The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-09

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on the contrary. has been insistent in tn
advocacy and support of all laws anC
measures tending to a higher civiliza
ton at home and abroad
The great and primary object of Twin:
Is to make life better. happier and more
desirable, not only for ourselves, but fol
succeeding generations. The Republican
party, recognizing this great fact, is &
leader in the worlds thought and actions
1t has never hesitated, and l sincerely
hope never will hesitate to act promptly
upon the side of right. AS an instance
of this trait our Republican president
heartily recognized the independence OF
Panama, in order that the worlds com
merce might ultimately pass from the
Atlantic TO the Pacific ocean and vice
versa without travelling thousands OF
miles around Cape Horn: and although
there has been some adverse criticism
against this move. every thoughtful per-
son will recognize the fact that its ul-
inmate result will be Of vast benefit to the
United States and a great victory for
the whole civilized world
The Republican party is young and
strong today. 1t is mighty because Of the
high intelligence of the individuals com
posing it. And l may say here that the
strength Of Republican form of govern
ment lies in the intelligence of the masses
of its people. The Republican partyp has
always keenly appreciated this truth and
in all the states controlled by it has
caused wise laws to be enacted esta blish-
ing schools and colleges. so that the
of no u nd mo h1rrp hIo
citizens could receive en- education. 1t
fa because of its honor, its integrity and
ifs ability to do things beneficial to man.
kind that the commercial world loves
the Republican party and is satisfied with
its management
But do not let us flatter ourselves with
the thought that the Republican party
is perfect. We know that it is an easy
matter for an individual to become care
less in his business. 1t is equally easy
for party to become careless. The price
of advancement-the price of success is
eternal vigilance And when party
grows careless and negligent the inter-
ests Of the people suffer and the party.
! itself. is charged with being weak and
impotent Therefore let rs be dilgent in
serving our state and nation. and by so
doing, thereby serve our party.
We have some strife within the party
in this state during the past two years
but all differences have been practically
settled in the late primaries and in the
respective conventions; and the delegates
assembled in convention here today will
clear the decks for action for the COM
ing presidential battle.
AS this government of ours is a govern
ment by a majority of its people. so our
party is governed by a majority of its
members. and as long as differences eX-
island they will exist until the milen-
sum is ushered ina majority must con-
troll. A nation is strong and a party is
strong as long the minority conforms
itself to the will of the majority \
minority in the Republican party. recog-
nizing this basis principle Of party gov
eminent. will always cheerfuly submit
TO the will of the majority
The mission of the Republican party
is not done Its grand work. but fairly
commenced, in behalf of the worlds pro-
sgress must be continued; and to accom-
-plish this end. it is not only necessary.
but it is the duty of every loyal Republic
can. to support the nominees Of the party.
national. state and county Let US remem-
Der that we are all brothers. working
IN the interest of a common cause, and
let US not permit either victory or de-
feat to incite us to anger or urge US to
revenge and thereby cause Us to wan
der from the pathway of duty
In conclusion, let me say that. I wish
1t were possible that the victors and
vanquished in this convention and in each
of the conventions to be held in the re-
spective counties and districts of this
state could appreciate and accept this
kindly philosophy of Maeterlinck
1t may happen that l shall find So
lace in that which brings sorrow to you;
and that which to YOU speaks Of gladness /
may hc fraught with affliction for me-
hut no matte--into your grief will enter
all that l saw OF beauty and comfort I
and into my JOY there viii pass all that
was great in your sadness"
One Of the favorites Of the caucus was
]. y. Dolley. of Maple HILL who has
Just been nominated senator in the
Geary-Riley Pottawatomie county dis
Jrict. At the conclusion of Taylor's |
speech the caucus got down TO bust
ness upon the balance of the organiza- /
ton by the election Of G. T Davies .
clerk and Herbert CavcuoSs assistant /
clerk. There was a feeling Of uneasi- /
ness in the caucus when G r. Davies f.
was nominated until the caucus was
given to understand that this was Conner
Davies. and then his name was taken up
and given a fresco Of cheers that accom-
N1r II }.
speech resulted in Mr. Davies giving the
caucus few hot ones. among other
things paying n tribute to the work OF
Albert Reid. and closed by saying that
If anyone had any doubts as to the
cot arriving he would set that at rest
by saying that the cot was here and that
he had slept on it at the Carey hotel. ana
II was worse than slack wire as a re-
cepticle Of repose. He urged the caucus
10 refrain from being cruel to its enc
mics and closed his speech in a round of
applause by quoting from some admiral /
who warned his fellows not to shout as
they could see that the poor fellows were
dying
To Guard Against Surprise.
Mr.. Dolley opened the routine business
Of the caucus by making a motion that
the chairman Of the caucus appoint four
men whom the chairman Of the conven-
ton shall recognize to make the motions
that committees OF seven each upon reso-
buttons. rules and order Of business. Gre
dentials and permanent organization. No
matter who gets the floor first today. it
Is declared that these men are 70 have
the right of way. and they only will be
recognized by the chairman in the max
Ing Of motions for The appointment q
committees The following were ap-
po{rfed.