Omaha daily bee., 1910-12-14
APPOINTED BY ALDRICH.

Beatrice sun; Chef Aldrich's theory Is
20 put the state institutions into the hands
Of competent men instead Of turning the
unfortunate wards Of the state over to the
care of political plugs but In some con-
spicuous cases his appointments betray the
fact that his practice is country block
away from his theory.
Beatrice Express: The governors selec-
ton for positions at the local state insu-
tuition are very satisfactory to Beatrice
and Gage county people. Both Or.
Thomas, who gets the appointment for SUI
perlntendent and Mr.. ouein. who viii be
the new steward, are we'll qualified In
every way for their positions and will per
form their duties with credit to ell con
cerned.
York Times: Governor-eiect AldrIch has
already announced a number OF appoint
ments he proposes to make as soon as the
time comes. The idea seems a good one
to us, As soon as he can make up his
mind who are the best people for the po-
sitions. it Is only justice to them and to
other aspirants to let them know about
1t. 1t saves them time and money and the
governor a good deal Of annoyance. No
York county candidate has been remem-
ernor win find It expedient to name some
York county man for an important place.
Keaney Hub; Entirely aside from any
political consideration or a disposition 70
make suitable return for political support,
Governor-elect Aldrich has done quite the
right thing in announcing thar he win
retain Superintendent Manuel at the head
OF the State Industrial school In this city.
This institution has suffered frequent
changes of superintendent, even where
one republican has succeeded another re-
publican with each change Of governor.
Fortunately partisan lines we're so com
pletely obliterated in the recent guberna-
torial campaign that Governor Aldrich will
be able to do some practical reform work
in the state institutions by inserting the
thin edge Of the wedge for a partial civil
service or merit system.
Rushville Recorders Governor-elect Aid
rich has already indicated his choice for
many official heads Of state offices, and
so far as we can see, he has not lost
much sleep over the matter, as he has
brought a conscientious desire to confer the
appointments on men who are OF a high
average Of ability and sterling integrity,
regardless of their political bias. II says
much for the high efficiency Of the re-
publican party in the state that he is
enabled to do this, and announce them be-
fore he has been lnaugurated into office.
We believe that governor Aldrich will do
much to sustain the splendid reputation
he made as senator Of the whole people,
which all the campaign lies could not
break down in spite of the liquor element.
or the so-called handicap Of county OPP
ton.
Columbus Telegram: Governor Aldrich
has displayed good sense in getting most
Of his appointments out Of the way before
the meeting of the state legislature. Thus
he will be free to keep an eye on the grist
of legislation and TO find time to know
the merits of all bills, thereby fitting him
self to either sign or veto them intelli-
gently There was a time In Nebraska
when all appointments we're held in re-
serve by a new governor, to be used by
him as a club on the heads OF legislators
who were seeking positions for their
friends. Under that system may a mem
her Of the legislature was led to support
legislation which his home people did not
approve, supporting IL only because the
governor approved 1t. and fearful to OPP
pose IL, lest offense be given TO the gov
ernor, who had the power TO appoint the
legislators friend to an office.