Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-06-18
cRAwroRD's CANDIDACY.

DAkOt6 COMMIStocOs S0Ver8l places
we're offered him but he declined them.
cRAwroRDs CANDIDACY.
Attorney General Coe I. Crawford of
Pierre Is making an active canvass for
the nomination for congressman on the
republican ticket. In view of his per-
sonal popularity at home, which must
be admitted by his opponents, it is not
surprising that he should have the
support Of the delegations from Hughes
and adjoining counties, but it is sur
prising that he should gain any consid.
cradle support in other parts Of the
state. Mr.. Crawford Is young man Of
good ability, and is no doubt we'll quail.
flied for the position to which he as
pires. His personal character is also
good and he Is evidently one of those
hale fellows whose friends are disposed
to forgive shortcomings that would APP
pear more serious under other circum-
stances, bGcause of his ability and 10.
vial and amiable nature. But with all
that may be said in his favor and ad-
mitted by his most OutspOken OppOn-
ents, there are some very strong reas-
Ons why he should not be nominated
lOt VIC VI VIC NVAAk Oo0A1OA lEOku tuIS
state on the republican ticket this
IatiOn why some of the republican ma
the state, who are undoubtedly sincere
" devoted to the welfare Of the repub
ltcan party, should give him their sup
word to say against Crawford's ability
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or SO ago regarded him as one of the
most creditable young republicans Of
the state, but in our estimation his
implication In the Taylor compromise
makes him very weak candidate for
the republican party to nominate this
year for any place on the state ticket.
In our estimation everything goes to
show that there was q compromise
with Taylor, and this we believe is the
view taken Of the matter by the ma
jOrity OF the people of the state. As NJ
tOrneY general Mr.. Crawford is very
naturally held responsible for the com.
promise and its results, chief Of which
Is the nominal sentence given Taylor
This may be an injustice to Mr.. Craw-
ford, and he may in time fully clear
himself. In such an event we shall be
only too glad TO acknowledge the error
In our judgment Of the case a. it now
appears. But whether Mr.. Crawford
is rightfully held responsible for the
compromise with Taylor or not, the
fact remains that he is held RESPONSE
BILE by large majority OF the people,
and 1t would therefore seem to be the
greatest folly for the republican party
to nominate him for congressman or
any other Office until such time as he
has fully cleared himself Of all compile
ity In the matter. It is not necessary
TO say that the republican party should
not nominate anyone who has been
connected with the Taylor matter, be
cause all members Of the party must
recognize the importance Of condemn
ing that - we'll as other matters OF
record under this administration 10
order 70 free the party Of . response
bility II should not assume, and Of NOM
mating men against whom the least
can be said BY the opposition. There
fore, while Mr.. Crawf0rd's friends
may believe that he is unjustly charged
with completely In the compromise
with Taylor, they should, II they have
the welfare OF the party at heart, re-
alize that his nomination would be any
thing but good policy for the party 90
long - the people hold their apparent
" we'll justified view Of the matter. II
Mr.. Crawford was the only available
man for the nomination 1t would be
quite different, but there are any num-
Der OF good republicans In tho state
just as able aid we'll qualified, against
whom no such charge could be raised
- now stands against Crawford. Mr..
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