Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-03
arruDLrcANs NAMING FAvOBrrEs.

Kearney Hub: The York Republican de-
clares that any republican in this state
would be proud to go into the election
booth with a ticket headed by Lambertson
or Hainer. Yes. or Cady. There are plenty
and enough Of these men who are both
capable and honest II the masses OF the
party will assert themselves.
Schuyler sun: There isn't a man in the
Third district who deserves the nomina-
ton more or who would make a better can-
didate for Congressman on the republican
ticket than N. w. wells Of Schuyler-an
old-time resident Of this part OF the state.
a thorough successful business man and en-
tirely familiar with the existing condi-
lions. What better qualifications can any
man shows?
Neigh Leader: II an acceptable North
Platte man cannot be nominated for gov
ernor, the republicans Of Antelope county
would view with pleasure the selection OF
Paul lessen Of otoe county for this POSI-
ton. Mr.. lessen was one Of the leading
Hayward supporters in the senatorial con-
test Of 1899 and last year in the republican
convention was one OF the foremost In ia
voring the resolution condemDing the Bart
ley parole.
Fairbury Enterprise: After sizing up the
field pretty thoroughly e. II. Hinshaw has
decided to enter the congressional race,
and, as he is well and favorably known
throughout the district, will nc doubt prove
a formidable opponent. He has the neces-
sary qualifications and is endowed with
the faculty of making warm friends wher-
ever he goes. 1t Is entirely too early to
make a guess on the result, but 1t Is safe
to, say that Mr.. Hinshaw will be found In
the front ranks at the final count.
Dakota City Eagle: H.. A. Hansen, a ply
stefan Of some merit living at Columbus,
but little known outside OF Platte county,
has announced himself as an aspirant for
the republican nomination for congress In
this district. The ambitious doctor will
find plenty Of company In the race. There
is Brooks of Knox, Conkling Of Burt, Jack
son Of Antelope, WEIGH of Wayne, Wiltse
Of Thurston, Robertson Of Madison, Jeual of
Cedar and Mccarthy of Dixon, all who will
have some following, with Dakota county
willing to enter the free-for-au and take
her chances.
Osceola Republican: Taking into con-
sideration the fact that this congressional
district is certain to return a republican to
the next congress, we think the nominee
should be a man who is in every particu-
lar qualified to fill that important posi-
ton. Charles H. Sloan Of Geneva, Fillmore
county, is a gentleman who possesses the
necessary qualifications and should he re-
ceive the nomination our people can be as
sured they will be well represented at
the nation al capital for the next two
years. Polk county has no candidate for
this position, and the republican voters
should see that a Sloan delegation Is
elected when the county convention meets
this fall.
Ainsworth star-Journal: II. H. Wilson
Of Lincoln lie being urged by his friends as
a candidate for the Office OF governor. mir.
Wilson, though not seeking the nomina-
tion, has consented to permit his name to
go before the convention to be held this fall.
No one in the state is more worthy of this
high honor than Mr.. Wilson. He is q
lawyer OF marked ability, having practiced
in the courts Of this state for more than
thirty years. He is IN honest, conscientious
and upright man and is fully qualified to
fill the position to which he aspires, with
credit to himself and to the republican
party of Nebraska. with Mr.. Wilson at the
head of the ticket there could be no doubt
as to the success OF the republican party
In this coming campaign.
Crete vidette: AS the vidette assumed
some three months ago, so 1t is that nearly
every county in the Fourth congressional
district will have the name OF a favorite
son or two to present to the republican
nominating convention. Saunders county
which Charley Sloan claimed to hold under
mortgage and which he could foreclose at
any time, has commenced grooming II. II.
Shedd. We have been acquainted with Mr..
Shedd for many years, and he is one Of the
most u-nassuming men we know OF. He Is
a man Of more than ordinary ability, and
his personal reputation is A No. 1, both al
home and abroad. He was at one time q
member Of the legislature and was speaker
Of the house. He very acceptably filled the
position OF lieutenant governor and presI.
dent of the senate and for many years he
has been identified with the educational
interests Of his home town, Ashland, the
State university and Doane college. Should
Mr.. shedd secure the nomination, he will
have no more ardent supporters in the dis.
trict than can be found In Saline county.
ST. Paul Republican: Some excellent
entries have been made in the guberna,
torial race during the last few days. On,
OF the most notable is that Of Judge Pau
Jessen of Nebraska City. Judge lessen II
a hne representative Of the younger gen.
GRAFTON Of republicans. being ~scarcel,
more than 80 years Of age. His excep
tional brilliancy and great popularit,
have, however, elevated him to the dis
trict bench at an age when most lawyers
are striving to establish a practice. wher
the Scandinavian war broke out h,
enlisted as a private In the Second regi
ment, being one OF those unfortunates VIII.
were detailed to guard Chickamauga parl
against the encroachments of an invad
ing foe. He was an intimate friend an,
stauneh supporter OF the late Senator Hay
ward, and is generally considered by tn,
a people Of southeastern Nebraska as tn
4 natural heir to the political strength o
: the departed statesman. On the grea
a question which now absorbs the attentiol
Of the republican party-the contest be
tween the BARLEY and anti-Bartley force
: his position cannot be questioned. H
made a strong speech in the last stat
convention supporting the resolution
which denounced the BARLEY parole an
demanded the immediate return Of tn
n embezzler to the penitentiary. With sue,
men as Senator Steele, Judge lessen an
a few others whose names have been men
3 toned to select from, there will be littl
= danger OF the republicans nominating tn
= lamentable Ezra or any other candidat
' Of questionable proclivities who may b
: sprung by the Buriington-Bartley comb
nation at the eleventh hour.