The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-03-09

air was somewhat fresh, and suiting the
action TO the word, he Immediately
launched into a discourse euIogizing the
Seventh district in general and Wichita
in particular claiming 70 feel a double
interest in the city from the fact that
Ills territory was once in Marion coun-
y.
III. HOch created considerable merri-
mcnt by deriding the Populist leader, Jer-
~ Simpson, deploring the fact that the
reople OF this great section should have
seen fit 10 vest such power and authority
in man who would scratch his head
y; Il one hand and his sockless shins
with the other
Mr.. Hoch paid q high tribute TO the
= lily Of Congressman Murdock and as
- Cd the audience that it would be his
honest desire TO see Murdocks election
his fall be with twice the ma jority give,,
any other candidate.
After q few more remarks in whicn
Hoch pledged himself as candidate to
fulfill the duties OF the high Office with
out fear or favor, TO the best Of his abil-
nv the candidate for governor on the
Republican ticket Withdrew amid cheers
ana loud hurrahs feeling well satisfied
with the reception accorded him by the
chosen men who have his political fate
in their hands.
Blue Follows Hoch.
Immediately after Hoch finished ad-
dressing the crowd in front Of the Man
E;.ttan. r. W. Blue was called upon for
a speech and responded by declaring his
toalty to the Republican party and
praising the American citizen as a man.
Mr.. Blue, despite his years, spoke in
loIG. clear tone of voice. and his re-
marke We're pertinent and to the point
He congratulated the people Of the state
OF Kansas upon the able representative
fer whom they would be called upon to
vote at the fail election for governor and
added that the combination of Roosevelt
AID Hoch would be hard to beat.
Like Hoch. Mr. Blue spoke in hisn
terms Of Congressman Murdock and ex-
Pre- ssed it as his opinion that the entire
Republican ticket would be the strongest
and receive the largest vote ever known
in the history Of Kansas.
Mr.. Blue was received with much ap-
2lause and retired from the balcony amid
cheers and general expressions Of good
Will. and while the bands played the
tnrong dispersed slowly with much COM
ment on the strength of the Republican
party and the undivided support it would
mmand on every side
Hoch Holds Reception.
Mr.. Hoch held reception in the parlor
of the Manhattan hotel after addressing
throng in front of the hotel. Hundreds
of friends and admirers Of the candidate
crowded the corridors and lobby of the
hotel. all anxious to grasp the hand of
the man who they believe is destined TO
upset the political situation of the state
Hochs statement in his brief address
from the balcony to the effect that he was
''hand-shaker from way-back was
made good in fun measure at the recep-
ton. for he was called upon to shake the
hand of every man that could force him
self into the presence Of the next gov
ernor of Kansas. and through it all Mr.
Hoch stood smilingly greeting them all.
During the reception several amusing
incidents occurred. One man. in loud
voice exclaimed: 4 always was Bailey
man. but ! guess you'll do if you try
hard
Another old man with the badge Of
honor, a medal that told Of service in the
civil war, on approaching the spot where
Hoch stood. surrounded by his friends
timidly held out his hand and as it was
erasped was heard to say: Never held
an Office yet, and if you have one to
spare. little one. I would like to have il"
Hoch lauchngly answered that he could
surely have one, "a notary publics COM
mission"
All afternoon. until late in the evening.
Hoch was surrounded by Il throng Of
eager. excited admirers and through it
all Mrs. Hoch. who accompanied her hus-
band in this. his hour Of triumph. sat near
and listened with pleased expression TO
the many words Of cheer and encourage
ment that were offered to the Republican
candidate.
All the candidates that will come before
the convention today. as well as the po-
litical leaders of the campaign. lost no
time in paving their respects 20 the head
of the ticket All were gratihed with the
hearty reception with which he was
greeted and last night after the function
was nearly over the point was generally
conceded that Hoch had the confidence
and respect Of every Republican candi-
date. delegate and voter in the city of
Wichita