Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-23
.SENA TORlAL
SUCCESSION.
Independence Bulletin-Journal.]

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Independence Bulletin-Journall
Nosevent has occurred in many years
that will 90 stir the waters OF Iowa poll
ttics. There is no doubt that many as-
piring individuals supported Senator
Gear is't year on the heartless PROPOSE
ton that he at least would not long be
in the way, while a young and active
man would be a serious impeachment to
their ambition. Senator Gears new
term will not begin until March 4 next,
and there are, therefore, two vacancies
to fill. This certainly places Governor
Shaw in a very trying predicament. He
is undoubtedly a candidate for the posi-
tion himself. The theory advanced that
he will resign, with an understanding
that Lieutenant Governor Milliman
shall appoint him after promotion. may
be dismissed as frivolous. That kind Of
a scheme would about as effectually kill
q man politically as any that can be Inn
Iagined. 1.-The appoints one of the strong
men among the numerous candidates
he will antagonize all the others, and II
he appoints a neuter person to warm
the seat until he gets ready to fill it. he
will secure the opposition of the people.
While the situation is. as vet, cloudy,
our guess Is that after the fall election
the governor will make an appointment
for the short vacancy and call the legis-
lature together to elect for the full.
term.
Ida Grove Era.l
1t is Governor Shaw's prerogative to
appoint his successor, but he
seems to be inclined to shirki
the responsibility by calling the
legislature into special session for the
purpose. This should not be done. II
1t is there will probably be no election
for month or six weeks. and possibly
longer, because deadlock is certain to
occur with all the various candidates
that will appear and the expense is too
great for the value received. II Cover
nor Shaw is afraid of making animosl-s
ties by making the appointment he can
appoint Ex-Governor Larrabee, and
then all factions will be satisfied.
Rockwell City Advocated
Some profess to believe that Governor
Shaw will shape his course solely by his
view of his own interest; that he will
either resign and bargain With the lieu
tenant governor for the appointment for
himself, or will appoint some weak man
who will step out in Shaw. favor at the
proper time. We do not believe that
the governor is a small enough man to
do either. With his recognized ability
he has future before him, and certain
ly will not cloud 1t by resort to small
politics in 80 important matter. The
proper and logical thing for him to do
is to appoint j. p. Dolliver United
States senator. He is today the most
available man, from his ability, public
experience, standing in the state and
nation. and freedom from entanglement
in the bitter contests in state affairs
that have divided the party within it,
self. No just criticism could be made of
such an action on the part of Governor
Shaw, and it would certainly rebound
TO his credit In the future.
lanes Times.]
What handsome thing it would be
for Governor Shaw to appoint "A. b.
Cummins to succeed the late Senator
.Gear-Will he do it?
IBaxter New Era.l
1t will not be Dolliver, for the reason
that Allison represents the northern
part of the state, and Delivers ap-
pointment would mean Allson's retire
ment. Will he appoint "A. 3. Cummins
the giant in intellect and the most pop
iular man in Iowa today? If he should.
the unexpected would happen-happen
hard. He would sooner appoint Judge
Hubbard, who always has taters" on
hand for the truly beloved
tTama Free Press
The death Of Senator Gear serves to
set the prairies Of Iowa afire with the
heat of another senatorial contest. 1t
to- tr,t l,c.h In,
his goodly wisdom will do that which
various factions and spare the people
last winter.
II5agle Grove Eagle.l
The press of the state is urging that
Governor Shaw make the appointment
just aa soon as he can give the matter
proper attention. Procrastination Will
only add bitterness. and soreness among
the contestants. The friends OF Hon.
A. 3. Cummins are in hopes that he will
receive the appointment 1t is known,
however, that Governor Shaw himself
has senatorial aspirations. and who he
Will appoint is mere guess work.
[Giinton Herald.l
An available man not yet mentioned
in connection with the senatorship is
James Wileon, secretary Of agriculture.
He is exceedingly well equipped for the
place. He hassthe legislative experience.
he is familiar with all subjects now
prominently before the public. and in
many things liz a recognized expert and
authority. He has energy. plenty OF
ability and would make as good SEN
atcr as any man in Iowa. He comes Of
the agriculturists and is especially ia
miliar with their interests His ap-
pointment or election would give to
Iowa senator who would stand in the
front rank from the day Of HE appoint
ment.
[Des Moines J.eader.l
The governor should approach the
duty now laid upon him on the plane
of what is good for the country and the
state. The new senator is not to be
Shaw's senator. but Iowa'e senator.
The state may.ask that its honor shall
be protected, and that nothing be done
on the low level Of personal ambition.
The new senator should be at man
one who promises the largest measure
of service of the state-one whore
character commends him to public es-
TEEN. Fitness should control, not plea
yunish guesses concerning the future Of
the Shaw political fortunes. Looking at
the matter from every point Of view,
the unprecedented observer must reach
the conclusion that the wise and patri-
otto thing for the governor to do ie 10