The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-27

His fine words for Elrick Cole are just
now the talk of western Kansas and
will make scores Of additional votes for
Judge Cole.
The letter is as as follows:
Sterling, Kan, Oct II, 1896.
To whom it may concern:
1t is we'll known that take no public
part In politics while holding the posi-
ton OF judge Of court. 1t may also be
taken for granted that I, with others,
feel deep interest in the present pol;ti-
cal issues, and 1 will say that 1 have
very decided opinions upon the merits
OF these issues, but owing to the stand
that I have taken. / will not discuss
these questions now. In matters relat-
ing to our judiciary feel that no ex-
ceptions ought to be taken If 1 express,
in public way, my opinions as to what
is best for the interests Of US all.
A judicial Office is not political Office.
and it ought not 10 be so regarded even
in the heat of a political campaign.
courts make no laws; they simply de-
clare what is the law when an issue is
raised thereon, and they administer 1t
as they find II. We are all agreed that
the last peaceable resort TO which we
may look for the protection Of our rights
and for the redress of wrongs, IS IN the
courts. The judiciary is intended to be
absolutely free and independent from all
other departments Of the government.
and subject TO the will, dsctation :nfiu-
ence Of none Of them, save the exceptions
where that will is framed into law.
Courts should be unswayed by passion
or prejudice. and uninauneced by any
political clamor, or by anything else save
the laws of the land. and justice based
thereon. This Is what VIII give peru1a-
reIcy TO our government, and fair deal
ing TO every litigant-
When the people select Judge. who
in his official capacity knows the poIiti-
cal tendencies OF no man. and wholly dis
regards all clamor that may arise or
issue from political camps, nd who 81 Is
surrounded by an atmosphere OF strict
impartiality, and strives, with his best
intelligence, coupled with a studious et-
fort to do exact and equal justice 10 all
under the LAW, such a people are wisely
looking TO the best general welfare. and
10 the upouilding and continuance Of the
noble institutions OF our glorious gov
eminent, / care not what the politics OF
judge may be. !. he only forgets that
he has any political faith when sitting as
4 court
! don't care now 10 take the space 10
speak particularly OF any court save the
enc that we have right here at home, il
the western division OF the southern de-
partment OF our court CT appeals. al
though what have said VIII apply 20
ali courts. We have now here tusc such
a judge as we deserve. and just such an
enc as We ought II desire. With Judge
El-ick c. Cole no man need fear TO trust
the just merits OF his csuSe. He Is 8 very
careful painstaking. conscientious and
able judge, and ] earnestly recommend
70 all. who believe With me in the char
acter Of the gentleman who ought 20 oc-
cupy that position. 70 vote for Judge
Cole. say This with TO reflection on
his opPoPear- with whon I an not ac-
uJ,ain ted. and whom must presume 20
be an honorable gentleman But / (e-,
that this is justly due 20 Judge Cole. and
Il Is more due % rs &c a people thz. ne
recognize his un6oub;ei fitness FOR THIS
position by giving him our y-oces ~ TIE
coming election.
have Just the same in,eres: n this