The Wichita daily eagle., 1895-07-24

Police Judge Hatton came down
from Topeka last night. He went up
with the police commissioners and was
present when they held a conference
with Governor Morrill, in reference 20
the situation in Wichita.
What conclusion was reached at
chat conference. judge?" asked a re-
porter for the Eagle.
why, the commissioners and the
governor had a very pleasant talk. The
commissioners outlined the situation
here the best they could. They told him
exactly what they had done and what
efforts they had made to execute the
law.
Governor Morrill, told the commits
SionerS that he was satisfied that they
had made an honest effort to enforce
the law and that he was satisfied with
their work
The governor said that he had never
been hypOcrite and that he was too
old to commence now. And that he
was in favor Of the enforcement of the
law and he wanted an honest effort
made by the commissioners to enforce
it."
Had Governor Morrill, heard that
Wichita's city council had repealed all
the ordinances prohibiting the sale of
intoxicating liquors."
Yes. The commissioners received
dispatch while they were in the gov
ernor's Office
What did Governor Morrill, think of
it?"
Il think he regarded it as a pretty
strong evidence that the sentiment of
the local government was against these
prosecutions"
What did he propose to do about it?'
We'll, you see it was explained when
the metropolitan police law was passed
that the cities would have ordinances
III harmony with the constitution and
state law and since the ordinances
have been repealed here the governor
could not tell what we could do.
He, however, advised the commits
sioners TO do the best they could and
aid the state authorities in the enforce
ment of the law"
Did the governor say anything
about,the appointment of an assistant
attorney general?''
1T is my opinion that an assistant
attorney general Will be appointed here
but Of course he would have to be ap-
pointed by the attorney general. l
think when one is appointed that the
authorities here will be consulted in re-
gard to who shall receive the appoint
ment."
c. NJ. Jones, president of the board
of police commissioners, was seen by a
reporter for the Eagle last night after
he returned from Topeka.
Mr.. Jones was sitting out on the front
porch of his residence on South Topeka
avenue in company with his wife and
the broad smile on his genial face was
evidence enough that nothing had hap
pened to grieve him TO any considera-
ble extent at Topeka.
cd Iax l,a hon be-
had enjoyed his visit to Topeka Nj.
Jones said:
''Tt has been fequently suggested to
me that the commissioners ought to
call on the governor hui I always felt
that our intentions might be miscon-
stTued and l was not much in favor of
going.
Since going. however, ! am glad we
went We had very pleasant visit
md found Governor Morrill, to be a
level headed conscientious man. He is
man Of general information and he
knows the situation here in Wichita
Thoroughly.
LAS a matter Of course he is in favor
of the enforcement Of the law and he
could not afford to be in favor of any
thing else. / am greatly pleased with J
him and ! assure you We have a good |
governor.
WAS there anything said about the !
appointment of a new commission for |
Wichita?''
mo. We told Governor Morrill, that |
we had done the very best We could un- |
der the circumstances and that If he !
was not satisfied with our conduct IN Of !
fee he could say so without offending |
us.
II told the governor that he could ap- !
point my successor at any time with |
out hurting nay feelings whenever he |
thought it best to do SO.
He said that it was the desire that we !
hold the office and do the best we could |
and make an honest effort TO enforce |
the law. I presume when he becomes |
convinced that we are not trying TO do !
our duty that he will appoint our sue
cessors.'
Mr.. Jones said that was all he had 10 |
say for publication but it was very evi-
dent from his talk and manner that
ne does not expect to be removed for |
several days anyhow and if Governor /
Morrii is as well satisfied with his COM
missioners as they are with the gov
ernor there VIII be harmony in the tut
ure.