Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-14

! Fremont Herald Tho tremendous ma
jority for silas A. Holcomb in Nebraska and
the democratic gains throughout the nation
not only meaE William Jennings Bryan's
nomination in 1900 but also his triumphant
election Hail All hail to our chief!
Columbus Telegram: The increased ma
jorities reported from every section of the
! state warrant the assertion that Nebraska
has passed beyond the doubtful stage.
Henceforth we will occupy position in the
democratic column. Nothing is too good for
Nebraskans.
Schuyler Quill: The Quill deplores the
! tendency Of human nature to rejoice over the
misfortune of other people and yet it can
not grieve over the defeat of the grand old
party which has broken away from It's
original moorings. We are, however, sorry
for the unfortunate crew on board the ves-
sci.
Columbus Argus: While we are proud OF
Platte county, which can always be depended
on when needed, the outcome in the state
was the chief concern and is a matter OF
unbounded rejoicing. Nebraska stood up
nobly for william Jennings Bryan and the
cause Of true reform. Let her people shout
for joy!
Superior Sun: The enemy made an as
sault on a number Of the fusion strongholds
of Nuckols county Tuesday. led by mem
bers of the fighting First Nebraska. aided
by their comrades. and as usual they cap
tured about everything, though probably in
one or two cases 1t will take the official
count to decide.
Stanton Register: The fight between the
reform forces last Tuesday was warm one.
but it was plain to be seen that the fusion
lists had great lead and would win In the
state. In Stanton county we can only say
that the claim made by the republicans that
they have the county on local politics was
proven by the returns.
Fullerton Post: The election Tuesday was
great victory for the party of the plain
people. Led by that invincible leader, w. j.
Bryan, the state responded as she never has
before. Holcomb is elected. Nance county
was in line-electing every county officer
with the possible exception of coroner. The
county board will remain politically as 1t
has been the past year. The friends Of re-
form are jubilant and they may we'll be.
Madison Star: The victory throughout the
state for Holcomb for supreme judge is
cause for general rejoicing among the
fusonists and will to large extent lessen
the local regret for the loss of the office of
county treasurer and the failure to win from
the IepuDllCdUS tue OluCe VI CltIh. ilol-
combs victory is reputation of McKin-
leyism and a solar plexus blow to trust
domination and corporation iniquity. 1t is
demand for purified supreme court and
foreshadows coming events in 1900.
st. Paul Phonograph: Victory is sweet
and it is right and proper that the populists
and democrats should rejoice and exchange
congratulations and thanks. 1t is legitimate
and human that the candidates and the peo-
pie should be proud Of their splendid vote.
But the Joy and pride should center in the
grand opportunity to carry out to the fullest
extent our reform principles in public ad-
ministration. We are charged with the grave
responsibility that belongs to complete
power. That responsibility rests almost en-
tirely upon the shoulders of the men we
have elected.
Oakland Independent: Election is over.
The verdict for the year 1899 has been given
and its decision will be abided by. Never
before was there more interest taken in state
and local elections and a comparatively ful,
vote was out. In this state Mr.. Bryan and
Ex-Governor Holcomb have won a signal vic
tory and increased the fusion vote over that
Of Mr. Bryan two years ago. Iowa shows
small loss to the republicans. although
they are successful. Ohio is little short of
its Mckinley vote of 1896. The campaign
had become very bitter and personal and the
people in general are glad it is over. Now
to business.
Fremont Leader: We have met the
enemy and they are ours. The other side
was confident that it would win out, but
it was not in it. The fight was made
in fair, open and manly manner by the |
reform forces and they won. The parties
placed two of their best men in the field. |
The only difference between them was, one
represented the honest management of the
state of Nebraska, while the other was put |
forward by the men who had so nobly as
sisted the looters of the state and he was |
brought forward to help the old gang back
to power The republican managers (and |
they are the old gang) played cunning |
game, but the people became aware Of 1t |
soon after the campaign opened, when |
the unprincipled gang commenced to spring |
false afdavits and all kinds of hatched up |
lies against one of the grandest men and |
greatest reformers in the country-Silas A. |
Holcomb The people can say now they |
have two men who will soon be on the su-
preme bench who will not be dominated by |
corporations and will deal out justice to all
alike. This Is the work of the people for
the people.