The Russellville Democrat., 1888-02-16

The Democrat was never able to agree with Mir. Fishback Tn the matter of the amendment, but there are few more pubic spirited citi- zens, and none more devoted to wha he believes to be the true interests of Arkansas. And in point of ability and culture, very few governors of Arkansas have been equal to him Arkansas Democrat.
 Col. w. NJ. Fishback of Fort Smith will be candidate for Gov, which will further complicate mat ters and puzzle the political proph- cts. Col. Fishback is one of the abest men in the state and will make telling canvas.-Fsyetteville Democrat.
 In answer to what the Horse Shoe said about the opposition of John H. Rogers in the seat, the making Fish back Governor and the assistance of our leading state paper, this is what the Gazette has to say:
 The Gazette, speaking of proba- biities, was not giving it's own opin- ions, but will say frankly that it feels more interest Tn the ability of a public officer than in the dot on the map which indicates his resi- dence. We consider Col. Fishback one of the ablest, most public. spirit ed and deserving men in the state. If elected governor he would make an executive of whom the people of Arkansas would be p.oud.-Gazette.
 We would like to see Col. Wm. NJ. Fishback Governor of Arkansas. In as much as we must have a Dem ocrat, we know Col. Fishback has the energy and enterprise, coupled with the ability, to make first class governor of any state in the union. Van Buren Graphic.
 It Is understood that Col. Fish back will certainly be a candidate for governor. Col. Fishba was the author and leader of the most i'm portant political movement in Ar kansas since 1874, but others reaped the personal benefits of his measure. He is both able and energetic, and would make progressive and thor oughly business like executi,e.- Arkansas Daily Press.
 In connection with mention by a contemporary of Col. W. M. Fish backs name for governor, the Hack cit City Horse Shoe declares that no man in Arkansas is moro deserv- ing of the confidence of the people, a man of honor a man of ability, man of sterlng integrity, has done more work, better work, harder work and has received less thanks, less pay and less recognition according to hls work at the hands of the reo pie than any man that has ever liv. ed in the state. He is statesman, s fluent speaker and man who has the interests of the people at heart. State Wheel Enterprise.
 Col. W, M. Fishback is being very fayorably mentioned as candidate for governor. It is our pleasure to have been always a Fishback man. He would fill the gubernatorial char, if elected with credit to the state and with perfect satisfaction to the people.--Dardanelle Post.
 While never in accordance with Col. Fishback on the amendment question, We nevertheless appreciate his ability to fitly fill the position for which we have named him. He is we'll known throughout the State, and all who know him will recognize the fact that he Is good gubernato- rial timber.-Ft. Smith Tribune.
 The Horse Shoe predicts that Col. Fishbaek will be a candidate for governor; that he will get the nomi nation and be elected. This writer has not always agreed with Col. Fishback in his ideas, yet we are free to say that he is an able man, an earnest advocate of what he be- heyes to be right, and would make the state an excellent goyernor- Greenwood Democrat.
 The Ozark Democrat expresses the opinion that there is no more suitable man Tn the state for govern or than Hon. Wm. NJ, Fish back. - Ft. Smith Times.
 or all the names suggested for Governor we think Mir. Fishback would be most acceptable to the people of the Arkansas valley.-Ar- kansas Economist.
 The friends of Hon. W. NJ. Fish. back, of Fort Smith, are urging his claims for the position of Governor. There are few men possessing supe- rior qualifications to Col. Fishback. He is fully informed on State ques. tions, has had considerable legisla, tive experlence and is always found on the side of the people. Should Col Fishback be the choice of the Democratic convention, the Sentinel would support him with pleasure.-l Fayetteville Sentinel.