The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1890-08-14

RECENT utleTances In aOnis Of the
counties Of this district aud the ac-
tlOn Of some alliances, lead us TO
believe that the reconciliation Of
Mr.. Anderson might he disastrous
to the Republican party In the
November election. Relieving there
IL danger, We think % duty to urge
the Republicans Of Saline county 10
send delegates 90 the convention
pledged 10 vote for our fellow cIti-
zen, Col. Phillips, whose prunIi-
nenSs e. . candidate has become app
parent. In fact the race 10 virtually
between Mr.. Anderson and Mr.. Phil
lIps. Between these two the choice
will have 10 be made. Col. Phillips
ear come nearer satisfying The de-
man,ls Of the people. For enc thing he
10 ~ earnest and consistent friend Of
the farmers, and has go far done
nothing TO AntagOBiIe the members
of the organization known IS the
alliance He IL their friend in 80
far - they do not oppose the princi-
pies Of the Republican party and do
not seek 10 defeat the party nOnina-
lions. He has the confidence Of the
alliance membership Of the district.
He will be better able 10 keep that
organization In closer line with the
party than any other one Of the can-
didstss. Should he lie nominated,
there will he no fusion candidate.
This 10 something that deserves the
attention Of the members Of the
party. II IL Q chance that must not
be ignored. The element that may
he AntagoniEed by dlstasteful nonI-
Iuation 10 not small one by any
means. Its organization 10 more
complete aud far-reaching than
many suppose. II will not do 10
make light Of u. There IL no need
10 oppose 10, as mOst OF its priucI-
Plss are 10 accord with those OF the
Republican party. More than =
molstE Of The membership Is Re
publican.
OF Col. Phllllps's ability there can
Be ~ qsestiou. He IL . man Of great
culture. He has mingled with men
Of affairs. lie has been . trusted
counsellor In the party management,
almost from its formation. His eX-
psFIence has been varied. lie IL one
Of the oldest residents Of the state,
and . pioneer OF Saline county,
where be has large interests. and Q
enc fsEm. He has intimate knowl-
edge Of the wants and needs Of our
people. He II old enough to be wise.
aud not too old TO be active In the
performances Of the duties of the po-
sItlon 10 which he ssPIres, and which
he has 6llsd with sbilIIy and accept.
anes. He hss an acute mind, and 81
the same time broad view Of things
that IL sure to lead him Alright IN the
discussion Of public affairs. He is
not IN extremist. He has not been
accused Of being . demAgogue and
the charge cannot be brought up
against him. He hAs always kept
In line with the party organization,
and has known no variance from
that line whatever the stress Of pO-
lltical weather.
Mr.. Andersen has represented the
district for several years. dozen, u |
Ne mistake not. Let another man |
represent the people now. II we are
correctly Informed Mr.. Anderson
made 9 promise. or % was made for
him, ct the Last nominating convsn-
ton, that be wanted but one term
more. Let that stand.
We publish to-day Col. Phillips
speech delivered ct Clay Center on
the 18th Of July, aud eau heartily
recommend q for psruSsl Ly all
persons, whether opposed 70 Col.
Phillips, or In favor Of him. We
have emitted no part Of the speech
except thai In which the speaker
gave . brief history Of parties
since the formation Of the union.
THIS history 10 Interesting, but has
no particular bearing upon the
present situation save 90 show the
SLOW growth Of parties, aud the
hard wsrk and good management
asesssary to form . new party.
TIE sentiBsnts contained On The
speech are such as OHF people can
nos help but admire. Il
Al IntImsted shove we think the
political Situation h enc demand
I1g tl1s wisest course by the party
IN The district There Is sign Of (
danger In some Of the districts,