The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-18

ty, in convention assembled, this day re-
new our devotion to Republican principles;
we are proud or our party's history, proud
OF its record of great names, proud of It's
, achievements, proud of it's victories On
the battlefield and in the senate house:
proud of the glorious examples from the
past upon which we build a reasonable
hope of our party's continued usefulness
for human freedom and happiness through
| the means of party organization.
We commend the public acts of our
distinguished townsman and fellow-citi.
zen George l.. Douglass. We commend
the faiJhness, the industry and the ability
with which he has served this county in
the Kansas legislature, and especially in
dorse his efforts i'll securing the passage of
laws for the protection of the integrity OF
elections, and for the punishment OF those
who seek by bribery ana other corrupt
practices to degrade the ballot. We COM
mend without stint his courage and
Judgment at Topeka last winter, in
in preserving coordinate branch OF our
state govern ment, from the tyrannical
domination of that party, which, while
largely honest in their intentions, were
controlled by false leaders. who would
establish paternalism, socialism and other
forms Of government, directly opposed to
the spirit of our American institutions.
For these reasons,
Be it resolved, That Sedgwick county
presents, to the state Republican conven-
tion, the name of Hon. George l.. Doug
lass for congressman-at-large for the state
OF Kansas; that we testify our faith IN the
man and in the state and national cause
he represents; that we believe his nomi-
nation will strengthen the cause of Re-
publicanism in this state and aid most
materially in the complete and everlast-
ing overthrow of the misnamed Populist
party; that we instruct the delegates ap-
pointed by today's convention to use all
honorable means to secure his nomination
at the state convention.
While endorsing Mr.. Douglass for
this nomination, we are none the less
proud of the magnificent record of Col
James K. Hallowell upon the field of bat
tie, as an ever loyal and fearless RepubIi-
can. and as worthy fellow citizen.
By Committee.
The following resolution was read and
adopted by the convention and ordered ad
ded to the preceding resolutions:
Resolved. That inasmuch as the en-
campment of the Grand Army of the Re
public, for this department., which as
sembles at Newton on the 10Th inst, will
be called upon to choose commander for
the ensuing term, and the posts of this
part of the state having determined to pre-
sent the name of an old and esteemed citi-
zen OF Sedgwick county for that position.
and believing that an expression of conf
dence and esteem from this body might
serve good purpose, we say to the old
soldiers of this state of whatever politic
faith or atfiliation. that we know ex-Judge
w. L. Campbell to be worthy Of and emil
nently qualified for the position to which
he SO honorably aspires
On motion committees were appointed
to escort Mr.. Douglas and Mr.. Hallowell
into the assembly, and on the appearance
of each the air was rent with cheers and
the clapping of hands.
Mr.. Douglas was the first to enter, and
in addressing the convention he expressed
his pride and satisfaction at the extra
ordinary attendance upon this convention
midwinter, in spite of snow and bad
roads. He spoke of the change in state
and national administrations year ago
and the disastrous consequences to the
people. The Democracy had attained
favor in the nation on the pretence of be-
ing the friend of the farmer and the work
ingman, yet scarcely six months had
elapsed after the votes were counted until
the country was filled with laborers with
out work at any price, while never in the
history Of the country had farm produ cts
fallen so low in price. After eulogizing
the history of the Republican party,
he referred in glowing terms to the
services of the veterans of the war-many
of whom were before him in the conven.
tion-and the debt this country owed
them, appreciation of the great deeds of
our heroes and the glorious history of our
country, the highest incentive to pa
triotism. The Republican party is today
the hope Of good government and free in-
stitutions alike in the stats and nation.
There is great work before us, said he,
in the coming years. and that is the re-
demption of this commonwealth from the
misrule of men whose teachings are today
undermining the social and political fabric
ia Kansas. He then referred to the
friendly contest which had just closed
and paid a glowing tribute to Colonel
Hallowell. He closed with an expression
of his earnest thanks to the convention
and the Republicans of this county, stat
ing that it would be his highest ambition
to Justify the confidence they had reposed
in him against the tariff and ssid:,
"The workmen were told they had a tax
on their dinner pals. They now have no
dinner pals. Some time ago we were told
that there were money kings, barons of
vast means, we were now barren Of
any means. So much for Demoerscy's
rule
While the convention was waiting for
the appearance of Colonel Hallowell W.
+. Stanley was called on. He responded
81 think great amount of partiality has
been shown here this afternoon. Resolu-
tions of respect have been passed on differ
ent things and to different persons but
none have been passed to Grover Cleve-
land (applause). He has done more to
gain Republican votes than any other per-
son."
Some one cried whats the matter with
Leweling"
"He has no Lease on the Office"
Colonel Hallowell appeared mid great
cheers. He said:
II am never so proud of anything as to
stand before Republican convention and
look into the faces OF staunch Republi-
cans"
The statement was roundly appiauded:
He continued to state that an extended
contest had taken place that
hard work had been done on
both sides that in the final outcome he
had been defeated in his little ambition to
stand in the position Of the parties repre-
sentative. But" said he, Il am still a
Republican" He referred 10 whom soever
has spoken i'll of him as scooping the filth
of the sewer, and pouring it over him, and
heaping the night dirt upon his head.
But as soon as clear my nostrils os the