Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-22

number, it Is expected, will be multiplied
several times in the near future. At the
meeting this evening w. 1. Walling was
elected chairman and Charles r. Kuhle
secretary The meeting was very harmoni-
GUS and the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That we, republican of Leigh,
ColfaN county, Nebraska, believing in the
integrity and ability of Elmer ]. Burkett
to fill the high office of United States SEN
ator, having shown by his action that he
is progressive. not being an extremist. but
always doing what he believes to be right
and to the best interest Of the people.
Resolved, That he has been loyal to
President Taft in carrying out the princi-
pies OF the republican party as expressed
in the platform on which he was elected.
We commend the consistent course pursued
by Elmer J. Burkett and warn those who
are opposed to his candidacy that they are
being led on by men of selfish motives.
Resolved, That republican candidates
must, to be elected, depend on republican
votes. The state Of Nebraska today is rep
resented in the United States senate by
Elmer ]. Burkett and Norris Brown, two
republicans who are In the prime of life
and manhood, who command the respect
Of the president and their associates, who
together with their experience will be In a
position to accomplish much for the people
Therefore we will do all we can for the
reelection of Elmer j. BurSett to the SEN
ate Of the United States.
SCOTTS BLUFF, Neb., Jan, .2L-(special
Telegram. 1.-THE republicans of Scotts Bluff
met in mass meeting and organized Burk-
EFT Republican club. Resolutions were
passed endorsing Senator Burkett and com
mending him for his support of the recla-
nation act and his untiring efforts for the
upbuilding of western Nebraska.
bancroft Takes Action.
BANCROFT, Neb., Jan. A.-(Special Tel
Of
republican voters Of Bancroft and vicinity
met and organized a club for the purpose
OF supporting the candidacy Of Elmer ].
Burkett for reelection as United States
senator. The following resolutions were
adopted and signed by forty-one citizens;
we, the undersigned republican voters OF
Bancroft, Neb., and vicinity, fully appre-
ciating the able and faithful services rem
dered by our distinguished citizen and
statesman, Hon. Elmer ]. BuTkett. and
having the utmost confidence in his hon
esty and integrity, desire at this time to
manifest our appreciation OF has untirine
port.
Officers are Allen G. Burke, president;
Carl E, Farley secretary.
ARLINGTON Neb., Jan. q. - Especial
Telegram.)-A large number OF republicans
signed the roll OF the Arlington Burkett
club last night. w. II. Crane was elected
president and G. ]. Anderson, secretary.
There is little insurgent sentiment here.
NORTH BEND, Neb.. Jan. 21.-(Special
Telegram. )-North Bend has formed a
Burkeu club, with w. w. Hall as presi-
dent and Thomas Fowler as secretary. Re-
publicans here are unanimous In his favor.
NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Jan. A.-(special
Telegram.)--A BuTkett club was organized
last night with a big membership. F. E.
Bullard is president and George Graham
secretary.
DENTON. Neb., Jan n.-(special Tele-
gram.)-A Burkett Republican club was
organized last night and officers elected
and resolutions adopted.
Club at Orleans.
ORLEANS, Neb.. Jan. n.-(speciaI)-At a
meeting OF the republicans OF Orleans and
vicinity a Burkett club was organized and
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted and afterward signed by eighty
seven voters Of this precinct,
Resolved. That we. the republicans OF
Orleans, fully endorse the record OF Elmer
]. Burkett for the capable manner in which
he has 80 ably represented Nebraska in the
senate OF the United States, and we pledge
70 him our loyal support at the coming
elsetion Tor the following reasons;
We believe In fair play and while Mr.
sngton and Is absent from thG state, We