Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09

those who know have conceded that Judge
Westover will run head and shoulders
above anyone that the republicans can nom
mate in this judicial district.
Superior Journal: Hon. W.. G. Hastings
is talked of by the fusionists of the Fourth
district as a candidate for congress. He
was, several years ago, Judge OF this (the
SEVENTY judicial district, and is now a
member Of the supreme court commission
The fusionists of the Fourth district have
the idea that their present congressman,
Stark, will be the nominee for governor,
and they are looking about for a man to
take his place on the congressional ticket.
Geneva Gazette: Hon. W. G. Hastings
of WILDER, ex-judge OF this judicial dis
trict, and now a member OF the supreme
court commission, is being mentioned as a
candidate for congress in the Fourth dis
trict on the fusion tickle and some Of
his friends have started a boom for him.
Congressman Stark has a large number Of
supporters for a fourth term in Fillmore.
but in the event of his nomination for gov
ernor, which is not an improbability. many
OF them would no doubt be strong sup
porters Of Mr.. Hastings.
Grand Island Independent: The SUCCESS
tion of Hon. w. H. Thompson of this city
for the fusion nomination for governor
seems to be growing in favor among the
members OF that party over the state.
While ex-senator Allen has recently come
out strongly in favor of Bryan for gov
ernor, there are other fusionists. and quite
a number OF them, Of equal prominence
and perhaps greater influence, who favor
Smyth or Thompson, and as between these
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aggressive little Grand Islander. II he once
gets fighting clothing on, will win.
Rushville Standard: The Madison Mail
Of last week devoted considerable space in
advising the reform elements Of the state
to throw all other possible candidates for
governor over the transom and unite on
w. J. Bryan, believing that by doing so
1t would mean success for the reformers.
The editor of this paper makes no pre-
tense Of being as well informed on politics
as the editor Of the Mail, who is no other
than ex-senator Allen. but we believe the
Mail has errored in advocating such a
course. We have nothing to say against
Mr.. Bryan, but believe II would be doing
him an injustice in insisting upon him &C
cepting the nomination for governor OF
Nebraska. We do not think It policy or
good politics. Mr.. Bryan's name has hardly
been connected with the position. which is
proof positive that he has not been con-
sldered a candidate nor considered him
self a candidate. In our opinion his can
dldacy will not be seriously considered.
wahoo New Era: Some OF our democratic
exchanges, Brother Howard Of the Column
bus Telegram the most insistent, are urg-
ing upon the delegates selected to the next
democratic state convention to stand pat
in insisting upon a democrat to head the
ticket. Such nonsensical talk is good grist
into the republican hopper. A year ago,
gentlemen, you had your way. a democrat
headed the ticket and defeat to the entire
ticket was the result. II the opposition to
the republican party honestly intend to get
together, and they really are after success,
a populist must head the ticket unless IL
be Bryan. Individually we not only could.
but would be glad to support and vote for
such a true and honest reformer as "the
little giant" OF Grand Island-w. II.
ThOmpson-beeause We nave faith in his
political sincerity. and Is the peer OF any
populist in his loyalty to the principles ad-
vocated by the populist party. but there are
thousands Of populist voters in this state
that nav made up their minds not to 90 TO
the polls II a democrat heads the ticket.
Gentlemen. We are only stating stubborn
facts thAs It will be wise to heed.