The Topeka state journal., 1906-04-06
SOME SUGGESTIONS

Governor Hoch's idea OF erecting a
building in Topeka to be. owned by the
Republican party OF Kansas and used
exclusively and continuously as its
state headquarters. has called forth
some suggestions from the Kansas
City Star. which are worthy Of con-
sideration.
OF course the Star begins with the
statement that Topeka will be glad to
give room to the building, II the rest
Of the state viii pay for it. Topeka
naturally expects that from Kansas
City and win let It be taken for
granted without calling attention to.
the magnificent Auditorium which 1t
built without penny from outside It's
corporate limits, which It gives free to
every political convention in the state
as well as other gatherings; while
Kansas city, on the other hand.
mulcted the people Of Kansas by
means of lotteries for a large part OF
the cost Of its alleged convention han,
and now it charges them a dollar or
two every time they look inside Of It.
But as to the Stars suggestions: Its
plans would put The Machine in the
basement on a concrete foundation so
that it viii not disturb the Boss Bus
ters above. In the lobby on the first
floor it would have a whispering gal
lery where the statesmen could ex-
change moist condolences. and it would
also reserve space for a peanut stand
presumably for those who practice
peanut politics It also suggests that
a suitable room be leased for drug
store SO as to have that institution
handy for certain members of the State
Temperance Union.
on the floor above, the Star thinks
there should be an emergency hospital
for the treatment of sore spots, and
partisans who have gone lame while
Unfolding the Banner of Republican
ism. Desks. chairs, writing material
and typewriters scattered about would
AFFORD the politicians every facility for
preparing interviews with themselves. |
and also in formulating corrections.
THE assembly hall on the floor |
above" says the Star, could be decor I
ated with portraits of the state treas I
urer and members OF the school fund /
Pictures of certain sena- /
tors might also be added"
The museum also, according to the |
plans drawn by the Star, should be on /
the third floor. In 1t could be accumu-
lated in a short time many interesting |
relies. such as the hat Farmer Smith |
wore the year he was a candidate,
a fac simile of Tom Kelly's resigna- /
ton. the shoulder-straps worn by Gen.
J. ". F. Hughes during the war of /
1898. the coop that J. Ralph Burton
flew one of Frank Nelson's hair
pins, the blinders Governor Hoch wears
when he visits Kansas City. Kan.
and one of the steaks served at the
Kansas Day banquet.
The Stars specifications continue:
The fourth floor, or attic, would be
useful for the storage of slogans. toe
sins. onuses. shibboleths, petards.
and boomerangs. Adjoining
IT. the arsenal would contain opening
guns and editorial broadsides.
"Of course a stable would have to
be constructed in the rear for the ac-
Of the party Wheel
horses. A fence in the back yard
would also be a convenience for Sena-
tor Long and the Kansas representa-
-ives who are accustomed to straddling
A large, level slab at the rear door
would be handy for those candidates
Who desire to come out hatfooted.'
Such an edifice as the one described
iced not be limited to four stories in
height. Sleeping apartments would add
% the desirability of the arrangement.
or politics makes strange bedfellows.
The architect might also make provis-
on for some quiet poker rooms, by ex-
claiming to Governor Hoch and Mr..
Troutman that they are intended for
'hoir practice and other fnnocuous ex-