The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-01-21
ALL ON RECORD.
Kansas Congressman Discuss
Candidacy of President.
Satisfied That the West Is for
Roosevelt.
ONLY IN THE EAST.
Opposition Has Gained Some
Force There.
Mr.. Murdoch Explains Why
Kansas Is Firm.
only IN THE EAST.

washington, Jan. 21.-Every member
of the Kansas delegation in the house
of representatives was asked today
what he thought of the movement TO
defeat President Roosevelt for renomi-
nation The two Kansas senators, Long
and Burton, were also asked for an ax-
preston of opinion, but declined to dis
cuss the matter for publication at TINS
time, saying they might have a state
nent to make at a later date. Eacn
member of the house delegation, how
ever, was willing to discuss the situa-
ton. Each was asked whether in his
opinion President Roosevelts interests
in Kansas would bear watching, and
<yhether he considered the situation in
any way grave All said they We're FOR
Roosevelt, of course. Representative
Curtis is the only member who feels
that there is any necessity for being
yvatchful in the matter of the selection
of delegates to the national convention.
Both of the Kansas senators, however,
are known to have very positive views
on this subject. The result of the in
ouiries made is given below:
Representative-at-La Charles f.
Scott said: There is no doubt that in
some sections of the east the opposition
to Roosevelt is earnest and determined
There is equally no doubt that if the
convention we're to be held tomor' oW'
he would be nominated by acclamation-
To me it seems obvious that the policy
of those opposed to him is to secure as
many uninstructed delegates to the
convention as possible. in the hope that
something may franspire during the
next five months that will make II pos
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somebody else. So far as Kansas is
concerned the state is unanimously Tor
the president, and L cannot CONCEIVE
how it would be possible to select del
egation, no matter from what faction
of the party they might be chosen,
which would be otherwise than abso-
lutely loyal and enthusiastic in his sup
port. a..
trict should see to it that only well
known Roosevelt men are sent to the
national convention as delegates. They
should be instructed for him without
conditions. So far as the First district
is concerned there is no opposition &c
the president. I think 80 per cent. OF
the Republicans of the state are fol
him. But that there may be no mis-
take, as 1 have said, only men who are
known to be friendly to the president
should be sent to the national cOnVen-
ton. and there should be no doubt con
corning the tone of the resolutions OF
the conventions which select the dele
gates
Representative Bowersock: The Kan
sas delegation is a unit for the presi
dent. I do not believe there is AM
feeling in the state that will be of any
Importance in opposition. 1 do not be
lieve there is any necessity for being
particularly watchful. The presiden
win have no opposition in my district.
Representative Campbell: The whole
west is for Roosevelt. The masses O.
the party in the whole country are fo
Roosevelt. Some interests in the cas-
would rather see some one else nomi
mated, but that element polls few vote
and will not have a candidate in thu
Chicago convention. 1t will be Roose