The advocate., 1890-06-25

had in the aggregate a majority Of 3l5 in
the popular vote, They are named as
follows:
Butler county u. A. Albln, d. NJ.
Bronson; also 4. b. MurdoclS, senator.
Marlon-F. II. Kallock.
Osage Sol. Bower D. II. Danhauer;
also l.. II. Finch, senator
Shawnee W. d. Alexander, r. j. An
derson, Il. M. James; also D, G. Metzker,
senator
Wabaunsee H. j.. McCmmb.
The counties OF Chase, ColTey, Green
wood, Lyon, Morris and Woodson are on
the record against the senator's re,elec-
tion.
REPRESENTATIVE 10 CONGRESS FROM
THIS DISTRICT.
Under the apportionmont Of the state
in 1873 into three congressional districts,
these above named eleven counties were
a part Of the Third congressional district,
and its first representative was William
r. Brown, now Of Larned.
He was elected in 1874, his opponent
having been Joseph X. Hudson, now OF
the Topeka CGpjtol, and he stood upon a
platform some Of the planks Of which
read as follows:
The conduct Oi the present administration In
the bold defiance Of public sentiment and dis.
regard Of the public good In lbs pr0dlgallty and
wasteiul extravaganza; IN the lnnlmemblo
frauds perpetrated under los authority, I'm lts dis
graceful partlallty for and reward Ot unworthy
iayOrltes; In lts reckless and unstable financial
policy, and In its capacity tO meet the vital queH
tiOn OF the day and provide for tho general wei.
fare, stands Without u parallel In our national
history, and the highest considerations OF duty
require the American people, In the exercise Oi
their inherent sovereignty 10 check the aCCumu-
atlOn OF evil, and bring the government back n
its ancient landmarks Of patriotism and econ
0my.
violate, that the public debt, OF whatever kind
should be paid In strict accordance with the law
under which 10 was contracted.
We favor the repeal Of the tarn on lumber
and that the tariff on the necessities " common
life be abolished or reduced 10 the lowest pOsst
bic figure, and that the tax on incomes be rO
stored.
The railroad corporations should bemado sub
scrVicnt To the public good.
In view Of the widespread corruption that has
penetrated Kansas In every department. Of IN
organization as u state, we will support no mar
for OiiiCe merely because he Is the nominee Of d
party, but to obtain our votes In every instance
he must possess the JenersOnlan standard Of lt
ness, honesty, capacity and fidelity 10 the C0nStl
tuition.
It may be here remarked that Mr.
Hudson carried Butler county by 20 ma
jority; in Chase his majority was 232
But 1t may be remarked, in n figure Of
speech, that this enthusiastic patriot q?
hankered after the hesh-p Of Egypt tC
that extent that no has finally become tC
be one of the most servilo Of adhorants tC
the Republican party, and reminds one
Of the simile Of the SOW turning again tC
her wallowing in the mire.
THE RYAN AND KELLEY DYNASTY
Thomas Ryan defeated Representative
Brown in the nominating convention OF
1876, and he was elected in 1876, 1878
1880, 1882, 1884, 1886 and 1888. lie de.
feated at the polls in 1876 Ex-Governor
Samuel j. Crawford, who, for about six
years strayed away from the republican
fold, but who is now returned prodigaI
feasting upon the fatted calf reserved for
feast ut Washinton, d. G., as the great
claim agent FOR Kansasl Mr.. Ryan ex-
pected benefits from the looked for tri
umph Of Blaine TO the presidency, but
minister TO Mexico reached him as a
resulk Of the victory for Beniamin ITarri