Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-10
aErupL1cAN rAvoRrrns ArrnAR.

weeping water Republican: f. NJ. Pol
lard is the first choice Of this paper for
governor, and then away down the list a
mile or two comes the name OF Joe BARLEY,
followed by Ezra p. Savage, who is last.
Pierce Call: Candidates for governor are
frequently mentioned nowadays and they
are all South Platte men. What's the
matter with North Platte republicans unit
ing on a man from our section Of the
state? We are certainly entitled to the
nomination once in eight or ten years any
way.
Burwell Tribune (rep): The republicans
Of the Sixth district would be little less
than ingrates Of the first water II they did
not nominate Noses p. Kinkaid for con-
gress this fall. At the request Of the
party he carried the banner twice when
defeat was certain; now that there is a
chance for victory. he is certainly entitled
to 81.
Schuyler Sun: News comes from Norfolk
that Judge Robertson is smiling at his
friends who mention his name in connec-
tion with the nomination for governor.
There is not a man in this part Of Nebraska
the Sun would rather support for the place
than Judge Robertson. The Judge is not
a big man physically, but he has plenty
Of grey matter in the cranial cavities. He
is intellectually and morally fitted by ma
ture and experience fof the governors
chair.
Crete Vidette (rep,): The vidette Is
pleased to state that Peter Younger
Of Fillmore county has announced himself
as a candidate for congress. for we
are anxious to have a good field" to select
from and no county can put forth a better
candidate. Local pride, personal friendship
and political ties make It incumbent on the
Vidette to support ]. d. Pope so long as
he Is a candidate. But II the opinion
should prevail among the delegates that
Mr.. Pope could not be elected and that
Mr.. Younger OF some other worthy repub-
lican could be, we should be ready to sacri-
fee our first choice and defer to the con-
sensus Of opinion Of the convention. Fill
more count can advocate the claims Of Mr..
Younger without criticism.
Tekamah Journal: The World Herald Of
Sunday gave pictures Of a few men in each
party prominently mentioned as possible
nominees for governor. Among the number
was Hon. w. G. Sears Of this county. While
Mr.. Sears is not a candidate for the nomi-
nation, his party and friends in this county
feel honored hat one Of their number
should be selected as q possible choice
Of the republicans OF the state. Mr.. Sears
il becoming in this state, as he has been
for some years in Burt county, one Of the
strongest men in his party. Should he be
selected for governor he would fill that
position with the strength OF character,
firmness, ability and unquestioned integrity
that has characterized his administration
In other positions he has been called upon
to I'LL.
Beatrice Express: Among those promi-
nently mentioned as available candidates
for congress from this, the Fourth district
and whose names are likely to go before
the next republican congressional conven-
ton, is Hon. Charles H.. Sloan Of Geneva,
Fillmore county. Mr.. Sloan is a prominent
lawyer Of this locality and is good con-
gressional timber. He made an enviable
record as state senator, and has been ac-
tive in republican state politics for many
years past. 1t is time that the old Fourth
district should come to the front. In point
Of intelligent population, progress, wealth
and resources, it stands second to none,
and should takes its place among the
progressive republican districts Of the state,
We believe 1t is ripe for the change and
should the mantle fall upon Mr.. Sloan. as
its representative In congress-, no mis-.
take will be made. .
York Times; Nebraska ought to pay bet
ter salaries to its state officers. II can
we'll AFFORD to do 1t. In fact, 1t cannot afford
not to do 1t. Men who are competent to I'LL
the important positions cannot AFFORD to
do SO for the meager salaries paid. OF
course there are good men who will make
the sacrifice in money for the honor and
power that go with the positions, but 1t is
not fair to ask them to do so. There IS
not an office that pays a decent living:
Men holding high and responsible positions
in the state must live like foremen and
bookkeepers or spend more than their sal
aries. An expensive mansion has been
furnished for the governor. It was built
and occupied by a man whose income was
probably not less than 5000 a year. The
governor receives $4,000. How can he
maintain himself in such a residence? Only
by locking 1t all up except the Skitchen,
dining room and a couple Of bedrooms. It
could not be heated, lighted and kept clean
for the amount of the salary. The state
treasurer receives 81, 800 per annum and the
bond required by the state costs him $4,000
and we all demand that he be honest. How
is he going to do it? Somebody solve the
problem.
Personal NOTES.