The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-09-20

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man pass make a fine bunch to at
tempt to touch the public"
On the theory that this is the proper
season for exposures, Congressman
Charles Curtis has taken his letter
book in hand and dug out a few
"reminiscences of the 1900 campaign
which indicate that his present OPP
ponent, Judge w. d. Webb, has rea-
sons for fighting him outside Of Judge
Webb's desire for a revision of the
tariff.
The following letter from Webb to
Curtis, written Jan. 8, 1900, is offered
in evidence by Mr.. Curtis:
Hon. Charles Curtis, Washington, d.
c. Dear Sir: I have received your letter
of the 18th ultimo and in reply to the
one wrote you stating that I wanted
position under the government at
Washington if could get 1t there; if
not, in Oklahoma, the Indian Territory
reply informs me that .Aere is nothing
in Washington and you express a will
ingness, as you have done several times
before, to help me to one for which, OF
course I am very thankful.
Il do not know of any reason why I
should enter the contest here in your
favor any more than in the favor of Mr..
Bailey. The notice published in the
Champion this morning that [ had been
elecued vice president Of the Curtis club
gave my consent. They sent a carriage
for me last night to take me to themeet-
ing at the ByraIn, stating that they
wanted me to preside, but declined
to go. They have also been after me to-
day to go and make Curtis speeches.
Whether I do SO or not depends upon
~ Nv. D. WEBB.
In reply to this letter 4ur. Curtis said
that he did not need support which must
come as q result Of the promise OF posi-
ton. He said:
Judge w. D. Webb Dear Mr.. Webb:
Answering your letter of January 3. 1
am very sorry I am unable to pFenlase
to secure you the place you desire 1
never promise a position unless I know
can secure it. / understand the other
+ gentlemen are promising everything 40
sight; this viii not do. I said would
gladly do all I could to assist you; this
I am willing to do. am very anxious
TO have your assistance ana nope YOU
NAV see your way clear to take per-
sonal interest in my behalf, but II l
must promise you a place, which nave
no certainty in securing. to nave your
support, I must do without It. Nery
truly yours, CHARLES CUTS.
The special called meeting of the Re
publican state committee will take place
Friday evening at the committee mead
quarters in the Copeland hotel. IL IS
expected that the Copeland viii be pref
ty well filled up with out of town poll
ticians Friday.
Ashland. Kan, Sept. 20.-Judge Price
Monday evening declined to accept the
nomination for Judge on the Thirty
first district rendered him by the late
Greens burg convention. Chairman Der
ryman has called a new convention TO
meet at Bucklin next Monday, as no
provision was made at GreenSburg for
no fiji vacancy. Price
deems his nomination not sufdclently
unanimous. It was understood before
the Greensburg convention that he was
only a candidate in the event that ms
nomination be practically unanimous.
Gordon Finley, of Dodge City, viii pro-
badly be the nominee unless Bats OF
Comanche goes into the game.
Judge Prices letter to Mr.. Bergman
declining the nomination is as follows.
My Dear Sir. Your committee is
advised that the nomination for judge
of this judicial district rendered me
by the Republican convention al
Greensburg on the 4th inst. is respect
fully declined. Ny grateful thanks
are rendered to the people and the
delegates for this high tribute of their
esteem and confidence the honor
came wholly unsolicited on my part
from any quarter and against my re-
peated protest that was not a can
didate. My. conduct encouraged others
to become aspirants for the place be-
fore the conventions or both political
parties and an acceptance now might
subject me to charges OF bad faith and
double dealing.
Had there been no substantial di-
vision in the convention the nomina-
ton would have been accepted, even
against my personal wishes and in
clination. The division was of such a
| character, however, as to absolve me
from any duty to accept under the cir
cumstances.
Having voluntarily retired from the
bench six years ago after eleven years
of continuous service, I shall be better
satisfied for the present, to continue In
the practice of my profession. Called
to the bench of this district as a mere
boy, eighteen years ago the charity of
the bar and kindness of the people
made the place very dear to me The
measure of my ambition is by no means
fun but due regard must be had for
lie places.
I'm declining the nomination permit
me to express my high regard for the
Office. its dignity and responsibility,
and my gra tftude to the convention for
its gracious expression of confidence.
Ny faith in the Republican party is
not of the mustard seed proportion.
Our president is the ideal ruler of
modern times, and with such counsel
as Secretaries Taft and Root his ad-
rninistration promises TO be one of the
most thorough and businesslike in our
history. Kansas is ably represented IN
both branches Of congress and. there is
/ less excuse today than ever before for
/ criticism and com plant With highest
regard for you and each delegate In the
i convention I am yours sincerely