The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-15

md nobody had the slightest criticism to make
upon Nj McGraws official course. In ls9o he
positively refused 10 be a candidate for re-elec-
ton, ana on the expiration of his term retired
TO devote himself to the service of the First Mi
tioaal bank, of which institution he had some
months before been chosen president. In poll
tics Mr.. NeGraw is an ardent Republican, and
he IS one of the ackrow edged leaders Of his
party in the state OF Washington. He has been
member OF the state central committee Tor
several years, and the Craftsmanship OF that
body was urged upon him by Il lar 90 majority. of
the delegates to the state convention of 1892
This position, however, he refused to accept.
was the central figure lie supported senator
Watson {. squire for reelection, aad to his
faithful and intelligent work the success of
that gentleman WAS largely due. Mr. NcCiraw
was many times during tho canvass urged to
become candidate for the senatorship himself.
and there IS every reason to believe that he
could have been elected without difficulty. lie
was faithful in his support of Senator squire,
however, and parcmptoEily refused TO permit
the use OF his name So severe were Mr.. Nc
Graw exertlons during this memorable sena-
torial contest that mis- health was badly shat
tered, and he determined to go TO California 20
secure the rest which was necessary for its
restoration. A few days before his departure he
was presented by his fellow Republicans of Se-
attic with magnificent silver service in
acknowledgment of the valuable services which
he had rendered to his party. In referring to
this presentation the PosT-INTELLIG ENCER, on
the following morning, February >, 1891, said
editorially:
L
Graw last evening by number of his Republic
can friends was a heartfelt though necessarily
inadequate expression of the honor in which no
Is held by his fellow-eitizens. More particularly
an acknowledgment OF his able, honorable and
successful leadership in the recent senatorial
contest, II was none the less u tribute 70 his
worth as a man and citizen. The present is
proper time to testify to the manner in which
senator Squirc's canvass was conducted by Mr..
MeGraw. That his generalsEip was able, that
he was vigorous, keen and resourceful, the re-
suit OF the battle sufficiently attests. More than
TINS, however, he was open and honorable il his
methods, and he comes out of the fight with the
respect and friendship OF all fair-minded men
even OF those who were among the supporters OF
the cause which he overthrow. Mr.. McGraw oc-
cuptcs an enviable position in the state of Wash
ington. Honored and respected by men OF all
parties. enthusiastically supported by his Re-
publican friends, he is unconsciously . type
representative OF what is strongest and best IN
American citizenship That he may soon be re-
stored to health, that he may return to the state
OF his adoption strengthened and reiuvigorated,
is the wish OF thousands who are glad TO call
themselves his friends"
Mr.. MeGraw has more than supplied the de-
hcIeneies OF his early education. Though he
makes no rretension to scholarship, he is ex-
ceedilgly well read and his literary taste is dis
eliminating and correct He is extremely
preciate his personal and political successes as
they should be appreciated. 'sOf a career 30 bar
rem OF results not much can truthfuily b. said,''
was his reply to a letter asking for sketch of
his life In spite of his modesty, however, his
tellow-citizens value him at his true worth and
he justly holds position OF influence and honor
mong the people OF Washington.