Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-16
POINTERS ON NEBRASKA POLITICS

tious public servants, who ,neglect their
own business to serve the people, and that
merit counts for nothing with them.
Bradshaw Republican: Don't get scared
now. my good democratic friends but go
right ahead and enact into laws all the
visionary schemes you have promised we
are right here waiting to help you enjoy
their fruits. II you can enjoy much we
can enjoy a little while It's going. Let or
rip.
Kearney Hub: Speaking for itself, the
Huh does not consider the calling OF an
extra session. following the general cleo
ton, either wise or timely or justifiaole'
Further than that II has nothing to say
because whatever its opinion might be, It
would not affect the governors course or
action.
Grand Island independent: 1t is not
probable that a special session will ba
called upon the proposition as outlined by
the governor. IL 1t is called the legislature
will do we'll not to attempt any merely
retallatory legislation for the sake OF re-
taliatlon. and without regard to the party's
platforms and promises, or any legislation
in violation OF the best principles OF gov
eminent.
Columbus Tribune. Governor Sheldon has
been defeated. In his defeat a powerful
blow has been struck at the rights OF the
people and we predict that those who clam
ored for a change will regret the action,
for. irrespective of party. we were all In
favor of curbing the r~apscity OF corpora
tons. Surely his record on the questions
affecting vitality the interests OF the peo-
pie was above reproach.
Hastings Tribune: It does not seem
probable that Governor Sheldon will call
an extra session of the legislature. The
next legislature will be democratic and Will
have the power to repeal any measure thai
the extra session may adopt for a law.
Governor Sheldon is too big to take up spite
work. He hns given the people Of Ne
braska a splendid administration and when
he retires from office he should 20 without
a flaw In his record, that two years hence
the people may again call him to preside
over the affairs of this state.
Hlldreth Telescopes: Governor Sheldon
has under consideration the ACCESSIBILITY OF
calling a special session of the legisla-
ture for the passage Of a bill for state
wide prohibition except where municipali-
ties express a desire by a three-fifths vote
to license the sale OF Intoxicating liquors.
Such a law would be a just rebuke to the
brewers and dlstillers OF Omaha. A great
many people who are opposed to prohibition
In any form are becoming tired of having
the booze makers butting In to dictate Me-
braska politics. and would endorse the pas
sage OF such a law.
Fremont Tribune: 1t may we'll be doubted
II there would be any net advantage to the
republicans. While It Is true that no prog
ress has been or will be made In Nebraska
In the matter of liquor legislation, except
by the grace of the republican party. and
that therefore the temperance element
must find it's home there, there Is not suf-
fcient reason to justify a special session.
Had IL been clear that the liquor interests
supported Governor Sheldon he would not
have thought of a special session. Is It
worth 1t as a means of punishment OF the
saloons and breweries, especially when
they will not be permitted by the democrats
to remain punished?
Lexington Pioneer: 1t is TO be hoped
that Governor Sheldon will not call an
extra session OF the legislature. The state
has been won by the democrats and let
them run It All people admire a good
loser-and we believe the governor Is of
that stamp--that lie, one who accepts de-
feat gracefully, however much 1t hurts. 1t
Ii a sure thing that the majority of those
who are clamoring loudest for an extra
session are those who cast their votes
against the governor and for his opponent.
The A~nti-Saloon league. headed by Elmer
f. Thomas, are among the number. Let
them get their legislation from the men
they helped elect, and not from the men
they helped defeat.
Nebraska City Press: We do not believe
that the governor will call the special ses-
sion' for In the first place the next legis-
lature just elected will convene in a couple
OF months and there Ia nothing sure about
the present members voting for a county
option bill, anyway. The democrats are in
control now and the best thing the gov
ernor and the rest of the people can do
is to await their action. IL the democrats
do not make the laws demanded by the
people, then we have the option of turn
ing them out Of office and putting in men
who will make the laws demanded. Gov
ernor Sheldon is too large a man to do so
small a thing as is attributed to him, and
we hope, not only for his own good, but
FOR that of the party as well, that he will
reconsider any such action IL he contem-
plated such a move.
York Republican,: To Governor sheldon
Tho best move that could be made Just
about now Ia TO assemble the Nebraska
legislature and give the state a good county
option law. There is no question but that
a majority OF the people of the state, vot-
ing on this issue alone. would sustain such
a law. There is no question but that the
legislature would pass 1t. There is no ques-
ton but that 1t would be a good thing for
the state. Then why not do 1t? The people
OF the state will cheerfully stand the ex-
pense' which will be small. Then let the
democratic legislature repeal 1t II thew
dare. Don't you see what a hole II would
put them in? Then why not put them
there? Many have asserted that the demo-
cratic party as a party is In favor of sa-
looms. Why not give them a chance n
prove or disprove 1t?
Dakota City Eagle: Governor shsIdor no.
been addressing inquiries to the men,hsrs
OF the last session OF the Nebraska Is1ts-
iature soliciting information as to whe,ber
or not they would vote for a proposed pro-
hioitory law along the lines OF county on
tioh' In the event he would call a snac,aI
session OF the Nebraska legislature In
the event a majority of the members 90