Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-22
A Good Suggestio

| The Hutchinson Bee In 0 strong
article suggests Q means of uniting
tho Republican party Of the state.
1t truly says that one Of the mpst i'm
portant trusts that the Republican
party within the state can bestow
upon one chosen from among those
who owe 1t fealty, is the chairman.
ship Of the state central committee.
And II ever there was such q time
that this particular office carried
with 1t q world Of Importance that
time 10 now. 1ai4a 5at
The Bee says: "But two names
have been mentioned with any degree
Of prominence in connection with the
place and they are those Of Mort Al
baugh and Bill Mackey. Mackey
from his position as United States
marshal could hardly accept Of the
position from the fact that President
Roosevelt has expressed himself as,
strongly averse to federal officer
entering actively into the lists Of
political campaigns. While Mackey
would make o good chairman he has
no desire or wish to embarass his re-
lations with the president nor to en-
danger in any way his position as
United States marshal.
"Mort Albaugh is clearly handi-
capped for entering the list. His
blatant attacks on Conner Davies and
Tom Kelley have Irebounded upon his
head and the crowd he trains with
rather than upon those on whom he
has directed his attacks. 3s eJs9@fI
= t'AlbRugh In the chair will only
lend irritation to the situation, I3lnI
Casting these aside then as out
OF the question, the most acceptable
candidate for the position would DO
Frank E. Grimes, ex-state treasurer.
Though not practically loved BY the
gang forces and recognized as belong
ing to the recalcitrants, he would
doubtless be more acceptable to the
machine than any other Of those ow-
ing allegiance to the antis. Governor
Bailey Influenced by the other two
members OF the triumvirate is friendly
rather than otherwise to the ex-treas.
uret." .....-
The Bee calls attention to the fact
that Long, Murdoch, Burton and Cur
tbs are all friends Of Grimes and adds:
ssMilier is s'friend 10 Crimes sefsing
together asthey did assnembsfs Of
shes same Legislature 4 Bcwetsock
Will not oppose. Calderhsad holds
nothing against such q candidate.
Reeder would not feel averse at see
ing Grimes chairman. Burrow, Cole.
man, Dave Mnivane, Justices Smith
and Cunningham, Dave Hanna, Phil
Campbell. Seth Wells, Dayhoff,
Walker. Wheatley, Morse and Robin
son would ALL DO friendly to Grimes.
Tom Kelley would vote for Grimes.
The same applies to Ed Hoch. In
fact II left to the state convention
there Is no one who could be picked
at random or In any other manner,
who could unite SO many conflicting ,
representatives Of the warning fas.
tIous in support, AZ Frank Grimes"
1t ID 9 good suggestion. II Mr..
Grimes could be induced to sacrifice
some Of his important business inter.
ests to take this place be would ac-
compiler more for Republication in
Ksnsas than any other man could
possibly do. His wide acquaintance,
his Difference to others opinions yet
frmness in Z managing affairs, his
cordially, bis ability as a leader ell
combine to make him q model for
this important position. 1t would be
a great thing for Kansas Republican,
1
ism to have Mr.. Grimes chairman.