People's voice., 1900-04-05
DuyaI for Congress.

many moves, until Mr.. Simpson declare
himself a candidate for the United State
Senate. Since then, and as the time fC
nominations is drawing nigh, there
some agitation and interest in the prot
lem of locating the man who is to repre-
sent those who believe that progress an
perfection in our internal affairs and tn
securing of justice to all our citizen
at home are superior to any presen
danger from abroad which is made to de
mand larger armies and induce the POM
and circumstance of an imperialisti
realm.
There are several candidates for thi
high honor, either actively or quietly il
the field. Without a word of disparage
ment to any candidate, we wish to submit
the name of Hon. Claude Duval of Reno
county for the consideration of the voter:
of the district.
The Gazette is a populist paper
1t is populist paper which does not be-
lie 5e that its party has served its time Of
usefulness. 1t stands for the radicalism Of
populism and as a general proposition and
under ordinary conditions is decidedly
opposed to the REIMBURSEMENT of legis-
lative offices to a democratic candidate in
efecting union Of forces. But while
acknowledging that Mr.. Duval is demo
Crat and holding these opinions, we can
put him before the people with bold
front and without a conscientious qualm.
1t is generally admit, d that in fairness
We must at some points make some con-
cessions to the democrats this year. 1t
is but the part of populist wisdom then to
urge such democrats as have done most
to bring their party to its present declar-
ations so similar to our own, and who
stand with clearness and fearlessness for
all that we stand for-radical democrats
who place their adherence to principles
above mere party regularity.
Such democrat is Mr.. Duval. Al
though never politician in the usual ac-
ceptance OF that term, he kept abreast of
the times and exercised his rights and
duties of citizenship. His inclinations
were with the democratic party, but were
never active until the issue of the msney
question was raised. Then he felt there
was an issue worthy of mis- time and at
tention although his party's president
was helping the republicans in opposi-
ton. From that time to this in every
campaign his voice has been raised in
support of every measure urged by the
populistS of Kansas. In 1888 he was
about the only democrat who regularly
took the stump in support of the populist
candidates. For several years he has
ranked as one of the foremost orators of
the state and has been much sought after
as vote maker. In his speech Mr..
Duval is calm, though earnest, clear and
circumspect and always gentleman. He
deals with each question as statesman,
never as a politician. The silver question
is not an especial hobby with him. His
mind is broader then that. While he is,
as we believe in the right on the whole
money question he is also just as earnest
on ether reform issues. He is an ardent
advocate Of the principle of the initiative
and referendum, and also of the govern
ment ownership of railroads.
Being a travelling man and belonging
TO that class whose welfare has been so
dlsastrously affected by the trust develop
ment of the last four years, he has per-
sonal as we'll as a conscientious reason for
opposing their ravages. Among the
travel1 ng men of the State and in their
couHcils he has been a leader for years
and should he be nominated, would re-
ceive hearty support from these dissat-
is6ed people. We believe that the whole
fraternity feeling the need of represent
ative and champion in congress would
give him aid and their moral support.
The personal and moral character of
Mr.. Duval is unsullied and should he be-
come our standard bearer we could take
the field in perfect confidence that MOTH
ing could be done to place us on the de-
fensive. His reputation as a business
man has long been established among
the business men Of the Seventh district.
His travels over western Kansas in bus
mess capacity have kept him in touch
with its needs and he would be more ia
miliar with his territory on his entrance
to congress than many would be after a
two years service.
Nominate Claud Duval for congress
from the Seventh district and he will
make campaign that will be credit to
the party and an honor to his friends
Hutchison Gazette.