The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1889-09-06
THE STATE TICKElE

The republican party Of South Da
kota. through its representatives in
convention assembled, has made a
most auspicious start. The ticket
which was rut in nomination at HUI
ron is we'll distributed geographically,
thoroughly satisfactory to all elements
of the party in its personnel, and COM
mends itself the more strongly to every
voter in the state because it was put
up on its merits and not through any
prearranged plan. The REPUBLICAN
has personal acquaintance of sew
eral years standing with all but three
OF the nominees, and can sincerely ex-
press Its full satisfaction in their sew
eral success.
The nomination of Messrs. Clifford
and PiclSler for congress honors two
faithful and time-tried republicans
and insures the new state a capable
delegation in the next house of
representatives. Both won on their
merits. each having an Independent
following which no combination could
scatter and which, when united with
that of the other, made them both
sure winners by acclamation.
The unanimous nomination of Gov.
Mellette was most flattering tribute
to that gentleman, and was not only a
deserved recognition of his long con-
tinued efforts in behalf of statehood,
but was hearty endorsement of his
course in the delicate position of gov
ernor Of virtually divided common
wealth.
The choice for lieutenant governor,
of. H. Fletcher, of Brown, recognized
an important section of the new state,
and honored most worthy republi-
can, a man of high character and the
courage of his convictions. Mr. Fletch-
er was a member of the last two legis.
latures, and gained no little promin-
ence as the father of the local option
law.
The REPUBLICAN, must confess to a
peculiar feeling of satisfaction over
the success of brother Taylor of the
Alexandria Herald. 1t has known
him as warmhearted neighbor, a tried
and true friend, an uncompromising
republican, a brilliant editor, and an
all-around valuable citizen for several
years, and is rejoiced at his success in
ahigh degree. MIR. Taylor had strong
competitor in Frank Alexander and
may well feel proud of his victory.
The selection of A. o. Ringsrud of
Union county as secretary of state by
acclamation honored one of the capa-
Bile, squaretoed young republicans of
the state, self-made man in all that
the term implies, and citizen of high
personal character. lie stood
Independent OF all combinations
and won because there were
none to dispute his claims to recogni-
tion.
The contest for treasurer developed
one of the most spirited episodes of
the convention, and while there are
many friends of Mr.. Dlggs throughout
the state who hoped to see him re-
chosen for the place he was elected to
in 1885. those who know Mr.. Smith
youch for his qualification in every
way for this important position.
Robert Dollard of Bon Homme had
no opposition for the attorney gene
ralship which in itself is an assurance
that his fitness for the position is un-
questioned. He, too, was on the ticket
of 1885, and has a right to feel highly
complimented by the generous en-
dorsement again accorded him. He is
pioneer Dakotan and has had an in
fuential part in public affairs for
years.
The elevation of Mcssrs. Corson,
Kellam and Bennett to the supreme
bench can not but be gratifying to
those who fully appreciate the i'm
portance of an able and honest judic-
iary, The nomination of Judge
Kellam is especially appreciated in
this district, which claims him. as one
its foremost citizens, genuine man
in all the relations of life. and a
lawyer of experience and ability. His
associates are well known throughout
the state and will do their respective
districts great credit.
The REPUBLICAN only knows the
nominees for superintendent and land
commissioner through their friends,
but the character of these latter give
ample assurance of the respective fit
ness of these men for the positions to
which they have been chosen. The
other aspirants for these honors were
equally we'll qualified, but reasons of
expediencY and locality determined
the result.
The platform speaks in no uncer-
tain tones on all the vital questions of
the hour, and Is characteristic of the
courage of the republican party when
it comes face to face with living issues.
But more of the platform later on.
M.