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Show TDK I.lllKRtL COUNTY CONVENTION. The next thing on tho political programme pro-gramme is the Liberal county convention conven-tion for tho nomination of county officers. offi-cers. It is conceded that the Liberals have it within their power to win tho election, and therefore somo of them conclude tbat a nomination is equivalent equiva-lent to election. This may be true in regard to nominees who have a spotless record and are personally popular, But it is not a correct conclusion as to bad nominees. The Liberals should exercise the greatest care in making their nominations. nomina-tions. The ticket should be made up of only the very best men. No man who would be a drag to the ticket should be allowed to come before the convention as a candidate. candi-date. If such a person insists upon seeking ollioo at this time he must be summarily set down upon. The ollices to bo tilled are nearly all positions of great trust aud some profit, aud hence the holders of such places should be well known men of irreproachable character aud undoubted responsibility in order to gain the conlidence of the people. We would also suggest that men of very recent residence be given no office. Men who seek positions of trust should be residents of a community long enough to prove their character. Thero will, of course, bo a number of very fresh aspirants for ofiice, but the Liberal leaders should beware of too much freshness. There are scores of good men who have lived here several years and who are well known nieu who have for years fought gallantly for the advancement of tho Liberal cause without reward, and some of these citi.ens are entitled, above all others, to oftiees if they ask for them. |