Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-08
Political Rumblings.

The Devils Lake Free Press has taken
'Time By the forelock" and launches
out on the sea of political fame in echo
ing the united sentiment of the people
of this second judicial district in regard
to Judge David E. Morgan, in case he
becomes candidate for the supreme
bench. There is but little party feeling
upon that question in this section Of the
district, and should it 50 transpire that
"Dave" receives the nomination. we
feel eafe in saying that he will receive
the heartily endorsements of the most
pronounced democrats in this section.
Then as to his successor, John Cowan
will not be second choice here. But
read what the Free Press says:
The friends of Judge Morgan through
out the entire state are urging him to
accept the nomination, 1T the next
Republican convention, for the supreme
bench and unless all signs fail he will
be rendered the same by an almost
unanimous vote. Few men in public
office attain tie warm friendship, conf
dence and respect MS is bestowed upon
Judge Morgan by the people of the
second judicial district. Republicans,
Democrats and Populists are his earnest
supporters and his name OH the state
ticket will be greeted as al evidence Of
reward to an honest, conscientious aud
learned gentleman whose reputation
has entitled him to greater honors.
Judge Morgan is life long Republican,
never waving in his allegiance to the
grand old party and at the same time
has kept the bench upon which he has
so long presided free from q trait Of
political prejudice or favor that he will!
receive one of the grandest majorities
ever given to nominee on state
ticket. the Free Press has no au-
thority for saying that Judge Morgan Is
candidate for the supreme bench rs
he has never, 10 our knowledge. ex-
pressed himself AS such, even to his
most intimate friends. But the ernest
solicitations coming from so many
localities and individuals cannot be
denied nv even SO modest q gentleman
az Mr. Morgan.
In the event Of Judge Morgan's cleo.
ton 10 the supreme bench there is
considerable speculation by the state
press as to who will succeed him as
Judge Of the second judicial district.
The names of Attorney General Covun,
States Attorney McClory, E. A. Mag
lone, of Devils Lake. Senator Noble. OF
Bo.tinsau, Attorney Rolfe, of Mime
waukan, and Attorney James johnson,
Of Minot, have all been mentioned. All
are able gentlemen in their profession
aud any one Of them would make an
able and honorable judge: but the
Free Press is inclined to believe that
there is no gentleman in the district
who enjoyes the confidence Of the voters
to the extent Of the popularity enjoyed
by Attorney General COwan. o AS q
state official lie has been faithful to his
trust and has given the people the
benefit of clean and conscientious
administration. He is the only attorney
general this state has had who was
willing to give his personal attention &c
the enforcement Of the prohibition law.
We have had our Standishes and oul
Goodwins-both loud in their assertions
Of fealtv to the prohibition element
but accomplishing nothing. The ad.
ministration Of Mr.. Cowan has been
felt BY the blind pig element in every
section of of the state aud regardless o
eensurs or criticism Mr.. Gown hal
proceeded in his official capacity 10 d.
his duty as conditions warranted
Without question he is one OF the
strongest men, politically, in this state
and will not be compelled 10 enter int
shady political combinations to secure
the nomination.