The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1888-04-26

moment interrupted by loud and con-
tinuouS applause. AT the close the
burst was almost deafening. As an
address of welcome it was eloquent,
logical and characteristic of ''our Bur-
TOM which is the best praise that can
be given
Hon. W. S. Stambaugh arose, and,
that it might be said that this conven-
ton builded well, moved the election of
Hon. FL. B. Kelley, of Mcpherson, for
president of the convention. He was
elected.
Amid rounds of applause Senator
Kelley arose and addressed the copven-
ton.
He referred to the fact that a year
ago he moved the stopping of apprOpri-
aLiOns for capitol buildings and started
the ball of removal. He spoke of the
favorable impression which was made
upon various Legislators when it was
first preached. When the first appro-
priation for Topeka was voted, it was
thought that the 9th P. NJ. was the
western boundary Of the State. In 1876
a resolution to divide the State was in
uroduced into the Legislature. Kansas
has been settled against protest. 1t
has been thought that the western part
was valuless for farming. But we have
proved that Kansas is 400 miles long
and 200 wide. 1t is time we were build
ing a Kansas City on Kansas soil, for
Kansas business. Wherever we locate
the capital, there will be the railroad
center of the Stale. Railroads are en-
tering the State avoiding the badly To-
Gated capital. They converge toward
Central Kansas, and there is the place
for our capital.
We want to reach out our
hands, and, so to speak, bring them to
a focus. If we do this we can plant a
city that will be the great political,
business and educational center of our
magnificent commonwealth. The pres
ent Capital is like fruit tree planted
under the shade of the great oak, Kan
sas City. 1t has been dwarfed. Our
money goes to Kansas City. Let US
take the lruit tree and plant it where
it can flourish and thrive.
We have no hard feelings against
Topeka; but that city shall not threaten
us if we agitate the question [applause].
| have nothing against railroads, but it
is unfortunate for our capital to be so
located that it cannot OutgroW railroad
influence The railroads make a kind
of political aristocracy which influences
for the worse the condition of state
affairs.
Referring 10 the fear of local dissen-
sioBS in relocating the capital the Sem
atOr claimed that all towns in central
Kansas would join hands in the matter
Let us not appropriate another dollar
for additions to the State institutions
in the east, but rather duplicate them
in the western part of the State. There
is not town in the State which can't
duplicate the capitol and make money
by it. But we are threatened, and
must be prepared to meet opposition
and bribery this fall, if we are to ac-
cOmplish anything to our interest.
Let US say to the politicians of the east,
lit is our business not yours"
In thanking the convention for the
honor of his election, he spoke of Nc
Pherson's enthusiasm in the matter
both in the city and county. He sat
down amid tremendous applause.
DR.. J. NJ. Hodge moved the election
of Chas. S. Martin, of Salina. as secre-
tary. 1t was carried unanimously.
Hon. E. Bronson moved that each
delegation present name representing
the delegation for vice-president. Car
ried. The following gentlemen were
nominated and elected:
Abilene-D. r. Gorden.
SOlomon-H. Whitley.
Lyons-T A Butler.
LaCross-Jno A Frasier.
COncordia-A Carnahan.
Kemopolis-H d Morgan.
McPhersOn-F B Webster.
MinneapoliS-D G Chapman.
Lincoln-L F Harris.
Trescott-Guy Adams.
WaKeeny-G C Ward.
Hayes CIty-John Slyler.
Manchester-H Flora.
Wallace-A L Wilson.
Lindsburg Curtis.
Salina-C S Radcliff.
Bennington-R w Flournoy.
Brookville-Wm Turton.
Gypsum-C A johnson.
Hope Henquenet.
McPherson-J NJ Monstrome.
Russell-E l. Barton.
Bunker Hill G Gault.
Carlton-L. A. Peck.
Window. A. Norton.
Cove City-W. L. Lloyd.
Wilson F. E. Jerome.
GeneSeo-W. j. Mcclure.
Verdi. j. Jeness.
Chapman-Dr. E. Barker.
Osborne-J. II. Upton.
A motion that Committee on Reso- |
lutions, consisting of member from
each delegation, be appointed by the |
Chair was made. Amended that the |
number be made seven. Carried.
Voted that each county name mem |
Der for the committee. The following |
were appointed: J. NJ. Hodge, A. A. |
Carnahan, T. B. Webster. C. E. Cros-
by, 40. Whaley, A. NJ. Saskey and |
J. b COrbet.
Adjourned to o'clock this evening.
Evenings Convention.
The crowd which all day thronged |
the streets yesterday did not dispense
as evening appeared, and when, after
supper, the bands began to play, the
streets were full of people. The Ga
,ette band and the Lyons K. of P. band
the throngs from the band
stand until adjournment to the opera
lOuse at S O'Clock. AS in the after