The Sauk Centre herald., 1894-10-04
6AUK CENTRE, MINN.



The republican party in Minnesota
seldom makes any mistake in selecting
its candidates for Official preierment.
This fall the ticker il stronger than ever
from head to foot Il has not name
on its ticket which Is not worthy the
support and confidence OF every voter.
The kead Of the ticket-Hou. Kuute
Nelson, has given the state an adminis-
tration which has been conservative and
yet aggressive. strong and In no way
offensive. He has been orr governor,
with ali that the name implies, aud yet
there is not a particle OF ground for
changing afbitra;iuess. lie has merely
seen that the laws were executed with
out fear or favor There is nothing in
his record open to harsh criticism. Ia
asking for reelection he merely has to
appeal to the admirable record ne has
made.
The lieutenant governor cuts verv
little figure under ordinary circumstan-
ces, and yet in case of vacancy from any
cause in the Chief executive chair, he be-
comes governor, with all the duties and
responsibilities. David NJ. Clough is
thoroughly competent to assume the
position in case OF such an emergency as
is sincerely hop.d.may not occur. He is
not a mere figure head, and within his
own field, that OF presiding officer of the
senate, lie is peculiarly apt.
Albert Berg, candidate for secretary OF
state is young aud vigorous, a rising
power in the party. Thus tar his held ol
activity has been within his own county,
Chisago, where he has held various Off
ces OF trust. and always to the satisfac-
tion of his constituency. He will fulfil
all expectations.
For state treasurer, A. T. koerner vii
make model officer. He is well knowr
here. where he has been frequent visit
or, and has had satisfactory busines
relations with many of our people.
H. 2. Childs, Tor attorney general. ha
demonstrated his fitness for the positio,
by one term, and his legal learning ant
energetic activity in protecting the inter
ests OF the state are well known.
Robert c. Drnn is an ideal man for th
important position of state anditor-a
Office which demands independence
nerve and answering integrity. Ne on
doubts the possession of all these quail
ties by the republican candidate. H
won the nomination by reason of til
fearless and straightforward manner
which he unearthed and prosecuted |.
regularities in the auditors Office, an
the state is many thousands Of dollar
richer by reason of his activity in tina
direction. Such irregular proceedings a
cost the state, and especially the scho'
funds. such large sums of money undt
Mr.. B:ermann's incumbency would
impossible were Mr.. Dunn at the hea
of this important governmental bureau
DariussF. Reese. candidate for clerk
the supreme court. is an active youn
man. lawyer, and possesses all Il
qualihcatiouS requisite Tor the once
which he aspires.
Judges Start and Collins haye wit
regulations for legal ability and iuaici
acumen, and their election will mainta
the exalted standard OF our supren
court. The democrats and populis
haye fused to defeat Judge Collins wit
q
out the first qualification for the ofic
repudiated by the leading lawyers ar
newspapers OF lis own political faith,
demasogue and p5litie1an OF liinitt
ability and no standing. Tie friends
Judge Collins, and ali Stearns county
warmly attached to him, should NAL
an extra effort in his behalf to oyercon
the consolidated fight against him.