The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-10-02

that caused me to say that partisan
ship is the principal asset of the So
called community of interests, whose
maxim at heart is. Let the people be
d
"DeTocqueville said: When a gov
ernment passes out of and beyond the
comprehension of the masses, it is no
longer safe government It seems
to me that our government will be be-
yond the comprehension of the
masses, until the people, as a whole,
can discuss with patience and toler-
ance, devoid of the evils of partisan
bigotry. the economic, social, and
political questions that affect their
welfare. This can never be done until
the off1ceholder of the yellow dog
postmaster type is eliminated, at least.
from congressional politics.
Much has been said lately, regard
ing the manner in which the people of
all political compilations took to Sem
ator LaFoIlette, during his recent
visit to Kansas. The explanation is
easy. His voice has its own signifi-
cation, its own ring of truth, sincerity,
and faith. 1t is not the voice of the
partisan; it is not the voice of the
community of interests, that fattens
upon the special immunities Of legis-
lative enactments. and for that reason
1t finds in the hearts of the people, a
response that will become general,
when partisan bigotry is dead.
1.-TWO men stand out plainly above
party prejudice in the politics of this
country. One is w. j. Bryan, and the
other, the senator from Wisconsin.
would like to support either of these
men for president, on any party
ticket; for I know that party has no
soul, no conscience, no patriotism nor
utility. aside from the men who for
the time being, make up its leader
ship"
The Fort Scott Republican tells about
the latest move in behalf of Grant
Hornaday, who wants to be the Repub-
lican nominee for governor. The Re-
publican says:
"a meeting of Republicans will be
held in the court house tomorrow even
ing to effect the organization of
Hornaday club. All Republicans are in
vited to be present. 1t is thought that
the organization will be of use not only
in crystalliziing sentiment but also in
showing Republicans in other parts of
the state the strength of home senti-
ment behind the Hornaday candidacy
for governor. Garnett Republicans have
already organized a similar club and
Pleasanton is planning to do likewise.
ing great strength all over the state
and It seems fitting that his home folks
have an active organization"
Emporia Gazette: ]. w. Moore, of
Marion, a Republican, who ran for
congress in the Fourth district last
year on the Demo cratic ticket, was in
town today. Mr.. Moore recently pur-
chased the Marion Headlight, and pur-
poses to run his paper along the lines
of good government, exclusive of par
tisan politics. He has made a request
for statement from anyone, anywhere,
as to the distinguishing difference be-
tween a good Democrat and a good Re-
publican, in the present conditions in
Kansas. He is considering offering a
reward for a satisfactory answer.
A Pittsburg paper says Senator e.
F. Porter is having a fish pond made
on his farm west of the city which will
be one of the finest in the state. 1t will
take in about five acres and will be,
when completed, stocked with bass
from the government fish station.
- Chanute Tribune: A. c. Stitch of In
dependence will be a prominent cam
didate next year for the gubernatorial
says E. H. Miller, who was
in the city this morning. Mr.. Miller
was formerly connected with the Santa
Fe's division freight office here, but is
now with the shipping department OF
the Western States Cement plant.
Everyone in Independence, regard
less of politics. is back of the Stitch
BOOM" he says. Mr.. Stitch is the \
mayor of Independence at present.