Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-24
SONGS SUNG By KANSAS.
How the Republicans Are Stirring Up Tn
usual Enthusiasm for an on Year.

usual Enthusiasm for an on Year.
Special Correspondents of The Evening Star.
TOPEKA. KAN. Sept. 81, 1891.
In no "off year. in the history of Kan
| sas has there been so much enthusiasm
manifested among republicans at pres
emit 1t is an ''off year. because there
| are no state officers or Congressman to elect.
Nine district judges aud county officers in each
| OF the los counties to be chosen, and in
every locality in the state there is a general
revival OF republicanism. In several Judicial
districts and in a number Of counties the
| republicans and democrats have combined and
| are hghtlnS tho common enemy-the peoples
party. This strange condition Of things may
be explained by quoting the language of an
old-tlme republican, who said: within the
past three years l have put clothes pin on my
nose when would see democrat coming up
the street We could scent them q block away,
ana Notwithstanding the odious record Of that
party Its members in Kansas have never
preached socialism or winked at policy which
means reputation of honest debts. l viii Join
hands with democrats any time to protect the
credit and good name Of my state against the
assaults OF the PETERS. the Jerry Simpsons,
the Mrs. Leases and the Folks"
.here Is determination among the repub-
licans of Kansas to retrieve lost ground this
year. The Republican State League committee
able speakers are sent into the various counties
to address the people. Hundreds of repub-
lican clubs have been formed during the past
two months and u vigorous campaign is now
being fought. II IN patriotic campaign. Every
republican club Is organizing nlec club, and
oId-tme songs are sung. in which the young
men ana women participate, adding interest to
the meetings.
Recently the young republicans Of Kansas
conceived the idea that little campaign
frsf n1l
choirs Accordingly it was published. The
ute Is 'Republican Rally Hymns" and the
dedlcation reads us follows: Dedicated to the
cause OF republicanism in Kansas and the
downfall OF the secret political organization
whose only claim to public recognition is based
on cries Of calamity and propositions sinking
the individuality of the citizen in the uni
versatility OF the government"
Among the old patriotic songs found in this
little songster are America" Battle Hymn Of
the Eepublica, Marching Through Georgia."
Red. White and Blue" 1c. Then words are
suited to popular airs which ridicule the peo-
pies party and the calamity cry. 1.-The office
seeks the mar" is sung to the tune Of Swing
Low, Sweet Chariot" and runs as follows:
% neighbor. what d. y think they say"
The Office Is seekin' the man
can Jus stay home and out OF the way.
Lay low. you humble haysesds
Or the office II II Set You sure.
a. IOPuis'l hthc eOfib III tLlS COlleCtlON IL ou-
titled Well Conquer or Wen Die" sung to the
tune OF Annie Laurie" 1t runs in this way:
alliance tales are wondrous,
Bnt IT. TO the grand Old party
I've pledged nay promise trne.
I've I,et;.et my promise true,
And Tor rirht and law and Justice
Well conquer or we II die"
The popular old air Of Kingdoms Comm"
Is brought into requi.ition for these words and
Is dedicated to the "howler:'
HE howls Of woe an want an poverty.
He how.s Q, trnsts and great m,onorclies.
Agrlnnn' Of the poor.
And the wheat LOOKS handsome, too;
The orchards hang with iruit in p.enty
fo- this anu ninety-two."
To the tune Of why Not the following ap-
peal is made to wandering republicans to re-
turn home:
why do you wait. dear brother.
Poor wandering brother. So long?
Ap.ace in tire multiplied throug"
Probably the most inspiring song. in the COL
lection is that sung to the air Some Day Well
follows:
Some day We'll wander back again
The soldiers and the farmers friend
Republicans will shelter them
These poor alliance wanderers.
When they come home again."
To the young men who will cast their first
vote this year the following lines entitled BE
True to Your Party" are dedicated. They are
sung to the air, Have Courage, My Boy, to
Say No.
You're starting. my boy. on the campaign,
Md noise and confusion and strife,
You'll meet with thousand te;. ItationJ.
Each precinct with evil is rife.
The days will be days Of excitement,
False tickets wherever you 20.
But II You are tempted TO vote one,
Have courage. my boy. to say
The alliance may Offer a ticket,
No matter how catchy IT he.
From those who deceive with intention.
NV boy have the COURAGE TO flee.
Democracy. too. is inyiing.
Decked out in its tinsel and show:
II tempted 10 vote ef' her ticket,
Think twice, and stOutiy say
lin courage alone lies your safety:
he trying campaign IS not through;
Your trust IN your party and county
Will Keep you unbiased and true.
Side issues Will increasing,
As streams IRON a rivulet flow.
Don't mind them. Be true to your party,
Have courage. my boy. 20 say no."