Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-08-28

A Watt of Praise tn Behalf of Mr.
Cassidy from MOrmendOm.
SAD Lake Democrdt, AMg, q.

Na8SluY frOtm EtABAh0OhH
Salt Lake Democrat, aug, Is.
Hon. George W. Cassidy will be o can
didste for the nomination for Congress
before the Democratic State Convention
of Nevada, which meets at Elko on the
9th proximo. Mr.. Cassidy served the peo-
pie of his State faithfully and we'll during
the two terms preceding the present Con-
gress. and it is admitted even by his per-
sonal and political enemies that he was
the most able, industrious n efficient
Representative that was ever sent to the
| Lower House from our n%eighboring State.
He was unanimously nominated for a third
| term by the Democracy two years ago, but
| owing to the Blaine boom which carried
| everything with ii in Nevada, he was
| defeated at the election, although he ran
| ahead of his ticket, Notwithstanding the
treacherous action of some of the pro-
fessed members OF his own party, who
adopted every method, legitimate and
other wise, to lessen his support. The cir
cumstances are entirely different this year.
There is no Presidential election to dis
tract the public mind from local issues;
the Republicans are not likely to head
their ticket with a G~ubernatorial candidate
stronger than his party, n many OF the
rank and file of the Democracy, who, in
fuenced by the misrepresentation OF bis
unscrupulous enemies, voted against him
In 1884, have since been undeceived and
will most heartily support him at the en-.
suing election. il nominated. Mr.. Cas-
sidy is the only Congressman from Nevada
who has acquired anything like q National
reputation, although 1t has been repre-
scented in the Lower House by q number
of gentlemen of more than ordinary
ability, and Of considerable local reputa-
ton and legislative experience. The dis
tinction he gained during his first term
secured him the craftsmanship Of an i'm
portant committee when next elected, q
complimentary recognition never before
made TO any Representative OF q State
entitleds TO but a single member. His
speeches upon important issues were
not written and published by per-
mission in the Congressional Record, as
we're most Of those of his predecessors.
They were actually delivered off-hand, and
were attentively listened to by the men,
bers Of the House, who regarded him as a
man OF marked ability, excellent judg-
ment and remarkable power OF expression.
His speech upon the silver issue was one
of the most clear, concise, and c0mpre.
hensive that was ever delivered in either
branch of Congress, and created more
confusion among the monometallists than
any that eve r emanated from that side in
either body since the first agitation of the
question. The Democracy OF Nevada, nor
the people, can hardly afford to ignore q
man with such q records Ordinary pru-
dence should suggest the selection of the
man who has the disposition and power to
most advance their local interests. The
silver question 10 OF paramount import
ance to them, and no one better under
stands il or can advocate his constituents
side more ably than Mr.. Cassidy. The
people of Nevada will doubtless recognize
the advantage OF having a Representative
in Congress who is in general political
sympathy with the Administration in
power. Mr.. Cassidy stands we'll with the
Administration, and although he differs
with ii upon its financial policy relating
to silver coinage. his views upon that sub
ject would receive more attention from the
Executive, and probably have greater
weight, thar those of any person who
could be sent from the Stste-certainly
greater than il urged by a Representative
Of the opposition party. The names OF
other gentlemen will doubtless be pre-
scented in the convention for the Congress
sional nomination, any n OF which would
carry with it the full strength of the party
at the ele~ction-that of Mr.. Mcmillan, of
winnemucca. particularly. who is a thor
ough Democrat, OF unquestionable per-
sonal and political integrity. and who
would represent his party and the people
honestly, faithfully and with ability. He
has many friends who will doubtless urge
his claims for the nomination, and If the
choice should fall upon him. he would re-
ceive the cordial support Of Mr.. Cassidy's
friends as he would that OF the entire
party in the State. 1t would be nothing
in detraction Of him, or any other candi-
date, however, for the convention to ex-
press its choice in favor of a gentleman of
Mr.. Cassidy's experience. and one whose
record in the past so justly entities him
to such q mark Of present confidence and
consideration.