The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-03-26
POLITICS IN THE TERRITORY
Ollie and Flynn are Dead sure But the Rest
are Uncertain.

An Eagle representative encountered
a prominent Kansan in this city last
right who was somewhat backward
about having his name appearing in
print, but who for the last few days,
has ben booking over the political situa-
ton in Oklahoma. He stated that he
found things somewhat different, as re-
CARDS the Republican presidential can
didates, than the situation in Kansas.
The prominent politicians Of the terri
tory, he said, have varying views as to
the man best fitted to fill the presiden-
tial chair. Some of them prefer not
to give their views, whatever they may
be. for obvious reasons. and others are
straight out for their respective candi-
dates.
AT Kingfisher part are for Reed, and
part for McKinley-being about equally
divided. In the other cities the opinions
OF the different men vary greatly, Nc
Kinley and Reed being the general fav-
orites. while Allison has his following
and Cullum is not entirely without his
advocates. Then there are a very few
who believe Governor Bradley OF Ken
lucky will be the vice presidential nom
inee Those who have this view say
very little about it. but they base their
belief upon the enthusiasm with which
ne is supported by the Republicans of
Kentucky. and upon the power OF man
who as a Republican could carry a state
so irrevocably Democratic as Kentucky.
Reed has favored Oklahoma IN a num-
Der Of ways and this is one great reason
why he has as large following as he
has. Had 1t not been for this there is
little doubt but that Mckinley would
have most of the men VINO now are for
Reed among his followers
When asked about how things appear
ed as regard Flynn, our modest Kan
san said that there was absolutely no
doubt whatever as to who would be the
nominee. Dennis Flynn" said he, us
the lion OF the hour, and when ne gets
over the Oklahoma line he Will be re-
ceived with open arms. and when those
same arms have encircled him, Il is
hard to state just how soon they will
relax their enthusiastic grip and allow
what remains OF him 10 return to Wash
irgton- His free home bill has been
looked upon as a piece OF very clever
political intrigue. but when the news
spread abroad that II had passed the
house. the public opinion which had
been in this direction changed as Il by
magic. The different delegations %
the Kingfsher convention are Instruct
| ed to renominate The Little Irishman,"
as ne is called. by reclamation Every
one In the territory Of whatever poli,-
icai persuasion declare they VIII vote
for Dennis. and generally add a codicile
10 their declaration by way OF enpha-
sis 70 their fixed intention Il Is very
doubtful Il either OF the other other
parties Will place a candidate IN the field
gainst him, and in case they DO their
object will only be 70 avoid having u
! ~
publican party. To some of them this
probably would b. such terrible break
down that TO perpetUate such sin Of
omission would be unparodnable. How
ever II any opposition Is made % Den
MS T. FLYNN il VIII be made by those
| whose common sense and brains have
/ been and still are partially or entirely
( lacking. FINN has done what ven few
I II any other man n the territory could
have done. regardless Of party; and the
men OF clear intellect in the oths- par
/ ties are shrevxd enough 70 know a good
thing when they So g. The freely de-
| claref sentiment OF a large number OF
Democrats IS tnat II Cleveland vetoes
| the free home bill. they VIII ever after
cast their votes with the Republicans.
| In view OF this fact that several % the
! north wes-ern states have asked f0r the
same lE4ElE lttI Ll-AG 49,
/ far have failed 10 get i. u ! sn1t al
/ togo Their improbable that this VII Be
| considered as a sufficient reason for MS
veto. However. this may b. the oill =
| being watched with the closest q a.
| tention BY the interested settlers aE
| much = not more than BY the vpl.u-
| Clans
1T Is generally agreed that John 7
| Ollie vii receive very httl@ opPoelt5on
| % being elected a delegate - the -
| LOUIS convention- The COUNTIES along
| ne railroads are al strongly - favor
| = Mr.. Ollie as also - the eastern I,p--
| ton OF the territory As yst 10 *
| trene western countrSs have no. pt-1
| heard from. but very lizzie opos-ti0-s -
expected: the only Objection which has
| ye- been made vas that NJ. DIE Tas e
! representative o. 4 corporation But
/ the p--sgas who have opp.1s-1 an az
| agree - saying thaI he Is as honest and
/ Conscientious q man as t-sre : u the
/ territory. Coas!3erins TIE latitude