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Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The shrewdest politicians of America
concede that Harrison and Morton's
nomination not only means solid north
but fighting chance in Virginia, Ala
bama and Louisiana. The Republican
ticket will have, at least, thirtyseyen
votes to spare in the electoral college.
Harrison will be elected outside of New
York with New Jersey to spare. How
quickly and unexpectedly great contest
is often decided-as the result of the
action of single moment.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

A friend in need is friend indeed, is
a sentiment that will warm the heart of
the Irish-American citizen to the Repub-
lican ticket as 1t could have been warmed
perhaps by no other man, not excepting
the Maine statesman. The appreciative
Irishman wheresoever will not forget
while life lasts the substantial benefac-
ton extended his suffering countrymen
seventeen years ago by Levi P. Morton
when he sent ship load of provisions to
Ireland at his own expense, and not for
the sake of notoriety either, for SO quietly
was it done that it was not known for
wears who the unselfish benefactor was.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

If there is any one thing more pleas
ing to the prospect of the campaign now
opened than another, aside from the posi-
tive assurance of Republican success,
sweeping and complete, it is that this is
to be a campaign of principles, not mud.
The Republicans have no inclination TO
indulge in that sort of campaigning, and
the personnel of their ticket affords the
opposition no opportunity to do so if
they wish to. The issue is made up. 1t
is home against the world, with the Re-
publicans the defenders of our firesides
and our business. of whatever charac-
ter. so it be entitled to moral support as
well as legal protection.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27
DISGUSTING.

The proof reader made bad work OF
our editorial of yesterday morning touch.
ing police commission rule, the sense OF
which was not only destroyed but the
article made to say just what we didn't
want to say. This is what we wrote:
As for a ssDolice power'' which is in no
wav directly or indirectly answerabie to
the people whom they are empowered to to
club, the Capital nor John. Martin w,il
ever live long enough to see American cltl-
zens. such as make up Wichita, sustain,
by sentiment or otherwise, such rellc OF
effete feudalism. a vile feudalism which
accepts money from the hand, OF the EIo-
lator of the law instead OF spolls from the
conquered.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27
NOT QUITE so FAST.

The Democracy of the southwest are
unanimous for Hon. A. j. Eaton, of Win
field, for one of the presidential electors at
large-Dem. EX.
How is this? A few days ago the Hon.
orable John was the unanimous choice
of the Democracy Of the southwest for
acknowledgement, place on the state
ticket that was to be accorded him with
out opposition as a sort of quid pro QUO
for his magnanimous withdrawal from
the contest for first place on the ticket
in favor of the other Honorable John of
Topeka. 1t cannot be that all the honors
of the southwest are to be centered upon
Winfield's favorite son; that he is to
stand for both the eut.-governorship
and elector-at-large. If that's the
scheme we object, protest. For, be it
for either Of the positions named, or any
other as for that; among them we might
mention Honorable David N. Dale, who
proved his efficiency by faithfully per-
forming the arduous duties imposed at
st. Louis and who is ever ready to do
the party service. Then there is Judge
Campbell, who may be classed as anoble
old roam-un by virtue of his years and
native ability if not the length of party
afffliation. Besides these there are Char
lie Eby and Logan Carlisle and a ''hul
passed. of others as worthy and well
qualified, if less conspicuous. oh, no,
sir, Dem. Ex., you can't snub Wichita
in that manner; not while the EAGLE is
soaring around.
About Ben Harrison Cnay his tribe increase)
,f-a., a,,Esrl f,.,,, 1,oo ,nf.,
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

Some third partyite, mugwump or dis
gusted Democrat, signing himself cold
Republican" writes communication to
the Beacon bewailing the nomination of
Harrison. All right, old Janus, you just
vote for Cleveland. ''Old Republicans"
of your stamp are not wanted in the new
Republican camp. The Democratic
party, the Mugwump party and the st.
John party are made up of just such
sold Republicans as writes for the Bea-
con.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The esteemed Kansas City Times pro-
fesses to believe-it says: ''They (the
Republicans will not be heartily united
through the canvass" The fox that lost
its tail in steel trap was desperately
positive that short tail was the proper
form for all its kind.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27
Then observed Grover to one Daniel
Lamont. his red-topped spaniel,
] smell a rat
BE is ali that Grover ami. n,

He is al that Grover amt, not only as a
patriot who went to the front but as
Governor Parker put it: HE possesses
all that you should desire in a president
-soundness in Republican doctrines, a
comprehensive grasp of mind, a calm
judgment, firm principles, unquailing
courage, and pure character"
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

1t is proposed by the Republican party
to reduce the national revenue by re-
pealing internal taxes which bear direct
ly upon the prosperity and welfare of
the people, while the plan advocated by
the Democrats is designed to perpetuate
such taxes in order to favor the interests
of foreign producers and traders.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

Sheridan is the only man that ever
beat the doctors bulletins. Nobody was
at all alarmed about Sheridan until the
doctors commenced to issue bulletins,
when everybody said he was goner,
sure. But Phil sailed through the valley
of bulletins as safely as he rode through
the valley OF bullets, and viii live to
vote for his comrade, Gen. Ben. Har-
riSnu
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The course of the Democrats in nomi-
mating a candidate and then fixing up
platform to suit him, is equivalent TO
saving ''we have no particular prin-
ciples, and as we have only one man
we can elect, we are willing to believe
whatever be does. The man thing is to
elect our man and get the offices. We
will talk about principles afterward. "
Per contra, the course of the Republi-
cans in adopting platform of principles
first and making nominations afterward,
shows that the men who assembled at
Chicago represented principles first,
while they were not unmindfui OF the
essential qualities of the men called to
the party's lead.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The platform of the Republican party
is worthy of admiration for its straight
forward enunciation of principles.
Whatever may be thought of the
theories advocated there can be moth
ing but admiration for the courageous
straightforwardnes with which the
party puts itself on record.-K. c. News.
Pretty good, coming from Demo
cratic source.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

1t is generally supposed that ballots
are light, but there will be Mor-tons of
them in New York next November than
the Democrats will know what to do
with
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

'The Republican party would effect
all needed reduction of the national rev.
enue by repeating the taxes upon tobac-
co, which are an annoyance and a bur-
den to agriculture, and the tax apon
spirits used in the arts and for mechani-
cal purposes. ."-Republican Platform.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

1--WE denounce the hostile spirit shown
by Mr.. Cleveland in his numerous vetoes
of measures for pension relief and the
action of the Democratic house OF repre-
sentatives in refusing even a considera-
ton of the general pension legislation. -
Republican Platform.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

I'VE deny that the Democratic party
has ever restored one acre to the people,
but declare that by the joint action OF
the Republicans and Democrats about
$4,000, 900 acres of unearned lands origi-
nally granted for the construction of
railroads, have been restored to the pub
lie domain in pursuance of the condi-
tons inserted in the original grants by
the Republican party. Republican Plat
form.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The talismanic figures for the cam
paign of 1888 are 544, the vote that Har-
rison received on the eighth ballot of the
eighteenth Republican National conven-
ton for president.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The Republican campaign badge will
be the same as that worn in the ''Tippe-
canoe and Tyler too" campaign. when
the grandfather of Ben Harrison was
elected president, They consist of a
vignette of Harrison on white silk and a
picture of the famous log cabin.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The split in the Republican con-
vention at Chicago which didn't
occur, according to the Demo-
cratic program, has scattered their
figures and disappointed their calcuEa-
tions. The difference between the two
parties before and after their conven-
tions is this: The Democrats went TO st.
Louis and ike SO many automatons cut
their didoes according to the pulling Of
the strings behind the scenes, reserving
their cursing and kicking until after the
work was done and they returned home;
while the Republicans did their talking
and kicking before the convention
accomplished It's work. and they all
went home satisfied and harmonious
We have'yet to hear the first Republican
protest or expression of disapproval. On
the contrary everybody is pleased, de-
lighted with the conventions. work and
outlook for glorious victory.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

We reckon we may as well give it up
that Blaine is the greatest man in
America. With upwards of six hun
dred votes, or three-fourths of the
entire convention for him on Monday
morning he cabled not his declination
but his absolute protest.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

Grover Cleveland may as well get
ready to move. He ordered his old Buff
falo sign taken down the other day,
which was a useless expense. Better
have it nailed back old chappee, for the
people of that city will never elect you
again,
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

1t would be difficult to draw a COM
parison between the Republican and
Democratic tickets. The Republican
nominees are the embodiment of the
progressive American idea Of today,
while the Democratic represent a relic of
the effete past, hanging upon the tradi-
tions of old fogy by-gones.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

Cleveland carried four Northern states
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
and Indiana-in 1884, but did not get
majority of all the votes cast in any of
them, being indebted for his success to
third party movements. His plurality
in New York and Connecticut was
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27
THE ISSUE.

Some of the more astUte Democrats
appreciate the great disadvantage at
which their party is placed before the
country ON the issue to which il has been
committed by its boss, Mr.. Cleveland,
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27
The Walnuts.

In addition to being absolutely impreg-
nable from inherent strength-superior
ability and purity of personal char
acter-from strategic point the Repub-
lican ticket could not have been made
superior or given greater power and
force. Thus constituted and standing
for America against the world-the citi-
zen against the allen-it cannot but
1oreyajl
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

What contrast between the demon
stration at Indianapolis on receipt of the
news from Chicago, and the absence of
any expression anywhere following the
st. Louis pro forma proceedings.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The voters of Kansas who are in favor OF free
0pd untrammeled vote and fair count who faVor
strict enforce ment of the law: who cherlsh Jue ue
lenders of the country and favor liberal pension
-, oil who are disabled who favor such laws as Will
nrotect home productions home manufactures, ana
Home labor Who favor free schools and popular
aducstion and who are in favor of again placing
he 0overnmept in the hands Of those who saVed1t
is,ead of those who sought its destruction, are cor
daily invited to participate in the primaries county
Aiiu 0''''' OO P. ]. BONEBRAKE,
11rNPy RRANDTFY Chairman.
Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

''The men who abandoned the Repub-
lican platform in 1884 and continue to
adhere to the Democratic party, have de-
serted the cause of reform in the civil
service. e."-Repubiica Platform.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The first place on the ticket filled, the
eyes of the party at large, as did those
of the convention, intuitively turned to
the great New Yorker to make the COM
bina6on complete and the party invin-
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

eve are uncompromisingly in favor
of the American system of protection.
Republican Platform.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

The Democratic papers say that Ben
Harrison is a cold man-meaning that
he was never drunk in his life.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

There is one thing that George William
Curtis might do, if he is tired of Wump-
ing the Mug party; he might join st.
John and wump the jug party.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

Oh. the Democratic woe over the re-
suit at Chicago.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

Dear Maria, mean Francis. - confusion!- -
Darn old Boutelles resolution!
And Grover c.,
President he,
Then took a trip for his constitution.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

II asked from whence l came,
My sole reply shall ne:
q New York is my state,
My nameis Levi p,
NV mission TO down Grover c.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

1.-THE world knows nothing of its great men, "
Was writ ere we nominated Ben,
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

And Grover looked ever SO fOrlOrn,
Gently murmuring, damn Harrison.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

delegate convention Of the ReR16mcians m ans af GI
,sa isSs ar the hour of L o'clock NJ, for the
itor ~ a!lr delegates and four aIternstes 20 Ie
slot;oaI eTiIblican convention TO be ned IN Cnl
a Tnne "a ISSS Also for the nomination Oh t"o
presidential electors - -. pa,1p,icans ot
nses will he held in the city OF Iopeka On ne
Rah 5r ~ Iry lS3s at the hour OF u O'CLOCK NJ,
ffor fO,-t tbe domination of candidates for;
-. .Oata+o -, I,stice of the Supreme Court
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27
DODGING THE ISSUE.

About Ben Harrison Cmay his tribe increase)
Awoke one night from dream of peace,
And To- his name led all the rest,
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27

They Resolved for protection. and then
Put their banner il the hands OF Ben.
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-27
Associate JI
Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary Of State

Governor.
Lieutenant Governor.
Secretary Of State.
Auditor of State.
Treasurer of State.
Attorney General .-.,
Snnerintendent of Public Instruction. o,,o,,a
9efeIa1aS To the conventions mentioned ABOVE
shall be elected by county conventions Guy SalrTe @
sna tha o several county Republican commlttees UNI
~ Ss aSc7 rules and regulations as NAV be ny 5heI
prescrbed The county conventions 70 4o e Of
iaIol iIYotaS IN said state conventions VIII De one
SeIeate ana one alternate to each 4 vo,ee cas-, aH
ao ~ Fraction OF 900 or more votes one delegate
6 5o one alternate each will be allowed to al por-
alioad counties and counties organized Since NoN
issS Delegates are apportioned TO the seVerai
Counties as follows, to-wt
National Republican., 1888-01-19

TnE patrons of the NATIONAL REruBLG.
CAV who fail TO receive regularly aud
promptly their paper viii .'cdse iniorm the
lu.iress Office by postal card or otherwise.
We are determined tina, the paper shall b.
delivered according TO con'ria, male wi.1
tie carriers of this paper. I: Is apparent
HAT irom neglect or sone Circumstance,
TIE raue OF which Is unknown to us, oar
friends have been deprived, 10 many In.
i;arces Of the paper Of their choice.
The National Republican Company has
10 connection with any other paper or the
rroPrletors Of any other paper, but has
slEply sought to make more favorable
terms with its agents by giving the carriers
OF other papers the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
10 serve on their established routes, but II a
change is necessary 1t will be made.
We ask, as we deserve, the support Of all
earnest Republicans and enterprl:Ing cIti-
zens We recognize that the great presi-
dental battle must be fought this year.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN will be kept in
the thickest of the fight until the contest is
won.
Republicans generally have broad views
aid patronize papers that represent both
sides Of the issue. Some Democrats aud
fCme merchants do not seem to understand
that Republican dollar is worth as much
TO them in trade as the dollar Of Deao,
cIat, This arises from prejudice or from
timidty born of the fear Of official influence
unworthy Of an American citizen.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
The Bad Treatment of Mr. Cox.


The assertion has been made in n Wash
ington letter that Mr.. s. s. Cox, after nav
Ing declined to serve at the tail end Of the
committee OF ways and means and Mr..
Scott had been placed there, attempted t,
nave the latter appointment cancelled and
10 accept 1t himself after all. This asser.
ton, 1t seems to us, calls for Statement
regarding the mean treatment accorded Mr..
cox, especially as we are enabled to tlatly
contradict the assertion referred to. The
following Is In brief the history of the mat,
yer: When Mr.. Hewitt resigned as mem
ger OF the forty ninth Congress he requested
Ine speaker to give his place-the second
on the committee OF ways aud means To
Mr., Cox, who at that time re entered the
house or Representatives, having been
elected twice to the forty y.nlnth Congress.
alter his first election, 1t will be remem.
pered, be accepted the appointment as min
lster 10 Constantiuople. The Speaker did
not comply with Mr.. Hewitts request and
,pe pace remained vacant. 1t is an estab-
measnres ,rSnvG ,ac' that IN consequences thereof
commerce of New York which Mr..
Hewitt had been pushing and
which Mr.. Cox was expected to take in
hand were sadly neglected. When the com
mittees OF the flftieth Congress were about
10 pe appointed the Speaker was urged by
~ -'e" ioIh uelegAtOn TO appoint Mr.
COX to any place which he Mr.. Cox) should
desire, and the fact was emphasized that
Mr.. Cox's long congressional service and
MS spt cial experience concerning tariff mat
ters would make 1t advisable to place him
at the head OF the committee of ways and
means. At that time, however Mr.. Carlisle
made the discovery that Mr. Cox was a Unew
member" for which reason place at the
bottom OF the committee was to be assigned
10 MIN. As matter OF fact, however. Mr.
Cox served IN Congress almost upinterrupt.
euly since 1857, and the absurllty of treat.
'ps MIN as a new member because he was
absent for one session is obvious. Mr., Gov
declined to accept the appointment in oues.
lion mainly for the reason that almost all |
The bills emanating from the committee of |
ways and means are disposed OF by con.
ference committees, FOR which, as rnle.
)bly The inst two members OF the committee |
IRE selected. 1t is decidedly to be regretted, |
ma VIII certainly be mostl, regretted In
New York, that Mr.. Carlisle did not prom,
'Tly appreciate the value of Mr.. Cox,s ser.
ices. The sighting of Mr.. Cox by Mr..
Jarllsle is, after all, not of recent date, and
difficult to explain. One thing is certain
MIR, Carlisle is not making any friends in
>cw YORK by such action.
National Republican., 1888-01-19
AM USEM ENTS.
NEW NATIONAL THr.Tep.

The marvellous manpulations by the grsst
heilmann have packed the National The lte,
hlgh'iy, ana the unanimous verdict has beeu
Mohdeitnl !" Tonight he will introduce
MS European Illusion, lie Cocoon" for the first
limc IN this city. 1t Is said to he the nost
startling of all the wizards tricks.
NeMt week the most gifted exponent of rura!
comeuy-Mr, Ienman ThompsOn-will present
ihs ti1e sequel to his Joshua Whitcomb, entitled
The Old Homestead" This play has hed a
phenenmenal run at the Fourteenth Street The.
ater, New Tork, and by many is pronounce a
superior play to Joshua Whltcomb.U As n
natural, humorous actor Mr.. THOMPSON is n
feiniiy eiiy great artist, and he surrounds himself
Mr ''t chamnPp huPytenI np people. r. his company is
seats are on sale this morning, ''' :
ALBAuGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
~ dasl tsi, night Miss Mitchell and her COMPANY
Iia iba od,gn panchon. before large audience AMI
during the week. The piece was beiu,ifaliyy
staged, and the shadow dance, In the ilrst aci
Wss splendidly performed. "'''
,rns MISS C Mitelelrs business has been excellent
mus lar, and as She changes the bill nightly
Imp,e VINO nave preferences can hsve an oD-
Mi9ec:tl Mi9: lGF;niigght Frigght she repeats Maggie, the
savoy Saturday matinee, 'L0rle, the Ar
Rs,eroL, IS,s oD,reeam,' and Saturday night, little
Next Monday Mr.. ]. X. Emmet will apnoor
as Fritz" aud the usual enthusiasm ~,
teilnaht upon this artists annual engagement
iS already in the air. Tho sale of seats onans
this morning '''' 0i''"'
HARRlSs GIJoU THEATER.
MISS Matte Nickers and her excellent oon-
pany have been doing a splendid 6nsinass
ana all who have attended have boen d.
ilghttd with the efforts OF this Gambia snr
nlclle. This afternoon and dur ing the resi- nj
thc week MISS Nickcrs win present the comedy
Hlaila sraila written for her by L. A. Locke entitled
'Cherub or The Pearl OF Serpent MCuntain )
NeNt week "A Chip of the Old Block" will
KERSAEs THEATER.
: Large and delighted audiences hive .t.
t1rndtI NE performances by the Emily Sol
lenc BullCsque and Variety COlnnnnv ond
.hey VIII continue throughout the week. WIZ
Next week the attraction VIII be MSiden,s
.oh olnnli0n, presenting his now comedy
n KounI New fork." IN the cast h lIr. ma
dempsey, the pGgllist In a characteristics rnlr
Wo%nEBLAND.
Ihe business has been largo ut this hors,
his week, and the presentation of sun
hlhc, by MISS Clara dc We're and r1tunsn"
ms been both excellent aud well rr,GGtnf |
m ne museum IS llled with interesting uurIoyi. |
Mr. sLTNorRs rosTrOSED LECTURE.
MI charles Seymour, who WAS prev,utoa
rom giving ms Lecture last sunday eyelin"
wing 70 an accident to the NOrGJIk bnSt n1
,Hlcl ne nad taken passage, will deliver his
illustrated lecture on "Vn-v H.
olhcttcs Martyrdom," NJ A lbiugh's neyt sin.
hy hlEhl The large nuMucr Of pnnnlr ,vhn |
,erG disappointed on sunday last viii tbcTn
Ie nave hll opportunity Of hearing the Lecture |
h''h u SO HiBhy sposeu OF by the press.