The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-04-10
THE UNTERRIFtED.
A Mass Meeting OF Democrats Elect Fitch Dele
gates to the szIina Convention.

TIA It was the day set for the mass con
vention of county Democrats to select
delegates TO the state convention at Salina
which convention Will, in turn, select dele
gates to the national Democratic conven
ton at Chicago. The convention was not
large. but it was strictly Democratic.
The EAGLE reporter missed seeing many
old familiar faces which have been here
tofore conspicuous in Democratic conven.
tons. Dave Dale was nowhere to be seen,
which is au unneard of incident in the mis-.
tory Of Democratic conventions in this
county. Professor Harrison, the
Democratic Denosthenes or Derby
Was absent The sound of the
voice of DR.. Bonny Of St.
Marks did not fill the hall as usual aud
even Napolean Bonepart Smith was not
present. Perry Alien of Coiwich, was
present bat took 10 active part in the pro-
ceediugs. Mr.. Aliens face is always
familiar at conventions and, by the way,
be is very valuable man in a deliberative
Governor Glenn, the old veteran of Dem
ocracy, was also present. Governor
Glenn has not been in good health for
some time, but he is never too i'll to attend
a Democratic convention. Notwithstand-
ing paleness OF the face from confine-
ment, he looked happy and inspired the
younger members with the bright way he
looked at the future of the party The
flowing locks, stalwart figure and classic
face OF Judge Shields was also visible in
the convention hall. Judge Shields
IS natural born political optu-
mist. No matter how many clouds
may be on the political horizon and no
matter how dark they may be he can al
ways see the silver lining or rent of hope
He is just as positive rs he is living that
Cleveland will be the next president and
be puts the man who doubts, down as des-
titute OF crazy horse sense. Rufas Cone
was also present, but whether as Dem
ocrat or an Alliance man Is not for the
EAGLE reporter to say. Tom Fitch was
the hero of the day. He was the only can
didate for anything before the convention
and IL could be seen from the start hat he
had only 70 ask in order TO receive any
kind of an endorsement he desired Tom
Is also great Cleveland man, and like
Judge Shields, he thinks the stuffed
prophet of Williams street" will have
walk away in the national convention and
a sure winner at the subsequent election
At exactly 2p. n. Sam B. Amidon,
Chairman of the county central committee,
brought down his kuuckIes on the pine
board table in Peerless hall and called the
to order. Every nan took
seat and when quiet was restored, he ad-
dressed the convention as follows:
Gentlemen CT the Convention.
1t becomes my duty as the chairman of
the central committee to call this conven-
ton to order and in so doing I desire to
briefly congratulate you upon the con-
diJion OF the party at this time, both
IA ionally and locally, and also the favor
able auspices under which the Democrats
Of Sedgwick county are now meeting in
their first convention OF this year, a year
that will bring wonderful changes TO the
political parties of today. and will, in the
judgment OF your speaker, place the Dem
ocratic party once more where it belongs
IN control of the executive part of this
nation, and will again restore confidence
TO the masses and give them what they
have 50 long needed-a Just and fair
deal in the transaction of the nations
business.
1t will give to the working man a full
opportunity to buy the necessaries of life
Al the best market price, while it will not
decrease his wages il will greatly increase
he purchasing price of his earnings, aud
L Will. more than all else combined, tend
. thwart and destroy the gigantic monop-
1iies which have so prospered and in
,reased under their joint ally, the Repub-
lean party. (Cheers.)
We are yer within the sound Of the
echoes OF the victories OF last fall and the
economical administrations of the Demo-
ratio governors OF over two-thirds OF these
,taIes, ali point with no uncertain finger
% our national success this year.
Democracy Is split by no party faction,
{ Is simple, as pure and favorable to
he masses as when promulgated by those
lob.e and Just patriots, jackson and JEFF
erson. Hnl being founded on the some
principles of honesty and economy, it has
.ver added glory aud strength TO its founda-
ion, aud is now the poor mans hope aud
he only means of the nations prosperity.
While II : true that locally we were de-
eat-d Last fall, yet from that defeat, As is
,fIen the case. success seems assured for
be present year. as we are split By no
party faction, we are ruled BY no petty
ing. we are united on every question and
oday finds the Democrats of SedgWick
county IN the most prosperous condition
Ind meeting under the most aasp.cious
under which they ever
At hered I gether.
4 speaker once said that the Democrats
.ould always he counted upon 20 make a
Mistake and b!unaer as success seemed
most certain. but that saying now 50 accur-
tely describes the condition OF the Re-
u biican party of this state aud county
nat its author must have intended IL for
lis own party. ICheers
They had candidate In this county for
he office of governor of kausas who had
hz r,1taN hat p,
Democrat, he was as honest, manly. cour-
geous, fearless and outspokeI IL the
OF his principles and thoughts
S any good Democrat, and like the ideal
Democrat he refused to be controlled by
ny machine, clique or ring who had not
he best interest OF the state al heart. Il
would have afforded many leading Demo
rats pleasure 10 support him in his candi-
lacy aud TO vote for nim NJ the polls. Be
au~e of his honesty, and because Of uis
,oldnsss IN defending those principles
which be deemed just and advantageous
o the people, ana in coademnin- the old
bRraacles' who have nearly ruined the I
tate, and because OF his refusal 10 be con-
rolled and made tool OF the pot-house !
politicians Marsh Murdoch cheers was
aid aside. and with him the last 1
~ of hops FOR the success OF !
lie Republican party il This county /
nd IN I1is state was extInCuisGed- 1
II has been said that 4 prominent rouHg l
republican speaker Of this state in ~ elo- 1
arut address recently delivered SAID that /
Kansas was the most beautiful. the most 1
-orthv and the brightest state IT tie gal /
X Of the Mon. and that she was 4
* Ged 70 the Republican party. but one 4
aighs think from the offspring CT this (
tate that such a wedding might have oc-
urred, but De it said to the disgrace OF /
lie bridegroom that the result 4
Tas political undergraduates +
first. and after tha. high taxes .
0d the old barnarleS, pothouse pol .
.iciaus and he state capitol ring>teTs OF .
- ka He said hist sne hirted once with /.
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