Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-24
REPUBLICAN ENTRIES FOR RACES

York Times: The republicans Of Ne
braska will elect the man they nominate
for governor this fall. That is, they will
not nominate a man h can not be elected.
Trust them for that. They have had
troubles enough. When the ticket Is in
the field all republicans will unite In its
support and that means the election OF the
whole bunch.
Tekamah Journal: It is generally con-
ceded that the third district will be re-
publican at the next election. This IS
bringing many candidates out Of the woods.
Burt's candidate, Fremont Everett, will
not enter the race, having gone to Mexico.
The Journal does not admire Fremont's
judgment. 1t would rather live In Gods
country and be congressman from the
Third than TO live among the greasers and
become a millionaire.
Lincoln Journal: It was supposed at one
time that the machine would be able to
carry Lancaster county In some fashion.
directly or indirectly, for Governor Savage.
1t is now conceded that the county Is
thoroughly opposed to the pardon business,
and any man running against MI. Wilson
on that issue would be trampled into the
earth by the voters. 1t is practically con-
ceded thai Mr.. Wilson will be able to carry
the county. But one opinion prevails here
as to his ability and his independence Of
BARLEY Influences.
Bradshaw Republican: We notice with a
large degree of satisfaction that our old
friend and army comrade, John H. Mickey
of Osceola, is being quite favorably spoken
of in connection with the nomination on the
republican ticket for governor. The edi-
- -. lM-Aur. N~naAI MNaIrawr elnaa a hnU
Of IS in army blue, and in all our knowl-
edge OF the hoy soldier and the business
man we have never found anything but true
manhood, backed by the strongest bulwark
mortal man can possess-that Of being a
Christian gentleman. The Republican arises
to second his nomination.
Albian News: Among the names men
toned for candidates for governor on the
republican ticket this fall is that of Hon.
w. M. Robertson of Norfolk. Mr.. Robert
son is we'll and tavorably known in Boone
county, as we'll as all over North Ne
braska and would make q strong candi-
date. 1t is pretty near time that this sec
tion OF the state was recognized by the re-
publican party. We have been making
the most rapid strides In increasing our
population, as we'll as in republican ma
~jorities, and II we can unite on some good
man like Mr.. Robertson we can force rec
IGNITION.
Beaver City T~imes-Tribune: The Fifth
congressional district Of Nebraska is re-
publican and should be represented In con-
gress. by a republican. And without dis
paraging any other good republican In the
district. the Ti~mes-Tribune stands up to
say that the republican who is sure Of
election II nominated and who car best
represent the people Of this district is
Judge @. w. Norris of McCook, but who
is claimed by the citizens Of Furnas county
as a ''favorite SON." The election to con-
gress Of Judge Norris would not be so
much an honor to him as It would be a
credit to the Fifth district. The Times
} Tribune on behalf Of the republicans of
Furnas county, county that has asked
but little from the hands OF the republi-
can party, but which was one of the first
counties to roll up a republican majority
In the face OF a powerful opposltion-pre-
sents the name Of Judge @. w. Norris as
their preferred candidate for congress.
With him as a standard bearer the result
VIII not be in doubt.
st. Paul Republican: Speaking Of good
gubernatorial timber. what's the matter
with Senator Q. F. Steele Of Jefferson
county, As president OF the state senate
he Is now lieutenant governor and has onici-
ated as acting governor on several occasions
during Mr.. savage's eosence Therefore he
is in direct line Of promotion. During at
least two sessions Of the legislature within
the knowledge OF the Republican he has
represented his constituents with courage
and fidelity. stapdlng out against the cor
rupt influences which ruined many a hith-
erto honest man. Last winter he was one
!, Of the Spartan nine who refused to be
seduced by the Thompson senatorial can.
didacy. Inasmuch as the issues are to bs
squareiy Joined between the two contending
factions Of the republican party in the next
state convention, the Republican believes Il
would be the part Of wisdom for the anti
BARLEY men to rally around Senator Steele
We do not know that he is a candidate fol
the nomination, but he has a keen sense Of
duty and II the matter Is presented 10 him
properly We believe he win permit his nams
to be used.
Nebraska City Press: For some time Il
3 has been apparent that the republican part,
Of Nebraska must put forth a strong can.
didate for governor OF run great danger
OF defeat at the polls. On this question
there seems to be a unanimity OF senti,
2 msnt that the man presented must be o.
: established character. ability and stand,
) ing. In this emergency the suggestion o
the names OF various men whose only rec.
ommendation is their ambition has not me
with general favor. Otoe county can pre-
e sent a man. who. II he viii accept. vii
q NIL. the bill TO the satisfaction OF every
body. We refer to Judge Paul lessen. H
"a is man Of ability and political integrity