Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-11-02
Our Candidates,

Our Candidates.
In A. +. Young and w. A. Newell
the people have the material for eff
cient and honest Representatives in
the State Legislature. They are men
of good business judgment and expert
ence. Mr.. Young is prosperous far
Iner, a man who commands the re-
spect Of all who know him. He is a
constant seeker after information, a
deep thinker, a man of sterling integ-
rity, and indomitable will. DIR. Newell
has been a member of Congress and
Executive of the State of New Jersey
and the Territory of Washington. In
every public position he has stamped
his individuality upon contemporan-
eous public acts. One of the grand
est of these was the establish
ment OF the Life Saving Ser
vice, which has saved many thousands
of lives and millions OF property. It's
efficiency is the boast of the nation
quite as much as the pride of its origi-
nator. AS Governor of the Territory
of Washington he labored indefatiga-
bly, to bring the Northwest into notice,
and to his exertions in no small de-
gree may be attributed the prosperity
which attended and followed his adj
ministration. 1t is absurd to deny
that his experience will be an import
ant aid in securing proper legislation.
Both these gentlemen will bring to
their service determination to relieve
the people from the heavy burdens
protligate party has imposed. The
voter is only sovereign inasmuch
as he empowers the ballot to execute
his will. 1t is only once in two years
that he yields the scepter. He should
approach that duty with a sacred ven-
Grafton. 1t is fraught with much that
is productive of veal or woe, especial
ly in the selection of our law-givers,
who direct the course OF public affairs
from the fountain-head of popular
authority.
An exceptionally qualified man for
the duties OF Auditor is George B. Ma
son. His training has been in the
direct line of such work. He is an af-
fable, accommodating gentleman,
characteristics which will be appre.
ciated when contrasted with the
peculiar traits of his competition
He promises to perform many OF the
duties OF Auditor in person, and bring
the service within the hard times
limits of expense that the taxpayer
80 arden'ly desires. Mr.. Mason has
met with an enthusiastic reception
wherever he has appeared, during the
canvass, and it is not assuming toe
much to state that he has an excellent
chance for election. If the merits Of
the two men controlled the vote
Hopkins choice" would be buried SC
deep politically that he would know
no resurrection.
Robert A. Graham is almost certain
to be elected Clerk. His adherent.
have been flocking to him by the
hundred, both on account of his emf
nent fitness for the place and tn,
evidences OF entire untitness OF Leach
bis competitor. If there was eve
wanting reasons why candidat,
should be rejected at the polls, tn,
ring candidate has shown it in thi
canvass. Here too our candidate i
pledged to use the prunning-knife il
the interest OF the taxpayer. Their
will be no sinecure positions unde
him. He will do a mans work him
self, and keep the records up to date
He too brings to the position a goo
address and disposition to please
He will make a popular officer.
Recent events have shown tina
there should be change in the Treas
urer AS well as other county officer.
ii the full measure of reform is inaugu
rated. There should be no acknowl
edgment OF ring rule 10y anybody con
nected with the county government
Nobody is competent for office VIII
has string to him, and in Mr.. Be
lander we have a man who will b
free to act as the law and his cor
science directs.
One OF the most important officer
OF the county il its Sheriff. Upon hi
discretion, to large degree, is dc
pendent the economic administration
of court business. In James W
Chambers we find an ideal candidat
for that office. He is a man OF excel
lent business judgment, Of untirinl