Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-01
LEAvENWoRTH REPUBLICANS.
A Strong County Ticket Nominated d
Senator baker Indorxed aud
PoPuiism Denounced.

| Ieavenwcfth, kas., Sept 3a-(SpecialN y
/ The Republicans OF Leavenworth county
met iii convention to-day and placed a
strong, clean ticket before the voters for
the November election. The convention was
one OF the largest and most enthusiastic
/ ever held in the county and when 1t ad-
journed the best Of feeling prevailed
There was a protracted contest over the
nomination for sheriff and Charles Fl.
Miller won after twenty-six ballots. by a
vote OF 81 out of total of i2o Excitement
ran high at times and the friends of the
candidates were active, but no bitterness
was manifested.
The convention was called to order by
Chairman Joseph Bleakley, of the county
central committee, who made a neat speech
ccHsratulating the party on the success of
the national administration. j. w. Haus-
sermann was chosen secretary
The resolutions adopted after rejoicing,
over the election of Mckinley continue:
Resolved, That We indorse and commend
the diligence and faithfulDess of Lucien
Baker, the senator from Kansas in the
United States congress, especially his de-
Sotion to the interests of Kansas and of
this county and city. We ahse heartily In
oofse the course in congress of the Re-
PUBLICAN representatives fron Kansas
Resolved. That IN state and local mat
te[s; as citizens of the state and as Re
publicans, we condemn the Popo- D4,po-
cratic party now having charge of the
state government; it has been false 10
every pledge made to the people; its legis-
.aeaEe et Last winter was stink in the
ncstrils of the community-noted and cele-
DRAFTED only for its utter disregard of con
stitutionai law-its corruption and ignor-
aliee and defiance Of the plainest principles
oil justice and right between man and man
-feSultiDg in a disgusting exhibition BY an
| IhsestlgatipS committee, charged TO inquire
INTO the bribery and corruption OF the mem
| oefa OF that bodS-so appalling to the de-
cent citizens of the state and to such an
| extent that even the Democracy OF this
county. IN convention assembled. denounc d
| the legislature in the following language
| which We quote, and the sentiment of
| which We approve and make part of our
PLATFORM:
| Resolved, That, looking back to the pro
| ceedings of the legislature OF last winter
| with shame and disgust. We demand that
| that body shall not be called together again
| TO turther htfiict the state by its venahty
ana mbeenity.
Resolved, That We as Republicans, de-
notaace the principle involved in the metro
| Pobran police system-our party has ever
peesl IN favor of home rule-h We have the
right as g community to elect our Judges
and sheriff and MAYORS and other local OH
ctBs We see no reason why our police com
n,Fp}si9pers ms and their appoiatees should not
bei sldbiect to the win Of the people OF the
TO govern ourselves or not, and IL not our
ssiNerner or sovereign should appoint all
oifcerS to govern us-we demand the repeal
off this system, and to the end that We may
nave peace in the state We demand that the
prphibEory amendment to the constitution
SHOULD be submitted TO the vote Of the eIec-
tYrs OF the state-we are sick and tired OF
| tfe continued troubles turmoil. contests,
tsmpt to enforce this prohibitory legisla-
zion, and therefore demand that the cleo
tors shall have another chance to decide
whether or not they want a continuance OF
the system which breeds nothing but brib-
exy and hypocrisy and expenses upon the
IN n al,
| way. lessen the evils Of intemperanee.
| Resolved, That We demand the stTictest
I economy ia the ADMINISTRATION of city and
county affairs. and dcnoupce the spirit of
| outrageous extravaganza, shown in the re-
gent doubling Of the city tax levy for cur
tent expenses Of the city Of Leayenworth.