The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-06
Largest Crowd In History O
Auditorium is Present.
GEN. HUDSON PRESIDES
Topeka War Horse Discusses
Question of Imperialism.
Congressman Curtis Makes a
Plea For Local Candidates.

The campaign was closed In topeka
by big meeting for Congressman
Charles Curtis in the Auditorium last
night. The immense audience chamber
contained the largest asseublage it has
ever accommodated, at least 5000 per
sons congregating for an ovation to this
districts present and prospective repre-
sentative in congress.
The last campaign parade preceded the
meeting It was marshalled by A NJ
Fuller, OrVille Crane and John Iudiey,
and was made up Of the cid soldiers,
Rough Riders and other city clubs, with
MarshaIl's band, Jackson's band and
several drum corps The usual accom-
paniment of fireworks sent balls OF nre
sizzling through the brilliant moonlight
and red fire was burned lavishly along
The line Of march
General J. K. Hudson made a. belatel
public appearance in the campaign by
presiding over the meeting. In Qrite an
extended speech he acknowledged the
honor conferred upon MIN in presiding.
lie said Imperialism was not in the
hearts of the people, it was a bOgie-luan,
a man Of straw that does not exist eX-
cept in the minds of Democratic orators
He also said he was a conservative eX-
pansiOnist-he did not believe in expand
ing TO the poles. Since the Lord buried
Moses where the people could not find
MIN, Gen Hudson urged that the people
so to the ballot box today ana bury
Bryan where the Lord cannot find him.
Congressman Curtis dipped into the
local internal Republican fight in the
course Of his speech. speaking strongly
in support Of Judge Hazen and Galen
Nichols. There were many friends Of
the opposition present for the audience
was lukeWar1n in accepting these sulOg-
iums. A cultural "Ah-h' was heard. a
remark Give the other side a chance
and an approving response of That's
what I say"
5Ir. Curtis dwelt much on imperialism
and expansion, discussing also trusts
and pensions In the course of his
speech he said.
Il did not come here to talk protec-
ton, nor free silver. / came to say
few words on what they call the para
mount issue. Imperialism is not the
paramount issue. It cannot be an Issue
in the United States where the starry
emblem of liberty floats. When we ex-
panded we did 50 for good. Right or
wrong we are in the Philippines to stay
and every inhabitant OF hose islands
must recognize the authority of the Uni
Tea states me war with spain brought
US great new eSDonsibilitieS and We are
not afraid to meet those responsibilities
Whats the use of talking to K ansas
settlers about dragging slavery into our
territories 1t was settled years ago.
People came here to carry out the Re
publican party's stand on -his question
GU came here in 80. some before to
make bleeding Kansas free. Some came
10 make her slave, some to make her
free Thank God enough came to make
Kansas free and she has been free ever
since. 80 far as I am concerned I'd ratn-
er follow the opinion of Daniel Webster
the great constitutional lawyer than
that of John c. Calhoon, the nullifer;
rather follow the opinion OF the Repub-
4lean party that stood by the constitu-
ition than to follow the other party that
tried to shoot the life out Ct it from '61
TO '65.
They say We do not consult the gov
erned- While their leaders We're going
over the country shedding crocodile tears
about the FiIipinos they We're passing
laws in North Carolina to disfranchise
the negro If this policy is kept Ilp there
Is danger of a revolution that viii estab-
fish a monarchy on the ruins of this re-
PUBLIC And Bryan voted in congress on
the FEDERAL election law to rob the col
ored man of his vote. We kept Alaska
under military control for seventeen
years. and there was never a word of
complaint about it For years a man
could not own the land on which his
own house stood But look at our cap
1tol, Washington, where people are not
consulted about their own sidewalks
ct there is not Democratic or Top
ulist leader but wants to go there to
live We Republicans are in the same
boat, too, and that's why I want to go
BACK again 10 represent you. I want to
say to you. as your congressman, and I
don't want any votes on false pretenses
as far as am concerned, I am opposed
10 giving the Fflipinos a civil form of
government until they lay down their
arms and recognize the authority Of the
United States"
Congressman Curtis turned to the To-
cal contest to advise the voting of a
straight ticket AS those he would like
to see elected, he named John CLANCY.
Harry Stafford, Ed NIcKeever, John Sims
Galen Nichols. and Judge Hazen He
said he had sympathy for Nichols be-
cause in 1884 the same kind of a fight
was made against himself. Judge Ha-
zen is the best judge that ever sat on the
bench in Shawnee county.'' Mr.. Curtis
said If a jury does not do its duty
it IS not the judges fault
I speak of all these candidates. he
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want to see break In the ranka in
Shawnee county"