Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
THE STATE X

Ashland Gazette; The republican state
convention did its work wisely, making a
good choice from a superabundance OF ex-
cellent material. The choice for governor
was made on the thirteenth ballot, the
favorites starting out with rhout equal
strength.
Fremont Tribune: There is a suspicion
that the republicans have been undertaking
to capture the Hibernian vote in the nomi-
nation OF Mickey, McGilton and Mccarthy.
We don't know as to the extraction Of these
eminent gentlemen, but the last two were
born in Wisconsin and the first in Iowa.
The kind Of republicans they raise in those
two states is about the best to be found
these days. "
Stromsburg Journal: Hon. J. H. Mickey,
Of Osceola. this county, was nominated for
governor at the republican state convention
tho 18th inst. on the thirteenth ballot after
seven hours of elaboration. The choice
shows the judgment and good business
sense of the convention. We will wager
our hat or most any old thing that Mickey
will be elected and make one of the best
governors Nebraska ever had. &. @. Nc
clifton, Of Omaha, was nominated for lieu
tenant governor.
Sutton Advertiscr-News The contest for
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more failed to get the nomination. He is,
however, to be congratulated on his splen-
did efforts.-John H.. Mickey, of Polk
county, secured the coveted prize and next
to John B. Dinsmore was most entitled to
It. Those who know him best, say he is
politically a nice clean man and Nebraska
will be honored in having him elected gov
ernor. There is no question about a repub-
lican victory this fall.
Ashland Independent: The republican
state convention is a thing of the past and
Burt county was left out in the cold, but
then many a county has it's favorite son
and the laurels could not reach around to
all. Burt county stood like a stone wall
for it's candidate and It goes to prove that
Sears, although defeated In the convention,
has as stalwart friends and supporters as
can be found anywhere. Locally 1t would
have been desirable to see a Burt county
man head the ticket, but the convention
decided otherwise, and the next thing in
order is to roll up a majority for J. H.
Mickey that will forever put Nebraska
where she originally belonged, in the front
ranks Of republican states.
Aurora Republican: The republicans Of
Nebraska can we'll feel proud of their work
at Lincoln. 1t was a successful and grand
convention and the delegates displayed
their wisdom in naming for governor Hon.
J.. H. Mickey Of Osceola. Mr.. Mickey was
not elected through any alliances or tie-ups.
He was not the candidate Of any ring or
combination. He simply stood Upon his
record as a private citizen and won the
fight from the high vantage ground. He is
a man for whom everybody can vote. He is
clean morally and a Christian gentleman.
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and fine executive ability. He is a thorough
Nebraskan, an ideal candidate. Here's to
the success of Hon. J. H. Mickey Of osce-
ola.
Columbus Times: Not in recent years
has a republican state convention been so
largely attended, or has one rendered the
party or the commonwealth a more valu-
able service than did that which was as
sembled at Lincoln. 1t nominated for gov
ernor a man of clean life, honorable record,
and in every way worthy of the respect of
honest and reputable citizens. John H.
Mickey was not the choice OF the Times
for the nomination, but 1t recognized In
him a man in every way fitted for and
worthy of the office, and this paper win
therefore give to him and his colleagues
on the ticket an earnest and whole-hearted
support, confident that he will give Ne
braska a thoroughly clean, able and econ
omical administration.
Hastings Tribune: The republicans OF
Nebraska didn't do a thing but smash all
political machines into smithereens at the
state convention. 1t was a splendid piece
of work and will enhance the best inter-
ests of the party and be a great influence
In the work OF keeping the state in the re-
publican ranks. The candidates nominated
are all frst-class men-clean, honorable
and capable. This ought to insure their
election by a handsome majority. Nebraska
voters are largely republican and when the
party is not dominated by ring rule the
state is pretty sure to be in line with the
best political thought OF the country. We
believe the voters will show their apprecl-
alton Of the good work done at the conven-
tion by giving 1t p hearty endorsement at
the election In November.
Beatrice Express: The ticket nominated
by the state convention Is one that will re-
ceive the endorsement and enthusiastic
support OF the voters, and 1t means a VIC
tory in November. j. H. Mickey, the nom
inee for governor, is a pioneer, a man OF
rugged honesty and uncompromising cour-
age, and he is sure to live up to the motto
of Davy Crockett, being sure that he is
right, and then going ahead. He is a
farmer, a man Of the people, yet an edu-
Gated gentleman Of modern ideas, and his
administration is sure to be thoroughly
progressive, yet conservative. The gentle
men nominated for the other state offices
are all we'll known Nebrasksns, who have
been honored because of their merit. 1t is
not a machine ticket this year, but a ticket
that may be voted by every loyal Nebras-
kan.
Leigh World: The republican state con-
ventlon which met at Lincoln was
one of the largest as we'll as the most
enthusiastic that was ever held in the state
Of Nebraska. The candidates for the differ
emit Offices were on the ground early and all
had commodious quarters opened before the
arrival Of delegates. The delegates, too,
began arriving early and long before the
hour Of opening the convention delegates
from every county In the state were at
the capital. The convention itself. while
there was considerable strife over the nom
nations, was nothing less than a love feast.
The convention made no mistake in it's
nominations this year. They are all able
men with a clean record. The pick OF
the best men from the best state In the
union. With these kind OF men as the
standard bearers Of the republican party
there "a every reason to believe that the