The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1874-04-16
Matters in Washington.

From the Topeka Commemorative
regular Washington correspondent We
extract the following matter pertaining
to our state and some OF her men,
which will prove Of some interest to
many of our readers:
REPRESENTATION AND CONFIRMA-
TON.
Calvin lseasOner was nominated
some time ago by the president to be
receiver of the land Office at Cawker
CITY. 1t was referred to the land COM
mittee in the senate, where 1t swectly
sleeps. Calvin is not considered an
orthodox republican. 1t is not forgot
ten that he voted in the last legisla-
ture for Simons for United States SELL
ator, only changing his vote 20 Harvey
when that gentleman was certain 10 be
elected. II is to early to appoint re-
ceiver for the "new party" The lit
tie game of 'Simons" in which all the
democratic party joined with thumbs
up" is too thin.
THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY.
is not vet dead in Kansas. When it
dies it will be soon enough TO appoint
an administrator. On the contrary it
indicating it's past history and fully
justifying its claim to the continued
confidence Of the people. 1t is in the
front rank of reform. 1t does not stop
to look backward and count its won
derful achievements. 1t acts in the
living present, and turning its face res
olutely to the future, keeps even step
with its advancing line. 49,
The signs of the times indicate with
prophetic certainty that the next ua-
tional contest will be between the
democratic and republican parties pure
and simple. The local success Of the
democrats in Ohio, Kentucky and Mis-
souri,. and later in New Hampshire and
Connecticut, all tend to secure the tri-
umph of republican principles in that
contest. The BOurbOns are wheeling
into line, and these are the buglc notes
of preparation.
In Kansas the effort to build up a
new parts with these old democratic
fossils for its chief cornerstone will
fail. Kansas is no longer the "rOtton
commonwealth" The republican par
ty have cleaned their own stables.
The money-changers have been driven
from the temple. scourged by republi-
can hands. The POlnrOy's and Cald-
wells will hardly be possible again in
Kansas politics. Did it cost nothing
to do this ? What party was ever able
to do such a work beside the republi-
can party? We may safely challenge
a comparison. In the place of POmrOy
and Caldwell in the senate we have the
scholarly Ingals, and the plain. honest
and incorruptible Harvey. In the house
we have the jealous and intrepid Phil
lips. the firm and eloquent Cobb, and
solid and industrious Lowe.
From its very nature and rganiza-
ton, the republican party must con-
tinue to be the party Of progress and
reform and upon every question OF
practical interest to the people it will
always be leading III the advance.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.
The people of Kansas have reason to
to be proud OF the reputation and in
fluence of their members in both
houses of congress. Senator Ingals is
often called to preside over the senate,
and he always does SO with dignity
and ability. When senator Boutwell,
declined to serve as chairman Of the
District of Columbia investigating
committee on account of ill-health.
Senator Ingals was requested to serve
as chairman in his place. This very
flattering distinction was declined be-
cause the investigation had proceeded
so far as to make it unadvisable to
take it up at that point. Senator In
gals not only enjoys the respect and
confidence Of his associates, but he is
evidently in high favor with the prcsi-
dent. have reason to know that this
is true, and the people Of Kansas may
be proud of such q distinction.
Senator Harvey is winning golden
opinions every day by his quiet. unas-
Stunning but dignified manners. He is
man of much more ability than the
people of Kansas have generally sup
posed. He will wear like iron, and the
longer he is known the better people
will like him. Harvey is the "Old Re-
liable" of the senate.
Governor Osborn and Col. G. w.
Veal have gone to New York. 1t is
understood that the governor goes
there to appoint fiscal agent for the
state. Capt. Smallwood is still here.
learn that he is favorably spoken ei
rs the prospective candidate for COVER
nor. Size is nothing, but brains will
tell.