The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-03-11
IN THE HARNESS. i.
ex-senator Ingalls, Talks to the
Republican Clubs.
"A Vigorous Defense of His Republicanism
Warm Words For His Opponents
Always Ready to Do Battle
For His Party.

nounced. He stepped to the platform
and, while waiting for the cheers to
subside, he slowly turned off two in
candescent lights that glared into his
eyes. He had thrown off the cape
overcoat which he wore when he en-
tered the room, and appeared in
-close-fitting Prince Albert coat over
gray-striped trousers. A standing
collar of unusual height, a black
cravat and a Grand Army button
in the lapel of his coat completed
his dress. He looked well and was
composed and confident With such an
expectant and sympathetic audience he
could not have been otherwise. The
rattle of the silver taken up in col
lection, which the secretaries were
counting, evidently annoyed him
little and he hinied for them to desist
by beginning his remarks with the OBJ
servation that il was evident that the
assem- bled multitude was in favor of
the free coinage of silver, the house
laughed, and the secretaries quit
counting
At the outset of his address it was
evident that it would in a measure be
somewhat personal and that he would
not neglect to remind gentlemen who
had presumed to be censors of his ac-
tons and utterances that he expected
TO continue to abide in Kansas and
take a hand in politics He began by
saying:
For many years I have had vague indef-
mite and somewhat uncertain impression that
was a republican A suspicion of that fact had
even penetrated the breasts of the democratic
party. Not prohibition republican: not fe-
male suffrage republican, but republican re-
puOlican-one who believes that the doctrines
and leaders Of the party were essential to indi-
vidual growth and prosperity. 1 have
learned great many things the
last year. Something has happened 10
me may not be as attractive as 1 once was,
but know a grea { deal more. 1t surprised me
10 learn that il was questioned whether was
republican was born a republican and if
had not been 1 would have been born again TO
become a republican. Il has been said by those
who hold the keys TO the church that am nota
member. II has been affirmed, know not on
what e Cund, thai have been wanting in 10y
atty and as this convention has been called a
republican love feast want 10 make an obser-
walton in strict confidence. that Is not to 90 be-
yond the walls OF this building 1t is true that
1 did not participate in the cam paiEn but have
this observation to make, that none of the re
publican committees in this state ever invited me
10 make a speech for the party or contribute
dollar And ! will add further that upon the
death of my late colleague, although communi-
cation was had with other republicans; al
though kilograms were sent from the capital Of
.Se state to other political friends of the dead
senator, notifying them that the remains would
lie in state in this building; although special
trains were sent for other men, was not even
notified. except from other sources, of the arri-
val Of that cOnSecrated clay
At this juncture there were several inter
ruptiOns
mo place was reserved for me in that pro-
cession," resumed the speaker, land I stood
so-1ary mouraer at the grave Of my dead
friend
Here man well in front said: "He has been
badly treated, hasn't he"
Continuing the ex-senator said. stalking to
and FRO as lie talked and looking loftiy over and
tcyond the audience as II he saw the men who
had been critizisiHg him and wanted them TO
hear him: Il do not propose TO have my re-
plblican.sm questioned before the people OF
Kansas. vas republican before these de
flmers were born. Will be one after many Of
them are dead" IGreat appausel
It has also been alleged against me, that
have spoken in somewhat too great respect Of
those by whom was defeated ! want TO make
another statement 70 you. In 1880 the repub-
lean party was defeated by republicans. They
were m.sIed; they were misguided They were
oppressed by misfortune. II we are to succeed
in lo3, they must be reclaimed And hence
il was q year ago I said to the re
l,AIicarS Of the east that unless they
abandon their intolerart policy toward
chc west tncy could not carry n single
state west of the Mississippi I am for the
west as against the east have received all
thar I an. politically. from the western people.
Everything is due TO them 1 am their cham
pou. 1 stand here as a western republican.
] believe every man ought 10 be politician.
I might say every woman also. II woman
suffrage platform were inserted in the repub-
Ecas platform I would stand upon it. The
reason women don't vote is because they don't
want to- Il they do want 10. it's the first thing
they never got that they asked for, that know
Of Everyone should become politician-not
for office, for have had enough of that.
I have no patience with the men who claim TO
kbe better than their party-like Cleveland.
Next TO a loyal republican like a true demo
-crat Let the man be something II republican
let him be a republican: If democrat let him be
4 democratic he be filthy let him be filthy
still.
Ny republicanism. Mr.. President, is OF such
a stalwart character that have supported the
party through all the years OF my life.
never voted for Horace Greeley. never voted
for George W. Click I never voted for a dem
ocrat or the semblance Of democrat in my
political career, which began. sir, when be
came OF voting age. Why 1 even voted for John
z. St John for a third term lLaughter.l That's
the kind of a republican 1 am.
Turning again TO the democrats, Mr Ingalls,
said: The democrats in this state have never
defeated anybody but themselves. For seven
years they have been in the market to the high
est bidder. AS matter of fact there is no
such thing democratic party It is an in
coherent aggregation Of the vice crime and
degradation OF every community where il lives
Il is broken down. Its constitution has been
injured by early indiscretions. II needs thor
aough course OF Alternative treatment Laughter.
In its contemplated nuptials with the peoples
II needs a tonic nd vrn
TO give it. That is what these Young men
are here for tonight 1 have heard good
deal about the old and young crowd
would TO God I were young again The
snow Of fifty winters has whiteaed my head
but the fires Of that early time burn upon The
affairs OF my soul OF the young everything can
be predicted. Il is magnificent to he yolsag
They are doing all the honors Of to-day. Youth
is the time of inspiration, and congratulate
the people Of this state upon the advent of
these young men into politics
Let US relegate 10 other arenas those cues
-tions of society and morals which have dis
turbed this state. am a prOhiOitOnist. I be
lieve il to be right, and I believe IL was fairly
Embedded in the constitution. But also believe
that there is power enough in the state TO en-
force its laws II there be any man who IS will
ing TO vote with me for the protection Of labor:
If there be any man who is willing 10 vote with
me for honest dollars and plenty OF them: IL
there be any man who is willing 10 vote with ne
for honest ballot ard d fair count want him to
have the opportunity Of doing so. even If he does
drink glass Of beer. Laughter and cheers1
Mr. Ingalls, next touched the labc- question
and claimed that while we protect labor We do
not protect our laborers He favored a law pro-
hibiting the immigration Of the vicious and ig-
Enorant elements OF foreign society 70 this coun-
try TO compete with intelligent American
laborers II made him heart sick 10 see the
courts Of the country making such people voters
T-nd Of - -.