Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-23

INT. Vernon Remarker.1
Ex-Governor Larrabees would be the
choice OF a great many. and as he would
not long stand in the way Of any aspir-
atoms OF Governor Shaw. 1t liz thought
by many that he will be appointed.
Lacey ie also warmly pushed for the
place, as IL also Perkins. Perhaps, taxi
ing all things into consideration, Lar-.
rabee would be the most popular APP
pointment with the great mass of Iowa
republicans.
Senator Gear, is the smallest kind OF
peanut politics and is unworthy any
man or newspaper whose opinions are
worth considering in matters OF this
kind. There is not the slightest evil.
dence to prove that Governor Shaw is
likely to act differently from what
other politicians would under similar
circumstances. and to say that SHAW
is not big enough to rise above personal
interest" is simply to indulge in some
Of the foolish talk" that finds Its way
into all political contests where men
are personally interested. He will
probably not do different in this mat
ter than would ninety-nine out OF ev-
cry hundred men who might be simi-
stances have placed Governor Shaw in
the unenviable position he now occu-s
pies is no reason for discounting his
judgment. his fidelity to party or his
Interest in the general welfare Of the
state.
[Sac SUM-
Conjecture as to the probable sue
cessor Of the late Senator Gear already
has begun. 1t is taken for granted that
any Of the Iowa members Of the nation
al house of representatives would be
glad to succeed him. Governor Shaw
himself is believed to aspire to be sem
iator. Moreover, the friends OF A. B..
Cummins, having learned to admire
their candidate. Will press his claims
again. Governor Shaw can call an
extra session Of the legislature after
election this fail or he can appoint
some one to Ali the vacancy. The legis-
llature will not convene regularly until
1902. If the biennial election amend.
ment carries the membership in 1902
will be the same as now. Hence 1t Is
not unlikely that the governor will call
an extra session next fall and himself
enter the race for the senatorship. as
he would have right to do without
any accusation OF Improperly. II he
should decide to make an appointment
to fill the vacancy he would find the
problem of selection very embarrassing
unless he should abandon for himself
all hope OF becoming senator.
[Odebolt Chronicle.]
What will Governor Shaw do? is the
question heard on every hand. Well, ii
is safe to say that the governor will do
whatever he thinks will most advance
his own interests. provided Messrs.
Hubbard and Blythe are willing. II the
governor decides to appoint a success
sor to Senator Gear who will be con-
tent to get out OF the road two years
hence. the Chronicle predicts that he
VIII find him in this district on the
banks OF the Big Muddy.
[Aiarengo Republican,
Governor Shaw Will best serve the ra.
publican party and his own good name
by appointing a senator prior TO Aug
ust first. As to who it may be does
not FOR a moment disturb the TRANQUIL
itS OF Iowa republicans. The gover-
inor's choice will be approved when
made II done soon the appointee will
have less personal scalp filters than
would the same man il the matter be
delayed some time. Name your man
governor He might not be the one we
had in mind, but will suit Just the
same.
fCouncil Bluffs Nonpareil]
The multiplicity OF helps being offered
Governor Shaw in his attempt to solve
the senatorial puzzle indicates that he
needn't work at it himself at all unless
he feels like 1t.