Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-24
TAKES A DICNIFIED STAND
Judge Reese Declines to Boom Himself by
Going on the Stump.
DEVoTES ATTENTION TO HIS BUSINESS
Fuihiis His Duties ms Dean of thc
, University Law school and Lets
v Politics Alone-Boyle
H. Contest Case.

LINCOLN, Oct. 23.-(special The att-
tude and conduct OF Judge NJ B. Reese in
the present campaign form an excellent (
illustration of the honor and the dignity |
he places in the office OF Judge OF the |
supreme court While the managers OF the |
republican campaign and HE own personal
friends are exerting every effort in the in |
terests of the republican ticket he is de- |
voting his time to his own work, and in
stead OF entering into partisan politics as a
means of advancing his own interests 10 at
tending to his duties as dean Of the uni
Versity law school with the same faith
fulness which has always been one of his
strongest and most noticeable character
istcs.
Since the convention in Omaha friends
OF Judge Reese have made repeated attempts
to have him go out on the stump, but to
all such requests he invariably answers;
mo. 1t would afford me great pleasure to
meet my friends and do what / can for the
success Of the ticket. The individual who
may be elected judge of the supreme court
will need to take with him not only his
own self-respect, but all OF the respect and
confidence of the whole people OF the state.
and it would not only be unseemly for a can
didate for such a position to enter into
partisan contest but such a course would
result in diminution OF respect for our
highest judicial tribunal"
Stands on His Record.
Judge Reese Is seldom seen at the repub-
lican headquarters in this city. He is often
consulted on matters pertaining to the con-
duct of the campaign, but he has always
shown a disposition to take things as they
come; TO let his own record as lawyer,
jurist and a citizen act his recommends
rztA ,t,,IA nrNf
date will show Judge Reese's sentiments on
the subject;
Reese, Y!ncoin, Neb.NMy Dear Judge: It
Is the strong desire of your. many old
Wahoo at an early date and deliver an ad-
dress on the political issues OF the day. troa AS
sentiment here favorable to your candidacy
and an address from you at this time would
be ms snd m eopy trust With yGq this
Ex-Governor Holcomb opened his cam
paign at Ceresco, and also visited w, Mahoo; hoe
very tame The general opinion is that \ he !.
dld not accomplish any good f2rkHTT for himsslf'
iYqiS %INcohN, s5I.S Neb.. Oct; 1i..Hqn. 7; J:
Pickett, wahoo; Neb;-My Dear ,,!s Sir: " Your iG
address the people of Saunders county on
the political issues of the day is at hand
hearty ord ths me Rren
to meet my old time neighbors and friends
in my former home county. However, mucf
as / would enjoy such a meetlng and re-
union l do not think it advisable for ont
who Is a candidate for the office of judge OF
the supreme court to enter into partisan
politics as a means of advancing his inter
ests as a candidate. ...
The Individual who may be elected to TN!
office will be required to enter upon tht
discharge of duties of the gravest characte, e.
with him not only his own self-respect. bu
ali the respect and confidence Of the s,Uh WhG, h
md dearest
sacred interests of all WHO are compelled 1t, t
appeal to the court Of Thifh " tbsut Hs s refer
ence to political affiliations; While dis
charging the duties of of al iniseer 1Hass ne ustie d
with impartiality. and an even balance. A
a general rule the decisions Of that cour i
are final. BY it's judgments the proper
rights of the people are fixed Often thei
liberties and even their lives are In 1t
In my view, 1t would not only be un
seemly for candidate for such a hlgn pc
sition to enter into partisan SUh,es5 and cor
tent!ons of a political camPaign,, put IS sue &c
course would result In diminutiDn ion OF ypt re
spch personal political controvers les ha
been the custom and practice OF canaldate ;n 4
Few exceptions. Such has been the ethic
of the people, the bar and the bench OF OF OF
whole country No other course mas peel
or Would have been, tolerated. There ca ca
be no doubt of the correctness Oh inns this ~, ru
and must decline i,Geent no xoiase y sense SCI Of pr
.prietv and Of right 1t has my fullest al
proyal. In my Judgment II mas, or Shou
have the approval of all right-minded pei
pie 1t is my firm purpose 10 adhere 10
believing this course is IN aSe0ra Witn "a, S9it 2i
people of Saunders county,, am persuaus
that my declination would not be cohs
cred as exhibiting any want OF respect II
either YOU or them Under other clrcun
stances should be glad 10 accept ,'na. youi =
cannot very ''''' NJ. b. REESE.
Outcome of Boyle Cnse.
There is considerable speculation here co
cerning the probable result of the Boy
contest case, involving the appointment
William Neville as the democratic CANDIDA
for congress in the Sixth district.
order was issued by County Judge Cochri
for Secretary of State Porter to appear
the county court and show cause why L
name of William Neville should be certlh
to the county clerks Of the Sixth district
the democratic nominee. The law requlr
the secretary OF state to certity 10 lhe couh
clerks all nominations Immediately atter |
expiration of the time allowed candida'
for the filing OF certificates, which eSten
to dfteen days before election. The III
for filing such certificates has expired
according to law it is the duty OF secreta
porter TO certify the same to the cour
c,erks at once Candidates may file Ger
Ncates of nomination with the clerk OF
county in which they are seeking oihce a
time previous to the tweltth Gay Del,
election. 1t Is thought that boyle OF