Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-16
BOOSTING SENATORIAL FAyORiTEs.

Albion News: While the republican men,
bers OF the legislature are working for the
election OF n United States senator they
should bear in mind that they are at the
same time making 1t either possible or i'm
possible TO elect one two years from now.
st. Paul Republican: To a man at a
distance 1t looks as II there was very little
encouragement for d. Il. Thompson In the
organization OF the legislature. Lancaster
county, having been awarded both the
speakership of the house and the presidency
OF the senate. is not in a very graceful posi-
ton TO push her claims for the United States
senatorship.
Bradshaw Republican: The Republican
started out for Hayward for United States
senator and as yet We have found no reason
to change our position. He is a man with
a record unassailable-as was shown in the
last campaign. He is just such a man as Is
needed to encourage the rebuilding up of re-
publicanism in this state, which was so
nobly begun under his leadership in the last
campaign.
Hooper Sentinel: II the voters of the state
Of Nebraska had a chance to decide the SEN
atorial question the candidates outside Of
Judge Hayward would not be in it. 1t is
becoming more evident every day that Judge
Hayward is the peoples choice to succeed
Allen in the United States senate, and 1t Is
to be hoped that the peoples representatives
at Lincoln, when the time comes, will con-
slider the wishes of their constituents.
Ord Times: Hon. G. NJ. Lambertson Of
Lincoln Is recognized as one Of the b~rainiest
men in Nebraska and we believe also that
he stands very close to the great mass
OF the people. He is also recognized by the
administration as a wise counselor and
should he be chosen to the responsible posi-
ton of United States senator would be a
strong factor in the higher branch Of con-
gress.
Tekamah Herald: Don't get nervous over
the election of a United States senator. The
majority of the legislature are level headed
republicans. who have the best interests of
the party in view just as much as we have
who are many miles away fiom the scene
Of action. 1t may take some time to make
the choice, on account of the numerous as
pirants and conflicting interests. The Her
aid has advocated the selection of NJ. l..
Hayward from the start and believes that he
is the logical candidate.
Hastings Tribune: The present senatorial
aspect at Lincoln shows NJ. L.. Hayward in
the lead, d. L. Thompson second and John
l.. Webster third. With the rank and file
with Hayward and with the big lead which
he has he should certainly win out in this
contest IL his supporters have the neces-
sary staying qualities. Mr.. Hayward Is a
man VINO is worthy Of the office and none
dare question his ability. The only objec-
ton that can possibly be raised against Mr..
Hayward is that he is not a Lincoln man.
There Is nc doubt at all that the election
Of Mr.. Hayward means the knitting together
and the uniting Of the republican party in
a much stronger body than it has been for
several years.
Clay Center Sun: 1t will be noticed that
we have espoused the cause OF no candi-
date for the United States senate, but have
advised a careful. unprecedented examination
Of the merits Of the opposing candidates. A
thought occurs to us that Nebraska's air
may have developed men not in the legal
profession who would ably represent the
state. OF course 1t is natural for lawyers
to be lawmakers and they are to a much
larger extent than those of other professions,
but they should by no means be given a
monopoly of the business. The legal ranks
are constantly being augmented by those
who enter them as a means Of political pre-
ferment, becoming professional politicians
and bending their whole energies to getting
office. There Is an army of lawyers now
after the senatorial position. We haven't a
word OF objection to file against any Of them,
but Senator Thurston brings legal acumen,
and why wouldn't it be good politics to give
a man from some other ranks the prefer
ence, thus getting diversified talent?
Grand Island Independent: The republic
can party of Nebraska as represented by the
legislature now in session at Lincoln will on
wednesday next have a grave duty to per-
form in behalf Of the people Of Nebraska.
1t will on that day be called upon to elect
a United States senator to succeed W., v.
Allen. Much has been written and said con.
corning this pending election. The people
have spoken. Directly, they are done. Their
voice was heard last November. Their de.
mand has partially been fulfilled. But only
partially. The people at that election by
virtue of the system in the constitution of
the United States providing for the election
OF senators have given their proxies to the
legislature. But the legislator who does not
recognize the fact that in the conventions of
1898 and the succeeding election the people
raised their voices in condemnation Of cor
p%oration control of Nebraska public affairs
Is deaf. The legislators know the verdict.
Will they wantonly violate their trust? The
republican party was all powerful in this
state years ago. 1t allowed railroad and
other corporation bosses to control 1t, to die
tate Its nominations and the election of a
senator. TIL republican party was prompt,
turned down.. The populists promised re.
form In these thlngs-it listened to the SOM
OF the corporation siren and lost its power.
The people promptly returned a verdict
against 1t. They were encouraged by the re.
publican nominations and by republican
promises. They have sown. What will they
reap? That same pernicious corporation in.
fuence has again raised it's head in the halls
OF the legislature. The same old bosses who
brought ruin to the party are demanding
the election Of d. e. Thompson-ostensibly
because he is an organizer and a Success.
ful business man." Will the republicans OF
the legislature heed the demands of the
people in the last campaign or will they
succumb to the ~alluring overtures of the
corporations and follow their dictation? If
they would do the latter let them elect d.. II.
Thompson and disregard the wishes of the
people. If they would do the former le,
them elect~ Judge M. l.. Hayward, Judge
Reese, Hon. A. E. Cady, Lorenzo Crounse or
any other good clean representative of the