, 1889-09-05
THE aoyERNoRsu1p.


7, Ferry would be selected us the ropub-
lican candidate for governor. When tho
contest between him and the opposing
faction in King county tool; place, and
resulted in the defeat of his supporters
at the primaries, II was accepted
throughout tho territory as an indica-
tion that Ferry Is not the man the re-
publicans are looking for as their
standnrd-bcarcr. 1t was regarded ms
even more certain, however, that his
opponent, Mr.. Kinncnr, would not be
nominated. II is now thought by many
that Mr., Ferry will be nominated, not
witlstanding tue opposition to him in
King county or elsewhere. While this
may not be tho part of wisdom, II may
nevertheless be the result Of delibcra-
tions at Walla WalIa.
Looking over the territory, it is re
markablc that while there is abundance
of good material for tho govcrnorship,
aspirpnts are but few. Numerous good
men are named in that connection, but
MIR. Ferry and Mr. kinncar seem to be
tho only anxious and active aspirants.
Among those spoken Of with much
favor are Hon. Walter j. Thompson of
Tacoma, Hon. l., $, Hewlett OF Yakima,
lion. A. NIires of Ellcnshlrgh Hon.
John Shoudy. also of 8llensburgh, and
Captain w. =. Gray of Pasco.
1t is not known that Hon. Walter j.
Thompson would desire the nomination,
but his name Is being used in that CON
noction rs well as in con-
nection with the senntoHhip from the
West side. lie is man of ability and
influence and would make a good OK
ecutive for the new state II selected. He
will perhaps prefer to remain in the field
for senator, but, ON the other hand there
may be some who would as soon as not
have him out of the way for senator aud
would be glad to compromise by making
him governor.
Colonel Hewlett of Yakima is not an
active candidate but is often spoken of
In that connection. He is All intelligent,
genial, broad.gaugc gentleman and
would make an ideal governor for the
new state should the republicans choose
10 nominate him. At home he is as
popular among democrats as republicans
and possesses the confidence of all
classes, the rich as well as the poor. AS
it Is now quito generally conceded that
Yakima is to be the capital of the now
state it.would enable Governor Hewlett
to remain right az home and this would
be an advantage to him, whether it
would be of any interest to the public
or not. One thing is sure and that is
that the republican party would make
no mistake in the selection of Coloulc
Hewlett as its standnrd-beurer on this
OCCASION. He has hosts of friends aud
am abundance of strength, but he is not
regarded as anxious for the nomination.
Hon. a. MiTcs. of Ellcnsburg was Il
ymember of the constitutional conven'
ton aud made good record. lie is a
lawyer and is popular at his home. The
other Ellensburg gentleman who is talked
OF In connection with the governorship,
Hon. John A. Shoudy, also was
one of the makers of the constitution
and is man of wealth. He was the
VI lbiiiui ElAciIspulS HlNASithiAi huNihe
located at that point at an early day.
lie stood his ground through wind and
Storm and those acquainted with the eli
mate of that mountain town will bear
witness that he had no little of the for
lner to contend against. Although not
blessed with much sunshine in his tenn
permanent, he is man Of worth and re-
sponsibility.
Captain w. z, Gray, Of Pasco, is per-
haps as we'll known throughout all parts
of the territory as any other citizen who
has not been in public life. He has a
nature that purtakcs of the cloudless
skies that overhang his growing little
town and is full OF courage and hope.
He has wide range of information aud
great executive ability. He would make
most excellent governor.