Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-05

they send to Lincoln. II should be by di-
rect vote. Another case Of the railroads
trying to force on the people a man they
don't want.
CEDAR COUNTY.
HARRINGTON. Neb., Feb John Brd-
enbaugh. Attorney--In my opinion one thing
yet remains to be done to make com
p,ete our famous victory OF last Mo-
vembcr. That is the speedy election
of two republican United states senators.
The manner and spirit in which this is ac-
complished will count for a great deal II
should be done promptly and enthusiast
cally. Republicans OF Nebraska are, and Of
right ought to be- in a joyous frame Of
mind That should make the work in
hand easy Good feeling and harmony ought
| to be uppermost. There ought, therefore,
to be no delay in getting together. Repub-
licans OF Nebraska ask. the party demands
it. Wranging is disintegrating under the
circumstances IL is altogether unseemly. Let
statosmanship assert itself There Is So
luton for the present difnculty and it can
be found. Personally | am for Edward
| Rosewater. other considerations aside !
believe good politics would dictate his elec-
tion.
w. s. Weston, Chairman Cedar County
Republican Committee believe the people
Of Nebraska have a right to expect the
members OF the legislature to act speedily
In the election OF United States senator's
and am sure II would tend to create har-
mony in the ranks of the republican party
Legislators should earnestly strive to elect
two men who will serve the people OF oui
state with ability and credit and not stooT
IN the dictates OF any political ring or cor
poration.
Ex-senator Roblnson-I believe the people
OF all parties are tired of deadlocks and dc
, sire the speedy selection Of two clean com
, petent. representative men to the senate.
b. Ready believe that In selecting
. | United States senators the Legislature
- should select from the good representative
men OF the state and not be governed by
lot OF politicians who are evidently WORK
ing politics only, which when made pro
- fession casts in the shade the majority
y the people. would like TO see the legis
It lature take a firm stand and vote for me
}, on account of their ability and trust
}, worthiness rather than on account Of part
II prestige or reward for past services. Com
10 pensation OF offices pays for time; efficiei
|, service in the house and continued appl
% cation for party favor should rot dominat
/. I would like to see good men and not pol
Va ticiaus merely considered, then the deat
lock would soon be broken.
n f. Nelson. Cashier OF First Nationi
ID Bank Harrington am afraid the sta
l. OF Nebraska may not be represented in Il
ly United States senate the next two year
vs. which would be dire calamity and di
grace to the majority party In the legl
On lature. / think the members DO not full
OF realize their responsibility or they wou
W get together on two able republicans.
NO Postmaster Watson-The present dea
gh lock Is unfortunate as well as expensiS
st. The splendid victory Of last Novemb
TO. should not be clouded by such bitter stri
. a II seems clear that the interests Of the r
publican party would be best considered
the selection of two good, honest, capat
men worthy the trust and who by recor,
A. either public or private, OF efficient, ho
he orabe service merit such recognition. |
ID a creditable compromise be effected and I
re- deadlock ended