Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-21

resided in this county and was the first per-
son TO graduate from the State Normal
scnool at Peru. Mr.. Black has many friends
IL this county who are personally acquainted
with him and who will do all in their
power to sc him nominated and elected.
Wlnside Tribune: Republicans seeking
the nomination for governor will do well
10 not underestimate j. d. Haskell Of Wake
neIu' III he really goes after the plum
they will find that he is Just a little the
smootnest duck now prominent in state
politics. He is able, is extremely shrewd
has money to throw to the birds and stands
high In his party as a reliable, never finch
Ing republican.
Norfolk News: Judge w. NJ. Robertson's
Doom Tor governor has developed to the
extent that he is recognized as one Of the
leaders at Lincoln with Paul lessen OF otoe
and II. H. Wilson of Lancaster. II, as
seems probable, all of north Nebraska can
be induced to unite on Mr.. Robertson as
the man he will be an important factor in
the convention and It is not only essential
that this portion Of the state should as-
sert itself in the convention, but Il is GER
tain that they never had q better ovpor.
tunity to unite on q good man, deserving
their heartiest confidence and energetic
support. With Judge Robertson at the head
Of the ticket no one would have reason TO
hesitate about giving It their warmes
support and II would be one destined TO
win.
Oakland Republican: 1t is both a prlvi-
lege and a pleasure we enjoy this week to
be authorized to announce the name of
Hon. w. @. Sears OF Tekamah, speaker OF
the house Of representatives, a candidate
for the office Of governor for the state,
subject to the action OF the republican
state convention. This consent OF Mr..
Sears has been obtained in accordance with
the many requests from many localities
throughout the state. His reputation as
one among the best lawyers Of the state,
his executive ability as speaker OF the
house, and his untarnished character at
home and where he Is best known, all tend
to make him universally popular through
out the state. All his acts as lawyer, ON
Ger or citizen have been above reproach
and will require no defense.
Lyons Sum: 1t gives us great pleasure 10
be able to announce the candidacy OF the
Hon. w. G. Sears for first place on the re-
publican state ticket this fall. We are
glad Mr.. Sears has finally consented 10
permit his name to be used in connection
with the nomination. As speaker Of the
present house he exemplifed a splendid
executive ability and his Influence was
given toward the shaping OF legislation for
the best interests OF the people. All his
past acts, whether as an oflciaI or as a
private citizen, are above reproach. Burt
county deserves the recognition at the
hands OF the convention which Il s%olicits IN
placing Speaker Sears In the field as a can
didate for the gubernatorial nomination. |
With such men as Sears of Burt for gov
ernor. Holbrook OF Dodge for lieutenant
governor and the balance Of the ticket
made up OF equally capable and worthy men
the victory In November will be one to be
proud Of.
Oakland Independent: We are glad to an
nounce to the readers OF the Independent
". q. Sears of Tekamah has finally
decided to be a candidate for governor, sub
ject to the decision OF the republican state
In June. Your political afhlia-
lions may not be the same as Mr.. Sears,
and yet 1t Ia an honor to Burt county to |
nave a man who would I'LL the governors |
chair with credit to himself and his con-
stituents. There are men OF this state that
may give the same dignity to the ONCE and
may be older in public life, but what
the state OF Nebraska needs at this j~uncture
Is not dignity only or moss-covere age.
but It needs men OF r~esolute action WIN
have the agility OF mind and body, who
are not afraid to speak out their conyic-
MI. Scans has in the past proven
himself capable of steering clear Of polit-
ical corruption and trickery. For such ana
other reasons the Independent wishes Mr..
Sears success in his aspiration for the gov
chair.