to
favorable consideration, ever were he not
also recognized as a public spirited citizen
and a successful and eminently practical
business man. Mr.. Post has been the
unanimous choice Of the Democracy and
it would vary little from strict exactness
to say that he is so still, since the prefer
ence Of a large proportion Of those who
commend other aspirants, is rather alter
native than positive. His competitors,
themselves, leaving their own chances
out of consideration and speaking as citi-
zens and as Democrats-would probably
unite in recommending Mr.. Post. The
press of the territory, without
an exception, has favored his appoint
ment, and, with one exception, does so
still. Nearly all, in common with the
LEADER, have never advocated any other
candidate, but have clearly pronounced
for Post upon every fit occasion. Upon
one point all must agree; it is impor-
that Wyoming should have a
whose personal relations with
The people would increase his influence and
help him in the discharge of his duty and
The maintenance of the dignity of his of
ice-one who would be at once n patriot.
Democrat and a man of business. Mr..
Post is Just such a man, and his appoint
nent would be hailed with delight by his
,wn party and received With satisfaction
by the people. while it would tend to
strengthen the cause of good government
md promote the lasting welfare of the flu
state.
In this matter there have been aspirants
In all conscience, to afford scope
IF choice to the most fastidious. Besides
Post, who wa. first in the race, there are
Messrs. Baxter, Holiday and Beck, all
gentlemen OF high standing, and deeply
Interested in the welfare Of the territory,
Messrs. Baxter and Beck being extensive
and owners, and Holiday largely engaged
commercial pursuits. Apart from the
popularity of Mr.. Post, which forms an
of Democratic strength, and
weighing the qualifications Of his Compel
tors, Mr.. Baxter seems to combine in a
higher degree than any other the requis-
ties for the important Office, but THE
LEADER as a Democratic journal aiming
represent the party. Is Tr NJ. Il. Post
;aiSe candidate most acceptable to the
of Wyoming.