Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-19

this line at some length. Clancy sug-
gested that good men be sent down to the
next session OF the legislature to work for
the passage Of a bill restoring what the
governor has robbed us of, and promising
that Governor Savage In 1908 will sign any
bill that the legislature passes. VIII he,
thought II the governor thinks a bid Of
this kind will bring him any support from
Madison county he must take us for a pack
of damphools, indeed. II he thinks he
can override the rights OF the people OF
this section Of the state. cause us the ex-
pense OF maintaining a lobby at Lincoln
at the next session of the legislature and
privately work against our interests, and
then secure our assistance for his renomina
tion at the next republican convention by
promising to sign our bill II we succeed IN
forcing it through the legislature. then he
is certainly very much mistaken. We
would not take the governors promise II
he would reduce 1t to black and white, for
the reason that we do not believe he is a
man Of bis word. Even II he would put up
q bond to carry out his agreements, he
could not have the vote OF one republican
either in the convention or at the polls, il
he succeeds In making the nomination
Governor Savage has shown himself weah
and spiteful in every critical question that
has been brought before him, and he IL q
disgrace to the republican party and the
state Of Nebraska. It Is hoped that the
party will not attempt to carry the load o.
Bartley's pardon by renominating Savage
but II it should by any Vaccinations o.
politicians do so. then it must expect e
suffer overwhelming defeat.
Norfolk News: Governor Savage is evl
IDENTIFY a believer in miracles-it would be
miracle n the republican state convention
would choose to nominate him for governo
and another and greater miracle II tn,
people should elect him after he is nom
mated.
NuckOIls County.
Nelson Gazette: A reporter to the STATE
Journal gives cut quite a political ~"feeler'
in yesterdays issue on the approaching
campaign. Governor Savage is quoted al
saying: Yes. l am a candidate for gov
ernor." 1t is also stated that those VIII,
are close to Treasurer Stuefer say he will
under no circumstances be a candidate TO
reelection. Just how Savage will conduc
his campaign in the face OF the fact that
with but two or three exceptions, the entir,
press OF the state is against him, remain
to be seen. II he insists and the friends
VI RdiNA SuCNSNu III III up NhO part
leaders, It would seem a most opportun
time for the fusionists to again get tina
office. Any old thing ought to be able t
beat such a candidate.
OtOe County.
Syracuse Journal: The people Of Ne
braska may look forward to lively time
between now and next fall. Governor Saw
age has announced himself as a candidat
for the gubernatorial nomination. Non
can help but admire his nerve, while host
question his judgment and party gratitude
Pawnee County.
Table Rock Argus: Governor Savage an
nounces that he will be a candidate 70
governor and will ask the republican con
vention for the nomination. Nebraska
republican under right conditions, but wit
Savage the standard bearer, with tn
odium OF the BARLEY pardon resting o
him, there will be little chance for sue
cess, and the people will declare his dc
feat Is just.
Pierce County.
PIainview Republican: Republicans
Nebraska will, we have no doubt, exercii
much discretion in their nominations Il
state and legislative Offices next fall. A
for governor, Savage will not be the non
inee. He could not be elected.
Polk County.
Osceola Record: The announcement /
Governor Savage that he will be an acti'
> candidate for denomination has opened up
very lively discussion regarding candidate
t While the Record Is not a prophet, neithl
| does It claim to have any influence In Il
I nomination OF governors, 1t is willing
risk its reputation as a guesser by sayil
that no man will be nominated for tn
. place in the next republican state conve
ton who has the smell of Bartleyism on b
: clothes. And, further. II by any accider
Savage should receive the nomination al
the feeling in the other counties, havil
no large cities in them, is what 1t is
Polk county, he will be defeated at 4
:, polls from $4,000 upward.
r saline County.
;, Friend Telegraph: The BARLEY gang l
: duced Governor Savage to pardon Joe Bal
d ley, but are they strong enough in II
n state to renominate and elect him govern
= for a second term? The crack at the par
= whip when welded in the hands OF m
g who have fat positions to disburse dout
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