Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-14
HAYwARD's MOVE UP HIGHER

Lincoln News: Nebraska republicans will
be sorry to lose Mr.. Hayward's services,
which have been valuable and intelligent.
but at the same time they are pleased at
the recognition accorded him and his
Straightforward methods Of conducting
campaigns.
Fremont Tribune: The appointment of
William Hayward as secretary of the re-
publican national committee to succeed
Elmer Dover is another signal honor for
the state. 1t is also a peculiar tribute to
Mr.. Hayward, whose scholce was made
solely on his record and the promise he
gives OF developing into a shrewd political
manager.
Hastings Tribune: 1t is quite an honor to
Nebraska to have one Of its youngest poll
teal sons selected for such an important
place, but 1t Is more Of an honor to Mr..
Hayward himself, who, by the way, is
chairman OF the republican state central
committee of Nebraska ard has the distinc-
ton OF being the youngest state chairman
in the United States.
Kearney Hub: 1t is not only a high COM
pllment to Nebraska, but a deserved per-
sonal recognition of a young Nebraskan,
that Chairman William Hayward, chairman
OF the republican state central committee,
should be appointed to the sec~retaryship of
the national committee. Hayward is young
vigorous and a good organizer, and will
render the party effective service in the
higher position to which he has been called.
Beatrice Express: william Hayward's
ability as a political leader has been recog-
nized in his selection for the secretaryship
OF the republican national committee. Mr..
Hayward is the youngest state chairman in
the United States, and this advancement
may be accepted as proof that he is one Of
the keenest. While regretting that he will
be compelled to resign as chairman Of the
Nebraska committee, his friends will be
glad to see him thus promoted.
Sterling Sun: VIII Hayward, chairman of
the Nebraska republican state committee,
has been appointed secretary Of the republi-
car national committee, with headquarters
at Chicago. to take the place Of Secretary
Dover Of Ohio. who has been given a posi-
ton with the national advisory committee,
with his headquarters at New York. This
is d great honor conferred on Mr.. Hayward
and one he has justly earned by his ex-
cellent work as chairman OF the Nebraska
committee. Nebraska republicans will
regret to lose him from the head Of the
state committee. but will be glad OF his
Advancement.
Nebraska City Press: The announcement
that Judge William Hayward Of this city
has been taken from his position as chair
man of the republican campaign committee
OF this state to fill the position OF secre-
tary Of the national committee should make
every Nebraska City mans heart beat with
pride, regardless whether that man be re-
publican, democrat, socialist, prohlbltionlst,
for woman's suffrage. imperialism or an
archy. We will not dwell on Judge Hay
wards career OF advancement-we all know
It and other dsilies will and have carried
his life TO those who do not. But the fact
that one Of our own men, born, reared. and
in business In the town he loves so well,
has been selected to be the national secre-
tary, on account of his recognized fitness
for that position, is a case where one of
even opposite political views should feel
rather proud The youngest man in the
history Of political campaigns TO be offered
that important position, he will assume his
responsible duties with credit to the re-
publican party. himself, this state and the
city.