Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-08-15
Ex-CONGREssMANw W. w.A.CALDERHEAD
CALLS ON SENATOR BAKER.
THINKS He GAINED HIS POINT.
WANTS CAPTAIN M'PBERsoN NAMED
AS POSTMASTER.
Senator stocks and Attorney Ed Berry
Have Another Candidate for the
PIace-NO Indian Agencies
-.- to Fall TO Kansas Re
pubIicans.

Leayenworth. Kas. Aug. l4.-(SpeciaD
Among the callers on Senator Baker to-day
was ex-Congressman ". A. Calderhead, OF
Marysville. who arrived in the city during
the morning. and remained until evening
The two had a two hours conference dur
ing the day, and Senator Baker was drawn
into the redhot fight that is on over the
postmg stership at Blue Rapids. The hght
for the Blue Rapids Office is a fierce one,
and second only to that at Emporia
There are two candidates for the office,
and each is backed by a powerful faction
OF Marshall county politicians. John Ham
ilton is supported by State Senator Fred
Stocks and Ed Berry. county attorney, who
il an aggressive campaigner, and VINO
threatens 10 come out and make the race
for the Republican nomination for congress
in the Fifth district against Mr.. Calder
head. The other candidate is Captain John
Mcpherson. an old Scotchman, who is the
choice Of Mr.. Calderhead.
I'D to the present time. Senator Baker has
permitted Mr.. Calderhead to recommend
the candidates for postmaster in the Fitth
district and he has o. KID every name
but one, where he had made a previous
promise to a personal friend. When MI
Calderhead announced that he would rec
Ommend Captain Mcpherson over the can
dldate Of Senator Stocks and Mr.. Berry.
to make a fight with Senator Baker, con-
testing Mr.. Calderhead's right TO name the
man at their home
II was a delicate fight to draw Senator
Baker into, inasmuch as Senator Stocks.
who is a popular man locally, is a candi-
date for reelection 10 the state senate, and
is likely to have a vote in the Republican
caucus when Senator Baker comes up for
reelection In 1900.
Mr. Calderhead and Senator Baker went
over the political situation in the Fifth dis
trict during their conference yesterday. ana
when they parted Mr.. Calderhead felt that
his position was secure, and that the ap-
pOintment Of Captain Mcpherson would
be- made when the time came.
When asked by The Journal correspond
ent about the contest, Mr.. Calderhead said:
Il feel satisfied that my recommendation
of Captain Mcpherson will be indorsed by
Senator Baker. The commission Of the
present incumbent does not expire until
next April but Senator Stocks and Mr..
Berry insisted on having it settled at this
time. and I was willing. Senator Baker
has been very kind in this matter"
When asked IL he had made any further
recommendations during their conference
Mr.. Calderhead replied that they had talked
over the big offices in his district. but that
none Of them had been taken up for final
settlement.
While here, Mr.. CaIderhead pushed the
claims Of J. B. Anderson. OF Manhattan,
for an Indian agency. Mr.. Anderson is the
son Of the late Congressman John a. An
derson. On being questioned as to his
friends chances. Mr.. Cslderhead said:
There Is no show for Nr. Anderson
Efenfh feds that an he ssees eSSot Ave any india
agencies TO Kansas. Three Indian agents
have already been appointed. and there
are not many left. They will go to other
Are you candidate for governor" was
asked
Mr Calderhesd replied:
mo: sir, ! have not thought Of II. Ny
name has been mentioned by some. but I
am candidate for congress in the Fifth
When asked about national politics, he
said:
II am entirely satisfied with the progress
the administration and congress are max
ing. There are evidences OF returning pros
perity. on ali sides. and good feeling pre-
Mr. CaIderhead was guarded in talking
about the Populist state administration,
| but said when asked for his opinion:
THE state administration is making
many mistakes. and there Is much dissat-
| isfactiOn expressed. / care most 10 have
/ a good condition prevail in the state. The
farmers Of the state are prosperous"
| While in the city Mr.. Caiderhead was
Introduced around by ex-Mayor ID. A.
| Hook. who IL urging him TO become can
| didste for governor.
Representative SimOns. Of Sumner coun-
ty. had talk with Senator Baker over
| the appointment Of a new postmaster at
South Bsten. In his county. q. a. Brach-
man. Mr. SimOns' candidate for the place,
Was along and he was present during the
interview with the senator. The chances
| are good for Brachmans getting the po-
FitiOn.