Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-20
CANDIDATE MICKEY IN OMAHA
Pleased with Harmony that Marked the
Work Of Convention.
EXPECTS TO MAKE THOROUGH CAMPAIGN
VIII Begin visiting Every County I'm
Nebraska as soon Rs state Gem
trail Committee Completes
Organization.

John H.. Mickey OF Osceola, republican
nominee for governor. was at the Willard
yesterday. He came up from Lincoln d.
rectly from the convention which nominated
him Wednesday night. He was accompanied
by his son, e. S. Mickey. who is on his way
east. Mr.. Mickey returned to Osceola last
night.
well, yes, l was very we'll satisfied with
the result Of the convention at Lincoln
said Mr.. Mickey, land seriously, l think
that my nomination was a happy solution
Of the problem. The convention got around
many obstacles in an admirable manner and
l think can well be considered as a success
full meeting. The remainder OF the ticket
l regard as exceptionally strong and l be-
lieve that republicans generally and a very
large number of democrats and populists
in this state will endorse that statement.
There is one thing that gave me greatest
pleasure in that convention; that was the
unanimlty of sentiment which prevailed.
That is always an important feature of any
convention and without It. without a united
party in the convention, the nominees can
scarcely expect to meet united support at
the polls.
Ticket and Platform Formidable.
Il think the convention is to be con-
graduated and the republicans Of Nebraska
made happy over the prospects which con-
front them. The convention named a good
ticket and a formidable platform, one that
will be strong enough to Withstand all the
attacks Of the enemy. There is nothing to
be ashamed of or fear in that platform.
And there Is no occasion for apprehension,
l think, over any of the men placed upon
the ticket. Besides these elements of
strength the republicans of this state can
share in that larger party success and
pride which is general over the United
States as the result of the wise and
statesmanlike administration Of President
Mckinley and President Roosevelt. I was
glad of the ringing endorsements the con-
v%ention gave to these"
Mr.. Mickey appreciates the fact that
while the brightest hopes OF success are
before the party which he will lead this
year in this state. there is every neces-
sity for an active and persistent campaign.
Every Republican Should Work.
He believes that every member of the
republican party should be a worker, that
there is no room for drones and no reward
or hope of victory for idlers. 1t must be
a united, determined light from start to
finish, but with such a campaign the party
is bound to win.
The candidate expects TO make a thor
ough canvass of the state, speaking in
every county and in as many parts Of each
county as possible. He will begin his
itinerary as soon as the state central COM
mlttee is completely organized and has ar
ranged his schedule. The committee will
meet about June 30, when it is expected
that some of these matters will be acted
upon.
Modestly declining to enter into any dis
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governor, Mr.. Mickey pointed to one OIL
two of the salient issues that must be met
by the next administration One Of these
is the assessment problem, and another the
investment of the school funds. Both will
demand earnest thought, and must be set
tied, and settled right.
Constitutional Convention Not Needed,
He thinks 1t will not be necessary tc
call a constitutional convention TO erapplt
with the reform measures, but is of the
opinion that these matters can be success
fully met and adjusted by the submission
of four or Ave amendments covering the
defects.
Aside from the success OF the state ticket
Mr.. Mickey looks for splendid returns from
the congressional election in Nebraska this
fall. He expressed anxiety to get homt
and rest and receive the congratula.
tons Of his wife and family. which he
would prize higher than any other felicia.
lions. Already Mr.. Mickey's right hand
shows the effect of preliminary campaign
ing. In the skirmish following his nomi-
nation at Lincoln and in the siege at Omaha
Thursday he has acquired two very large
blisters, so that he now extends his lef
hand. By the time the battle is we'll on hC
expects to be in good shape and be able t.
maintain a strenuous campaign Of hand
shaking and speech making.
Announcements.