Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-17
POLITICS IN THE FUSION FOLD.

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Rushville Standard: General Victory viz
quain is being doomed by his friends as a
candidate for governor Of the reform forces.
Vifquain is a good man, a strong man and
a popular man and should he get the nomi-
nation would be supported by all patriotic
~NebTaskans. But until developments are
adjusted. John G.. sprecher of Schuyler
stands first on the list with this paper.
Madison Mail ex-senator Ailen): The
recent Intellectual attempt of the democratic
editors to force the populist party to dis.
band will make cooperation more dlHacult
than ever. Those populists who have
favored cooperation will necessarily be-
come alarmed and be more cautious than
In the past. The movement was 30 mex
cusable that 1t scarcely seems credible that
1t was the work of sane men.
Pawnee Chief: The Chief would like to
see a democrat nominated for governor by
the fusionists OF Nebraska this year. The
available candidates are not many when
we take into consideration that the man
who is nominated must be generally known
to the people to be a man who Is absolutely
free from corporation influence. We be-
heve that G. j. Smyth would come nearer
meeting the requirements than any name
yet suggested. The people have confidence
In him and his record with the corporations
is we'll known and would meet with sub
stanttal Endorsement we're he made our
candidate for governor.
Pawnee Press: In contemplating pros.
pecu 20 candidates for state officers the
coming fall, on the fusion ticket, the Press
has heard frequently mentioned for state
treasurer ex-senator John M. Osborn of
this county. The allied political forces
could nowhere find a more suitable candi-
date nor one Of more strict integrity than
Mr.. Osborn. His interests are the inter-
ests OF the masses of the people, Of whom
he is one, and his superior ability and
substantial character in every way render
him a proper candidate for this important
position. With Mr.. Osborn as state treas
urer, the people of Nebraska could feel
assured that their financial interests would
be faithfully guarded and a strict account
given Of his stewardship.
Stanton Register: As a candidate for gov
ernor John G. Sprecher Of Schuyler is one
Of the strongest men that has been men
TONED. He is fearless In his advocacy Of
right and no one ever knew him to shirk a
duty. His honesty is unquestioned and his
integrity and ability is equalled by few men
in the state. Mr.. sprecher served two terms
IN the blalS legislature ana ne was easily
one of the brightest men who were elected.
His legislative record is clean in every
particular. Always perfectly square in his
dealings, as governor he would do right
and punish wrong. Loved and respected by
his friends, his enemies cannot help but
admire his sterling qualities. IL the fusion.
force nominate John C. Sprecher no mis-
take will be made.
Columbus Telegram: Senator Allen ap-
pears In greater fear OF democrats than
Of republicans. The burden Of all his song
is a plea to pops to keep away from demo-
Gratis. Once upon a time he did not sing
such a song. hen he was glad to get as
close to democrats as the law would allow.
He did get close enough to win the highest
honors within the gift OF democrats-but
now-well, there are no honors in sight
just now, and SO Allen has begun a crusade
against the memory OF Thomas Jefferson
and against everything and everybody bear
ing the democratic brand. The Telegram
does not desire to create discord within the
fusion ranks. We sincerely hope that the
democrats and pops can get together this
fall and redeem Nebraska, but II had Just
as well be understood now as later that no
man, be he Senator Allen or another, can
heap insult upon the memory Of Jefferson
and still be in political harmony with Ne
braska democrats. The democrats Of this
state have treated Senator Allen right. He
has no kick coming unless II be the kick OF
an fnepafa