Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1889-05-09

1t is evident that Gov. Larrabee is
safe for third term. When has Iowa
had a Gov. that has stood by the people
SO bravely on questions of great impor-
lance. What has he done for the pro.
motion of the prohibitory law in Iowa.
Larrabee has been to Iowa during the
past eight years of her struggle, what
Lincoln was to the United States from
81 to 65.-Derter Sentinel.
1t is of little moment as to whether
Governor Larrabee desires third term
or not. If the people want him elected
for third term, he can not refuse to
accept. The people of Iowa have twice
honored him by electing him to the
| highest Office in the state, and now II
they, in turn, ask the Governor to hon
or the state which he has served in
such a faithful and conscientious man
ner during two terms, we assert that
he would be an migrate to refuse to
serve, not only third, but IA fourth
term, if the people so desire, and the
Governor and the state would then be
placed upon an equal footing. Twice
has he been honOred by the state, and
now he should twice honor the state.
From this there ought not to be any
appeal.-Sidney Union Times.
The above quotations are good sam
pies of the opinions of several news
papers on the gubernatOrial question.
1t is in the face of the fact that Gov.
Larrabee has declined to be candidate
for a third term on all occasions when
the matter is pertinent and has given
his word to other candidates that he
would not permit the consideration of
his name. Had the governor occupied
a passive position there might be ex
cuse for this Jealous devotion of his
friends, but under the circumstances
they should be willing to respect Lar
rabee's preferences. He has had four
years of active life in the highest posi-
ton in Iowa, and is doubtless wearied
of the arduous public duties, so that he
anticipates with pleasure the prospect
of returning to private life at the ex-
piration of his present term. This
clamor, then, for the third term nomi
nation is inconsistent with Larrabee's
wishes, with the unbroken policy of the
party in the state, in violation of the
governors pledges to aspirants for the
honor, and virtual impeachment of
the integrity and ability of others who
would serve the state III this capacity.
1t is unreasonable and unjust, and con-
trary to fair dealing in politics. 1t
should be understood that GOV. LARA
bees positive encouragement to other
parties that he would not be candi-
date is final and that these friends who
are endeavoring to force his nomination
for q third term are not his best friends.
1t cannot be presumed that Larrabee
is the only man in the republican party
who is true to its interests, or that he
is the only one who has the ability.
Hull, Hutchinson, Wheeler and Young
are all true republicans who if chosen
to execute the laws of the state would
do so with such high regard for the
wishes of their constituents as to reflect
credit on themselves and the party,
We hope the good friends of the repub-
lican party will acquiesce and abide in
the will and wisdom of Gov. Larrabee
in that he does not desire a third term,
and that this devotion which like that
Of the "306' deserves a medal, may be
transferred to avowed candidates who
are equally worthy, and who by the de,
ciSion of Larrabee have right to claim
the support of his friends.