Barbour County index., 1884-08-29

ucs IhilSt nave carefully obeyed the sug-
gestions OF the state call and thoroughly
organized In every county, for there was
an unusually large dclck alton prescnt-no
county In the state being without repre-
sentatiOn.
The rc-submission republicans Of the
state, bting dissatisfied at the work of the
regular republicans in their convention IN
July, called n state convention to meet In
Topeka on the same day named by the
democrats, and their convention was made
up OF nearly 200 delegates, all citizens who
had become tired OF the deceit and hypoe-
risy pricticcd In state politics by the reg
ulr republicans, headed now by Col.
Martin, the nominee for governor.
The democrats assembled in the senate
! chamber at O'Clock, Aug, 2Oth, and were
called to order by W. c. Perry, of Fort
Scott, chairman OF :hc state committee,
who named Judge A. A. Harris of Fort
Scott rs temporary chairman and Col. ii.
Miles Moore, Of Leavenwortb, rs secretary.
Judge Harris made a sensible and stirring
address, full Of new thoughts, and ealcrl-
lated to arouse enthusiasm. Committees
were appointed OH resolutions, credentials,
permanent Organization and order OF bus
incss, headed In every instance by leaders
Of the party in the state, and the convention
adjourned until Thursday.
The rr-sllbmissioni;ts met at the rink
hall Wednesday morning. organized and
took recess until evening, when speeches
were made by several prominent repub-
licms who were in harmony with the doc
trine Of rc-submitting the proliibitory
amendment to the people. The rcpubli-
caL party WAS not spared by these speak
ers, AMI the excavations INDUCED in an
pcared to delight the several thousand del
cgates aud lookers-on.
platform OF principles was adopted.
and committee Of seven appointed to con-
fer with the democrats and make 10 i'm
possible for the name Of any prohibition
ist to be nominated for Office by citker con-
vention. This convention also adjourned
until Thursday.
Then the real work Of conference and
exchanging ideas commenced, Consulta-
{ ons were held in the hotels and delegates
headquarters, and by morning it was gen.
orally understood that the re-submission-
lists would not nominate a state ticket, but
would be satisfied with one place OH the
democratic ticket, this position being that
OF lieutenant governor and TO be filled by
Col. Holiday of Topeka. Governor Click
suited the re-submissionists well enough.
and they could not suggest better man.
All of thls was satisfactory to both ele-
mcnts, and so when the conventions re-as-
serHbled the next day. the course to be
pursued was generally understood.
The democrats elected as permanent
chairman Col. Everest, of Atchison, one
OF tho brightest men in the state, and one
Of the most popular. He made splendid
speech and dealt at length with the issues
OF the day, predicting success for the PARTY
over the whole country, and beyOnd q
doubt In Kansas.
After his address flre committee on res
olutions then submitted the following.
which were unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTIONS.
RESOLVED, First - That the dcmocracv of
Kansas, this day in state convention assembled
at TOpoba, do hereby subscribe to the time
honored principles OF the party rs given ms by
the national democratic convention which col. .
vcnpd at Cl1fcaVn IN tho s,h do- of I,,t.- 100.
We are proud Of that grand assemblage OF
statesmen, who gave us ne the choice OF the
democracy Of this country for president and
vice president Grover Cleveland Of New York
and Thomas A. Hendricks, Of Indiana, and we
pledge them our hearty aud undivided support
I'm the coming election.
Second-Tho administration of Geerre W
Click as governor Of this commonwealth. COM
monds itself to every fairmiuded citizen with
out respect 70 party, because il has beon wise.
pure, strong and convincing. The interests of
all our people have been attended to. One miL
Hon, two hundred and hfty-nine thousand acres
Of land have been reclaimed TO the state, andis
now open for homestead settlement. Large
amounts OF railroad lands which have hitherto
escaped county and state taxation have been
placed upon the tar rolls OF the various coun-
tics The rates OF fare and freight have been
greatly reduced on all the lines Of railroads in
our state. The cattle disease, which threaten
ened 10 paralize the livestock industry of the
state vas promptly checked and confidence re-
stored. The pardoning power has been spar
ingy and wisely exercised, and only where the
sentence was unjust or unusually severe or
where the trial was partial. unfair and not In
accord With the spirit Of our constitution and
tho recent decisions OF the supreme court.
The stream OF immigration which had been
turned from our borders during q former adj
ministration has again been restored and 250,-
900 inhabitants addcd to our population; and,
finally. the giving OF majority and minority
representation On the boards OF ali the public
Institutions Of the state. thereby lifting them
above party control and making them public
blessings to all our people.
Third-That constitutional prohibition has
been fruitful ef discord. perjury and discrimi-
nation; has not lessaned the evils OF fBtemper-
Ance. but rather destroyed the pure firessde in
nuencee which must ever be the loving power
TO control the appetites OF the weak and way
ward; that II has never been indorsed or acqui-
esd In ~ majority OF our people: that it is
an assault upOn the personal liberty OF the cit
hen; that it has destroyed aud literally ccnfis-
Gated private property without compensation;
and that u is not In harmony with the spirit of
free people TO dictate 70 tho individual what no
shall eat. drink or wear. What religion, II any
he shall profess In view OF the foregoing, and
for other reasons, We demand q resubnission of
the prohihitory amendment, and pledge our
selves to work increasingly for this object. We
demand repeal OF the present obnoxious and
u just Law for the enforcement OF prohibition,
and In its stead q well regulated license system
rigidS eafOrOed. whereby the interests of true
temperance may be promoted and the liberty
Of the citizen restored And We reiterate the
views OF your worthy candidate for president