The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-09-05

WAR on NEWSPAPERS. The present political
campaign in Kansas has been characterized by q
war Of the politicians upon newspapers. FIRST
was resolution in the Manhattan Convention,
against giving Office or patronage to newspaper
men, Then came another assault upon newspa-
pers, because tho papers Of the State generally
for Governor. There is nos ps,itician who
could exist without the support Of newspapers.
Whenever one wants mn Office, he seeks the aid
ofuewspapers. but the moment things goagainst
his grain, denuneiation Of newspapers follows.
Perhaps this years experience is the best thing
that could happen Kansas newspapers. 1t may
force them to q realization of the fact that they
have been public pack horses long enough, for
which they receive few thanks and starvation
rations. Wheueve er newspapers come strictly to
business, and let the politicians fight their own
battles, they wll be the road to Independence.
1t is the only profession known, that is required
to work for nothing, aud take kicks or pay re-
ducet to starvation rates I'm return. newspa.
per man must buy his material, pay his hands,
and pay for what he eats aud wears. II be should
refuse to take up the cudgels for politicians, but
should compel them to pay for everything pub
lishsd for their benefit, and to bny and circulate
the papers containing such matter, what howl
would 90 up about the corruption and black
mailing of the press! Men are usually taken at
the value they place upon themselves. The treat
ment newspapers are now receiving, is ia ac-
cordance with this law. They are permitted to
express opinions, only when they coincide with
the opinions Of politicians. As long as they are
content with this condition of things, they will
be permitted to enjoy it.
Irs FRIENDSHIP IS DEATH.- Every man advo-
Gated By the Troy BslIetis, was defeated in the
Democratic State Convention. Every man that
it endorses, dies. Bailey Waggenner and Col.
Johnston were Its pets, and it prophesied for
them as only h-ll Of prophet can, but they
both went mp the spout. We eau now guess
why prominent Democrat Of this State sent to
us for copy of that famous card. 1t was what
did the business. This is the card referred to:
AcARD.
EDITOR CHIEf:-A number of friends have men,
toned my probable candidate for the ONCE
of County Treasurer, at the approaching election;
DUTY to myself and to my friends demands that
shonld remain no longer silent A few gentlemen in
this County, who, from their actions, suppose they
are the Peoples Party are Just nov very @ .h.r 81
fields for the purpose Of 'laying on the shelf in
other words they talk though the success Of the
Peoples party depends my defeat To relieve
them of any further uneasness my account, give
them this public notice. that in the canvass Of this
County last fall, claimed to be Republican, and
talked and voted for the Republican State ticket BY
reference the Journals Of the State Senate it will
be found that, upon all questions Of Political char
acter, voted and acted with the Republican party
of this State. am still Republican,; and if the Re
publican party of this County meet in the spirit ol
honest harmonious action next Monday, the ticket
nominated by their Convention will meet with my
hearty support.
Very Respectfully,
c. G. BRIDGES.
Oct. IA, 1875.