Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1894-05-25

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Speaking of gubernatorial timber, q
friend of mine said the other day, that
Notwithstanding his pvot~estations to the
contrary, Hon. w. q. Robinson of Trail,
might consent to be a candidate. The
last time I saw the colonel he said he
could not afford it, and-would not if
he could. I see in some Of the North
Dakota papers that Hon. Roger Allin
has finished seeding and 'is ready for
business" whatever that may near. If
the republicans of the state can forgive
Walsh county for it's desertion of the
republican ship is '92, then my old friend
Allin would be the logical candidate, be-
cause so acceptable to the agriculturists,
whose desires it will be folly to disregard.
While my mind is on politics, I want
to say a word about Congressman John
son, whose successor will be named on
the 18th of July, next. I am aware Of
the fact that there exists, in some sec.
lions, a great deal of prejudice against
Mr.. johnson, and that opposition to his
denomination may be made, but I believe
it will be a mistake to turn Mr.. johnson
down. I fear som of his North Dakota
constituents have not kept as we'll in
formed about their congressman as they
should. I have taken occasion, while
here, to investigate somewhat, and I
want to say to the readers of the TR1B-
UNE, that MI. johnson stands we'll here.
He has gained the confidence and re-
spect of his fellow congressman, makes a
good appearance, and is considered way
above the average representative in in
telligence. Nor would former COM
plants of egotism apply to to the gentle.
man at this time. He has mingled with
the prominent representatives Of the
people, has been studious and active, and
l believe the experience now acquired,
his acquaintance with public measures
and mon, above all his sterling republic
anism, makes him the logical candidate
for his own successor, and the states in
terests will be the best subserved by his
selection-Attorney General Standlsh to
the contrary, Notwithstanding.
l see by some of the exchanges that
the populists are stirring around a little.
G~ubernatorial candidates seem to re-.
main "in the shade," but a letter from a
friend-a good pop. by the way-inti-
mates that Auditor Portor has been lay
ing the wires quietly and extensively,
and lit looks that way to him. I had
been led to believe there was some show
for my old travelling companion Kellogg,
but he went off down to Hot Springs
last winter, and let the opportunity slip
away. I don't think it matters who is
nominated by democrats and populists
this year, none Of 'em will be in it after
the November election. The republican
party makes mistakes some times, but it
keeps much nearer common sense and
the people than any other party. Ii has
the courage of its convictions, and no
greater tribute could be paid to the
righteousness and wisdom of it's national
protection policy than the universal dis
gust now displayed on every hand to
democratic imbecility in congress and
out Of congress-. As sure as election
day comes in November, just so sure
will the present overwhelming demo-
cratic majority in the lower house be re-
versed.
[ look for a little fun at the forthcom-
ing republican state convention. Sup
posing Jud LaMoure should be there at
the head of the Pembina delegation
elected by the republicans, or alleged
republicans of his district. And carry
ing this superstition a little further, sup
posing the republicans-through their
regularly constituted delegates-say they
want Jud on the next republican state
committee, what will the convention do
about it? AS a republican, I want the
state convention to play no favorites. I
do not want any exceptions made. If
Senator Pinkham and other representa-
tives from the boosted "banner'' repub-
lican county of Cass, who, by their votes
first set the example-who first heralded
to the world the threat-who first
demonstrated the possibility-o repub-
licans voting to elect a democratic
United States senator-if these double
back-action party stilletos and such"dogs
in the manger' style of politicians as Arne
Haugen, Roderick johnson and others,
who, after Casey's withdrawal, the logic
al and rightful candidate for reelection,
refused to 20 into caucus for a republic
an-any republican-even would not
abide by a two-thirds rule-ift these party
wreckers are to go 'scott free,' and only
old Jud is to be punished, then a very
bungling and incomplete job in the way
OF "party publication" has been per-
formed. Jud alone can not atone for the
sins of all of 'em. I will watch, With
some interest, the course Of events dur
ing the coming two months. It is the
duty of the republicans in each district