The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-14

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! In the mad rush TO interview our dele
gates. and. if possible, 10 gather mp ans
carry OF some fragments of what thel
| supposed to be the wreck of the Murdoct
4 boom
This meeting is called for the purpose Of
informing these ambitious gentlemen
| that they have been treading upOT
the crest of volcano Deep down in th,
hearts Of the people of this county, and. a:
we believe of the people throughout The
whole southwest, the smoGiderlng fires
have been glowing with IDtenser heat; ano
while Colonel Murdoch may have with
| drawn his peraoDal efforts and aspirations
! the people of Sedgwick county and o.
Kansas have yet to speak upon this matter
and when that voice is heard.it will come
| like the 10 utGering thnnders of VesuviuS
| Colonel Muir ock is too faithful friend Of
! the people. too good an American, too trus
| patriot to refuse or hesitate to stand a:
| our candidate, il the people, with spou
! taneous voice and action, place the stand
! ard in his hand
| But some may wonder why it is that /
Prohibltlonist, am In favor of Colonel
! Murdock. I'll tell you why. and when
tell you, / want you to believe me. | have
never had a reputation for failing 70
speak out In meeting saying exactly
! what felt. | had talk with Colonel
Murdoch some weeks ago. He asked me
( II would 90 as delegate To the state
convention, if chosen by county couyen-
ton. Certainly, said |. bnt if | went
should probably advocate a prohibition
plank III the platform. How would you
like to stand on that, Marsh? Without a
moments hesitation, like a man be
replied: 'If nominated ! will stand
upon any platform the Republican
party OF Kansas, in its wisdom, may
! adopt; and if elected will do my utmost
to carry out its principles" Here's my
hand, Colonel Murdoch" said |, that's
the kind of a Republican l like" And
l knew that he meant iJ. Aud rs ]
looked into his firm blue eye, / remem-
| bered the day when the same question
was put TO, and the same answer came
from that gallant soldier, and that splen-
did man, previous TO his election, Colonel
John A. Martin; and ! felt that the con-
stltution and the laws of our state would
be as sacred to the one as they had been
TO the other; and | said to Colonel Muir
dock, by the love i bear to the memory
or that greatest of all Kansas governors,
l pledge to you, rs | gave to him, my
heartiest support"
This meeting is called not to find fault
with anybody, any party or faction. 1t i
Called 10 give spontaneous voice to the
universal wish of our people that the Re-
publican state convention will disregard
the formal withdrawal OF Colonel Muir
dock, and give attention to the universal
desire OF the people OF Southwestern Kan
sas, that he should receive the nomination
for governor The ranks OF the Republi-
can party are wide open to receive all
those who VIII support its candidates. 1t
Is 4nore concerned about the future than
the past l. is searching, AS has been well
said, rather for recruits than records.
Aioft its lamp holds out TO burn. In
searches for lost sheep, and would gladly
bear them upon its strong shoulders back
into the fold, it is willing that its neigh
bors sheep may likewise come and Craze
within its stalwart gates.
After all, we are ali Americans, inspired
by one moving princlple-prosperity the
peace, happiness and elevation of the peo-
pie of our common land. To this lofty
and patriotic principle Colonel Murdock
has devoted lifetime of valiant service in
our state. Let the people of Kansas now
honor themselves by recognizin the
labors OF a man without whose name its
history cannot be written, without whose
elevation 10 its highest office, justice can
not be done
The veteran banker spoke for about fif-
teen minutes and was several times inter
rupted with applause, which, on some Oc-
casions, lasted for several seconds His
reference to the names OF the late eX-
Governor Martin and Colonel Murdoch
had very impressive effect upon the
meeting.
Colonel Lewis was followed by Mr.. Levy
who was also loudly cheered when he made
his appearance Mr.. Levy was in bad
voice, but nevertheless he made fine adj
dress and one that was thoroughly appre-
ciated by the crowd in attendance His
address is as follows:
LEWIS SPEECH.
We have met here for the purpose of
performing most important. II most
sacred, duty TO ourselves and to our COM
mouwealth At no time in the history of
our state has the need of strong man at
the helm been so greatly felt rs at the
present junCture. Our commonwealth re-
dures Il man possessed of the highest
principles OF craftsmanship, n man of
broad views, Il man of the strictest integ-
rity; one who holds the condolences of the
people; one who has ever labored in the
interests of his fellow citizens And we
have assembled here tonight 10 inform the
Republican party III particular, and the
people of Kansas in general, that Sedg
wick county has within her borders a
man who possesses all of these
necessary qualifications, and we here to-
night pledge our utmost efforts and all
honorable means for the nomination and
election of the gentleman whom we all
love to honor, and one who pre-eminently
holds first place iii our hearts and affec-
tons And no greater victory and honor
could come to us than the nomination and
election as governor of this great common
wealth OF Colonel n. NJ. Murdoch
From the first advent of Colonel Muir
dock in our state 10 the present moment
he mas ever battled for the rights of
the people has ever been true
to his friends. aud above all.
a loyal and devoted son 10 this city and
state, all his labors and energies have been
unselfishly devoted to the prosperity and
OF her interests and material
progress.
Outspoken and fearless in condemnation
of the errors and shortcomings of his party,
ever ready to battle against oppression by
or corporations, his lie has
been devoted to ameliorating the condi
tion of his fellow men, a champion in the
Interests of the rights OF the people.
Our city has carried TO a successful is
sue many important schemes because her
people were united-sureiy nothing of
greater moment aud import has ever called
us togeib her. than this outpour;ng tonight:
II tribute 10 one whose pen has never tired
of promuigating and heraldlng through
every city aud hamlet in the land the vir-
tues and exceiIencies of his adopted state;
who believes we have the best climate. the
most productive soil, the handsOmest
women and the smartest children
on Gods green earth One who
believes that under favora bic
conditions Kansas within the next Ave
wears will contain 1000, 900 OF happy and
people. one who believes that
every foot of the $500 miles of railroads
within cur borders subsidized by our PEG
pie. should be operated in the interest Of
our people. irrespective of the clamor OF
cities i,erond the border OF orr sttte, who
bear neither sErae nor lot of our burden of
taxation one who has the courage Of his