The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-27
NOT a CANDIDATE.
Congressman Simpson Denies the Statement
That He is 4 Senator al Candidate.

| Congressman Simpson was late arrival
at the Manhattan hotel last night having
| arrived on the delayed train from Topeka.
A short while before he arrived here an
Associated Press dispatch came in con-
tainiug an alleged statement by Mr..
Simpson that ne was a candidate for the
position of United States senator. 1t was
| for the purpose of getting a confirmation
or denial of this statement that an EAGLE
reporter sought him at a late hour.
NO" said he, very decisively, 81 am not
a candidate for United States senator and
have made no statement TO that effect,
either at Topeka or anywhere else. l am
perfectly willing to represent the good peo-
pie of the Seventh congressional district,
who did me the honor of electing me as
their representative for the second time"
In explanation he said 81 came down here
to see Wichita and to ascertain the wishes
OF my constituents with reference to any
public matters that may be of interest to
them. l also want TO look over the stu
alton in this state with reference to the
organization of the house and TO do what
l can in my humble capacity to see that
those whom the people elected are seated.
He also said that in his opinion, he agreed
with the EAGLE. that the Populists are
entitled to the United States senator to be
elected at this session of the Legislature.
They are entitled to it" said he 'and
ought to have it,"
In answer to an inquiry relative to the
opening of the Cherokee strip he said:
"Nnw then, that is subjec that we are
T,,%o I'd ~ II - LAT
tiers every day urging me to push the mat
ter, but the thing is in such shape that
it cannot be pushed very hard. The best
way, aud iJ is my plan, to work quietly
and | find ii the most effective way of get
ting al ths matter. Mr.. Holman is still
crying no money in the treasury
and we have got TO treat him gently to
avoid flibustering, for l am afraid if we
brought the matter up before the holidays
flibusteriDg would be resorUcd to. My
plan is to see gentlemen and show them
that the money required for the purchase
or the strip is only loan in which the
government will make few millions of
dollars. am very hopeful that the strip
will be opened this spring, and 1 assure
you that will do all in my power to bring
ment of my constituents is largely in favor
Of it."
"What about an extra session Of the
house?'
In my opinion we will have an extra
session. ! believe the house will assemble
about April; that it will be organized and
committees will be appointed, and then l
believe they will adjourn till September,
at which time the committees will be
ready to report on the most important
pnblic matters, thus avertiug waste of
time which usually occurs at the begin
ming of every session."
care you reported correctly as being in
favor of Sunday opening for the worlds
fair?"
Il am, but, Of course, 1 shall observe
the sentiments of my constituents in the
matter and govern myself accordingly. l
believe, however, that if they will give the
matter their consideration they, also, will
be in favor of its opening on Sunday"
Mr.. Simpson will stay in the city a few
days.