, 1898-08-02
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1898.
A POLITICAL REVIEW.

Thus far very little interest is mani
Tested in politics by the people of Wyo-
ming. although the democratic conven-
tions are to be held in Casper next
Wednesday and the state republican
convention at Douglas two weeks
hence. One hears but little discussion
about candidates. The democrats made
up their slate in Cheyenne months ago
and the reported changes have not been
confirmed. In place OF Alger another
candidate has been mentioned for gov
ably be nominated. General Thompson
is still to the front for the COMPRESSION
al nomination and Osborne is slated for
senator. Mrs. Bellamy has been men
toned for superintendent of schools in
place of DR.. Johnson. Gibson Clark, 1t
is thought, will be nominated for ST.
preme judge. For treasurer the name OF
Luke Voorhees, has been mentioned, but
in that event some Of the other Chey-
enne candidates may have to give way,
as 1t would hardly be practicable to
have so large a proportion Of the ticket
from this city. Several names have
been mentioned for secretary ce-S.ate-
and auditor. These nominations will
probahhy~be distributed where they are
most needed to harmonic the party.
The proposed ticket awakens no enthu-
siasm among democrats, who appea
quite Indifferent and willing to leave
matters with the party managers, who
hold frequent consultations.
On the republican side there is almost
equal indifference. Nobody seems to be
managing the politics OF the party, and
the leaders appear to be more anxious
to find out who the people wan for
office than to designate candidates.
But for the withdrawal OF ]. c. Davis
he would have been the unanimous can
didate. The name Of DeForest Rich
ards Is now prominently mentioned.
Indeed. no other is now spoken Of. But
we might add that no names have yet
been mentioned for secretary, auditor
or treasurer. Judge Knight will. no
doubt, be nominated for the supreme
bench and Superintendent Parmelee
will probably be designated for his
present position. There is a remark
able scarcity OF candidates this year.
The talk about having a new deal may
have had some effect. 1t Is generally
conceded that the republicans have Civ
en- the state a splendid administration,
characterized by ability. honesty and
careful supervision Of the interests OF
the state. All expenses have beer re-
duced and the revenues have been
largely increased. The state has been
successful in securing additional lands
from which revenue is being derived; 1t
completely protected the rights of our
citizens against the encroachment I
Indians at Jackson Hole; 1t has o
admirably managed all state institu-
lions and solved many OF the o dlm-
cult problems: it sent into the neid
more than three times its quota OF
roops all of whom were as well equip
ped as those going from any state IN the
union, and the welfare OF our soldiers
received the special care and attention
of Governor Richards, even after two OF
the organizations went to h PACING
coast. Take it all in all, the AFFAIRS OF
Wyoming nave been splendidly man
aged and the record of the republican
party in this respect is n that we
should be proud Of.
But returning to the question OF party
candidates. Who rave we for ION
yress? Thus far only Frank W. Mon
dell is mentioned. He made a plucky
fight two years ago, but owing to some
Disturbing elements in other countie
he was defeated. 1t was a hard year on
the republicans in the west and a o r
Of a populist wave went over the lann'
hitting the far west a hard blow. 1t was
a surprise that we carried the legasla-
ture, and a very fortunate thing too, as
1t secured most wholesome legislation
in the reduction of official salaries, the
general cutting dow Of expenses n
the Increase OF revenues, placing ene
sts.e lin a good financial position. d
last legislature did noble work for the
people, and entities the republican par
ty to the full confidence OF the a1pay
ing voter. The public has accepted tne
result, but they should look to 1t
zee that the good work is not undone ~