The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1889-02-28
THEY WANT OFFICE.
Men Who arc Willing to Sacrifice Them.
selves for the Good Of their Country.
RepuEnance % Offiee.HOlding
and serve n Called Upon.


The men who have the most to trouble
them now are those who are looking for
office. They are they who lie awake at
nights and think over what they have
done for their party, and the various acts
Of generosity or kindness which they
have done to men who have influence and
which they propose to urge in behalf Of
their aspirations. How competent they
appear in their own eyesl How they de-
plore the fact that there Is doubt about
the accuracy Of their Judgment! How
embarrassing to become the victim Of
consideration Of expediencyl Have they
not been loyal? Have they not done
much work. Have they not earned in
fluence? Why should not their claims be
recognized without question? These are
the exclamations Of the average office
seeker. These are the questions pro-
pounded to the moon and stars during
wakeful nights. OF course there are some
whom the office seeks. These men do
not care much one way or another. They
are the fortunate fellows.
It would be difficult to enumerate all Of
the men who are looking forward to po-
litical preferment, but good many names
can be given which will be Of most inter
est.
Mr.. Watson c. Squire will most prob
ably succeed Governor semple, II the lat
ter resigns. No other candidate has
loomed up who will in any way embar-
rass Mr.. Squire. His name will be pre-
sented to President Harrison endorsed by
all the leading republicans Of the territory.
Il is understood that Mr.. Squire does not
desire the Office, but will will submit to
the wishes Of his political associates. The
fact that Mr.. Squire has already served as
territorial governor will likely operate
TO his advantage. A chief consideration,
however, is that he is in harmony with
all the republican leaders Of the territory.
But there Is now some doubt about Gov
ernor Semple reeigning. He is inclined
to change his original intention Of doing
90, and may stay until he Is removed.
Mr.. G. H. Hanford, who was member
Of the law firm Of Greene, Hanford, Nc
Naught & McGraw, previous to the retire
ment Of Ex-Chief Justice Greene from
the practice Of law, will be endorsed by
the republican leaders for chief Justice to
succeed Chief Justice Burke, who deter
mined when he assumed the duties Of the
Office, at q very considerable personal sac
rifice, toresign soon after March 4th next.
Mr.. Hanford Is an experienced lawyer,
and not only by reason Of his legal attain
ments, but by disposition, also, is well
adapted to the duties Of the office. It is
not believed that he will meet with any
opposition.
There will be a lively struggle for the
Office of United States district attorney.
Sam HYDE, the great big brother Of Mr..
Eugene B. HYDE, councilman elect from
Spokane district, is q candidate and has
very strong support. He is a good lawyer,
stands well among the political leaders,
and the cards, 90 TO speak, are running
very much in his favor. His brother has
person acquaintance with President
Harrison, and has the distinction Of be-
ing the only member Of the delegation to
the national republican convention from
Washington territory who voted for Gen.
Harrison first, last and all the time. Mr..
Eugene Hyde's right hand man Is Mr..
John L, Wilson, also of Spokane, who
not only took the stump in Indiana dur
ing the last campaign for Gen. Harrison,
but has the advantage Of having been a
member Of the Indiana legislature when
General Harrison was elected to the U. s.
senate, and Of having helped elect him.
The only possible embarrassment Is that
Mr.. Henry L. Wilson, his brother, is a
candidate for U. s. marshal. Mr.. VIII
son was the first man to raise General
Harison's banner in the presidential race
In an Indianapolis newspaper. However,
Il Seattle secures the governor and chief
.ustice, the great men Of this city will
probably not be disinclined to hold out
an olive branch 20 Spokane by supporting
both HYDE, for district attorney, and H.
L. Wilson Of U. s. marshal. OF course,
there may be a hitch Il Governor semple,
District Attorney White and Marshal
Hamilton refuse 70 resign. This will COM
pei President Harrison, should he desire
% .elp the leaders out Of such an embar-