Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-08

licans to agree on some strong, clean man
for the nomination, supported by good tim.
Der for the rest OF the ticket. and the pros
poets for the fall campaign are all that
could be asked.
Wakefield Republican: Governor Ezra p.
Savage has formally announced his with
drawal as a candidate for governor. He
says that he does this so as not to further
embarrsss his loyal friends, and more espe-
cially the republican party, by remaining
longer in the field. II Is we'll that he has
thus early announced his withdrawal from
the race, as his chances for getting the
nomination we're few and far between.
Neigh Leader: The public announce
ment is made by Governor Savage that he
will not be a candidate before the repub-
lican state convention for the position OF
governor. While perhaps there would be
small chance Of his securing a sufficient
number Of votes to insure his nomination,
yet the fact of his withdrawal will be a
source Of qualification to republicans, re-
moving as It does an extremely discordant
element from the canvass.
Northern Nebraska Journal: The contest
for nomination for governor is simplihed
somewhat by the withdrawal Of Governor
Savage from the race, for a governor al
ways has a certain following from those
whose positions depend upon his reelection.
Had he remained in the fight 1t would have
been the field against Savage, and while
he would certainly have been defeated, yet
his candidacy would have complicated mat
tiers to a great extent. Now 1t is a free
for-all fight and the best man wins.
Kearney Hub: The republican news
papers Of the state are taking the with
drawal Of Governor Savage with becoming
good grace, but most Of them are at the
same time cautioning their republican con-
stituents that there is still need Of vigil
lance with respect to the makeup Of the
next state convention. The only disap-
pointed and disgruntled ones are those long
headed fusionists who wanted Savage re-
nominated, for purposes Of their own.
North Platte Tribune: Governor Saw
ages withdrawal from the gubernatorial
race simpliies matters to some extent and
has resulted in renewed activity on the
part Of a dozen or more candidates. The
Tribune has no particular choice for gov
ernor; any good, clean and able man will
be satisfactory. Any republican candidate
who commands popular confidence can be
elected this fall.
Nebraska Signal: On Monday Governor
Savage informed the public OF what the
public had already been informed for many
weeks, viz: that he is not a candidate for
governor. Mr.. Savage has not been a cam
didate for governor since the first day of
January, although he may not have known
1t himself. With a very few, but very ex-
ceptional, exceptions Mr.. Savage's admin
istratlon has been among the best the state
has ever had. Public business has been
dispatched promptly and unusual economy
has been practiced at most OF the state in
stitutions. Savage would have swept the
state like a whirlwind at the convention
this summer and at the polls this fall II
he had not permitted himself to be led
into a few fatal blunders.
Crete Vidette-Herald: The expected has
happened. Governor Savage has very
wisely withdrawn his name as a candidate
for denomination. The Herald
entertains for Governor Savage only the
best Of wishes. His administration has
been honest and economical and had it
not been for the pardoning of BARLEY he
would have been his own successor. The
rank and file of the republican party had
taken a firm stand on that question, and
the convention one year ago reflected the
sentiment OF the Yeople. When a public
oficer runs counter to the deliberative
voice Of tie people he places himself In
the position Of a fellow who would head
OF a herd Of stampeding buffalo. II the
man values his life he must get out Of
the way" for the buffalo have got started
with heads down and tails rising. and all
hades couldn't stop 'em or turn their course.
Galloway Courier: Governor Savage has
caused to be published a letter formally de-
clining to be a candidate for denomination.
He says he does not wish to embarrass his
loyal friends nor to endanger the success OF
his party by remaining longer in the field.
He expresses satisfaction with his admins
tration thus far and would not change one