The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-14
He HAS DECLINED
Mort AIbaugh Does Not Want
Any Office.
ETHER STATE OR FEDERAL
No Appointments Probable
Before New Years,

M Morton Albaugh OF kingman made
yesterday afternoon to a reporter for the
Eagle
Mr.. A,baugh says that he is not an ap-
elicant for anything under Governor ". E.
Stanley
This IS totally without precedent in Kan
sas politics. No campaign in the history
Of the state was ever managed with the
close. unAagging, sIeepless circumspection
which Mr.. AIbaugh gave to the last con-
test
When IL was over. and the surprising
effects OF his masterful organization be
came apparent, Mr.. Albaugh was publicly
praised by his contestants. and the man
ar the head OF the ticket. in proof OF his
appreciation Of the magnificent manage
Inent. said that Mr.. Al5augh could have
anything within his gift
Il was an unusual thing for an elective
officer 70 say But 50 true were the
grounds, so palpable the justice Of the
declaration. that 10 man. within me 0or-
ders Of the state criticised or cOntro-
verified.
L was generally conceded that Mr.. A.
baugh should have anything he asked
And now Mr. Al5augh asks nothing.
With all before him, ne selects nothing at
all
IN that light this morning he presents a
peculiarly powerful figure in Kansas poll
tics Deserving 50 much. his declination
VIII. according 10 the political prophets
Who had heard of il last night, force him
10 compensation later which viii prove
worthy fruition for his efforts. Already
last night the men who recognize what he
did were seeing him a future governor, or
a United States senator. out of his state
ment VIII grow many idle rumors. prob
ably among them that he has broken with
Stanley Mr. AIbaugh foresaw this and
scotched it. There is no man higher in
Mr. Stanley's esteem than Mort Albaugh
Tomorrow, the next day. or any time, he
viii repeat what he has said before-that
anything within his gift is Mr.. Albaugh's.
On the other hand, all Mr.. A,baughs
time, his means. his friendship and aid
are as much at Mr.. Stanley's disposal and
request as they have been in the past.
The interview is as follows, Mr. AIbaugh
saving: II have at no time suggested that
I desired any position under the incoming
administration. As long as my name was
connected with Governor StanIey's private
secretaryship alone, a place for which no
one could apply. II was an affair between
him and myself only, and no injustice was
done anyone; but since my name has been
connected with the clerkship of the fed
eral court and d place on the railroad
board, where the aspirations Of my friends
are embarrassed, it is fair that they and
Republicans generally should know that l
viii not be Governor Stanley's private sec
rotary; that I viii not ask for nor accept
the clerkship OF the federal court. and that
my name viii not even be considered in
the selection OF the railroad commission.
Since November 8, IN connection with Hon
Frank L. Brown. I have devoted my time
70 Strengthening up the affairs OF the state
committee, trying TO renew acquaintance
with my family, and looking after business
matters. An overburdened correspondence
has prevented me from accomplishing
much in the latter lines. Now I expect 10
return to Kingman and give my attention
u business affairs and newspaper work
Mr. A,baugh was asked If this decision
was the result of any differences or mis-
underst landing between himself and Gov
ernor Stanley. He replied:
Most emphatically no. Ny relations
with Mr.. Stanley are as close and cordial
today as they ever were I appreciate most
thoroughly his kindness in Offering me any
position In his gift. Insisting. in fact. that
7 take the best that he had. and It viii bs
my greatest pleasure TO see his admins
trati9n made strong, and equal the expec-
ts+-,-.- b.. -,.,-rs L,,-,
As a private citizen I hope TO Be able
20 contribute more 10 the success Of Mr.. |
S,adley's administration. and the strength
sniug Of the party throughout the state,
than could in any other capacity"
\ few Of those 70 whom it was read sail
IL was an example of self-den.al that II
was a mistake. that AIbaugh was getting
ouc of the road Of friends less deserving
than ne. But other men. reasoning DIFF
fereutiy. said that Albaugh had done a
ching which would accrue to his benefit (
beyond the measure OF his dreams. The
opinion seemed 70 be that white the thing
vas novel and would prove one Of the
most notable events of Kansas politics. I
tlat Mr.. Al5aush was stronger by l.. and
on the score OF friendship between the /
Eovernor-elect and him. that that friend (
sap had been cemented in tae present In (
s5aree- much stronger than either friend /
thought 1t could ever he.
Through Mr. Al58ugh's statement. the
federal c.erkshin matter becomes a cansrd. !
a. also the 7urpo--ed railroad commission /
slate. The private secretarysh{n mater : 1
open. What selection VIII be made no
forecast has YET been reached.
There we've y-~- Fr-r- --,,r.-- -. -
errors office yesterday. Those vhs did 1
venture a trip away from home expecting
20 succeed in some way 10 get a chance (
30 see him were obliged 20 80 away DIS /
appointei. * Governor Stanley ss5 na-
pa; IN an appearance. eNceoc Tor few
1r7'nleu-s or his way 70 take a -rein f7-
Topeka where he went yesterday after
noon, end - not expected home anta
some time tomorrow His mail vas be- 4
ing opened by clerk and separated into 4
Different patches for 1he convenience 81. (
7lad ha~-y disposal by 1he- governor when /
he came from home enrcu:e 70 the danot. .
cne d 'esst-5l from Cherokee county 4
"as All taar pu- IN an appearance except +
me one from Wellington. VINO represented 4
t-l> Commercial cluh uF that city More
Alfaush MS az the office OF tire governor
eiect several shines during the day. AMI 4
left last 1isht Tor his home in Klngman
Tor a N-Si; WITH his family Tor a tew days
L WAS learned y;sterday tha, ore OF she +
applications fo9nd in the Eover1or's mau +
was written IN German. and as rae gov
ernor : not 2 German scholar the assist
ance % an intcrTre;er VIII have 10 BE-
called
J, Is expected mat ne hotels in the city
vii realize the importance of having :
governor elected from here vao aas s@ea
~ % remain IN Wjchl,a ana rreslve he
,,.,-r.-..-.-ls Inn az -. So -. !