Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25
THE SPEAKERSHIP.

1t is very evident. it is in fact very plain,
that the sentiment of the state itsunifyinR
in favor of Hon. Rodolph Hatfield as the
proper man for speaker Of the next house.
One of the most gratifying indications,
which in and of itself is an assurance. is
the fact that great majority of all the old
members of the legislature are for him,
many of them actively and openly, all
earnestly. From day to day the EAGLE
has been publishing expressions from the
press of the state, which also show how
the tide is tending. We give herewith
few additional strong ones:
Hon. Rodolph Hatfield, of Wichita.
was in the city today and made the tribune
pleasant call MIR. Hatfield is member
of the state legislature and prominent
candidate for speaker of the house. tie Is
a warm friend of the state university and
Of the citizens of Lawrence. At the last
session of the Legislature he worked earnest
" for the Ouantrell raid claims bill and
also that for the appropriations for the uni
versity. He is quite likely to be the next
speaker. Daily Tribune.
Hon. R. Hatfield, of Sedgwick county,
is candidate for speaker OF the next house.
Mr.. Hatfield is one of the rising young men
of the state. He will come up with
large delegation from the southwest and
will make it lively for his opponent, A. w.
Smith, of Mcpherson county.-Ottawa
Daily Republican.
Hon. Rudolph Hatfield, of Wichita. is in
the race for election as speaker OF the house
in the coming term of the legislature, and
will prove one of the strongest In the race
He is q Young man, well qualified for the
position, and will get there if he doesn't
run I'D against some time-timer who is as
solid as the earth.-Larned Chronoscope
Hon. Rodolph Hatfield, of Wichita, was
in the city Saturday, and called upon us IN
company with his old acquaintance, j. Z.
Gillian. Mr. Hatfield enjoys the reputa-
ton of being not only one of the brightest
members of the legislature, ut also one of
the most industrious There is but little
doubt that he will be the next speaker, and
our impression, made by only few min
utes conversation, is that he will prove an
excellent presiding officer.-Eureka Mes
senger.
Many signs indicate that Hatfield, of
Wichita, is forging to the front as candl
date for speaker Of the next house Some
of the very shrewdest of Kansas politicians
who conceded the election of Smith two or
three weeks ago, seem to have recently
seen a new light for their guidance, and
are getting down on the Hatfield side OF the
fence. Not the least thing is or can be
said against Mr.. Hatfield and no criticism
of him is attempted He is everywhere
known as self possessed, honorable and
cultured gentleman, who is abundantlv
well qualified to administer the duties OF
speaker of the house impartially and sue
cestfully. There can be no mistake for the
interest of the state or the republican party,
if choice is made of Rodolph Hatfield
Sterling Bulletin.
Mr.. Rodolph Hatfield, of Sedgwick
who is prominent candidate Tor
speaker of the house of representatives,
came to Kansas from Lincoln illinois,
He has many old friends here in Garden
City who knew him back at the old home
The proprietor of the Sentinel has enjoyed
Mr.. Hattield's acquaintance for ten years
or more, and during these years has ad-
mired him not only for his ability, but for
his many sterling qualities. He is typical
Kansan, having found for himself a place
to labor for the upbuilding of the state OF
his choice and he has ever been true to the
principles of the party in whose ranks he
has served since he cast his first ballot He
has strong following and he is daily gain
ing strength throughout the state.-Garden
City Sentinel