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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

From the Chicago Timer Heraid.
The election returns In the West not only
eliminate free silver as a national isSGe
in 1874. bu; show that Populism has re-
ceived its denthhlow in the land Of its birth
Kansas. the cradle Of populism. has Re-
prdtated its offspring. The cause OF sound
money made a clean sweep of the state OF
Ieedy and Simpson and Peter. elect'ns
seven of the eight congressman and retir-
ing the soCkleSs sage Of Medicine Ledge
under a majority Of 1.5H The only sue
cessful fopulist congressional candidate is
+. Il. Rjdgely, of the Third district. He
is the sole survivor who escaped the land
Slide OF sound money In the Sunfower
state.
Kansas is now represented in the United
States senate by I.ucien Baker. a sound
money Republican. and William \. Harris.
a Populist- Unfortunately the ~iatter's term
does not expire until 1870. SO that the re-
vulsion OF popular sentiment against the
state socialism and rotten money theories
of the Popuiists in Kansas Will not lind
full expression in its representation in The
upper house for some years yet.
In Nebraska. however. the population OF
Populism will he brought to a fitting climax
in the immediate election of a sound money
senator 10 succeed William Vincent Allen.
an event that will give the finishing touch
es TO the o~bsequies of a political propa-
| S.'No mat oA dtNt!S!NN s.ti
preached only the doctrine Of despair.
lnasmuch as free coinage at I6 TO l stands
for that phase of Popuiism which advocates
fiat money. ii il fair to say that every de-
feat of n silverite was also a Reputation
of Populism. Chasing free silver as =.
branch Of Populism. it may be said that
Populism lost six congressman in Kansas.
one IN Nebraska. two in South Dakota.
three in California. two in Michigan and
four United States senators. White. of
California: Allen. of Nebraska; Mitchell.
| of Wisconsin. ard Turpie. OF Indiana.
\ significant feature of the demise of
Populism is the vote OF the agricultural dis
tricts in Nebraska and Kansas. Counties
which gave Bryan 800 to 100 majority two
i years ago broke even. and in several in
stances landed in the Republican column.
| Populism cannot stand good crops. Under
u sound money policy, with good crops and
advanced prices for products. the farmers
OF the West are satisfied.
Prosperity has given Populism a black
eye The Democratic platform makers will
doubtless study the returns in Nebraska
and Kansas TO their own profit. The De-
mocracy of 1900 must throw off the incu-
bus of Populism.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
KANSAS TOPICS.

Kansas has Just done a great thing. She
has saved congress to the Republican
party. II the fusion forces had carried the
state the control of congress would have
passed 10 the opposition. 1t is enough to
blot out the stigma which attached to Kan
sss when she Jagged behind in the masnih-
cent procession of 1886. and it cancels an
obligation owed to the Republican party
since 1850.
We doubt II Governor Leedy calls a spe-
cial session of the legislature, but the fact
that he is being urged 10 do so by the
leaders of the Populist party is enough in
itself TO convict PoDulism of being thor
oughly unprircipled. The people of Kan
sas have just voted by an enormous ma
ioritv against any further meddling by
Populism with the state government
Through that referendum" which Pop
ulism espouses as one of its fundamental
principles the people of Kansas have stated
explicitly that they want Populism to get
out and make itself as scarce as possible.
Populism had it's chance. II failed igno-
miniously. and it can retrieve nothing at
this late day.
It is perhaps true that If Governor
Leedy felt that the legislature would do
his bidding after It had assembled in spe-
cial session, he might seek this means of
venting his spite against the people Of
Kansas for the defeat they administered
TO him at the election of Tuesday: but,
judging from the work of the regular ses-
sion, We are of the opinion that there are
enough temperate and fair minded Pop
ulist members of both houses to defeat
revolutionary and vindictive legislation at
this the eleventh hour. Governor Leedy
was unable to dictate legislation to the
lower house in The regular session. and
now that Populism has gone down to de-
feat. largely on account of his sins of
commission and omission. it is doubtful If
he could control a majority of either
house.
Evidence that the Pepulist party in Kan
sas is on the eve of dissolution Is accum-
ulating very fast. The Populist politi-
clans are a unit IN declaring that either
| Populism or Democracy must cease to ex-
| ist, and there cannot he much difference
| OF opinion as to which of the parties will
go. In an interview John Breidenthal
says: W cannot so on forever main
| thinning two separate organizations. The
| future will soon tell which party must
60" Leweliing says: This election forces
reorganization of the opposition forces.
and on the threshold We shall be con-
| fronted with two propositions. One side
will want TO go into the reorganized
Democracy, the Bryan Democracy, ! mean,
and the other side will be for straightout
socialism. Or that proposition we shall
| probably split,
! OF all the landslides in Kansas this
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
MISSOURI POINTS.

Two Platte county farmers, Messrs. Risk
and Gabhert, captured thirty premiums,
a~ggresating 500 in prize money. with their
stock display at the Omaha exposition.
Apparently the st. Joe theater managers
haven't been placing the passes where they
would do the most good. An ordinance
greatly increasing their municipal license
fee is pending in the city council.
Loyal old Harrison county" the home
of General B. NJ. Prentiss, the Shiloh hero,
is one OF Missouri's bright spots. The
average Republican majority there Tuesday
was but a trine under a thousand.
After all, Missouri's case isn't altogether
hopeless IL the report Is correct that States
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
THE MOUNTAIN PATH.

Along the mountain way the shadows press
As h!cts aTgu IN opened book cf God.
And, ;insc! Il the lingering sumraeTs dress
The butterflies CLEAN 'nnaaSsj the ea,denrcd.
\ nearby cal, uProotes by the storms.
Yet lesns upon an elm. and leaves and SEEDS:
IS some iaiaed life. upheld by kindly arms.
Is ;psred q h!com awhile IN noble deeds
Like rshtning's Sashes, - their cIotted drip,
Mild cucunters CLEAN in tho falter.as light;
Asov,. the brave mast Of some suakea ship,
\ de.d tree trunk attracts the pensive sight.
Bcyoai the EEtmmrriuE S;reaniet. gray ellis raise
Heads that are su~ctcut-fUrhAE'd in their blue
As ci.ics that were legends in the osvs
Whrn NiHsvah aud Babylon we're a.
Then ecu'e- 4 noise tom where the dsrS pines spin
Their emerald screen against the eIoaIless skies
lac wind that seems an echo Of the din
Made by the wheel. u pls~il< centuries.
Aad save Tor tais she slvace il severe
Is the weird realm where Death, when idle. stalks.
TIL the ased sa;=it half expects 20 hear
The STRIP q Gra amoHs celestial walks.
Will 7. Hale. in Knoxville Sentinel
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Of ire unparalleled aggregation Of living
Wild hesss of prey low quartereG where
the feroeious Third regiment was wont 10
clsnk its iron equipments and roar. And
w understand that tie wolves and Loop
ards have retained able counsel. who Will
defend their rights to the last. We speak
for another class
The conc.Fn that occupies the armory is
stlong and wealthy. bat what of the poor
wsdow with Enina-smafl children, and q sin
gle ion or tiger chained UP in the back
yard. that makes night hideous with its
hawIing2 Shall this beast BE- dragged forta,
amid the TeIrs gifts erstwhile playfellows,
10 be lied to Il surveyors stake somewhere
in the terra ~incognita beyond Fortieth
street What Of the indi=ent family de-
pendent for its support on the income re-
ceiyed from d mich elephant that annoys
the neighborhopd with is lowing: Shall
the son Of tire family be compelled to re-
move that elephant north of the Missouri
river and tempt Providence by a daily "trip
houses. twenty yards above grade. where
ibexes and mountain sheep have for years
been quietly and inoffensiyely maintained,
a. being the only beasts that could sur
mount the slopes. and instill I love Of nat
ural history into the minds Of little chill
dren? Care we nothing for the mental
growth of the little ones, and for their
tears?
We besecch the city fathers not 10 act
precipitately in this matter. in the issue Of
which is bound up not only the question Of
the slumber Of m%illionaires and The profit
of a great company, but The prosperity and
domestic ties of many OF the humble and
the obscure.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
ruE corsc,L AND THE TIGER.

The proposaleto compel owners OF lions,
tis,rs and silver tip bears to keep their
wild beasts outside of a district bounded
by Fortieth street, Prospect avenue, the
west city limits and the river. should not
lightly I've embraced by a city council I'M
pre.sed with the plenitude OF its own
mower. The matter is not SO transparentiy
SIMPLE as may on first sight appear. Its
determination should be carefully made.
With due regard to authority and prece-
dent. The discussion and disposal Of the
.nti-cow ordinance, which was before the
council a few months ago. should GER
,aInly be taken into account here True,
berbiverous and carnivorous quadrupeds
have not. precisely the same standing in
aw.-bat-taere is much in the larger re-
Iations of the beasts TO their owners that
Is I'm strict analogy. We do not care to
mskg y strong speciat plea In the interest
FEasFs f&.sf 80 HftaE f%-H -sr 80
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Meaning of Tuesday. Triumph.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Tuesdays election has demonstrated the
fact that the Republican party will have
control of the next congress in both its
branches by decisive majorities. This re-
suit is more far-reaching in its conse-
ouences than the most sanguine Republic
an had anticipated. 1t not only gives assur-
ance that the monetary and foreign policy
of the administration will be sustained, but
gives notice to Spain that all hope Of any
advantage to be gained to its cause by a
Democratic victory in this country was
b~aseless. With this hope swept away. there
is reason to believe that the negotiations
of the peace commission in Paris will now
be brought to a speedy and successful ter
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
LINES To 4 CHILD.

Dear little face.
With piaeii brow and clear. upItfted cyes.
And praftliaE Iirs that speak no evil thinS.
And dimpIiuS sa4iics. free q fair-s"emiHg lies!
Unsolicited to ape the dreary worlds ~Prs;ense.
Sweet inaEss Of s~inIdlsss Innocence.
The JeHde=o-J flower % natures iashlonias.
a i.xy rcse smiIst the wilderness.
Amidst the desert q clear wiling spring
So is thy undiSsrmsiing loveiiress.
Dear little face
pcar little hand
How sWes: it Is to feel against my own
The touch ot this soft palm, Nhiuh never yet
The faint 0; Soal-deslroying gold hath known,
Here natures scat Of trIIstfuIness Is pressed.
Even as her loving touch the lily bleached
With stainless puri:y-even as she set
The golden fame upon the danodiI.
And heavens clear blue Hpou the violet.
May aer best gifts be for thy cIasfing still.
Dear little hand.
Dear little heart,
That never hsrhored any i'll Intent.
That knows TO bitterness. nor doubt. nor care.
But only Young HES nesting wondermeut.
And strange. new joys. amidst thy incomplete.
Cnaedged emotions and affections sweet.
Yelled. by the unIiNed years. thy field but there
The sowing for thy harves: hath begun.
When thou shalt reap and bind. may 10 despair
Rise from that ground bstwixt thee and the sun.
Dear little heart.
Robert Burns Wilson. in the Century.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Too Much Van wyck.

From she New York World tDem.).
The initial mistake was in nominating a
candidate from this city. and he a brother
of it's mayor. Governor Hills instinct was
right in protesting against this action. The
great Republican majority up the state
and the falling off in the Democratic ma
iority in this city vindicate his judgment.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
EARLY NOVEMBER.

The crimson and the russell. and the gold.
The palest green that gives a hint OF spring.
And nazaeIess eoiors that swift breezes fiag
From waving trees tall dahiias erisped by cold
Vie with the sunrise. as same Eien when old
Arc brightest. or as swans. when dying. sing.
Or a sweet strain the hckle ZEPHYR bring
Stopped short before its burden Is all told.
Maurice T. ESan.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

miration. For this outcome-aited by the
frmness of the president and the Amcri-
can members Of the commission-the nation
Will he moro indebted TO the victory OF
the Republican party at the polls on Tues
day last than to anything that has hap
rened since the victories OF Dewey and
MERIT: at Manila and the surrender OF
Santiago
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
weather Forecast for saturdmy.

WASHINGTON Sry- ll-Fz oslsagsE4 and Indian
TeTitc-s Ram. warner. s13 heast winds
fr Misssari. Warmer. with Increasing c~loudiness
and r1ia. rzst winds
FGr Kaazags Warner. with rsfH: esst winds,
For Nebraska: I3e-.sFi sg sIou1.aess; variable
Ninss. shi'Jin- to Northeast.
F-r Colorado sHsr: warmer in northern portion;
nurthezs, winds
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

From the New York Times tDem}.
To Richard Croker and to him alone be-
longs the responsibility for the Democratic
defeat in the state of New York. He en-
forced his brutal and selfish will in the
judiciary nominations at a moment when
the tide was visibly carrying his party to
certain rictOry.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Good Radiance.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Free silver. Populism and anarchy are
dead. Above their common grave waves
the banner of sound money, good govern
ment and patriotism.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Fortunate Republicans

From the Detroit Free Press fDem.).
Altogether, taking the country through.
the returns show that the Republicans
have far more occasion for self-congratu-
latior than their opponents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
The Cornfed Philosopher.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
I'm my studies of mankind. likewise
w~omankind," said the Cornfed Philosopher.
ct nave noticed that u wife beater never
has any trouble making a second mar
riage.'
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Everybody Wanted Teddy to Win.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch lind.
! There is no result OF the election which
the nation AT large will contemplate with
greater satisfaction than the success of
Roosevelt in New York by a decisive ma
jority.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Governor RooxeyeIt.

Prom the New York Sun.
Roosevelt Won. as his rough riders won
ct San Juan. not without hard work and
fierce fighting all the way up the hill. But
he got there all the same.
The full significance of the event that has
occurred in the politics of New York state
will appear slowly to the public conipre-
hension. This is net IN ordinary victory of
partisarship over partisanship. The new
governor of the Empire state has been
elected on his merits as a man. and not
because he Vas the dummy representative
of any personally driven machine Theo-
dore Roosevelt carries with him into the
executive Office the character which he has
borne ever since his fellow citizens began
TO know him.. ard that IS a character of
absolute independence. absolute fearless
ness. and honesty as bright as the sun
shine. He has been elected as governor.
he will be the governor: ard unless there
is some magic which can work an entire
Transformation in the moral and intellect
ual texture of a perfectly matured per-
sonality. he will make 4 governor for the
people of this state to be proud of.
Now. this is an Independent movement
in politics. and an Independent movement
of the only sort that can possibly prevail.
namely. by and through. and not in spite of.
a great party organization. The honest
money Democrats. the American flag DEM
ocrats, the good government Democrats
who Joined with their Republican brethren
in supporting the Republican who is his
own master against the candidate of splen-
didly organized and thoroughly disciplined
Crokerism. now reaching out from the city
for the control of state and nation. have
accomplished by this method a result
which centuries of effort IN the old mug
wump plan would never produce. They
have helped to strike down the most in
dustrious. relentless and ~monopolistic OF
bosses. They have helped to block his
widening personal ambition. They have
helped TO give the state such a governor
as the state needs. The narrowness of
the margin of the victory renders their
service the more conspicuous ard illus
triouS.
Homo to them for what they have done
in 1895. as well as for what they did in 1896,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

The smalinesS of Mr.. PETERS vote may
he dle !" the wtcked campaign ra'mor that
ne had cui off several feet Of his wh!skers-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Thai 2-.eJ0 Republican majority IN Cali
thusiasm fey imperialism" is quite robust.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

The North Carolina Democrats rot only
out quite q number o. the negroes. r
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

1t will be roticed that the wave of war
enthusiasm did not wash the South
off its feet. The Southern states sauntered
out to the polls and deposited their Gus
tomary bea=tly majorities.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

The free silver cause is not yet dead
BY placing a finger on Colorado a faint
pulse beat can he detected.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Spain wants SaD.@N."e9 for the Philip
pines, but if she can get So cash she would
90 well 10 close The deal and make on: the
paDers.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Owing to circumstances over which he
has no control. the Hon. Joe Bailey. states
man and authority on the constitution, will
not preside ever .he next house of repre-
seniatiYes.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
The Nation Is with the President.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Altogether. the country has done well.
for an off year, when novel and distracting
issues and events combined to deranse
party lines and cause a light vote. 1t
was Il pretty good Republican day. and the
president has no reason to doubt the sup
port of the nation in all wise and patriotic
labor he has still to perform.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Kansas is far in advance of Missouri
politically. Kansas sometimes goes wrong
heels over ears. but she comes back with
mere vigor than she went. Missouri plods
along year after year. stepped in moss
backism and voting her forty-year-old pref
udices regardless of issues and conditions.
Poor old Missouri.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
Kansas Mt the Front Again.

From the 81. Louis Globe Democrat
Kansas is at the front again. Its record
in the election is first-class. The decided
Republican majority in the state is greatly
to its credit. But. above all. the gain in
congressman was remarkable and also un-
usually important in a national sense.
The Populists were sent to the rear. Gov
ernor Leedy vanishes hand in hand with
Jerry Simpson. Kansas will remember
PopuIism as an unpleasant and unprofit-
able interregnum. The state is normally.
and, it may be added, constitutionaily.
Republican. Its average of intelligence is
too high to admit OF any permanent
change in politics. Its elements of pros
perity are too many and on too large a
scale to be long obscured. Republican
Kansas is again in its proper place. and
takes it at a time when its aid is highly
anprecia ted
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12
NOTES.

The Hon. Jerry Simpson viii, greatly miss
himself in the Dsxt congress.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

The Jackson count: plan OF buying Up
negro voters is az least a few degrees bet
ter than The North Carolina plan of slaugh-
tering them.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Carl Schurz recently declared that the
republic is doomed If the policy of the pres
ent national administration prevails" Mr..
Schurz may now bring on his doom.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

A Kansas City organ has discovered that
President Mckinley will not permit Tom
Reed to be speaker OF the next house. No
body VIII be more surprised at. this infor-
nation than Mr.. Reed. unless it be Prasi-
dent Mckinley.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

According to a Spanish paper, the
United States has lost it's place among civ
iiized peoples. II the Spaniards are a fair
sample of civilized people. the United
states Is to be congratulated on its loss.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Senator Quay is 4 stubborn sort of crea-
ture wno refuses to consider himself re-
bl!led even when he has only q paltry
1Jlts- majority.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Jerry Simpson will be sure TO attribute
his defeat to Wall street gold. but his con-
stituents know that it Is simply a case
of dumping refuse into the ash heap.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Havana's request for the privilege of con-
tinuing bull fights should not be hastily
refused. II denied this sport tn town
might resort TO football.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

TIE Pennsylvania people show 40 little
appreciation of his choice offerings that
Mr.. Wanamaker may conclude TO take re-
form off the bargain counter.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

l, must be admitted that the Republican
party OF Missouri is not yet ready to fur
nial testimonials as 10 the beneficial re-
suits OF bo~ss-bouncing.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

In packing up his effects for a return TO
Washington, Statesman Bailey will not
overlook i large bundle Of antagonism TO
dress suits ard imperialism.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Here is the true explanation. Populism
was merely organized discomfort growing
out of hard times. and the return of pros
perity killed the unsigntiy thing.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

Colonel Bryan is not greatly surprise.
He rather expected the money power to
take advantage Of his case of lockiaV
ard make off with the country.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-11-12

The Popuiist politicians have come to To-
peka in considerable numbers with an ex-
PLANTATION of what they cali the stay-at-
home vote. They declare that it was made
up largely of Democrats and Populists who
are sick and tired of fusion. They are
more or less bitter against the Democrats.
many of whom voted the straight Republic
an ticket and many more of whom re-
manned away from the polls. AT the same
time, every Populist who comes to town
admits freely that he knows any number
of Populists who voted the Republican
ticket. there being many precincts in Kan
sas where the Republicans actually in
creased their vote over 1896. However. 1t
is the chief claim that Populism was de-
feated by the stay-at-home Populist vote,
and it is admitted that it augurs almost as
evilly for Populism as though it had been
deposited for the straight Republican
ticket,