The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-06-21

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lieve that the Populists in this state have
| any idea of giving up the hold they have
upon the state government, such an
one should be bored for the simples.
Tl~r leaders have never ceased plan
ming, and while they have not gone out
Of the way TO keep their plans a secret
from the public, they have not blazoned
them from the housetops. And, while
Republicans have not put themselves to
much trouble to ascertain what those
wire pullers and tyicksters have been
and are doing. enough has crept from
under cover TO convey pretty correct
idea OF the calculations and designs of
the manipulator5 of the alleged party Of
the people.
Before the time Of meeting Of the last
legislature, when it became known to
the Pop leaders that that party could not
legally organize the house, it was
given out that they would have
matters so arranged by the
time the next legislature is elected that
certificates of election would be held by
men OF their political faith. To that end
Plan of campaign was early adopted
looking 10 the capture of the offices of
county clerk and county commissioner,
the two officers who have the issuing of
certificates to the officers elected in
1894. Thus far the campaign has been
carried out on that line. Formal action,
in, hoe hnn,, fol
as yet, but the ropes have been laid to
lead up TO that contamination Just the
same.
In counties where fusion with the
point, understandings have been
reached between the leaders whereby
county clerk and commissioner are to
Oe given the Pops, and as many others
as conditions justify them in demanding.
There is some loud talk about keeping
in the middle of the road hereafter, but
that is only for efEect-a sort of blind
the Pops want the county clerks and in
order TO get that office In particular, if
necessary they would concede every
InlnS else 10 the democrats.
OF course the Democrats understand
the situation perfectly: they know that
they can have every other county Office
in consideration of giving the clerk to
the Populists; but 10 claim everything
would be palpable give-away of the
scheme, so they VIII consent TO accept
the biggest half of the best paying
Offices.
The idea of running next years cam
paign in connection with and making it
4 part of this years is to be deprecated;
il is repulsive to the prophecies as
as they affect the public interest and
common welfare, not to say an outrage
upon decency and menace to the
peace and weIl-being of the community.
But the fact that the other parties are in
triguing 10 gain full and complete con-
troll Of the state in all its departments,
and INSCRIPTIONS politicians are seeking
to place themselves and those whom
they can control in possession of the
full machinery of state that they may
run it for their own ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, re-
gardless of the disastrous effects it may
have upon the community at large, not
only justifes the Republican party-the
conservators of the common weal-to
take cognizance of what is being done,
not only, but to take such steps as may
be necessary to thwart these deep-laid
schemes.
TO this end all conservative, intelligent
and fair-minded Republicans should be-
gin to actively revolve these things in their
minds and thoroughly familiarlze them
selves with the local political situation
as far as possible so that they may be
able to act promptly and understanding
" when the time comes and not leave
it for the few to plan and act for the
party. as Is too often the case. What
the Republican party wants to do is to
plan to serve the public interest, leaving
OUT personal ambitions and aspirations
where these may IN any way conflict
with the first consideration. Al good
Republicans are clever fellows. and
most Republicans are capable Of dis
charging the ordinary official stations,
bun there are others. while they may
not be commonly esteemed as
clever rs others in a social way are
better fitted for the efficient and accept
able discharge of public trusts than
others, and these should be the govern
ing considerations III the selection Of all
candidates for official positions.
With the experience Kansas has had
in the recent past and Is still q constant
reminder, no explanation or extenuation
for these suggestions is necessary.
What the EAGLE wants, and all that it
desires. Is to see tie best interests OF the
community and Of the Republican party
anonymous ter.ns-promoteda and The
good name and credit of the state upheld
and defended. aud in no other way than
the lines suggested, IN its Judgment, can
this be done
The financial question Is involved in
condition; neverthe less there are lots of
theories connected with IT,