The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-06
Kansans in Politics

lola Register: Henry Allen is adyertis-
Ing thmt he will sell stock food cheap at
the northwest corner OF the Paola pub
lie square. Can this be Henry Allen, Of
Ottawa. prosecuting his congressional
campaign among the farmers?
Atchison Flobe: Dave Palmer a Tope
ka lawyer. made affidavit that he sat
In poker game with Judge Pollock, and
lost s175. Attorney General Knox looked
intot he charges against Pollock and
decided that Palmer did not lose any
thing. Possibly Palmer gave his note
Tor the amount he lost.
Winfield Courier: The citizens of Cow
ley county feel that they have claim
on the Place made vacant by the pro-
motion of Judge Pollock. and they are
backing the candidacy of Geo II. Buck
man with a unanimity that has never
before been exhibited. Mr.. Buchanan
came to this country more than quar-
ter OF a century ago. lie has always
been one Of our leading citizens and has
a cen held in the highest regard. He is
q lawyer of fine ability possesses judi
cial temperament and seasoned judgment
We hope Governor Bailey will see his
way clear to favor him with the appoint
ment.
kansas City Journal: No doubt Cy
Leland did all he could to impress the
administration that failure to stand by
the Kansas machine might endanger the
electoral vote of the Sunflower state.
Hutchinson News: In the appointment
of Judge Pollock il is worthy. of NOTE
that the recommendation of Long, new
senator. and of Murdoch and Campbell,
the two new congressman, counted for
more than the old senator and all of
the old congressmen's. The new broom
did the sweeping
Lawrence World: Ed Hoch is not n
good loser. Ever since he was defeated
for state printer he has been so sour
that he howled in turning himself in his
editorial chair. 1t is a great pity, for
Hoch is one of the really good men in
Kansas politics.
Elsmore Enterprise: Morton Albaueh
hit the nail on the head last week when
he said that both factions in the Re
publican party were responsible for the
large number of useless employees about
the state house last winter. And his
declaration that there must be no more of
II is timely. One of the best things about
the Republican party is the ability and
willingness of its leaders 70 see its mis-
takes and stand out against a REPETITION
of them and Morton Albaugh will win
back his many old time friends if he
will but follow his own advice.
Emroria Gazette: If the fellows who
are against Leland had any sense at all
they would be for him; in the first place
he could get il, in spite OF them. if he
wants it. and in the second place, IL
would take him out of the state. tie
him up in sack. lariat him out OF reach
OF politics, and put him among the dad
ones for four years The best thing the
ants could do would be TO be for LELAND,
and the worsL thing Leland could do
would be TO take the job.
Lawrence Gazette: Only about twelve
men have applied for the place made
vacant on the supreme bench by the r.
signation OF Judge Pollock The surprise
IS great over this small number, but TN p
establishment IS small compared 70 that
aroused by the fact that there was but
one Topeka man in the bunch Topeka
has evidently discovered that she : not
or Governor Bailey's map
Atchison Globe: Much as we admire
Charley Finch of the Lawrence Gazette,
we cant help regretting that he knows
SO many dishonest men. lie says Sena
tor Longs election was more disgrace
fuI than the downfall Ct Pomeroy. ami
that Judge Pollock. who has jus, been
selected by the president as federal judge
FOR Kansas. Is an Awful Man. How docs
Mr. Finch learn so many thiass thar
other People never hear Of Is II dys-
pepsja or indigestion? Mr.. Finch " :
cheerful man until he engageyI in
politics. He became a candidate for thr
Lawrence postoffice. lie was unfairly
beaten. and the Globe said so at the time,
but has he a right 10 air his indignation