The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-22
THE STATE PRESS.

sprarue Herald: "Allen weir whose official
title of secretary of state OF Washington is
said 70 be affixed TO every hotel req ter upon
which the honorable gentleman has inscribed
his name, has announced himself as candidate
for reelection. Ii Allen had a little sense be
might delude the people OF Washington year
or two more-but he hasn't
Whatcom RsusiUs: from the tenor of dis
patches relating Chile. it is probable that the
public will have little more OF the matter until
war is declared or Chile recedes from its present
position. The appointment of stephen B. Elkins
es secretary of war, indicates that the admins
tration means business and desires n man of ac-
ton IN the place vacated By Mr.. Proctor. IL
kins is such man, restless, aggressive and
successful man. He is no closet statesman; but
q man OF the people, and of shrewdness and de-
cision."
Tacoma Lefger: 1.-THE Columbian exposition
OF 1893 is evidently going be the biggest thing
of the kind the world has ever seen. 1t will put
the famous Centennial and all the Paris and
Vienna expeditions far in the shade. go far as
buildings and the facilities for reaching them
are concerned, nothing will be left 10 be de-
sired. Il exhibits are furnished on scale equal
to the accommodations provided and the people
go to see tAem in proportionate numbers, the
word Will learn more of itself IL the six months
OF the fair than it has heretofore acquired IN
many years
SPOKANE .Rerie1: s'The OreC0aian is finding
fault with the new plan (the Australian ballotl
before il has been put 10 the test in Oregon.
Here in Washington, where the new law has
been given fair trial, the people think differ
emily. Of course, more or less inconvenience
always attends the changing OF the old for the
new, but this soon disappears II is then seen
that voting is not delayed or INSTRUCTED, that
busy men ere not annoyed, and that, better sun.
there Is close approach 20 the ideal election OF
an honest ballot and fair count. AT the last state
election in Spokane are assured by the party
managers OF both parties not a cent piece was
expended for the purchase OF votes. Here no
body thinks OF demanding return 10 the old
conditions. At most few changes might be
suggested in the way of simplifying the election
machinery, but these need not impair the use
fulness OF the method"
skagit County Times: prominent Democrats of
Washington, supported By large number OF
Independent reform Republicans, sre aglEating
the name OF James II. Lewis, of Seattle, Tor gov
ernor. The old Democratic wheel horses IN sew
eral counties in this state are of the opinion
that he is the most available man Tor the guber
Material candidacy. His record is said 10 be
clear and open TO the closest scrutiny, both pub
lie and private. He has risen from the
humble walks of life and has toiied
and labored with the plain people
and Enows their wants. Dir. Lewis
was in Washington in the early days and is well
versed IN its history and understands the re-
quirements of young statehood, as he has had
personal know ledge OF men and measures for
years He is in touch with every true interest
and vital principle in the state. He is 8 self
made man, eminent lawyer, gifted orator,
pangent reasouer. and in business relations
man Of affairs. II Mr.. Lewis receives the nomI-
nation before the state convention II is believed
that his election is assured.