Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-06-09

WOulQ nave tno people OF Kansas u00ef.
stand that II they elect me governor next
November shall be governor in every
sense Of the term.
II want especially to thank those who
stood by me when my candidacy seemed
only a problem. and q hard one to solve.
I shall make the campaign Of my life.
more to place the party back into power
in Kansas, than to elevate myself to the
states executive chair"
Defeated Candidates Heard.
Al soon as the next governor surrendered
the floor, the delegates began calling for
Hessin. The defeated candidate mounted
the platform, while the applause from the
delegates was deafening. had prepared
speech" said Mr.. Hessin. (which fully
expected 10 deliver before this convention.
I have It in my pocket, but I don't In
tend that you shall have the pleasure Of
hearing me deliver this address. It il sim-
liar TO the one just delivered by Mr.. Stan
ley. Oh. it's q daisy. It took me long
time to get 1t together and trim 1t up 80
1t would be At for gubernatorial nominee
to deliver. II you had done the right
thing by me to-day. you would have heard
this speech. Now. don't you suffer keenly
on account Of your misdoings?
II want to serve notice on all Of you
me, and although my defeat may lay me
up for a short time. III recover in time
to assist my friend Mr.. Stanley into the
state house by an overwhelming major
ity.'
"You all know that John seaton Is not a
speaker" said Captain Seaton, as he faced
the convention after receiving splendid
ovation. 'All agree that I am Repub-
lican. hoped to be governor. but the wis
dom Of the party has seen fit to select an
other standard bearer. I hold no malice
against those who did not support me. and
propose to give Mr.. Stanley and the entire
Republican ticket my warmest support"
Captain seaton now wears . Stanley
badge.
Billy Edwards made one Of his usual pa.
triotic speeches when called upon. 1T 10
an honor" said he. Ito stand for one mo-
ment before such a Republican gathering
in Kansas. the best state in the Union. It
a high honor to even be mentioned for gov
ernor of Kansas. I thought was running
for governor until stanley's boom struck
me. When the campaign opens. you can
count on me to put In my best licks for
the Republican ticket. W. E. Stanley will
be elected governor by 5000. and Chester
I. Long will go back to congress from the
Big Seventh
Other NOm10ot1OA0 Taken I'd.
, It was o'clock when the convention
reached the regular order Of business and
the names of candidates for associate JUS
tice were placed before the convention. D..
A. Banta, Of Great Bend, presented the
name Of Elrick Cole, Of Barton; T. J. Flan-
nelly, Of Oswego, named Nelson Case. Of
Labette; W. r. Smith, Of Wyandotte, was
presented by silas Porter. OF Kansas City.
Kas., and ex-Attorney General F. b.
Dawes put w. A. Porter. Of Leavenworth.
in nomination. One ballot settled the fight
in favor Of Smith. The ballot resulted:
Smith, x79; Cole, IA; Case, rs; Porter, "a.
Smith was declared the nominee.
At this juncture a motion carried shutting
of further nominating speeches. Candi-
dates for lieutenant governor were zen
announced and balloting commenced. The
first ballot resulted: W. A. Germany, of
Bourbon, -; George Case. Of Jewell, as;
William Glenn, OF Greeley, 10; Harry Rich
ter, of Morris. "a. There was no nomina-
ton and q second ballot was ordered.
The second ballot was thrown out because
forty more votes were cast than there were
delegates In the convention. Harry Rich
ter was nominated on the third ballot, the
vote standing, Richter. 60; Case, u4; Cor
many. 106.
The following telegram was read from
Congressman Charles Curtis. now at WASH
ington:
Oregon set the pace. Kansas will give
the entire Republican ticket 5000 majority.
Tho country Il to Be congratulated on the
success OF our Administrations. our army