Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-17

Pender New Era. Governor Savage is
using the BARLEY case as molasses for his
bread and butter.
silver Greek Times: Governor Savage
and his stan, IN all the splendor Of gold
lace and shoulder straps, have been doing
a stunt in Missouri. BARLEY should have
been there in his stripes.
Imperial Republican: Nebraska news
papers are beginning to ask questions about
that recent trip of Governor Savage and
Joseph BARLEY to Denver, and the proposed
beet sugar factory at Sterling.
Beatrice Times: Savage's nomination
for governor would be Bryan's opportunity.
Mr.. Bryan is not likely to be a candidate
for governor unless he can ~foresee a sure
thing. Nebraska republicans are In no
mood to play in Colonel Bryan's hands.
Weeping Water Republican: The people
most anxious to zee Governor Savage re-
ceive q denomination are the fusion politi-
clans, who feel that in this manner alone
can their party hope for victory this fall.
It won't work, gentlemen; the republicans
are onto your scheme.
North Platte Tribune: Governor Savage
denies that he told a Kansas City news
paper man that BARLEY would refund to
the state the amount he embezzled. 1t was
unnecessary for the governor to make the
~denial-nobody expects BARLEY to make a
restitution Of the funds.
Plainview Republican: BARLEY lie now
expected to disgorge about 5000. 900 OF state
money before the state republican conven-
tion in June. II he pays the state what
he owes II and the fine imposed by the
court when he was convicted he may put a
new face on the Savage pardon.
Wausa Gazette: Again Governor Savage
declares 1t was all a mistake, that rumor
that BARLEY would replace part Of the en-
bezzled money. The governor should rest
easy, the people are we'll prepared for the
shock, since no one has ever believed that
there was any truth in the rumor.
Dakota City Eagle: II seems that Joe
BARLEY made some political promises In
lieu Of the pardon granted by Governor
Savage, and he is putting in his time and
effort to make these promises good. Pretty
d-n cheeky for this king Of thieves to
attempt to again mix in Nebraska politics.
North Platte Telegram: II the men who
travel over Nebraska know anything OF the
political situation, there is no chance OF
electing Governor Savage a second time
provided he secures the nomination. The
farmers talk to the merchants and the mer-
chants tell the travelling men that they see
no chance for Savage.
Boone County Advance: Governor Saw
age and Hon. Joseph s. BARLEY are re-
ported to be side partners in a Colorado
sugar deal. Well. the people Of Nebraska
have no kick coming, but they would like
to be convinced that this is the first SWEEP
partnership in which these honorable gen
tlemen have been engaged.
Fender New Era: II is very amusing Ia
see Governor Savage keep patting himself
on the back and nattering himself that
pardoning BARLEY will make him governor
again. The republicans of Nebraska are
through with Savage. His chances Of be-
ing governor are about as good as Satan's
chances OF getting into heaven.
Gage County Democrat: II all the
promises thai are being made for Governol
Savage by the numerous gentlemen VIII
may or may not be authorized to speal
for him are fulfilled. the republican stat
convention in June will be worth goinI
miles to see. 1t may have some interes
to the casual spectator. anyway.
Norfolk News: Madison county is to b
congratulated that 1t is not represented or
the petition presented for the pardon o
defaultlng State Treasurer BARLEY. Thu
Record gives the number Of petitioners a
2,1S2, from eleven counties Of the state, thu
majority Of the petitioners being from Ian
caster. Douglas and a few other eastern
counties. and the balance from Holt
Dawes and other western counties. Blu