Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-20
John G. HMtChisOn.

MASON CITY, Ia., August 1o.-Although
this was Hull stronghold, much satisfac-
tion is expressed on all sides at the result of
the state convention in the nomination OF
Hon. ]. G. Hutchison Of Ottumwa for gov
ernor. 1t is generally conceded that he has
elements of strength not possessed Dy either
Hull or Wheeler, and ls sure to solidify the
different faction in the party.
Mr.. Hutchison is a Pennsylvania farmers
boy, born in Northumberland county. He
graduated at Dickinson's seminary, Will
iamsport in 1862, and a few months later
enlisted in defense of his country as a
private in thei One Hundred and Thirty
first Pennsylvania volunteers, participated
in the hard service and fierce battles
of the Army Of the Potomac, served
the full term of his enlistment and was hon
oraby discharged, bearing the rank of cap
tain. After the war he entered the union
law school at Cleveland, O., and upon his
graduation removed to Iowa, in 1865, locating
ing at Ottumwa. For several years he was
partner OF Hon. e. H. Stiles, and after re-
linquishing the practice of his profession, ne
engaged in other business pursuits, which
have placed himin moderate but comfortable
circumstances. A staunch republican, he
early gained prominence in politics in his
home country, while his prudent and saga
cious policies won him many friends among
his political opponents, which afterwards
counted largely IN his favor when he was a
candidate for political preferment in 80 close
county as Wapelo. His legislative expert
ence had its beginning In the Fourteenth
general assembly, to which he was elected in
most triumphant manner. Twice after that he
served his county and his state in the higher
capacity of senator, and was one of the prom
inent men of the Nineteenth, Twentieth,
E,>ct nd ~ ptyc
semblies. Upon the election Of Mr.. LARA
bee to the governorship, Mr.. Hutchison was
the almost unanimous choice OF his fellow
senators for the Craftsmanship of the commit
tee on ways and means, That most inpo tant
committee Of our state legislature. All the
better measures which were placed upon the
statute books of Iowa during this long term
of service were supported by Senator Hutch
ison, while to his knowledge of the needs of
the state, his skill and energy are
directly due some of our wisest laws
and politics, He was the author of
that most excellent measure, the registry
law, not only as originally adopted, but as it
stands on the statute books today. His
skill in finances is admittedly great, and the
policy which finds Iowa out of debt to-day,
in spite of large expenditure of funds for
needed state institutions, can be credited to
Senator Hutcbison more than to any other
man; thoroughly conversant with our reve-
nue. laws, he has been quick to see their in
justices, and has introduced and succeeded
in getting through one or both houses some
important legislation on this question; q
friend of temperance and early representing
an anti-prohiDition county. his votes on all
phases of this issue have been In line with
the c.ost advanced thought of the state and
the redemption OF his own city and county
from the rule of the saloon is largely due
to the firm and manly stand he has al
ways taken, in public and in private. In
favor of the strictest economy in expen-
ditures Of state, Senator Hutchison
al, fnyyn oil mi
which would reduce the expenses and finan-
cial burdens of the private citizen, and the
text book question and equitable taxation
have found in him warm friend and active
supporter. Indeed, IN the general assem-
blies in which he has served it would be diff
cult to find any member whose record has
been cleaner and brighter and oftener on the
side of right and justice than Senator Hutch
ison. He Is also fortunate in having
record on the transportation question. II is
to his credit and highly characteristic
of the man that he should have made a rec
| ord here and that it Is one which will bear
the closest scrutiny. Primarily he. be-
heved in the state control of corporations,
| and he has lost no opportunity to express
| this belief and give it endorsement by
| his votes. He. favored an elective rail
| way commission and an enlargement of its
| powers, and supported the measures looking
| toward that end which were enacted into
| law From the mass of bills on the trans
| portation question which came before the
last general assembly he selected house file
| No. 313 gave it his earnest support and had
| the pleasure of seeing its best features en-
grated on the statutes of the state.
| Personally Senator Hutchson is pure and
| clean, with character known to all men as
| above reproach. His canvass has been con-
| Quoted in that mild and manly manner SO
| peculiar to the man In all his works. Cen
| tlemanly and courteous in his treatment of
| other candidates, he appears to have steadily
| maintained the good will of all, and has been
| subjected to the ATTACKS Of friends Of none
| His methods haye'b been honest and fair, even
| and good tempered and he appears to neither
| hold nor arouse personal antagonisms, such
| fruitful sources of weakness. His is a can.
| didacy to which all republicans of Iowa can
| turn, and as its foundation find man highly
worthy their support
| An Interview With General Bussey.
DEs MONIES, Ia, August l9.-General
| Cyrus Bussey, assistant secretary OF the in
terror, Is in the city visiting relatives for a
few days. When asked to-day about the rela-
tions between Tanner and Secretary Noble
as he was reported TO have expressed him
| self in Chicago interview last week, he
said that the statements attributed TO him
were made out of whole cloth aud entirely
untrue. Continuing, he said; "ln the PEN
sion office there are more than three hun
dred thousand applications pending. Many
| of these are for Increase, the original pen
sion granted having been less than the pen
sioner is entitled 20 under tbs law IL is my
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