The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1900-02-22
FOR r. Il. COMMISSIONERS.

The general recognition Of the need to which
4 reference was recently made in these columns
for the exercise of careful discrimination in the
a choice OF candidates for railroad commission
ers, has resulted in bringing to the front as
aspirants for these positions some Of the best
and ablest men in the State. .F4&s 5e5 I'M Il
4 Iherc VIII De general qualification in every
section OF the State over the announcement
! that Hon. e. r. Staples, Of Dakota county, has
ylelded TO the urgent appeals of his friends and
has authorized the statement that he will be a
candidate ~ 5f& n - ,s ssst3.ay .%ES. ~ IA
Not less gratifying is the later announcement
that nat Hon. A. NJ Dare, speaker Of the house Of
representatives of the last legislature has also
consented to be a candidate. IT,
Or the splendid qualifications of MIR. STAPLES
! for this position, the Herald has spoken in y
previous issue. These qualifications include
not only ability Of the highest order. and long
experience in public affairs, but Il reputation
I Tor integrity which has never been questioned
ana q record of public service which has al
ways :Deen absolutely above suspicion
ny less can be said Of Speaker Dare Ills
name VIII give strength to the ticket and his
electioh Will give assurance that the interests
o. the PUBIC In all matters under his control
will be faithfully protected.
Inc mere announcement that these two men
nave consented to be candidates will practically
insure thelr nomination if the wishes of the
people are fairly expressed in the State con-
Vehtlons. 1t IS extremely fortunate for the
people OF the State that such men as Mr.
Staples ana Mr.. Dare are willing to enter the
llsts as candidates for these important posi-
ions, ana the people should see to it that no
ra1lroad interest is permitted to prevent their
nomination.-Rocl1 County Herald $50.
The Herald is the leading paper of
southwestern Minnesota, and is owned
and edited by Hon. H. j. Miller, the
able and incorruptible senator from
the Sixteenth district. Messrs. Staples
and Dare have reason to feel proud Of
Senator Miller's whole-souled tribute.
and the UNION cordially endorses
every word of it. 1t would be a diff
cult matter to make two better selec-
tlons for railroad commissioners than
Hon. {. E. Staples and Hon. A. N. |
Dare. -
: The question has been raised is =
member of the legislature of 1899 eligi-
Die to the position of railroad commits
'loner? 1t seems to the writer that
there cannot be any doubt on this
oolnt.' "A member of the legislature of
1899 is certainly eligible. A portion
u section 8 article 4, of the State con-
reads as follows: mo senator.
u representative shall hold an office
lnder' the Sta e which has been created
u the emoluments of which have been.
increased during the session of the
legislature Of which he is a member
ntH one year after the expiration of
us term OF office in the legislature"
me manner Of selecting railroad com
1lssloners was changed-was made
lectlve-at the last session of the leg
stature, but no new Office was created {
or were the emoluments increased,
ence the constitutional amendment S
eferred is no bar to Mr.. Staples. Mr. I
ARE or any other member of the lepis- a
'ture OF 1899 holding the office of rail d
Dad commissioner next year. l