The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-28
DON'T ALL SPEAK AT ONCE

DON'T ALL SPEAK AT ONCE
From the present outlook the pros
poets of individual candidates for the
presidency may be regarded as some
what precarious. There are candi-
dates. now in sight, and there is yet
time to bring out the dark horses and
favorite sons whose names have not.
thus far appeared in print On the
Republican side, Mckinley, Reed and
Harrison are prominent before the peo-
Die. 1t may be said that each is more
or less formidable with large follow
ing to back him. On the ground Of
| qualification for the office. no mistake
! could be made in the selection of
( either. It turns then upon the ques-
ton Of availability, provided always
/ by any premature jobs or combina-
tons. Reed is a man Of the people
/ a big-hearted, brainy. patriotic Ameri-
/ can citizen. Mckinley stands as the
/ exponent of a business and CONNER
cial policy which lies at the founda-
ton of our industrial prosperity up to
the very day of Democratic ascend
ency. Harrison has the advantage of
having been tried. and not found want
ing in ability or fidelity to the peoples
interests. But there is more in the
question than the mere selection of
candidate. Issues will play a promi-
mont part. rs in all conventions, and
10, s,, 1,o%
there is practical unanimity in the
party concerning the rehabilitation Of
silver would he to invite a simultan-
eous guffaw all over the west. The
goldbug organs Of the east have been
trying to pump confidence into the
rank and file by claiming that this
question is already settled, and there
fore not an issue. However much
they may persist in this course, and
however little they may believe what
they say, the fact remains that the time
is approaching when the truth will be
known. Not only will facts be made
apparent. but the voting contingent in
the great Transmississippi region will !
strength, through voting representa-
tives in the national convention. 1t |
will be well to consider. too, that the |
west is no longer in the mood to sub
NIT to the dictations of money kings
or party bosses. Neither will it be
safe to conclude that concessions or
compromises, all on the side of the
single standard, can be forced down
the threats of western delegates SIM
ply to insure harmony in the party.
In the selection of candidates then,
it Will be well to remember that sill
yer Will be the veritable BanquOs
ghost of the conyentiOn-that it will not
down till all aspirants have defined
their position, in order that the plod-
ding millions may know just whom
and what they are TO vote for. A vas
non-cOmmital policy is all
very we'll in the preliminary skirmishes
now going on, but in the interim be-
tween now and June it will be nee
aSsary for every aSpirant to learn to
speak his piece. and that in good, plain
that all can understand.
Other considerations may confuse the
Looking TO the final onset, J
We should not forget that there is an
enemy in the field. Splendid equip (
nent or superiority of numbers would
De less available against an inferior
'orce with mutiny in our own ranks. 5
The present attitude of Democracy is
me of desperation. Like an army sur
there is nothing left but to i
light 10 a finish. sIntrenched and forti- I
led by present patronage, and having
10 choice of means but that Of expe- I
lent, they may be expected 10 resort {
10 every method of political bush J
vhacking that Democratic ingenuity |
an devise. All rules of political war
are will be cast TO the winds, and it {
viii be safe to figure on their court q
NJ an alliance with any and all class
:, cliques and unions OF every kind
whatsoever
These considerations emphasize the I
eceSsity for unity of sentiment on Y
resent issues, and the time TO secure C
IS now. While the party magnates i.
re holding secret meetings in New a
'ork, they viii DO well TO remember G
hat forty-fOur sovereign states Will Il
anticipate, all alike, in the election of 9
ur next president The candidate r
it'll conscientious, liberal ideas con-
erning the rights Of all in the shapin- C
our national finances, and the can d
or and courage TO assert them now, (.
'ould draw the west in solid phalanx o
his support Who viii be the first a
, speak: a