The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-10-09

pointees are concerned. If he wishes to
establish a reputation for standing by his
henchmen or friends. right or wrong. he Is
forging to the front and viii soon be recog-
nized as the Boss Tweed Of the west
Fellow Citizens experience only con-
firms US in our belief in the wisdom and
necessity OF the policies set forth in the
Omaha platform. Experience also teaches
US that while the mass OF Democratic
voters are honest and patriotic, no re-
lance can be placed In professions OF re-
form made by the great leaders Of he
Democratic party. especially IN the east
We sea that the money power and oorpor-
alton influence is now being exerted TO ef-
face any symptoms OF reform along econ
omic lines which the Chicago platform set
forth An irsidious effort Is being made
TO relegate the great leaders Of the regen-
GRAFTON of the Democratic party to private
life For proof OF this, read the proceed
ings OF the New York, Massachusetts and
Connecticut and Ohio conventions.
'Beiievin that the salvation not only Of
Populism, but Of true Democracy. depends
upon the existence OF iive Peoples party.
which vii lat least hold the balance OF
can fee. We present you the name Of Hon
A. S. Hankins of Woods county as can
didate for delegate to congress.
Mr.. Hankins is a farmer and stock
raiser. thoroughly identified with our asri-
cultural and commercial interests. a man
OF god oeducation. who. while not seeking
Office. has kept in touch with the politics
Of the days was evidenced by his being
a delegate to the national convention and
voting for Grover Cleveland in 1884 Dis
gusted with Clevelandism and the deliver
Ing OF the party 70 Wall street. Mr. Han
kins joined the Peoples party and, without
being q crank. has given the Omaha plat
form consistent and unfaltering support
Mr.. Hankins did not seek this nomina-
ton. but yielding TO the solicitations of the
party and sense Of duty accepted.
He now appeals to every earnest Popu-
list and 70 every sincere Democrat who re-
spects the teachings of Jefferson and Jack
son; who prefers William ]. Bryan to Gro
yer Cleveland as representative Of the
party, to give Mr.. Eankins their support.
We also appeal 10 Republicans TO lay aside
prejudice and vote for A S. Hankins.
IF seated. Mr.. Hawkins will give his
earnest support to free homes. free silver,
greenbacks instead of Understanding
bonds, payment by the United States gov
eminent OF the taxes on allotted lands in
Oklahoma. Respectfully.
AT. w. Martin. T w. Whitaker,
Committeeman. P. V. Bartos.
]. z. Doom. Albert Clark,
A. N. Hayden, c. F. Davis.
]. Baldwin, J. J. Burnside.
]. P. Evans, J. ]. Burnside"
England's ShipbuLIding Record.
London, Oct S.-The British shipbuilders
have broken the record this year with
sos merchant vessels, of 1854, $50 tons. I'M
der construction on September 80 being
3d., 900 tons above the previous best record.
while 90 warships of 376 4S5 tons are also
building. Great Britain's maritime SUI
premacy is shown by the fact that 49S
out of the 59S merchant ships are being
for British owners
Opportunity makes snort calls. when one |
is out it leaves card and moves on.-N. Y. |
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