, 1889-08-01
HON. JOHN L. WILSON.

From all parts of the territory come
expressions favorable to Hon. John l..
Wilson for representative of the State OF
Washington In the lower house of con-
gress. Many Of the newspapers that
have spoken on this subject have done
so In strong, hearty terms, 1t is also
observed that many leading republicans
are outspoken in favor of Mr.. Wilson's
nomination, 1t seeming to be conceded
that he is a fit and proper man for the
place, and that no other person thus far
mentioned would be more acceptable to
the people. The REVIEW has deferred
making any expression upon the sub
feet and should Mr.. Wilson receive the
nomination, which 1t now seems to be
likely he will receive, the REVIEW Will
lay no claims to the honor of having
been the original discoverer of the repub-
lican candidate, While it must not
be inferred that Mr.. Wilson is lacking in
strength and popularity at home, it is
worthy OF re mark that his name is being
put forward by the people of the terri
tory, rather than by his partial
friends in this city. In fact, there ap-
pears to be popular call for this bril-
liant citizen of Spokane Falls, and it
comes from all sections and directions
Mr. Wilson is we'll known throughout
the territory, and the fact that he is so
thoroughly endorsed in other parts of
the country is more significant of his
general popularity and strength than If
he had been urged forward and thrust
upon the public by his friends at home.
Hon. John l.. Wilson was born and
grew up and was educated in Indiana.
1t is a peculiar fact that he and Hon.
John b. Allen, the present delegate
from this territory, graduated
from the same college, and it is still
more remarkable that Hon. G. S. Voor-
hees, the former delegate 10 congress,
graduated from the same institution and
that Washington territory has several
| other distinguished men from the same
locality and having the same worthy in
stitution as their alma mater. Mr.. Will
son is the son of one of the most tai
ented and powerful speakers ever sent to
congress from the old Hoosier state and
lie posse esses many of the qualities and
much of the ability displayed in the old
days by the father. Should he be chosen
TO represent the people of the state OF
Washington in the national house OF
representatives he will certainly reflect
no discredit upon his constituency. He
is a fluent speaker and good
manager and has the happy
faculty of making friends and
accomplishing bis purposes. He has been
an active factor in politics almost from
boyhood and when yet quite young was
chosen by the people of his district tc
represent them In the legislature of In.
diana. lie ranked high ia that body
and gained an experience in Legislative
deliberations that will be of service tc
him and his constituents should he be
chosen to represent this congressional
district at Washington. He has resided
in the territory for eight or ten years
and is well acquainted with the people
of the Northwest and with their public
interests and necessities.
While the REVIEW stands ready to
support any worthy man that may be
chosen by the republicans of the terrific
ry as their candidate for congress this
| fall, il will take especial pleasure in sup
porting the nominee should the choice
of the convention fall upon Hon. John
l.. Wilson.