Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-05
REPUBLICANS HAVE A STRONG
MAN IN JUDGE CAMPBELL

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DENVER. Oct. Especial Cores
pondence.-In placing Judge Camp
bell in nomination for the supreme
bench Congressman Brooks demon
strated that he can make a good talk
1t was the first time many of the
delegates had heard him on the ros-
trum. He wns followed by Congress
man Hogg who seconded the nomina-
ton. Judge Hogg stands very close
in the affections of Republicans as was
demonstrated by the manner in which
his few remarks were received How
ever. in the matter of reception and
applause Mr. Brooks had no cause for
complaint as the Republicans of the
state feel that both gentlemen will
ably represent Colorado in the ma
tional congress the coming winter.
Naturally considerable feeling still
exists among certain Republicans in
| this city, There are sore spots diff
| cult TO heal. This, however, should
have no bearing on the present cam
paign. Judge Campbell was the choice
| of both factions, Notwithstanding
newspaper talk to the contrary, and
| in the fight and was the choice of the
entire party as represented at the con
sention, should cause every voter who
lpholds Republican principles TO rally
around the standard bearer and cast
a ballot of the man who has adorned
the highest tribunal in the state the
past nine years. Judge aCmpbell is
man of high entertainments. His
personal character and integrity are
above reproach. His findings ON the
bench have always been regarded as
sound law. AS he stated in a short
address before the convention, the
troublesome times of the past few
years made it necessary for the courts
Of last resort to determine many poll
tical issues and although decided ac-
cording to law and best Judgment gov
erDing circumstances, it is possible a
lew of narrow trend OF mind may feel
igrieved over the decisions rendered
II political cases. Partlsanship sci.
ION stops to consider right or wrong,
Still. ii does seem that voters in Sc
.ecting man To the supreme bench
should drop every political considera-
iou anu ioOh Onll 10 lhe uudllnCdllOuS
md personal fitness of candidates. Ii
his consideration is given then no
me need have any fear of the result.
n fact after conversing with many
itizens OF Denver Irrespective of par
W we are led to believe that Judge
Campbell will have large majority
when the votes are counted in Nevem-
Der. The candidacy of Judge Overs
will cut but H.. figure one way or
The other He will secure few Pop
ilistic votes q the Barney O'Driscoll
persuasion n San Juan county who
IRE still fruI in the faith that saliva
lion lies uiiy through the supremacy
If the foi.Jwers of the Omaha plat
lorm. OF course the Simon pure Pop
ulist of by-gone days finds 1t hard to
decide just what to do. The great ma
,ority who left the Republican and
Democratic parties when Bryan was
iirst nominated have returned to the
fold. but those remaining say they
nave got to be shown" before they
change allegiance. They have no
faith in the Democrats carrying out
any OF their alleged reforms in case
Of victory as one by one the. great
leaders are deserving the Chicago-kan-
sas City platform and Bryan himself
mas become rich through Republican
prosperity. To the thousand or SO
populist votes in the state may be al
jed the socialistic vote this year as
the latter have no candidate in the
field and were the socialists to meet
in convention they could not select a
man who came nearer their standard
than Judge Overs. hence he is entitled
10 their undivided support and will
probably receive 1t.
There is much favorable comment
over the settlement OF differences in
the state central committee and the
craftsmanship. Mr.. Farley has many
friends throughout the state who are
recognized as strong Wolcott support
ers. 1t was under Mr. Fairley's man
agement of the campaign year ago
mat the great Republican victory was
won and as chairman he is entitled to
the support of the party. Even those
who voted to GUST Mr.. Farley during
he senatorial campaign last January
see the folly Of their action and time
mas verified the prediction OF The
Herald that he would continue to ACT
AS chairman and hold the place as
against any other who might aspire al
this time. Mr.. Farley has not taken
sides in the fight for political supre-
macy among the factions of the party.
He may have had his preferences, bu-
as chairman he took no part in the
wraasie. With Mr.. Farley as chair
man mucn of the bitterness should
be side-tracked and no doubt win be.
G.. n. X.