The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-15
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Magnificent Compliment Paid
to Victor Murdoch
BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE
Republican Convention Invites
Him to Make Race.
ANSWERS BY TELEGRAPH
Acknowledging Honor and Ac-
cepting Their Wish.

With an outburst Of enthusiasm never
before witnessed in a Republican conven-
ton in this city and unanimity that was
perfect TO a man, Resolution was passed
| by the Republicans of Wichita yester-
day inviting and urging Victor Murdoch
to allow himself to be brought before
the Republicans OF the Seventh district
as candidate for Congress
AS a mark of further respect every dele
gate to the convention rose TO his feet
indorsing the resolution
IL was an event in the life of Mr.. Muir
dock that, although he did not witness
or expect II, will leave an impression with
him that he viii never forget
For years. ever since he was q bit of
q boy, he has been working with his re-
markable energy for Republican tickets
and Republican candidates and the fact
is he never dreamed that he was doing
more than his duty. Endorsement he
never looked for. The events of yester-
day will bring to his mind the thought
that IL republics are ungratefuI Repub-
leans are not and none will appreciate
the action OF the convention more than
he will.
It was Judge Thomas P. Wilson OF the
probate court who introduced the resolu-
ton and he prefaced it by a remarkably
elegant tribute TO the loyalty, the per-
sonality, the brilliancy and the indefa-
tiguable energy of the young man he was
about TO mention, in behalf OF Repub-
icanism. The convention anticipated the
mention OF Victor's name-for none else
better fitted the words of Judge Wilson
and. before the speaker was through with
his remarks the delegates were on their
feet cheering and in other ways manifest
ing their enthusiasm Judge Wilson
showed considerable emotion and probably
made the most brilliant speech made in
tnis county in ten years. He then read
the following resolution:
Whereas. an exalted place in the legis-
Iative and business affairs OF the nation
has been made by the promotion of the
Honorable Chester l. Long, TO the United
States Senate. and,
Whereas, we Of Sedgwick county, by
far the largest and most influential coun-
~ in the district, have among US
Republican, whose varied talents, strong
and effective Republicanism, and univer-
sal popularity would make him a fitting
successor TO Senator Long.
Therefore be it resolved by the Repub-
licans OF Wichita, in convention assem-
bled, that we not only invite but urge
with all sincerity, our brilliant and ever
loyal young townsman, Victor Murdoch,
to become a candidate for Congress in
the Big Sevents District
The earnest work OF Mr.. Murdoch. from
boyhood up. in season and out Of season,
day and night, with coat of all the
time formulating Republican policies and
directing campaign argument, has been
OF such character that we. as Repub-
Iicans owe him much; and hence as
partial reward for his services We should
not only. pledge him the support Of this
city, but should in every legitimate way,
as sn organization and as individuals,
work earnestly to secure his nomination
and election to Congress.
Resolved, that Victor Murdoch be noti-
fed that this convention urges him to
enter the race with an assurance OF the
most loyal and earnest support OF his
neighbors and friends
Scarcely had the last word been uttered
when a hundred delegates were on their
feet moving the adoption Of the resolu
ton. An amendment was made moving
that Il be adopted by a rising vote and
every man in the convention rose to his
feet The demonstration that followed
was something that Will not soon be for
gotten. Ii certainly stirred the emotions
OF those who are sufficiently acquainted
with Victor Murdoch to understand how
we'll de deserved the honor OF his fell
low townsmen-
Immediately after the passage Of the
resolution Mayer Ben F. Mclean tele-