The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-07-25

Of the God-given right to equal opportunt-
the Farmers Alliance was the natural
the splendid fruit of Populism.
When to be a Greenbacker or a Union
Laborite was to suffer the anathemas of
corporate greed, and when to be an advo-
cate of industrial freedom was TO invite
always found in the front rank, bearing
aloft that banner which was inscribed
Equal Rights to All, Special privileges
to Noner
Although preferring to be a private in
the ranks, his political ASSOCIATES. nave
ever been prompt to discover his capacity
for leadership; and in 1SSA>fe was NOM
mated and made the race for lieutenant
governor on the ticket bearing the name
of BENZ F. Butler for president
For several years he was chairman of
Labor party He was present at the pirIn,
and acted as one of the sponsors at the
six successive years was chairman OF ITS
state central committee. The POpullstS OF
Kansas nave learned TO LOOK ~ mn + ioa
counsel and advice. even as the naive 1--WE
sunfiower turns it's face to the orb OF day
for that light and vitality necessary Tor
its complete embodiment.
THE Kansas state banking law, the
product of his genius, and largely the re
his political adversaries, and by the man.
ayers of the great hnahcfal 1nsututlons
of the country to be the best STATE -pank-
ing system in existence; and his lrtelll-
gent and businesslike administat ton as
bank commissioner has not only reduced
to the minimum losses to deposltors and
stockholders, occasioned by the acts of
dishonest incapable or careless bank Off
Gals, but has won for him the respect
and confidence of all with whom he has
had official business relations.
You have adopted a platform express
Siy2 of the hopes and aspirations of the
great common people of our state and ma
ton; and the nomination of our candi-
date. will emphasize the sincerity OF your
declarations.
would grace the office of chief executive
of our state, men who are entitled to
great distinction and consideration at the
hands of our party, you Will, know, par
don me for appropriating, in this cOnVen-
lloH WI 10 oIlee - 49, ~,
great national leader: 1t IS no reproach
TO the stars, faithful sentinels of the
night, that every morning a sun arises IN
whose greater brilliancy their lesser lght
is lost" 1t was only in response to the
urgent and persistent demand of numer-
Gus members OF the parties comprising
the so-called allied forces in Kansas, men
whose past services. and thorough knowl-
edge of existing political condltlonS, quall-
fed them to speak advisedly as to his
duty in the premises, that our candidate
consented to the use of his name in con-
nection with this high office, and when he
make certain his nomination, measures
perfectly legitimate, in and of themselves,
and such are usually employed by
those seeking political preferment he be-
came prominent character in public
esteem, the demand for his nomination
became so universal, as to over-shadow
the claims of all other candidates.
He has already been nominated by the
people of Kansas, and it now remains for
an opportunity to elect him, and thus
evidence your devotion to the principles
of the initiative and referendum.
''It has been said that no one can COM
mand success in a political contest; but
let me say that when the triune forces
in Kansas shall have given to our match
less chieftain who has been thrice nomin-
for governor in the person of him whom
I shall name, they will have done all that
human endeaVOr can accomplish to en-
title them to the confidence and support
of q VirtuOuS people.
He has ever been proud of Kansas;
proud of the record she has made for
freedom, for equal rights. for broad and
her present. progress is but promise of
still greater victories yet to come, when
larger and broader views of citizenship
shall prevail. He has at all times de-
Tended her, her people, and her institu-
lions from open attacks by foes from
without. and from the invidious miSrepre-
sensations by the recipients of her favor
Having the physical and the mental
strength equal to any emergency which
may arise: a. steadfast reputation for
honesty and integrity which excites not
only the wonder but also the contempt of
political demagOgueS, trickSterS and hood
lers he will be a chief executive of whom
every loyal Kansas man will be proud:
and his faithful discharge of official duties
will reflect credit upon the state which
will have signally honored him. And
now Mr. Chairman, perform the proud
est act of my life 1 place in nominal
ton for governor, the candidate of ~sAly
hearts DESIRE the expressed choice of the
of the people of the state, John w.
TQyoid hal