Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-07-26


EX-CONGREssMAN JERRY SIMPSON.
ing that ancient history proves that
progress of civilization has been
brought about by fusion, which, in
these times, was much more loyal
than to blindly follow the principles
of n party that stood for nothing eX-
cept its own perpetuation in power.
IF the voters are got to the polls
with perfect ticket, and with a
united 'front.' said he, in conclusion,
81 predict that we will record an
overwhelming victory" C. B. Hoff-
man, of Enterprise, was elected tenn
pOrary chairman over Senator L. P.
King, who was the candidate of the
anti-Briedenthal element. The vote
was 312 to 221. Chairman Hoffman
spoke boldly for union of all forces
and predicted that in 1904 there may
be no peoples party, so identical
are it's principles to those of the dem
ocratic party. Judge Foote, of Kan
sas City, in an address declared for
Bryan and Stevenson, and said the
democrats did a wise thing in nomi-
mating Stevenson. w. T. Upton was
the unanimous choice of the conven-
ton for temporary secretary. A. D.
Gilpin was elected assistant secre-
tary and Sol Long reading clerk.
The conference committee was COM
posed of Grant Harrington, j. NJ. Sen
ter, Ed Blair, e. B. PfOst, Harry
Landis, J. NJ. Allen, j. B. Joseph, An
son S. Cook, L. ]. Riley, w. j. Babb,
Lot Ravenscraft, II. n. Gaines, Andrew
Shearer. Speeches were made by
Webb AIcNall, Gen. James B. Weaver,
"Cyclone'' Davis and others.
The report of the cmmittee on or
der of business recommended the
nomination of a United States sena-
tor by the convention. p. p. Elder, Of
Franklin county, threw red flag
into the convention by asserting that
the United States senatorship propo-
sition be stricken from the report, and
so moved. The motion was supported
by Senators Householder and King,
Fred j. Close, Conner Daviess and
others. Jerry Simpson and Carl
Vrooman opposed the motion. Mr..
Simpson said: 81 very much regret
that so much opposition has met the
proposition to elect United States
senators by a direct vote of the peo-
pie. It is a principle we have always
stood for. It is not a pet scheme of
mine, but I believe in it, because
believe in its great Importance" Mr..
Simpson closed by moving the pre-
yious question. 81 propose" he said,
''to call the roll of the counties in
order that by their way of voting the
people of Kansas will be able to learn
whether or not their representatives
in this convention want the Office of
United states senator sold to the high
est bidder" The motion to strike
out was carried, 372 ayes, 149 nays.
The Democratic Convention.
Fort Scott, Kan, July PA. Mack
Love. chairman of the democratic
state committee, called the demo-
cratic convention to order at II
o'clock and announced that Rev. Father
McKernan would lead in prayer.
After the prayer Love announced
that the state committee had selected
the following temporary officers:
hairman-Thomas w Morgan, Green
wood. Secretary-W. H. L. Pepperell,
Cloud Morgan stated that he would
not make ''keynote" speeah.
Morgan was frequently applauded.
Among other things he SAID:
The history of democracy is so init
mately interviewer with that of our coun-
try that he who studies the one must
inevitably know the other. I need not
refer you to the glorious pages of the
past. You, as democrats, know the par
tvs history and are proud of it. You
are familiar with the doctrines taught by
Jefferson, the principles which he cham
pioned from the foundation of our gov
eminent. They are vital to-day, and a
correct application of them will solve
every question that has yet arisen in
American politics.
A great deal is said about the issues OF
the present campaign. Issues are but
temporary and incidental; principles are
eternal. The maxims of the democratic
party are concise statements of its prin-
ciples. Equal justice to all; special priv
ileges for none.' 1.-The greatest good to
the greatest number "a government of
the people, by the people and for the
people THE widest possible individual
liberty consistent with the public well
fare These axioms and others of sim
liar nature disclose the democratic idea
of government. They point the way to
the solution of any question that may
arise. I care not whether the issue be
that Of establishing moaey trust te