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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02
THE PLATFORM.
What Rsp1bifcsns Set Fsrth - ,N.sM
srises 20 Eater the Next Canpaish
whh-It h About The saae
- Usual
oppoainS Parties Now Have the AAv,,.
s.se Of knowing What They Mu,s
Meet and Overthrow tn Win
the Battle of 1892.

CINCINNATI. O., April A.-At the closina
session of the republican league convention
the committee on resolutions, through John
Webster. of Nebraska, presented a reoort
Tho resolutions honored the memory Of
General Sherman. Admiral Porter and Sec
rotary Window; Endorsed the action Of
Speaker Reed IN compelling the members OF
the house of representatives to transact pub
lie business; favor protection and reciproc-
ify; remember the claims of soldiers and de-
clare the aim of the league to be the dissem-
ination of the principles and doctrines of the
republican party as fashioned by the teach
ings of its creates. leaders.
The following clauses are in full: We in
dorse the statesmanlike, generous and patri
dent Harrison. Its conduct of both domestic
ana foreign affairs has been such as to COM
mand the thorough respect aud hearty ad-
mlratlon OF every true citizen. Its attitude
IN dealing with alien residents and giving to
THEM the protection accorded to American
cltizens, and no more, is just, and should
commend itself to the civilized world. We
oppose any attempt to debase the currency
and com OF the country; but insist upon
such legitimate increase of our circulating
medium and such maintenance of the double
standard as will fairly satisfy the increasing
necessities OF trade and commerce. Loyal
and intelligent republicans will net seek to
destroy vested interests nor to cripple any
legitimate enterprise. but they demand that
the best thought of the republican party
shall be concentrated on the formulation of
such legislation as will protect tho people
from any exactlons of the usurer, from op-
presslons of monopolies, or from extortion-
ate demands of public carriers. Recent
events have made more apparent than ever
before the necessity for exercising the sover-
eign right inherent in our nation as IN all
others, to use discrimination in the admis-
sion OF foreigners a. residents of this coun-
try. We, therefore. recommend such change
in our laws as will ,etfectually prohibit the
immigration of paupers and criminals. We
reaffirm our belief in and devotion to the su-
preme and sovereign right of every lawful
citizen, rich or poor, native or foreign born,
white or black. to cast one free ballot in
public elections and to have that ballot duly
county and certified as counted. Denial of
such right should result IL decrease of repre-
sentation in congress and in the electoral
college. We recognize the republican press
of the country as great and indispensable
force in the advocacy and promotion of
republican principles, and commend to every
believer In republIcanis:n the duty of lend
ing his influence and efforts to the extension
of the benefits of this potent agency.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02
Says They ere Poisoned.

TOPEKA, April H.-State Veterinarian
Going says that the report that an Epidemic
had broken out among the cattle in differ
ent sections of the state was entirely with
out foundation. Il have been IN nearly
every part of Kansas within the past two
weeks, and am prepared to say that the
cattle of this state were never in finer con-
ditlon. do not know that / ever saw the
cattle so free fsom disease of any kind.
have just returned from a visit to r. d.
Riley's herd in Wabaunsee county, near
Willard. Mr.. klley had twenty-fOur head,
eleven of which died in one day, but could
find no evidences that a contagious disease
existed. am satisfied they were killed by
poisoning of some kind, Just how I do not
know"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02
Republican,. =. .,.,.,,....,


CINCINNATI, April A.-An excitement fol-
lowed when big box of American tin plate,
forwarded by Congressman Neidrinehaus, of
st. Louis. was placed ON the stage, and a
lively scramble for the bright souvenirs fol-
lowed.
To The question o: . delegate why those
we're sent Secretary Humphrey said that
Congressman Neidnnghaus had made q pre-
dicfoo that within two years American tin
upon American iron would sell for 20 per
cent. less than the present rate. A Marylsnd
delegate added that one If the Iarursf can-
ming establishments in the United State, q
than it Gid only year ago.
The secretary then reid letters fpom Sena-
tor sherman. President Harrison. Wijiiam
Evsrts and other. the reading vas punc4u-
ated with frequent Applause, but vken -
Iet&se fbum President Harrison ~ -
Dooneod - delegates cheered aea;n -
oGnins - 1nal1y aEuse = 49, Vo;lSR
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FIFTH DAY

or the impeachment Trial OF Judge
fSssflkin.
ToPKKA.-The argument on the demurrer
was continued another day without being
completed.
The court adjourned over Sunday. as
many senator's asked for leaves of absence,
stating that their private business required it,
and it. appeared that scarcely a quorum
would be left.
Judge w. c. Webb, ono of the attorneys
for the defense, who is to speak on the de-
murrer, was sick also; another reason for
adjournment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02
The Vatican and Roman Palaces

ROME, April pa tremendous explosion
terror and dismay on all sioes People
rushed from their houses into the streets,
houses rocked. pictures fell from their hang
ings. thousands of panes OF glass were
broken, and the cupalo of the house of par
lament shook violently and then collapsed
with crash. The scene in the streets after
the explosion was never eQualed in modern
times. All the thoroughfares were strewn
with debris, people of all ages were rushin
frantically around the streets. The walls OF
many Of the Houses were rent with great
cracks and in many instances the people
we're thrown from their beds. A general
cry of terror filed the air. At first it was
thought that Rome had been visited by a
terrible earthquake; but finally the real
cause of the shock was found to have been
the explosion of an immense powder maga-
zine at Pozzo Pantaleo, which caused enor-
nous damage to the neighborIng fort. which
was filed with soldiers. Happily the com
mander of the fort heard a rumbling sound
previous to the explosion and hastily or
dered the soldiers out of the fort, and there
by avoided terrible disaster. As it was
several peasants in the vicinity were killed
and number of others we're more or less
injured.
All the houses within a kilometre of the
S4piOSlOu uIe Seriously uduidSeus W. ciA-
GERS were dangerously wounded and fully
10 civilians have been taken to the differ
ent hospitals, suffering from wounds or
bruises.
The shock which caused Rome to tremble
did not spare the vatican. Several OF the
famous historical stained glass windows OF
that venerable pile were shattered. The
windows in the ancient Raphael chamber
and the stained glass in the royal star WIN
dow, presented to Pope Leo TX. by the king
of Bavaria was seriously injured. All &C
counts agree that the loss is very severe.
The Interior of many of the :old palaces
and churches have suffered to . great
extent
The magazine contained $50 tons of pow
der. The cause of the explosion Is unknown.
Il u now learned that seven lives were
lest Tho rumors That the explosion was
of anarchist foundation are without founda-
tion.~ The official report says that inquiries
made upon the spot tend to show that the
explosion was purely accidental.
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THE plan.
The Worlds Fair ConventloN Agrees UpeA
. Scheme to Raise 500, 900 by Sub
sefiptioa-A Donation-Nos .
Loan to the State.
There Were Those Favorable to m Extra
Session ofthe Legislature But it Did
Not Go-Managers to work
without Pay.

T0PE.A, KAN.-On the second day of the
convention the committee to formulate q
plan to raise funds reported and their re-
port was adopted.
Under this plan the delegates present
elected Bureau of promotion" as follows:
First district Captain Vim. Fortescue,
Leavenworth; Joshua Wheeler, Nortonville;
r II. Crosby. Valley Fails.
Second district-C. r. Drake, Fort Scott;
R ". .HilIiker. Kansas City; A. Henley,
Douglas county.
Third district. NJ. Turner, Chautauqua
county; L. N. Pickering. Cherokee county;
E. n. Brown. Crawford county.
Fourth distric.-Levi Dumbauld, Lyon
county; A. E. Case. H. c. Speer. Shawnee
county.
Fifth district-Sidney G. Cook, Dickinson
county: W. w. 'Cald we'll, Cloud county:
John K. Wright. Geary county.
Sixth district-A. y. Montgomery, Cool
land; j. w. Epperson, Burr Oak; James II.
Reeder. Ellis county.
son county: A. ]. Abbott, Finney county;
I. A. HUI bard, Sumner county.
This board is to determine the respective
am cunts each county and each railroad
company shall subscribe, in order to make
up the aggregate sum of 500, 900, IN proper
ton to the taxable property of said county.
To formulate q guaranty bond tu be given
by responsible citizens of the several coun-
ties that such sum will be promptly met
upon the call of the board of managers to
be thereafter selected.
To arrange for the organization of county
associations.
BOARD OF MANAGERS,
A board of managers is to be chosen
which shall consist of nine members; one
from each congressional district and two at
large and shall be chosen at the city of To-
peka on June 16, 1891, as follows: Each
county aud each railroad company shall
have a vote for each 500 subscribed and a
vote for fraction of 500 above $50, pro-
vided that the state board of agriculture
shall have the right to cast sixteen votes in
addition to the mum Der herein provided for
and a majority of all the votes cast shall be
required to elect.
This board is to have full charge Of the
work, and have no pay except their expenses.
They are to be commissioned by the gov
ernor: they are to make a report to the gov
ernor which Will be printed in the biennial
report of the State Board of Agriculture.
LOCAL ACTION.
The delegates from each county in this
convention, together with the county officers
and resident members of the legislature, are
appointed as committee to proceed at once
to call meetings and perfect the county or
carnations in accord with the plans pro-
posed by the bureau of promotion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02

Why He Opposed silver Coinage.
NEW YORK, April 2a.-State Treasurer Lou
Y. Stevens, of Missouri, called ON ex
President Grover Cleveland with letters o
introduction from Governor Francis ant
other leading Missouri democrats.
The object of his visit was to get from tn
presidential candidate further expressions Oh
silver. He plainly stated to Mr.. Cleveland
that his anti-silver letter had caused Missouri
democrats to oppose his nomination.
Mr.. Cleveland said that the silver question
may. ana ought to be discussed and disposed
of prior to the campaign of 1892, 20 effectu-
ally ~ not to be an issue then. IF have
caused thorough discussion" he said, ''oi
the subject among democrats they must i'd
NIT that acted wisely"
Mr.. Stevens then asked Mr.. Cleveland ii
he would veto free coinage should he be
elected and such a bill should pass.
'sIf should be elected president in 1892. y
answered the ex-president, ''such bill would
not reach me until 1884, as congress would
not meet until December, 1893. So that is q
bridge we had better not attempt to cross
until we come to it. What would be bad for
the country at the present time might be a
necessity in 1894. As the volume of business
increases it is necessary to increase the cur
reucy. The amount OF the present per capita
should be increased, but changes should be
made gradually. When the law was passed
providing for the coinage of 100000 Der
month, I feared the result. When the law
providing for 81 SOC, 900 per month passed, 1
thought the measure too radical and that il
might have the effect of driving gold out of
the country; but in this was mistaken. and
both those opposed as we'll as those in favor
of free coinage believe that the present law
is & wise one, insofar that the country has
been benefited by it. With the rapid strides
the country is making it is impossible to say
what financial measure we may be ready for
in 1872. have been unable to see how free
coinage could fail of being an injury to every
section of this country, believing, rs dc.
that it would drive gold out of circulation.
As we are in great measure dependent upon
European markets for our products we are
obliged to take them into consideration.
When have suggested monetary confer
ence of the representatives of other govern
ments with our own, which would agree upon
q new standard of value, my suggestions
have been scoffed at by Europeans. I am
delighted that the people are now engaged in
such thoughtful consideration of this ques-
ton, and that by 1892 they will have decided
or not we are ready to handle all the
silver of the world"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02
IMPEACHMENT.
leAe Senate n Court Of impeachment
Couvenes With Majority Present
On First Roll Call and Two
Thirds Later On.
The Question Of What Constitutes Quo
rum of tho Court Argued Until Two
Thirds Appeared and Then Dropped
Tho Attorneys-Tho Board.

ToPrKA. Frs. Day OF Tnal.-The senate
met as per adjournment, as court of i'm
parchment for the trial of Judge Botkin. on
charges formulated by the house of repre-
sentatives. The board of management on
the part of the house, with Attorney General
Ives and employed attorneys were present.
When the senate convened a majority OF
senators answered to roll call but two-thirds
OF the members we're not present. The time
was taken up in arguing the question OF
what constituted quoroni Of the senate sit
ing as q court; whether majority formed q
csaorum, or whether two thirds was required;
it being argued that as two-thirds of the SEN
atcrs must agree upon verdict it was requi-
site that two-thirds should be considered a
quorum. Before the question was decided
more senators arrived, and as two-thirds and
more were present, the question of what
should constitute quorum was left for
future decision should occasion arise requir-
ing decision.
The board of managers signifying their
readiness to proceed with the trial, the pres
ideut of the senate inquired if the defendant
was present.
General Bradford arose and said that the
respondent was in attendance and would be
represented by his counsel, to consist of Hon.
Lewis Hanback, of Osborne, Thomas Haun
of Pittsburg, John A. Pitzer of Arkaion, ".
X. Hutchinson of Ulysses, and S. B. Brad
ford of Topeka.
The defense entered a demurrer, and the
attorneys for the defense asked for an adj
lourment of three days to give time to pre-
pare authorities in the argument on the de-
Inurrer.
Up to date the prosecution had issued SUBJ
pnenss for thirty and the defense for fifty
seven. They are being brought from all
parts of the state, and in several instances
from Missouri. COLORADO and Oklahoma.
The board of managers appointed to rep
resent the house of representatives Is COM
posed of A. n. Wilmington, of Lincoln coun-
~, chairman; w. G. Webb, of Shawnee; w.
IL Mitchell, of Reno; J. B. Coons, of Miami,
end George H. CouisOn, of Harper county.
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Too Great Respect for Authority.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April 23.-In a speech
to the local assembly Knights of Labor here,
Senator PETER alluded to the keeping of an
ignorant people IN bondage, and said that
an educated people would never be deprived
of that liberty to which they were entitled.
The people, in his opinion, had got tired
sending long petitions to congress to have
them disregarded, and hereafter would send
living petitions like himself, and they would
obtan what they were sent after.
The senator found fault with most of the
people because they looked up to and re-
spected authority too much, ana needed too
much worm eaten traditions. He found
fault with the opponents of industrial prin-
ciples who were in authority, and charged
them of being afraid to assert them. He
went for the banking system and predicted
the downfall of the national banks.
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ExECUTIvE MANSION.
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1891

ExKCUTIvE MANSION
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1891
Hon John y. Thurston, Pre- ident:
DEAR SIR:-I beg to acknowledge the re-
ceapt of your letter of the 9th inst. inviting
me to attend the fourth annual convention
of the republican league clubs, to be held at
Cincinnati. Apnl q and -
Your letter found me pressed with bust
ness incident to a Contemplated tnp to the
Pacific coast, on which shall start in q few
hours. regret that shall be unable to at
tend the convention or to give by letter any
extended counsel. The convention of the
republican party and the legislation of The
last congress have. however, very clearly de-
fined and very courageously presented the
issues upon which the next contest must be
waged. To those conventions declarations
gave the assent of deep conviction and TO tbs
important legislation of the last congress my
utmost support. If the people of the United
States will now give the world to understand
that tho protection and enlargement of our
protective industries, the extension of our
foreign trade by a reciprocal trade not iucon-
sistent with the protective policy, and the
revival of our merchant marine by the
methods that all other nations use Is settled
policy, we will speedily realize marvellous
delopments and renewed prosperity. Hop
ing that your convention may in all respects
be successful. / am very truly yours,
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02

t6o nserc&ants van1 oonhla rala = IN =
Tie roaos. In TIE East this view s. esmer-
ally taken by The shippsrs. bat in dc Weet
they have mot yet learned tho lesson. -
there are many Who think that railroad voro
and secret rates are to the advanta ago Of u
shipper. Wan mean death to the small
merchant, for the man who has money a.
ways gets the advantage of tho secret rates.
The cost of transportation should be 8
stable and we'll known as the price of post-
age stamp. Il can then be taken into g.
count In all commercial transactions, and
the men who understand the market can do
the business. Brains will then count, and
the millionaire can 1e done up by his push
ing competitor who has no money"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02

WA1LA WALLA, VASE, April I'D. ].
Hunt, tie slayer Of Private Miller, was
lynched BY soldiers from the garriecs, and
sixteen bullets, four Of which enteEsd his
bead.
The excitement vas intense, and fully
400 citizens fingered around the jail until
sftsr midnight Hunt was . gambler and
met Miller in . saloon Wednesday might
They got into . quarrel and Hunt drsW his
revolver and killed tho soldier.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02

AUs1Is, Tx, April 2s.-United Statsa
Senator John 81. Reagan has resigned "a
become chairman of the state railway COM
mission. He has sent bis resignation 10 the
the senate of the fact. His resignation
takes effect June 10, next. Governor HoGgs
upon the receipt of the senator resignation,
announced that be would accept it and
would appoint the senator chairman OF ne
railway commission. He also annouuced
that he would appoint Horace Chiffon, OF
Tyler, senator to succeed Senator Reagan:
Mr.. Chiffon Il lawyer, 81 years OF aee, ana
the state.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02
President Thu,ston's Speech.

CINCINNATI, April 23.--President Ihurstor
in his speech opening the republican league
convention said:
'This is voluntary organization of thu
republican party. 1t is devoted alone to the
advocacy and perpetuation of the great prln'
ciples which guarantee liberty and equality
to all.
at follows the personal fortune of nc
leader, but is for the nominee and platform
of the republican national convention. l,
has no desire to assume control of party ma
chlnery. 1t addresses itself to the patriotism
and intelligence of the American people, and
processes by fair and honest means to foster
and promote republican principles. The
elective franchise should not be exercised by
anyone who Is not IN the truest and best
sense politician.
1.-The delegates to this convention repre-
sent every possible means of employment.
They know that the republican party has al
ways been the advocate of the labor cause,
by wise protective measures, by generous
homestead laws, by the development of our
wonderful natural resources and the diversi-
fication Of our Industries it has divided the
hardshlps and doubled the rewards of the
toiling masses.
"In the past twenty-five years three mil
lion homes have been built by American
workmen out of their savings. The factory
and the farm are the two great producers
of natural wealth. They are dependent ON
each other. For every spindle that ceases to
hum, for every wheel that no longer turns,
for every forge that fails to glow, some
farmers pillow will rust in the furrow. The
late congressional election and the growth of
the farmers alliance have been heralded as
the forerunner of republican defeat and
abandonment OF the protective system. The
Mckinley bill was not understood before the
time of the last election, but before the pres
idential campaign it's benefits will have be-
come apparent.
eff it is excessive or unjust the republican
party stards ready to correct its mistake
without destroying its fundamental princi-
Piles of protection.
The farmers alliance was an important
feature in the late election. 1t was organized
In the south and co-operated with the demo-
cratic party; its organization in the west is
encouraged by the same party, whose hope
is to combine with the alliance on electoral
tickets throughout the western states and
throw the election of the president into the
house of representatives.
''ln my judgment this result will never
come: but if the republican party expects to
hold ITS strength in the west, it must see to
it that western demands are given fair con-
alteration in all legislative and executive
affairs"
The speaker then rpohe of the mugwumps,
saying: LET those whose psrtisanship for
pottaQs and position leave us, if they will.
We can win without them" He then urged
the necessity of federal election law In the
south.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02
FOURTH DAY

or the Impeachment Trial Of Judge
BofkSn.
TorHKA, Kan.-The day was spent In con-
t;nuation of the Argument on the demurrer.
Tho attorneys for the defense argued that
thers had been no impeachable charge made
against Judge Botkin; that tine Offensive
acss charged were mostly committed by him
while not in court.
The prosecution argre1 that the words OF
the constitution which makes "misdemeanors
IN Office" impeachable must he held TO
mean .while in Office" rather than be con-
fined in their application to wrongful Official
acts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02
The Famine Districts.

NV YoRx, April PA dispatch from
London says: Tho Prince and Princess Of
Wales, accompanied by the Princesses Vic
turia and Maud. viii 60 to Ireland. going
directly to Dublin, where the Tenth Hussars,
Ct which the prince is colonel, will move into
their quarters
A bali viii be given in honor of the royal
party as the CarraRh, and another by tho cit
mems of Dublin. The prince and princess
famine stricken districts of the west. and
yin spend altogether about two weeks in the
country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-05-02

IauIoU1, Cuul. VA GAIyssxos, April -
The war ship Blanco Encalada, which -
one of The vessels taken possession ct ~
rsction, was sunk on April q, in Caldosa
bay ~ . torpedo Cred BY the new Runbec
Aimirante Lynch. The destruction ct -
irouclad va attended BY great los q h9qs
40 persons, eumpeising half her GyRs
heing hllaA b ~ GxplOsiou q IT, toeDe9q
III coaesonDooal paxty sre nov u poopc