The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-21
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Titorial league in Oklahoma City last
week. There was an enthusiasm begotter
of youth that foreshadowed bright fu-
ture for the party in this new country.
All Of the stalwarts were there, and also
many of those who in years gone by have
been active in furthering the interests OF
Republicanism in the states from which
they come; but, as rule, they kept in the
background, and watched the movements
of those to whom the interests of the party
were to be committed. The harmony that
prevailed spoke well for the young men.
in the election of Mr.. L. G. Risley as pres
fdent of the league, the convention showed
much political sagacity. He is brilliant
orator, and is a Republican with no uncer-
tain ring.
The colored element was recognized in
the election of w H. Sadler of Guthrie as
secretary. 1t is apparent to the unprej
ndiced observer that when Oklahoma
s,mes in as a state it will be q political
battle ground. The party lines will be
closely drawn and the fight for political
supremacy will be hot The colored ele-
snent is faction that must be recognized.
It is useless TO gainsaY this. They have
among them some intelligent men, and in
some sections of the territory they hold
the balance of power.
The Republican territorial convention
which meets at Oklahoma City on March
Q will draw large crowd. Two delegates
to the Republican national convention
and member of the national executive
committee are to be elected and also
humber of territorial officers. The action
of this convention is fraught with much of
veal or woe to the party. Dennis Flynn,
the present member of the national eXecu-
tive committee by appointment. is in every
way qualified for the position. He has the
sptire confideuce of the party and will
srustler for Oklahoma first last and ali
Die while.
The appointment of Judge Burford to
the VACANT judgeship is well timed and
viii Strengthen President Harrison in
oklahoma.
Frank r. Gammon's successful candi-
J.. facY Is calling forth from the press of
Dkiahoma most favorable comment. He
Ssa gentleman of pleasing address, fine
fxeGutive ability and is energetic TO great
1eRree Oklahoma's worlds fair interests
Fill not languish from inaction on his
part. He will have the hearty co-opera-
ton OF Oklahoma at large regardless of
party.
The executive Office is overwhelmed with
business Governor Seay keeps his equa-
Rinity and acts adyisedly. While 1t is
not expected that he will not make
mfssa}es, no one who knows him can for
nc4lent doubt his honesty of purpose. He
considers the office of notary an important
one, and is very careful TO whom he issues
notarial commissions. He lays it down as
a principle, that all appointees must be
bona fide residents of the locality from
which appointed. The fact, that the gov
ernor ordered inserted in all commissions
issued the words. ''until his successor is
foH
moved" is significant. That any one
found incompetent or neglectful of the
business of the office 10 which he Is ap-
pointed will be speedily removed, is the
opinion OF all who know the governor.
There is great demand for the school
lands in counties A and B. IL they can
be leased at once the farmers leasing them
can get in crops this spring. Already over
<l2 600 has been added TO the school fund
from the leasing of school lands, and the
territorial superintendent has declared
per capita of 80 cents.
The governor has appointed David n.
Frazier to succeed Mr.. Blakemore as
county commissioner of County A Mr.
Blakemore after he determined not to re-
side in County A. rendered his resigna-
tion.
An application for a charter has been
flied with the secretary of the territory by
the Quanah and Oklahoma railroad 1t
and Dallas City railroad in Texas, and
runs through counties ii. and l. Canadian
county, Oklahoma county. Logan county
and Payne county, to the southern border
of the state of Kansas. The estimated
cost is $40 600 per mile, and the total length
800 miles Place of business, Quanah,
Tex. The directors are General G. NJ.
Dodge os New York, s. p Knott of
Quanah. j. :. Clarkson of Des Moines.
Morgan Jones of Fort Worth, Thomas
Jensen of FL Reno, O. r., and ID. NJ. Ross
of Gnthrie, o. Z. Several OF the directors
have national reputation as railroad
builders and are men who control large
capital.
Secretary Martin is absent in Washing
ton. He is expected to return about the |
bth of March. In his absence Cal Orner |
is acting secretary. The new office occu-
pied by the secretary is very pleasant one
and is handsomely furnished
Marshal Grimes is in the Indian /
country.
Deputy Marshal Frank Kress brought /
in four Indians charged with selling /
whisky, aud two white women for /
assault The Indians were turned over /
and the women discharged. Deputy
Marshal Severance arrested white man /
at Ponca and found III his possession TWO /
big jugs of whisky. He permitted the
man to leave the car, hoping to secure the
horses, which were concealed in the black
JACKS Inc man made n break Tor liberty
but was captured. The horses were not
found.
Judge Green is engaged in supreme
court work. The Smith-Townsend town
site case OF Edmond is under considerA.
tion. The case OF Wilson against the
superintendent aud board of education
ot Guthrie, involving the question of
separate schools, is set for Monday.
The board of trade fair was a grand suc
cese Over $500 WAS taken in, aud the
net proceeds will be about s, 90.