The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-02-24
CLICK is FOR HEARST.
Veteran Ex-Governor VIII Support
the Editor

Ex-Governor George w. Click is for
William Randolph Hearst for Demo-
cratic nominee for president. Although
Governor Click is rs years old he still
takes active interest in political affairs,
and while he may not be as active in
conventions as he once was, he still has
his opinions and they command atten-
ton. Then, too, he is the only Demo-
cratic governor Kansas ever had.
Governor Click is spending the winter
in Florida, where he has orange lands.
The editor of the Manhattan Mercury
is also in Florida, and Governor Click
shas given him an interview endorsing
Hearst for the presidency. Governor
Click says:
I am opposed to reorganization in
any form, as reorganization is simply
an abandonment of Democratic prin-
ciples. Those who opposed the plat
by active efforts. contributed to the de-
feat of the party; and if they were
more honorable and less impudent, they
would offer themselves at the throne of
grace first, and after a recognition,
would assume to assist rather than die
tate the future policy of the party. The
| immediate, present and active political
principles of the Democratic party are
to be found in the Democratic platform
adopted by the national Democratic con-
vention at Kansas City in 1900. Until
the next national convention on July 6,
| 1904. these principles must stand The
CdFulndl principles OF democracy are
| co-eXistent with deity, as Infinite as God
himself, and as eternal as time and
space. Equality, opportunity and JUS
tice. the which, all self-respecting men
will never cease to demand, and which
| has constituted the worlds democracy
since evolution placed man in position
to know his rights and give him the
courage to combat for them, will for
ever preclude the possibility of Demo-
| cratic disorganization. The paid agents
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defeat the Democratic party. The Demo-
| cratic party must win or the days of
our republic are numbered. Never fear,
the Democratic party will win, for the
people will some day see and under
stand and when they do the power OF
money kings will pass away. If not by
the ballot, then by revolution.
I'm looking over the list of prospec-
nomination for president, we notice the
names of Parker, German, Hearst, and
some others.
stWm. r. Hearst appears to be the
only candidate for the nonina ton who
fills all the requirements of the Demo-
cratic platforms of 1896 and 1900. No
man who scoffed at and deserted the
Democratic party in 1896 and 1900 can
hope to receive the Democratic nonni-
nation in 1904. Trusts cannot control
the Democratic party, as it represents
| the people. and without the Demo-
cratic party this country would be an
ocracy, as principles do not change
and expediency is open and public sur
render Unification of the Democrats
| is desirable, if it can be had without
a sacrifice of principles and party stul-
tification.
loyal Democrats is the correct term
to designate over 100000 of white
voters, representing the intelligent mid
die class of the nation, who stood upon
| the platforms of 1896 and 1890 and
voted for Bryan.
Hearst is a strong man and of great
courage, whose record for public and
private service establishes the fact that
a very rich man can, If he will, be a.
blessing to his time and country
| No man of inherited wealth has the
commendable record of William Randolph
Hearst Mr.. Hearst's standing and polit-
fact that while his congressional district
gave normal Democratic majority of D.
600, he received at his recent election 49,
Ou0 majority. Executive ability of the
rarest character has marked his journal
| istic enterprises. He freed Cuba by the
j load of provisions from each of the cities
of San Francisco. Chicago and New York
to the Galveston Sufferers and gave his
check for $4,000 to Governor Sayers for
their benefit For the families of the
Jews murdered by the Russians. he col
leoted over $4,000 and sent it to them in
the hour of their great loss and sorrow
These are not all of his beneficent acts
they are many and of varied character,
but to recite them is not necessary.
/ "a knowledge of Mr.. Hearst's ability
principles and performances can not fail
to command the highest commendation.
/ st believe that Kansas Democrats will