Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-11
SUGGESTION FOR CONVENTION
Possibly E~ntangIinR TIeups
Between Candidates.


RED CLOUD. Neb., June ITO the Ed
itor Of The Bee: Permit me as one Of the
old settlers Of this state and an old-time
republican, to make a suggestion for the
consideration Of the members OF the next
republican convention-a suggestion that I
think the exigencies of the times now de-
mand, namely: All the present state ON
GERS are candidates for denomination with
the exception Of governor. The indications
seem to point to the fact that for the NOM
nation Of governor we shall have a host
Of candidates. There seems TO be q d.
versity Of opinion as to the man to be Sc
lected for this office. hence great interest
will be felt in the result, and perhaps
many combinations will be attempted BY
designing politicians that will prove some
what embarrassing for the other gentle
men whom 1t is generally conceded are
entitled to a second term without any OPP
position. l would suggest that It would be
wise to reverse the usual order Of proce-
dure and proceed to nominate the ticket
from the bottom Of the call frst-proceed
upwards until the ONCE Of governor and
lieutenant governor are reached. In this
way the present state officers who are con-
coded and are entitled to a denomination
will be saved embarrassment and political
ENHANCEMENT, and will be foot loose and at
full liberty to assist in the selection of the
best and most available timber presented
for their state leader. l am convinced that
this is a most important matter for the
earnest consideration of the convention.
We must nominate and elect our best men
to ofice--we must have a harmonious con-
vention-we must keep Nebraska in the
republican column-we must retain the
confidence of the people of the state In the
integrity Of our party and show by our &C
lions that the people. and not the manipu-
%lators, procurers, political bosses or cor
porations control our conventions. In
other words. we must do away with packed
caucuses and snap conventions. We do moi
wan good, true and tried men to lose their
individuality and political integrity, but
have them directly responsible to the peo-
ple-public servants who have proved
themselves capable, efficient and honest in
administration of public affairs should moi
be embarrassed by the power OF state,
county or ward bosses, corporations, polit-
ical wire pullers and slate fxers. Let the
people control our next convention. and
when the people have an opportunity tC
show their strength, their power and theiI
ability, then the hue and cry OF misman.
othCh hpNAOh II COlp Old uuu
ence will cease and be a thing OF the past
and the republican party will be the gamer
The rank and file Of the republican party
can always be depended upon, politica.
bosses never. The people of Nebraska wan
such Of our present state officers who have
proved themselves worthy Of renominatioI
renominated without entailing upon then
any alliances that would or could prove 6
detriment to their efficiency. If in the wise
judgment of the convention there is anyone
who seeks a denomination who has proved
recreant to the trust reposed In him by tn,
people. the people will turn him down, bu'
while we retain our confidence in them lie
us help them to retain their political in,
tegrity without subjecting them to any mis-
alliance Of any kind. Now is the opportun,
time for the people to demonstrate tina
the republican party is a party of the PEG.
pie and not Of bosses or corporations. /
we expect success in the forthcoming cleo.
ton in the state the will OF the peopl,
must prevail in the nomination Of clear
men. without the aid of undue influences
men who will inspire the confidence of al
the people. Respectfully.
JOSEPH CARRIER.