The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-02
ISN'TlT TOO BAD?
Geo. ". KanaveI Voices a Threat
Against Topeka.
Opposition to HOch Nay Defeat
the Exposition.
CLAY TAKES TIE LEAD.
POpuIist Committee BuysTickets
for State Delegates.
Where Senator Harris VIII
Speak in Kansas.
JLAY TAKES TIE LEAD.

Speak in Kansas.
George w. Kanavel Of Harvey coun-
ty. Republican candidate for member
of the board OF railroad commission
ers, thinks that Topeka is endangering
its chances for landing the Semicen-
tennial exposition appropriation from
the legislature if it does not let up in
its attitude of hostility to the Republi-
can nominee for governor.
Il have been around over the state
1 a good deal since my nomination. .
sand Mr.. Kanavel to a State Journal
reporter, land L do not find very much
opposition to the Republican ticket. I
have heard more people knocking on
Governor Hoch right here in Topeka
than I have heard any place else.
While of course I don't talk with any
authority, yet I am inclined to believe
that unless Shawnee county does
what's right by the Republican ticket.
it may find that some of the Repub-
lican leaders will fight the Semicen-
tennial appropriation by the next leg
islature stiff fight made on the
Semicentennial would, in my opinion
be enough to beat it.
Barring such an agitation against
the Semicentennial, 1 believe that the
sentiment of the legislature will be
very favorable to the project. I hear a
great many friendly comments about
1 IT. and it is my guess that II viii be
given a substantial appropriation,
either in the form of a lump sum, or
as levy.
Il think there is no doubt about the
success Of the Republican ticket from
/ top to bottom. OF course there IS some
opposition-there always is. But II IS
dying out. and when the time for elec-
/ ton comes, the Republican ticket VIII
be victorious by a big majority
Kanavel is one of the anti-slate men
who landed on the Republican ticket.
He beat G.. w. Wheatley for the nomi-
nation by a small majority
clay Center. Kan. July 2.-The Clay
county Popullst convention was held
here Saturday and twenty delegates
were selected to attend the fopuhse
state convention in Topeka on July 4.
1t was also voted that money shall be
taken out of the treasury Of the county
committee for tn purchase OF railway
tickets for the entire delegation OF
twenty to Topeka. Clay county has the
largest delegation of any county IN the
Populisrn is long ways fronls dead
in Ciav county. The committee had
money enough on hand to buy the ralf-
way tickets for its twenty Delegates
Altanaont. kan, July 1.-The pro-
hfbifionfsts Of the Third congressional
district met in AItamont Saturday and
nominated J. r. Roberts of this city
Chetopa. candidate for governor, was
present and opened the campaign.
state Chairman E. r. Dealy ana CllXef
Stewart. ex-national chairman OF Chi-
10 t1ITzt j.
astic speeches. The county convention
was also held and full ticket noInl-
mated.
Col " A. Harris has made a number
Of Kansas. tnga gements for the coming
simmer but his formal campaign en-
Raaements will not begin until the MID
die of September. The following prelim-
inarv dates have been arranged, how
ever. some of which viii have no rela-
ton to political AFFAIRS
.T1llv AT Carnett-
July 19-Salina, Chautauqua
August 1-Eskridge.
August 3-Columbus.
August e-Pittsburg.
August 11-Wathena, Chautauqua.
August 15-16-Eureka. Judge at the
cattle show and county fair.
August 31-Dodge city
September 11-12-Judge of the cattle
show at Hutchinson.
September 1S-lS-BurllnStCH
W II. RYAN was elected chairman Of
the executive committee Of the Demo
cratic state central committee at the
meeting held in Fort Scott Saturday
W H Kennper and ". H. L. Pepperell
were chosen for treasurer and secretary
res9ectfvelv. These are the same off
GERS as have heen chosen for the state
committee.
The executive committee decided to
lew an assessment upon each county in
proportion to the number of the Demo-
cratic votes it casts. 1t is expected to
raise about $4,000 for campaign pur
poses in this way.
COL Dick Blue. one of the historic
political characters Of the state will go
to Bartlesville. Oklahoma, on August l,
and begin the practice Of law.
Il had thought some time of going to
New Mexico he said, but I like the
name Oklahoma
A nephew. Burdette Blue of Kansas
City, a graduate of the law school Of
the University of Kansas. may become
member of the new law firm. Colonel
w. B. Glasse. Colonel Blues present
partner in Columbus. Kan. was with
him in Kansas City yesterday.
In March. 1871, R ". Blue came to
Kansas He became active in politics
soon after his arrival. He was twice
state senator and served in congress.
His many Kansas political friends say
II there is any office Colonel Dick.
hasn't run for there isn't any record Of
it.