The Delta independent., 1888-09-11
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The Republican State Convention
met il, Denver last week 1t was Il
large convention for Colorado and all
interests were represented. A study
We're considered and that. as is usual.
the strongest man for one office com
binad his strength with strongest man
for another Office We say strongest
man with reference to the convention
and the following in it.
There was the usual amount of wild
enthusiasm. Of hasty judgment and of
selfish interests. This is to be expected
i'm all conventions. The common sense
sn the convention cropped out in the
selection of candidate for Supreme
Court judges. Judge Elliott has made
!, fine record as District Judge III Arap-
nhne county during the past twelve
gears. Judge Iiayt, for the long term,
is II bright young man who, it is admit
ted by all parties, has come into recog
nition by reason of his ability and mer-
its. a refreshing fact in this age of cor
r,lpiion and trading. 1t seemed to be
the generally expressed opinion of the
convention that energetic men should
I've placed in nomination for Supreme
Court Judges, and the friends of the re-
spective gentlemen above named pledg-
rd these gentlemen for activity and
honesty in cleaning mp the long delayed
supreme Court docket. Judge uayt
has made line record us Judge of the
9th District.
Prof. Fred Dick for State Superin-
icudeit Of Public Schools is Il gentle
man whom friends delight to honor.
Hon. j.. S. Cornell declined running and
thanked lis party for past recognition.
job. y. Cooper for Governor is essen
TALLY Il recognition of the business in
terests and W. G. Smith for Lieut.-Gov-
ernor. a bright young man. is IL compl-
ment to the editorial contingent of The
Republican marty.
Brisbane is IL man whom Leadyille
people say has climbed from the lower
rounds of poverty To moderate wealth.
lie had Lake couuty,s % votes and with
that WAS Il power in the convention.
There was some sense III the resolu-
lions adopted but it yet remains to be
seen how much of life the party will
give TO the words of these resolutions,
ut least the common people and the
laborers are recognized. The people of
that party can, hy earnestly insisting
upon the spirit Of The resolutions. make
the leaders of the party body forth
those resolutions in law.
Jas. Rice WIS again nominated for
Secretary Of Stale. He has been Il wise
officer, u gentleman and has everything
To predict his reelection,
Hosea Townsend WAS nominated by
acclamation for representative to Con-
gress. He is known to the politicians,
hut the peopl. will know him better.
The c, nyentiun WAS tedious in its
work and impatient when il silver
tongueu man took the stage. In fact
The day nf silver tongues is wei! along
toward the shank. People are think
ing and weary of windy words. 1t is
what the people think that make the
politicians trembie We earnestly hope
for the good of Colorado. and therefore
ask thai the people be not blinded by
partisan zeal.
Gov Routt presided over the con-
x-ntiom and it seems did well, though
at times he would become inpatient.
lie is II quaint wittrd man and set the
convention in Il roar of laughter hy
some of his witticsns. He knew that
he had to deal with striving politici-
ans.
The politicians eagerly sought noto-
riety, and thought to make Il rain dis
play to catch the wave of praise.
Although the convention from Re
publican standpoint did well, it could
have done betterand it could have done
much worse. Now the result must
stand the test of election day
There is a matter to be noticed as an
indication of the advancement in Colo
rido politics. In the many political
headquarters of aspirants Tor honors
there was no Switchboard, no drinking.
so much. SO good; put we wait the day
when the real voice of the people shall
have full power in conventions.
The latest rumor in railroad circles
is to the etfect that the Rock Island
wants to purchase the Colorado Mid