The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-04-13
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Whatever else the Populist convention
did yesterday it turned BreidenthaI down
resolution to instruct the delegates
70 the State convention for him was
promptly knocked in the head by a mo-
ton TO table, and then the convention
adjourned with whoop. There was a
distinct Dennison sentiment, although
the Breidenthal men claim a big part
Of the delegation. Governor I.ewelling
and VIII Ayres admitted that the dele
cation had one or two PRESIDENTIAL men
On it. but stated that a majority were
for Dennison. After the election Of dele
gate a resolution was offered instructing
the delegation for Breidenthal Will
Ayres moved to table it, which was done
by a rising vote, and the meeting ad-
journed. Yesterday was regarded as
deciding point in the candidacy of both
Breideuthal and Dennison. and it is gem
orally admitted that Dennison came out
winner. AT least it is known that Sedg-
wick county leaders, populists who have
,
BreideuthaL
After the convention Ex-Governor Le-
yelling was asked about the results of
the Convention and the chances Of the
different candidates for governor.
1T is not probable that I shall so to
the State convention" he said, and I
purposely cut myself out by Offering a
resolution enforcing the Omaha rule, that
ohiceholders should not be delegates.
Has Breidenthal the lead SO far?
"Wel Orchestral has some friends in
Sedgyrick county Mr. Breidenthal and
his Ieutenants have undoubtedly a strong
organization, the Kansas City and To-
peka apers are for him: but then, come
10 think OF it, the republican press has
had him a standing candidate for popu-
lists 70 nominate for governor for the
past I'VE years. I do not remember Of
any one man in the state. regardless Of
political Affiliations who has received as
many coli INNS OF newspaper eulogy from
the republican press as Breiienrha'. They
have been telling Cor years that the best
nan. in fact about the only man, IN
our party. was Breidenthal Some Of
the counties holding early cosventions are
for him. and this simply shows it is a
WI organized movement ay somebody.
/ am convinced there are many honest.
con=r5ertious populists who are support
ing him without suspecting the real pow
er behind his boom"
Then you think he viii be nominated
''No. not necessarily. cannot think
our state convention viii do SO suicidal
& thing as to nominate him. II he IS
nominated il viii be a direct slap in the
face 10 those who have surerei from his
treachery. and will furnish them with an
excuse ana an opportunity to pay cid
scores"
What do you mean by treachery?
well. after had appointed him 10 the
best Office I had TO bestow. he attempted
to dictate in other matters. and because |
I declined 10 accede 10 his wishes he
did his best 10 defeat my denomination. /
After the convention had been held he .
accepted the craftsmanship OF the State I
central committee and knowingly per /
mitted Asa Bum and others % send out I
circulars opposing my reelection IN en- !
velopes containing the return card OF the 1
State central committee. OF course. al /
of those who held Office under my adj /
ministration. with the single exception /
OF Breidenthal. lost their positions. And /
many believe that Breidenthsl was per