The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-11-02

this been the last of the matter the
peopulists and temperance people of
the state could have forgotten the en-
tire deal. The least thas could be
said about it at that time was that
he was a very weak man or he never
would have yielded to the demand
made upon him. Nothing else could
be done at the time and the different
elements composing the fusion forces
rallied n congratulated themselves,
believing that he would straighten up
and show his mettle later in the cam
paign. Among the different elements
tina composed the fusion party were
the prohibition people who desired to
express themselves and to have recog-
milton. They were allowed to ratify
and to congratulate Mr.. Poynter upon
his nomination. He assured them
that they had his sympathy, but his flu
ture actions disappointed them. When
they asked the privilege of placing his
name and that of Lieutenant Cover
nor Gilbert at the head of their ticket,
having been led to believe that they
sympathized with them, upon he tenn
perance issues of the day, they we're
refused this courtesy. The prohibit
tionst5 have not to this day forgotten
the cool reception Poynter gave them,
and although he and his supporters are
out Slandering Mr.. Dietrich, the can
didate Of the republican party for gov
ernor, and holding up their hands in
horror, warning the people against any
support that he may receive, it will
no have much weight with those who
remember the deceit and double
handed deal that he made at his nom
ination in 1898. The argument at that
time that h eknew that if he allowed
his name to go upon the prohibition
ticket would lose him many votes,
clearly shows the character OF the man.
The fact alone would not have muc
significance had the matter dropped
there, but his association and the rec
ignition that ne has given to the
worst element in the political arena
of any party in this state will not only
condemn him with the prohibition
people, but with all respectable peo-
pie.
"The malicious and uncalled for at
lacks made upon Mr.. Dietrich and
f~alsehoods that are continuously cir
culated have already REACTED, as it is
another deal to miSlead honor
able people and to cover up the ac-
lions of Poynter and the fearful weak
ness that has shown in recognizing an
element which cannot be tolerated by
respectable people. His a%ppointees OF
the Fire and Police commission Of
Omaha stand out as a warning to ev-
cry respectable man that be cannot be
in any name in the future.
One of the hardest fights ever made in
his state, that common decency n
responsibility should have a standing
IN our state institutions, was at Be-
atrice, when investigation showed that
whisky bottle was the sole cause
If the disorganiZing elements. When
Poynter was obliged to face
he proposition he chose rather to
stand by the bottle, stating that it was
democratic and and should
recognition. What was equally
is bad was his appointment of Walter
Noise, a notorious liquor dealer at that
ime and now, as colonel on his staff.
Il am not surprised, at the present
ime, that the. only recommendation
hat he is seeking is to SANDER and
the character of his opponents.
Governor Poynter's reputation and
toward the temperance peo-
lie is considered in the same light as
is reputation for truth and veracity
S by those who have had dealings
With him during his executive career.
here is not a county in the state but
be found many men of his W
arty and former supporters who are
bsolutely obliged to admit that his
ord is absolutely worthless"
LINCOLN, Oct. 26.-Up to date but
ne candidate for the United States
enate has p%etitioned the secretary Of
ate to place his name on the official
allot. Under the law the voters may
/ the polls express preference for
States senators. The anne OF
indicates are printed on the ballots
ithout a party designation. Nearly
900 voters signed petitions asking
lie secretary of state to put Edward
osewater's name on the official bal
is, which was done according to law.
this connection Mr.. Rosewater has
ade the following appeal to voters:
For more than a quarter of a century s
have advocated the election Of Unit L
States senators by direct vote Of the c
,ople. All efforts to secure this right {
r the people by amendment Of the L
institution of the United States,
,wever, have failed up to this I
The nearest approach to pop
ar selection of United States senators :
IS been made in this state, where the
ople have a right under the state
institution to instruct their represen-
tives in the legislature by an express
of preference at the ballot box.
In proof of my sincerity as al adVo-
te of the direct popular election OF
majors 1 have appealed for an ex-
of public sentiment under the
Institutional provision by having my
me placed on the official ballot at
e coming election. While standing
the declarations of the republican
rty in its national platform, l am
also to certain reforms =
itch in my judgment are demanded
the interest of the American peo- |
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am in favor of the establishment |