The Wichita daily eagle., 1901-06-25
3aiiu Ea0Ie
N. NJ. MuRpocK. Edltor.
THE DEMOCRATIC DIPLOMATS.

The DEMOCRATIC DIPLOMATS D
With admirable adroitness the Kansas Democrats
winning Populsts up the front porch IN
due time the front door viii open swiftly close again.
and Mr. Fly viii be the guest and feast Mrs Spider
It has been no clumsy task to ensnare the PoDulists
Too much anxiety on the part Of the Democrats would
have churned up the suspicion and obduracy which
Populists possess abundance Too great spirit of
dictatiOn would have awakened their antagonism So
fitting the to the game to be played the Kansas
Democrats have mingled both methods uniting an anxious
affection and front elevation Of independence
The Populists would never go into the Democratic
party fancied that the Democrats wanted do
so desperately He would never go into the Democratic
party the Democratic politicians demanded that he DO
So But IS very liable to 60 into it. if the Democratic
politicians tell him that he is warmly welcome but that
no concern of the Democrats if he does not come
Saturday the Democratic central committee Of the
at Topeka and replied to the proposition made
weeks ago by the Populist committee, that propo-
siton praying the Democrats to drop their party name
unite with the Populsts party such
as Union" Fusion party. The Democratic central
committee sent this reply to the Populsts:
your letter May G. 1901 addressed to the chairman
members of the Democratic state central committee
was received and ras this day been presented to the com
nitt ee for its consideration.
"We view with satisfaction the desire on your part
arrive at method to defeat the Republican party and
agree with you that party Of private corporations
that is sapping the life and subevrtng the aims Of the
republic.
I'VE agree with you that there should be united ac-
ton Of men who believe in the principles of Democracy
you ask US to join with you under new name that
may be chosen like Union Fusion dropping the respe
tive party names, but retaining our organization.
"Our reply to this is quotation from your letter
where you this language: The Democratic party is
great national party because its national charac
ter its members would naturally refuse to give up its or
ganization in this. state.
I'VE agree with you this fact we believe that it is
beyond the power Of this committee attempt bind the
Democrats Of this by such agreement for we
not believe they would abide by such an agreement
During two national elections we have stood shoulder
to shoulder having same platforms candidates
national and state and you party satisfied with
or principles and candidates.
In view of this why should we change our name and
why should have the support of all men in this
state Who desire to defeat the Republican party2
believing there is a sincere desire to defeat the
Republican party Of this state we invite all men who be
Heve in principles participate Democratic
primaries and conventions and aid the nomination and
election Of the strongest and best men to Office"
In other words the Democrats are playing the game
Of invitation through Indifference. It viii win It is
just what the Populist leaders want It viii be just
what those PoDulists be controlled by Populist
leaders viii want soon the PoDulist leaders have
time to slip around and give them the cue.
But that side aside, the Democratic leaders Of Kan
sas are to be congratulated on fine bit of diplomacy It
is easy matter incorporate a whole party into
the ranks Of another but the Democratic leaders seem
equal to the occasion