The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-05-23

fering with his canvass. He seems to
be popular Notwithstanding. He Is
business man of wide experience and
would be a safe man to put In the once
of auditor.
The fight for the republican nomina-
ton for county treasurer is becoming
interesting. Mayor Graham has dissi-
mated all doubts as to the genuineness
of his candidacy. 1t is apparent tnat ne
has gone into the race to win, ana TINS
fact is causing the other candidates 10
exhibit a greater activity. 1t Is pretty
well settled that Aaron Buckstan Will
be the only candidate in the fourth
ward. and some of the politicians OF
that ward figure that the Fourth ward
candidate will be in a good position 10
get the nomination in case there is any
thing like a deadlock between Graham
and Sullivan. who are just now con-
coded TO be the leading candidates.
In the Fifth ward the fight Is between
Manley and Kimmel Both are max
ing an active canvass of the ward. Ihe
sndicasions at the present time are
that Kimmel will carry the ward. In
the Fifth ward are some persons VINO
sav Kimmel will be the next county
treasurer. 1t is asserted that Rocne
win not be a candidate. ard Major
pierce is not considered as in the race.
Mr.. Sullivan maintains serene eX-
terror and gives il out confldentiaiiy
that he will be nominated Inc oanh
ers and other persons who are partlcu-
Iarly interested in the county treas
urer's Office appear to be well satisned
with the way in which he Is managing
the affairs of the Office and he has
et-ong backing in his candidacy.
The republican primaries in Douglas
county will be held next Thursday.
Three weeks ago II looked as II broatcn
would carry the county, but Things
have changed materially in the pas,
week or two. Attorney General
churchill. Jack" MacColl and some OF
the minor candidates for state omces
in Douglas county have Joined forces
and things begin to look a little sQuaily
for Broatch.
The talk against the combination,
MacColl. McNish and Moore. continues
to grow stronger every day ana mere
Is a very general feeling that all OF the
combina ton candidates will be defeat
ed. Shrewd figurers in this city say
that neither MacColl nor McNish can
be nominated. Many people believe the
fight for treasurer is between Charley
Casey and George Brooks. with Jewett
still in the running. All over the state
there is a remarkable enthusiasm Tor
Meiklejohn for governor, and he Is un-
Questions ably in the lead. 1t is noticed
that a very marked Meikletohn senti-
ment manifests itself in every county
visited by this candidate. Back of Mel
kleiohn there is a real enthusiasm that
is constantly growing. Republicans
who are tired of Jacks and deals ana
combinations are turning to Meikle-
John as a clean man who is running on
his merits
Interest that would otherwise attach
to the candidacy of Eugene Moore for
governor is withdrawn owing to the
conviction that he is merely running in
the interest Of the Jack" candidate.
The candidate for governor on the
republican ticket this year must be a
essary, as well as shake hands Give
us a man who is deep enough in his
sentiments to feel stirring within him
the sentiments of republicanism- He
should know what republicanism is and
what IL means. He should not only
know II, but he should feel ii, and he
should not only know IL and feel 1t, but
he should be able to stand before the
people and tell what he knows and what
he feels. so as to impress his convic-
tons upon others. No man is fit to be
governor OF a state who is not strong
enough in his mind force to have strong
on public affairs and to i'm
press those convictions on others. Good
fellows are all right in their way as
hand shakers and toshers, but the pub
lie veal demands high grade men for
high grade positions. Give us candi-
dates this year whose nomination will
not be tainted with the odor Of pre-
vious manipulation.-Steriin Sun.
Mayor Graham is quoted by an after
noon paper as saying that while at first
he looked upon the idea Of his being a
candidate for county treasurer a. Joke