Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-01-14


the few Democrats in the legislature
win give complimentary vote to ex-
Senator Villas, Mr.. Ryan of Waukesha.
Mr.. Flanders of Milwaukee. or some
other good men of their number Un-
til recently The Iryan sentiment has
been SO strong III the Wisconsin De
mocracy that no gold Democrat could
hope for this pleasant attention. But
now things are different. There are
but three Democrats in the senate and
twenty-four in the assembly. Spoon
er will have six years more. and poll
ticians of all factions win give him
congratulations, for it is a long tenure,
and with his affiliations TO the presi-
dent, it carries great authority.
Three Candidates for speakership.
The friends Of Mr.. Lenroot, the
young, smooth-faced, slender lawyer
Of Superior. are confident of his elec-
ton as speaker. 1t is no secret that
the administration forces hope this
viii be so. As the speakership carries
much weight for and against bills, 1t
is not strange the governors cham
pions, jealous to achieve his reforms,
insist on Lenroot. On the other hand,
Mr.. Bradford Is a mature man In pub
lie affairs and of undisputed fairness.
So, too, is Mr.. Ray. The candidates
are not exactly on factional lines, as
they are receiving local support from
their own districts. irrespective OF fac
tional prejudicos. Whichever wins the
assembly will be assure of an excel
lent officer.
Opposition to Veteran NOVEL;.
There is also contest for chief
clerk Of the assembly. This post has
long been filed by Mr.. Win Novel;, a
genial, skilled clerical man Of Milwau-
kee, formerly postmaster. While hay
Ing many stalwart friends, Mr. Novel;
has ever been careful to avoid often
siye partisanshlp. Nevertheless one OF
the insiders Of the administration
tells me Novel; has on his hands ''the
fight of his life" His apponent is edi-
tor C. o. Marsh of Amigo. fomerly a
high school principal. Mr.. NOVEL;, with
his acquaintance and political skill,
can give Mr.. Marsh many points on
securing votes. but the assembly is
strongly LaFolIette, and if it is a case
Of majority Influence, Mr. Marsh may
be chosen.
Tho staIwart Senate.
In the senate the Office Of president
pro tempo~e IS to be voted ior. Lieu
tenant Governor Davidson is expected
to be away more or less. as the III
health Of a daughter viii take him
south, and his substitute win be be-
hind the gayel more than usual Sen
ator McCilllyray has enjoyed this hon
or hitherto. There is uOw talk Of
whitehead 1t is unlikely Stout would
ACCEPT. The ftalwarts control the up
per body. If. as Tumored, they pro-
pase to control the organization, they
viii doubtless balk on continuing Sen
afor MeGilIivray. While the Black
River Falls statesman allows 70 poll
ties to interfere with bis personal
friendships, yet as the spokesman for
Governor LaFollette for instance in
le conduct Of the primary election
bnD, McGilliYray may not be coDgen-
ial to them rs d presiding officer. it
all depends, however, on whether the
stalwart prejudice is capable Of or
ganizatlon IN detail like this. as well
as In opposition 10 measure.
clerk a. tho senats.
There are three candidates for clerk
Of the senate. Hy Schmidt, who has