Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-20
w. 4. Eaton on senators,,ip.

aDeS MONIES. July 20.-Espresentat
w. L. Eaton of Mitchell county stopped
in the city yesterday to remain over un-
til today. He has been attending the
meeting of the State Bar Association at
Iowa City. Mr.. Eaton was the candi-8
date for speaker of the house last Win
ter for the CnE,mins forces and in view
of his prominence8in the senatorial fight
at that time. Significance is supposed to
be attached to his visit. He was asked
for his,views on the outcome of the fight
over the succession to Senator Gears
Iplace. He said in the first place he re-
sarded 1t as unfortunate and untimely
that the fight should have been stirred
III, without even waiting for the funeral,
altho at Iowa City, where he had been,
the subject had been the constant topic
of discussion; He paid high tribute
Ito the character OF the dead senator.
II would like 10 see what do not ex-5
pect to see, /" said Mr. Eaton. that Gov
erlor shaw should rise to a higher
realm of politics than Iowa has been in
for some time and appoint A. b. Cum
Minis. In my opinion 1t would be the
swisest course for the governor to pur-
sue. ] believezit would have much to do
with irsuring him a place in the nation
ssti
| Port CT a united republican party. IT
4 would even be wise for j.. Nv. Biythe to
unite in urging this. ! do not think the
factional strife that is agitating the.
party can long be continued without
danger to the party's welfare.
Il consider it would be proper for the
governor to appoint a man for the un-i
eNpi.ed term. But the legislature UNI
lsGuestiona bly, should elect the senator
/ for the full term. I know of nothing in.
1.-THE law to prevent the governor calling
4 4 special session. The governor might:
/ wait as to the appointment until after
4 the election by the assembly and then
/ appcint the man elected for the full
tenn to fill OUT the term that will ex-
/ pire in March. 1901. The legislature GER
talisly Should eiset the senator for the
4 full term
What stress do you put on the claim
i the legislature Will not meet in 1902. if
the anendmenttfor biennial elections is
i adoptedg'
TO ,ils mind. vas the reply. there
Iis but orc side to that question. The
/ sessions of the legislature must be BIZ
s5ennial If the amendment is adopted
tthe legislature Will convene In 1907. Un-
\ ill Very recently. never heard any
~
opposition raissd on that point. 1t was
4 the understanding Of every one when
4 the amendment Was considered in com
imittee and elsewhere that the legisla-
sKture would meet in 1902"
Mr.. Eaton. in speaking of the coming
stat convention. said he expected hard
Esuuggie. lie said all the energies of
1.-THE politicians in his part of the state
4 We're bent on the nominationof Gilbert
son for treasurer. AS for the other can
4 diaa;e1. he said the votes would go to
s! those that could give Gilbertson the
moot assistance. Mr.. Eaton believes this
to be the sentiment in northern and
L northwestern Iowa generally 81 do not
see how Gilbertson can be defeated. as
Il matters now stand" he said III the
convention We're TO be held tomorrow
q am confident he would be nominated.