Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-09
CANDIDACY OF STATE TREASURER
sTUEFER.


Tekamah Journal: Those who would
make II appear that TO Treasurer Stuefer's
manipulations Of state school funds is due
the credit for the large school apportion-
ments, should take. for instance, his deal
In Burt county bonds and figure out where
the school funds profit comes in on that
deal.
Galloway Courier: The republicans Of
Furnas county, in their convention, passed
resolutions condemning state Treasurer
Stuefer for his manipulation OF school
funds. This action might well be initiated
by other counties. The republican party
cannot AFFORD TO burden itself with men
against whom even the appearance OF on
cial crookedness can be urged.
wausa Gazette: We believe the proper
thing for Treasurer Stuefer would be to
get out OF the race. His record is not
above criticism and as a candidate this
fall he would be sure to be a dead weight
to the state ticket. To make sure OF vic
tory this fall 1t behooves Nebraska re-
publioans to place a ticket In the field for
which there is no need making excuses
men who have in the least proven un-
worthy OF public trust should be relocated
to the rear and new, clean timber brought
forward. By placing the stamp of disap-
prevail on all questionable actions of their
public men the party will gain strength
and respect; by attempting to make ex-
cuses for such, but suspicion and loss OF
power.
The Enterprise believes that David Mer-
GER has served the Second district long
enough, for many reasons, which we will
give from time to time in these columns.
Mr.. Mercer seems to have lost all interest
in this district, except Just when he wants
our vote. He has even ceased to reside
in Nebraska. He has no business interest
here, and IL he is not continued on Ne
braska's pay roll he will no doubt quit tho
state. The Second district has many bright
and competent young men who have grown
into prominence among us. They are clean,
able and progressive. Give shem a show.
Among those who have beeS prominently
mentioned for congress are Judge Baxter,
e. J. Cornish, NJ. c.. Pratt and Attorney
Breen.
North Nebraska Eagle: The press Of the
state continues in no modest way to criti-
else State Treasurer Stuefer and his very
indiscreet acts. and to an alarming extent
the propriety Of his candidacy for a re-
nomination at the coming republican state
convention. The general feeling seems to
be that II he is on the ticket II means
an attitude Of defense, and It is a well
AeSk NhoN III a ACNAoN NOh-
slant explanations do not explain. While
some of the bond deals, as exposed by The
Oman Bee, made n bad showing for Mr..
Stuefer, the Eagle will only say that he
acted very unwise and indiscreet. Many
questioned his honesty and integrity, know
ing his disposition and righteousness It
is we'll to view things as they are. The
coming campaign will be an exceedingly
warm one. No man should be placed on
the ticket whose record contains any spots.
or who has been in any way connected with
the Joe BARLEY deal. To place a candl-
date at a disadvantage means an injury to
the whole ticket. The opposition will take
advantage of all the mistakes that are LA
BILE to be made. For Mr.. Stuefer to make
a defensive campaign would be somewhat
humiliating, and II would be even far more
humiliating to him IL he were defeated
1t would seem as a good, conscientious
republican Stuefer would not want the bal
ance of the ticket to lose votes on account
Of himself being placed on the same.
Again, as a business proposition, can he
afford to take the office for the paltry
salary, especially when he knows the salary
will hardly cover the expenses? 1t will
be far more vindication for Mr.. Stuefer to
withdraw from the race and step aside to
make room for a new man, after having
filled the office for one term with a pretty
fair record and being able to turn over to
the state its lust dues.