Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-05-08
AS TO THE GOVERNORSHIP.

ANYBODY and everybody who says anything IN
opposition to his nomination. They say, "Why
WILL you fellows insist on opposing the choice
of the people?' The frantic efforts OF these
misguided brethren are quite amusing.
What reason have these Lewelling supporters
to claim that he is the peoples choice! When
did the people express themselves on this ques-
ton? When did they have an opportunity to
express themselves?
One thing which is very noticeable is that
the supporters of Lewelling are waging bitter
warfare against Chairman Breidenthal, some
even claiming that he wants the nomination
for governor, himself, and some of them-the
Ottawa Journal in Notwithstanding at crook
edness on the part Of Breidenthal.
So far as the AGITAToR is concerned, it is OPP
posed TO the nomination of either Lewelllng or
Breidenthal for governor, and we think we
have good reasons for our opposition to them.
We are opposed to dwellings, nomination be-
cause he made so many bunders while he was
governor tina. his denomination would force the
Populsts to 60 into the campaign on the de-
fensive; we would have to explain and explain,
from the beginning to the end of the campaign.
It will not suffice to say, "Well, the Republic
ans will have to explain, too" That is no reason
why we should do the same. The Popullsts
must make an aggressive campaign, which
we are in position to do if we nominate
clean ticket.
We are also'opposed to dwellings nomina-
ton because he has joined that gang OF law
uullifers known as the Mystic Brotherhood, the
sole object of which organization is to destroy
Our prohibitory law. That Lewelling is mem
Der of this organization is proven by the follow
ing letter to the secretary of the Liberty League
of New York:
LEWELLING & CO.,
Manufacturers Jobbers of
Pure Creamery Butter,
Spring Grove, Separator Process).
Three Star, dealers IN
. Jersey Dairv. Eggs and Cheese.
Ts,.0aoue ,aO Cream Stations: Wichita
WICHITA, KANs., March IS, 1896
T. REYNOLDS Harper, New York City,
Dear Sir.-Replying to your favor OF the 7th
inst. if the O. NJ. B. shall keep itself free from
auy entangling alliance with political parties
until its course can be judiciously determined,
there is no doubt that it will be an important
factor in determining political results in this
state. The great danger is that it may lie side
tracked in the interests of some political party
or candidates, and thus be disrupted. Its mem
bership is from all political parties but theie
are indications that an effort is already being
put forth from the outside to make the order do
duty for the political party now in power The
most iudicious management is necessary to avoid
alternating members. If this can be avoided
and the strength of the body can be thrown as
unit, we can at least repeal the present metro
politan police laws of the state.
It is doubtful if more can be accomplished at
present. There is no doubt that considerable
charge of sentiment is growing in the state in
favor of a change from the present system But
if YOUR league is disposed to render some aid 1t
MIGHT be as we'll to delay the matter for while
until the drift of events can be more plainly
discovered.
little later it may be possible to tell some
thing as to who will be proposed for candidates
for legislative and state Offices, and help will be
needed more then than now. The time inter
vening between nominations and election VIII
be the important period, tho, of course, nomI-
nations are important also.
Yours, L. D. LEWELLING.
(Strictly personal and confdentiaD.
Briefly stated, Mr.. Lewelling wants the nom
;nation-wants to defeat old Granny Morrill,.
He is, evidently, counting the liquor vote
We are opposed to the nomination OF Chair
man Breidenthal because we do not consider
him fit man for the position. He is an indie
fatigable worker in the party's cause, but he
has done no more than many other Populists
would have done. He has received sufficient
reward in good, fat office, which he still holds :