The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-02-28

CONVENT TON
Continued From Fifth Psge)

Of this country for forty years. and we
have a registered pedigree OF the RepuhlI-
can party. Progress and expansion have
been the slogan OF the party from Lin
coin 20 Roosevelt. And as we stand to-
day on the very threshold of an era that
is TO characterize the worlds history as
one o. education, civilization, and ad-
vancement, we are especially glad that
we are Republicans. We fully endorse
the administration OF our late larnented
president. VIM Mckinley. in every de-
tail; and also that OF his distinguished
young and fearless successor, President
Roosevelt We favor sound money.
expansion, protection, with reciprocity
as developed and advocated now in con-
gress by our young able, aud dis
tinguished representative, the Hons
Chester I. Long.
And, whereas. Mr.. Long IS recognized
by every reading and thinking Rerubli-
can, not only in the Seventh congress
sionsl district. but In Kansas. as a strong
leader. well versed in the legal as well
IS economic phases OF national leg-sls-
ton, and working friend OF old sol
diers;
Resolved, That we instruct the con-
gressjonal delegation named by this con-
vertion today, TO cast its vote in tbs
congressional convention TO be at Hutch
inson next week. for Hon. Chester I.
Long for congress from the Seventh con-
gressionsl district; the peer OF any mem
her in the -ational house OF congress to-
day"
As citizens and Republicans OF Sedg-
wick county. we are proud OF our fellow
townSnan, the Hon. W. E. Stanley, and
congratulate him and the other stats Of
flcials OF the executive departments for
the successful and economical admins
tration given BY him and them 10 the
people OF Kansas. and as Republicans
of Sedgvick county, recognize the ser
vice which the Hon. W. E. Stanley as
governor Of the state OF Kansas has rem
dered TO the state and the Republican
party, and which service has especially
commended itself for the splendid bust
ness efficiency. do most cordially en-
dorse him to the Republican party of the
state for the high Office OF United States
senator, believing that ne VIII bring TO
that Office that integrity and force Of
character which have given his adruinjs-
tration OF the affairs OF this common
wealth splendid success.
I'VE cordially endorse the services or
our young and brilliant senator, the Hon
J. r. Burton, and hope for greater things
from him in the future.
we endorse the actions OF the Hon
Charles II. Luling as representative from
this county to the state legislature and
commend him particularly for his earn
est efforts in the passage of the law now
upon the statute books. giving prefer
ence in appciRuve officers 70 the old de-
Tenders OF the flag. and his successful
work in the passage OF that law has en-
deared him TO the hearts Of the loyal
people OF Kansas.
we especially commend him to the
Republican party OF Kansas for the nom
inatior as superintendent Of insurance
at the next stG4e convention. recognising
by or daily association with him his
rroat ability. his sterling integrity as a
man. his able and conscientious work IS
Q public servant as we'll as his unswerv-
Ing devotion and loyalty to the prtn-
eiples Of true Republicanism, and We
hereby instruct our delegates 10 the state
convention not only 10 support his can
didacy Loyalty. but 10 leave nothing IN
done honOra bly, TO insure MS nomination
to this Office, and further reposing such
absolute trust and confidence in him, the
Republican party OF this county pledges
itself to a man. TO do and to perform
everything IN honor possible TO aid his
cause"
There being no other business the con-
vention, on motion of Q. G. Eckstein, ad-
iourned.