The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-09
ON TO TOPEKA
Is the Rallying Cry of the
POpulists.
Coming to the Capital City in
Wagons.
TO BE 10000 HERE
So Say the Managers OF the
Demonstration.
SOmethingAbout theCandidates
Before the Convention.

The Populists will be here in force
next week, to attend the state conven-
ton; young Pops" as well as old "Pops,"
because they are coming with their fam
iies-fathers, mothers, SONS and daugh-
tiers.
They will come on trains, in wagons.
on horseback and a-foOt The fair
grounds have been secured, and tents
will be erected, while those who come in
wagons viii feed their teams and live
on Populistic lore and enthusiasm
corn beef and cabbage.
Those who come in wagons will be
from surrounding counties, but one party
has been made up in Geary county and
will make the drive from junction City.
1t is not known just how many will be
here, but the number is placed at from
5000 to 10000.
Usage, Douglas, Jackson, Wabaunsee,
Morris and POttawatOmie counties will
all be represented in the wagon brigade.
The 61O delegates will be given an in
formal reception at 8 o'clock on the
morning of the 18th in Representative
hall. when they will be expected to shake
hands with the state officers and come to
the conclusion that they should be re-
nominated.
Hamlin Garland Coming.
essayist and literary star who has attract
ed much attention lately, Hamlin Gar
land of Boston, Will deliver an address,
and Representative hall will be kept
open while the convention is in session,
SO that any Populist who has a burden
OF information to dispose of may address
those who are unable to secure admission
to the convention which will be held at
Hamilton hall
A committee is busy today decorating
the hall and making arrangements for
the seating of delegates and visitors. A
special space will be reserved for the
women, and no man-not even Governor
LewelHng, will be allowed to put his foot
within its sacred limits. The same rule
will be observed with the space reserved
for delegates and reporters.
Governor Lewelling it is generally
supposed in state house circles, will be
renOminated On the first ballot. The op-
position has not yet concentrated itself
upon any one but they are trusting to
fate and hope man will be produced
out of the needs of the hour.
There will probably be a new candi-
date for lieutenant governor. Percy
Daniels has publicly announced his de-
sertiOn from the party. unless the dele
gates place his hobby property tax
In the platform. There is every indica-
tiOn that Daniels will not be humored,
and no one Will attempt to prevent his
desertion.
Even the radical Populists call him a
"crank, and they are anxious to get him
out of the way.
Other Candidate
]. w. Amos of Smith county will prob
ably be the nominee for secretary of
state G. F. Johnson of Phillips county
Is candidate, and VIM. Bray of Lyon
county is in the field.
Secretory Osborn will not be renomi-
mated and his name will not be presented
to the convention.
The rest of the state ticket will be re-
nominated-if present indications count
for anything.
There will he nominee for associate
justice against Johnson to nominate.
Three candidates have so far appeared in
the field Assistant Attorney General
Geo. W. Clark will probably be the NOM
inee. He is a liberal Democrat and a
good lawyer.
1t is understood that Judge NJ. B.
Nicholson will be a candidate but he
told JOURNAL reporter only two weeks
ago that he could not afford to be in the
race and would not be-
The other candidate is Judge W. c.
Webb of this CITY