The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-11
INVITE JOHNSON.
Kansas Democrats Want Speech
From Minnesota Governor.
At the Big State Banquet on
February %.
FIXING UP THE LIST.
Local Committee Making Pre-
paratiOns for the Event.
Expected That the Attendance
~
FIXING UP THE LIST.
That the Attendance
Will Surpass All Records.


Governor John A johnson of Min
nesota is the first choice of the Demo-
Gratis for the principal speaker at the
annual banquet of that party in Topeka
on the birthday of George Washington,
February %.
After him the choice would be John
Sharp Williams of Mississippi, leader
of the minority in the house of repre-
sentatives, Senator Jeff Davis of Arkan-
sas and Ex-Governor Alva Adams of
Colorado. This will be the third an
nual banquet of the party Three years
ago after viewing the success that has
attended the Kansas Day club organi-
cation, fathered by the Republican par
ty, and its banquets and attending
speeches, the Democrats decided to fol-
low along the same groove.
The banquets are not conducted ex-
actly along the same lines, as the
Democrats have introduced few in
nOvations, but in the main they are
like the hanquets of the older organiza-
ton of the rival party
The idea back of the banquet is
mainly a clearing house for the young
members of the Democratic party and
a chance to size up the coming timber
by the wise acres in charge of the helm
of the party in the state.
The move has been a very popular
one right from the start and it has tax
ed the capacity of the Throop hotel
where thus far it has been the custom
to hold the banquets. Last year those
present numbered close to $50. At the
first banquet William Jennings Bryan
was the piece de resistance in the
speaking line. The year after that it
was Governor Folk of Missouri
The man of first choice this year is
quite q remarka BILE character. Born of
the humblest surroundings, of Swedish
parentage and compelled to earn his
al foY IfaI c
hammered his way to the front, was
elected governor two years ago and
this year ran up a majority of 10000
on the Democratic ticket when all of
the remainder of the ticket went to the
Republican party by goOdly majorities.
This atteSts the esteem and admira-
ton that Minnesota, holds for its COVER
nor, John A. Johnson, still a compare
lively young man.
With the fine showing that was made
by the Democratic party at the state
election this fall-a showing that as
tonished the most misunderstanding
great latent strength and activity, the
banquet this year should be a stem
Winder.
A number Of invitation are sent out
each year, but-invitations are simply q
Formally used to secure some idea as
to the number who expect to attend
and who will have to be provided for.
A welcome and a verbal invitation is
extended to every member of the par
state 1--WE don't want to have some
people get offended and stay at home
just simply because they didn't get an
invitation We want them to come
anyway We probably can't get our in
vitations to every one because we have
to get the names from our lists and it
often happens that our list doesn't con-
tain all of the Names" said R. W. Blair
The Democratic banquet really de-
serves the name. The menu has the
one of the Republican Kansas Day club
ordinarily beaten several country
blocks Special care is taken by the
Democrats to insure proper service and
the provision made for the menu is an
As love feast for getting together
factions of the party the banquet
serves the best possible instrument. 1t
gives an opportunity to bring together
factions and bury differences. D. NJ.
Dale of Wichita, is president of the
organization, and vice presidents are