, 1904-03-10

nor, the News has no apology to Of.
fer nor feels the least hesitancy in
so doing. 1t has always been IA re-
publican paper: 1t knows the senti-
ment of its constituency, and keeps
in touch with the public feeling of
the people of the state: it il not CON
trolled by any clique; its opinions
are not influenced by outside inter
ference it is a republican paper with
a mind of its own and without a
string, and its mission has ever been
to reflect the will of the majority.
In making the nomination of F'eni-
nor C~hatterton to fill out the un-
expired term of our late lamented
DeForest Richards. the News is but
advocating the established policy of
the republican party, in recognizing
the true merit of the highest order.
That this opinion is endorsed by a
vast majority of the republicans of
Wyoming is growing more apparent
every day, and barring the grossest
political jobbery in the convention,
the people will nominate Hon. FEM
more Chatterton by an overwhelm
ing majority.
Under the most trying and extra
ordinary circumstances he has proved
himself 10 be Il governor in ii thou
sand-a man of the people and for
the peoples good, "A public servant of
the highest order whose constant en-
deavor has been to serve the people
of the state to protect M good
name, advance our interests, and Sc
cure deserved recognition of their
rights. That he has done this. even
his strongest opponents freely admit.
He has recognized the remotest cor.
ner of the state entitled to the same
consideration AS any other district /;
ly free from influence in the face of
threats and intimidation even when
his wv life va Imperfect he did not
swerve from the path OF duty. His
official conduct has maintained Wyo-
ing's credit, upheld her good name.
advanced her interests, inspired pub
lie confidence. raised her to an exalt-
ed position among her sister states.
! Not "A breath of suspicion rests upon
his public or private character, and
the entire state press-that uumistak-
able reflector of public opinion has
stamped the impress of its approval
upon his every official act. The only
objection to his nomination comp
locations" has been so thoroughly
exploded that further comment is un.
nessary.
Republicans of Wyoming, Shall
we, i'll this time of such wonderful
promise, when every function of our
state government is working harmon
iously for our greatest advancement,
when the admirable policy of our la
mented Governor Richards is being
not only carried out but improved
by IA superior legal mind and an iron
will; shall we stop il this season of
prosperity and exchange a lire test
ed and true servant for one untried.
however worthy Can we afford to
imperil the states welfare at this
time by replacing an efficient govern
or with IA man who has never held
public Office! Many a successful
rancher aud business man has been
found wanting when burdeued with
less official cares than that of the
governors office. Can We afford to
make the experiment?
Mr.. Brooks is II loyal republican, q
worthy and deserving man, and is
entitled to recognition at the hand Of
his party. MIR. Chatterton only asks
to ill III the uueNpired term of De
Forest Richards, when he will step
down ana out. The people of the
state desire II continuation of this
policy a certainty. Let the present
executive continue through this per
iod, and MIR. Brooks may nghtfully
come forward and be entitled aud
receive our unanimous support.