Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-03-24
The Political CaldrOn

THE possibility that the city election might be posi-
i poned threw quite a into many OF those
who already paid their money for cam
pagn cards and have expended much energy. telling
their friends OF their candidates.. There IL feel
ing that this will not come to pass.
one man in touch with affairs political points out
what he believes would be disastrous situation
should this election be put Off He thinks legal tecl
nicslities would arise whereby the present commits
sloners might hold for three years
Another offers this way out Of the dilemma:
Elect another charter convention draw up another
charter adopt that charter instsnter and embody in
that just what the people here want in the
way Of an election. Seems simple enough
This week should clear the atmosphere, inssmuch
Friday is the date set for the last OF the filings
and also for the last registrations for the primary
April II the election should DO deferred IL will
re-openng the entry list and practically another
campaign. Such the uncertainties OF political life.
James Walsh Of Benson declares people need
not be exercised over the matter of Benson being
included in the Greater Omaha territory. AS long
he is the job he SAYS this matter will be cared
for The difference between Benson and Omaha
is a strip of land embracing Of seven-tenths
OF square mile and the question rs whether Benson
or Omaha should take up this strip
Street corner discussions disclose that lot Of
intelligent men in Omaha today cannot state with
any degree OF certainty whether they are to vote at
the city primary for fourteen candidates
Many that fourteen is the number, because
there will be fourteen nominees the regular cleo
ton ballot Seven will be the number to be voted
for April g. This matter was thoroughly discussed
three years ago. the time OF omaha's first COM
mission plan campaign.
This subject being talked over the other day
by group at FaTnam street rendezvous one Of
the group. lawyer and former legislator. posi-
tive he would be able to vote for fourteen, but he
was quickly convinced of his
IL will also interest voters 70 know that they may
lawfully sign only petitions. II is a practice
sign nearly every petition presented and very few
If any, keep count Of how many they have signed
There s more or less comment why the Omaha
Ministerial union presented their vice report to the
city commissioners just at this particular time. Is
this not the psychological moment for such a
demonstration?
The conference between the ministers and the
commissioners resolved itself into something akin TO
a mutual admiration society The ministers averred
they to help the commissioners and the latter
referred TO the pastors representing large
stituency. Afterwards Rev Titus Lowe approached
the mayor and vouchsafed the information that It
was a booster meeting" and that the ministers
wanted TO get behnd' the commissioners.
1t oertaiRly the most harmonious confab be-
tween the ministers and city officials held in many
moons. The commonwealth was well represented, but
those who expected TO see all kinds OF pyrotechnics
set off sadly disappointed.
Optimism springs eternal in the political breast.
One candidate has list OF 35O0 names OF persons
who have promised 20 vote for him. He feels sure
he win receive $500 votes because that many have
promised when Dreams Come True is the name
OF a political song which will be written day.
Some OF the candidates showing Individuality
in getting out their campaign cards. Joe Humnol
has his picture I'm a circle with the slogan Safety
First" He has some statements the back OF his
cards. pointing with pride TO his past service. w +.
Wappch declares he Is 'rTied true. faithful, eff
and practical in municipal and business affairs
W. G. Shriver has large card. the back OF which
he recites that he is for "a square deal to ALL
CARELESS of nationality. color creedI and gives a
| list Of things he favors Frank T. ouig1ey let's It
/ be known he was born in Omaha Harry A Foster
says he made good lawmaler and Will make good
city commissioner. Charles Unit has paraphrased
| 'Tpperary' on the back OF his card. Mayor Jm's
! card hears simple announcement of his candidacy.
| Nes J. Anderson relates of his Activities
while legislator. J J. Ryder declares that getting
cards out at early date is a waste OF money He
has not started his circulation OF cards The print
nonetheless being kept busy filling orders
! campaign cards.