The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-11-30
REPUBLICANS ORGANIZING.
A Declaration OF Principles and Central COM
mittee Selected 10 Give Some Attention
to Local Affairs.

20 take into consideration city politics
The meeting last night was earnest and
the resolutions adopted may give an idea
Of what all wanted and were hoping far as
they were adopted By a unanimous vote
There was no effort at anything but bust
ness and it is presumed the members OF
the convention especially invite the public
70 observe closely the central committee
selected to look after the best interest:
of the city and in the line of its officials.
The convention was called to order by
Mr.. L. L. Allen. chairman of the
county Republican central committee and
Mr.. John Congle moved Col NJ Stewart
be made chairman, which prevailed, and
the chairman took his seat amid applause
In accepting the honor Col Stewart said
he did not think a speech was in order
from him, but the object Of the cOnven-
ton was to attend to some important
| business matters
Mr.. John W. Adams nominated Mr..
Ed Carson for secretary, which prevailed
Mr.. Adams moved a committee on reso-
lutions, one member from each ward, to
be appointed by the chair. The motion
prevailed
Mr.. Rudolph Hatfield suggested that
each ward report delegates, aud accepting
the suggestion the delegates were reported
as follows:
First ward-A C. Husey, o. G. Eek
stein, Dr. Owens, Jno. Kelly. d. z. Fuller,
A. NJ Sturdevant: at large, VI. StewBrt
Second ward-B. Il Downing. J. W.
! Wingard, H. D. Heiserman, 5. Williams,
| a. T. Bnckeridge, L. j. Spencer; at large,
H. G. Toelr.
Third ward-J NJ Adams, H Tatgen-
horst. \. VI. Deming, C. II. Bryoks, J.
Howard, R. Pool; at large, p. \. Rohr
/ baugh.
Fourth ward-Gen. Myers. W. F.
/ Green, Alex Steele John Doran, w. J.
Wilson G. A. YANKEES, G. A Glaze, j. :
Carson. at large Maj f. r. Powell
! Fourth ward-J. c. Williams, J. f. Rus
sell, J. L. Hill, john Koogle, at large, 4
Hatfield
Sixth ward. L Hollowell. J. l.. Can
trell, f. J. Riggs, y. ;. Ingram, at large,
j. H. Mercer
The chair appointed as committee on
resolutions, j. w. Adams, DR.. Owen A. 7.
Buckeridge, L. X. Powell r. Hatfield J.
C.. Mormon
Mr.. Adams moved that in case of va
cancy in any ward. the delegates present
be authorized to fill vacancies, which pre-
vailed
y recess of ten minutes was taken TO
await on the committee on resolutions.
The roll of delegates was called and the
following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That a central committee for
this city be selected by this body consist
ing of two Republicans from each voting
precinct in the city, to hold their offices
until their successors are selected.
The committee on resolutions through
its chairman, Mr.. John w. Adams, re-
ported the following:
We believe that the most difficult prob
lem of free government Is the just, econO-
mical and honest management of city
affairs We also believe that the best re-
suits of popular self-government are
obtained through Intelligent and response
bic party action.
Yet, while abundant party interest is dis
played in county, state, and national af-
fairs. il is a remarkable fact that the great
political organizations are so often and so
unfortunately negligent of their duty III
matters of local and municipal concern.
AT the same time we ali recognize the
fact that the daily management of our city
affairs is of far more immediate conse-
quence to each one of us than Is the most
important action of the national govern
ment
We believe that municipal affairs should
be conducted upon precisely the same prln
ciples as those which prevail in any
great and well managed business enter /
prise We believe that honesty, efficiency
and absolute fidelity to the public interest 7
should be the foremost consideration in I
the selection of men for municipal office;
and we are firmly of opinion that this end /
can be, aud will be, more readily sUbserved /
through intelligent and responsible party 1
action in the nomination, selection and /
support of candidates for the various city I
offices than by the accidental and fire. 1
quently unforeseen results of a contest be- 4
tween self-nomiuated candidates for pub I
lie position.
We believe that the time has fully come F.
when the Republicans of Wichita should I
organize for earnest and effective work in /
behalf of good and economical administra- |
ton in every branch of our city govern /
ment, and this is the sole object OF the 4
present organization.
With this end in view, therefore, and .
placing ourselves in harmony with pure
Republican principles, we call upon all I
who believe IN an honest and /
city administration and tha5 the
servants of the pc pie shall be responsible
to some party for their conduct, TO join
with and uphold this organization.
But it i intended. and intended solely,
to make If easier for men who have the
full confidence of the people 10 De elected
to city offices, and if possible, TO insure
that all men so chosen shall be not only an
honor TO the party which selects them. but
a credit to the people whom they serve;
and we invite all Republicans OF every
shade OF opinion who believe the pr nCI-
pies thus outlined are worthy OF their sup
port to aid this organization IN Its efforts
10 carry them into effect.
The resolutions were received with ap-
olause, and Mr.. O. q. Eckstein moved the
adoption Of the resolutions, which pre-
rallied.
Mr.. Mercer moved the chairman OF each
delegation report committeeman for each
ward, his report to be the work of the del
.gation.
Mr. A. " Sturdevant moved as n sub
titute, the chair appoint a committee con-
listing Of two from each ward 10 report
entral committee.
Mr. Mercer said the delegations had al
eady about completed the work. and his
Ian would be the best. Mr.. Sturievant
avored his substitute, thinking a special
committee would be better prepared 70 DO
be work than any one else
Mr.. K Hatfield thought each ward ,
ould best do its own work, acting Just as
as two men from each ward.
The substitute was lost and the original 1
notion prevailed.
The call Of wards showed the central
as follows:
First wari-First precinct, J. l. Van
erbech. W Kassell; Second precinct, &.
T. Jones. ". Il Moore; Third precinct, u.
:. Fuller, '. h Stanley
Second ward - First precinct. c. I.