Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1918-01-04
GOVERNOR BOYLE MAKES
A WISE SELECTION

Governor Boyle is to be compmented on his
selection of Charles B. Henderson as successor to
the late Senator Francis G. Newlands. A big, able,
patriotic man is Senator Henderson, without peer
IN point OF ability training, and legal attainment,
thoroughly in sympathy with the administration,
and who will ably hold up the hands of the Presi-
dent IN carrying on the great program for the
preservation of humanity from PrussiaLism
Senator Henderson has spent practically all
his life in Nevada and he is closely identified with
its interests He has held many positions of honor
and he has always been true to his trust. He is
the first man who received his early education in
the public school in this state to hold place in the
upper house OF congress- and in his selection Gov
ernor Boyle has honored himself, honored the
state, and hOnored the nation. He is the man for
the place to the exclusion Of all others from any
place airy party.
Another strong reason for the appointment of
Mr.. Henderson, If indeed there are others in the
state well qualified for the position as he is that
1t Is high time that Eastern Nevada become at
least dot on the political map of Nevada. Elko
county has never had representative in either
branch of congress, and never has this county had
a man in the governors chair This is true de-
spite the fact that Elko county furnishes more
revenue for state government than any county
IN the state, more than One-fifth of the entire
amount. AT present Senator Pittman represents
the south part of the state Congressman Roberts
represents the west part, and it is right and just
that we of the eastern part Of the state ask for
representation.
senator henderson comes from one of the
pioneer and most substantial families in the state
Governor Bradley, who was affectionately called
"Broadhorns," was his grandfather, and Judge
Belknap, for many years Justice of the Supreme
Court of this state, was his uncle Jefferson Hen
derson his father, came to this state in 1873 in
charge of bunch of cattle belonging to Broad
horns" Bradley. From that day to this the family
has been prominently identified with the states
history They have been potent factors in the up
building of this great commonwealth and every
thing considered it is only a consequence that
Charles b. Henderson should be selected at this
time for the highest honor that the state can give
Governor Boyle has selected wisely and he
has earned the gratitude of every citizen of this
section of the state Strong influences were ex-
erted to secure the appointment of another man,
but ne had the courage of his conviction and APP
pointed the one that he recognized as best fitted
for the position.
The Independent proudly congratulates Sen
ator Henderson on his appointment. We have
known him from early boyhood and it is proud
boast that for third of a century bond of mu-
tual affection has existed that has clystalized with
the passing years. There is none for whom we
hold higher regard. He is in every sense a man.
and eminently qualified for the nigh position to
which ne has been called, and we confidently pre-
dict for him long brilliant and honorable career
as United States Senator from Nevada.