The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-07-13
a LAUNDERING BIG KICK.
Independent and UnshackIed Democrats Raise
Their Protest Against Fusion.


| The first gun of the local Democratic re-
bellion was fired in this city last night in
| the Clement building on North Main
street. 1t was not decided to hold the
| meeting until nearly supper time, when
statements made 20 the effect that there
was no classification in the Democratic
ranks, aroused the ire of the Directing eIe
ment and they at once decided to hold the
meeting last night for the purpose of de-
claring themselves. Notwithstanding
the short notice given the attendance
was good. At S o'clock promptly
the meeting was called to order,
and at the suggestion OF several
Captain Dan Dwyer of North Main street
was elected chairman and Officer Clarence
OMahony. of the Metropolitan police
force, secretary.
On taking the chair Mr.. Dwyer ex-
planned the object of the meeting and
recited the story of what had been done at
Topeka, which he characterized as out
raseous He stated that he had always
voted the straight Democratic ticket and
no other, and regretfully alluded TO the
fact that now when the Democratic pros
poets are so bright he had been deprived
OF that privilege by the alleged Demo
cratic leaders. He stated that he for one
proposed to vote for Cleveland and
tariff reform, and would do il if
be had to make ticket of
his OVID. have no kick to make against
any of the fusion Democrats voting for
Weaver. Lewelling ct al' said he, but l
think that they should give Democrats
who desire to vote for Cleveland and a
Democratic state and county ticket a
chance TO vote their sentiments as well
He recited the history of the Democratic
party from Jefferson to Cleveland" and
also the history Of the Alliance and its pre-
decessors. He claimed there were but two
parties before the people and they are the
Democratic party and the Republican
party. Mr.. Dryers remarks were inter
rupted frequently with long continued ap-
plause.
Thomas Peters, the veteran railroad man
was called for and he responded He said
he WAS not much of a talker but that he
had always enough inspiration 10 raise his
voice in the cause of true Democracy. l
have been voting straight Democratic
ticket for thirty years said be and this year
away from me but thank God they have
left me standing in my old place in the
middle Of the road and l propose to stay
there AMI not follow them When the
gray haired old veteran referred TO the
fact that after thirty long years
Of good and faithful party serv-
ice he was deprived of the privilege of
still pursuing the battle of the old cause |
tear stood in his eye and he looked sorrow
ful indeed. He wanted it distinctly I'M
derstood that be was a Democrat from |
principle, that his concience told him that |
he was right and that he would not dis |
obey the dictates OF his concieuce for any |
thing. He strongly advocated the plac- |
ing of a straight Democratic ticket in the |
field from top to bottom.
Officer O Mahony was called on for his |
views, and he too. eloquently pleaded for |
straight Democratic ticket. He said the /
leaders were deceiving the people. They |
tell me" said he, that if vote for Weaver
that | am giving half vote to Cleveland /
want to tell them that don't propose to
10 things by halves. propose to give
Cleveland whole vote or none at all. |
gave him full vote in 1884, and another
ull vote in 1SSs, and ii be was worthy
ull vote on these two occasions, he is
worthy of one now. "Why, man" said
le, turning TO the chairman, 81 would |
sooner give him dozen votes, if I could, |
md feel insulted to think that any pre-
ended leader should insist on me cutting
ny vote in two, throwing one half of it
AWAY, and giving the other half to Grover
Cleveland. No, sir! l am a Democrat, !
md propose TO vote a straight Democratic
icket this fall, or know the reason why"
Various other speeches were made, after
which Mr.. Peters, chairman of the COM
nittee on resolutions. reported the follow
ng. which were unanimously passed: