The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-09-15

Sldered that his work of reform was
not yet finished. The governor appar-
emily considers it wholly unnecessary
to consult the people in advance about
his legislative plans. He even seems
TO consider it unnecessary to consult
his party associates about these plans.
His mental attitude towards the voters
is that of a ruler, who thinks that he
knows better what is good for them
than they do themselves, and therefore
he declines to consult them, because if
they knew in advance of the election
the good things he intended to do for
them they might be foolish enough
to disapprove of the program and by
electing his opponent defeat it.
THE example of personal govern
ment at the federal capitol has been
closely followed at the state capitol
and the vital question in this election
both national and state is whether the
people want to govern themselves or
to be governed by public servants, in
violation of the great doctrine of the
division of power, which is the corner
stone of American political life"
Judge O'Brien's reference to Mr..
Bryan as "the great commoner," call
ed out demonstration, which contin-
ued for several minutes and was re-
newed few moments later when the
speaker referred to the Democratic
presidential nominee by name. There
was another demonstration when the
speaker in glowing terms. paid a trib-
ute to the late Grover Cleveland.
Session Was Short.
The first session of the convention
lasted less than an hour and was de-
voted exclusively to the opening ad-
dress of eX-Judge O'Brien and to rou-
tine business and resolutions. Ad-
journment was taken until 10 a. m.
tomorrow. when the reports of COM
mitteeS on resolutions and contested
seats will be received.
Upon the adjournment of the con-
vention the leaders returned to their
tasks of selecting a candidate for gov
ernor and in settling the perplexing
Murphy controversy. 1t was
predicted however, that a satisfactory
agreement would be reached. The
conference which was adjourned in
order that those present might go to
the convention hall was attended by
Norman E. Mack, chairman of the
Democratic National committee; w. J.
Corners, chairman of the state COM
mittee, Charles F. Murphy, Tammany
leader Senator McCarren, Daniel F.
Cohalan and James Cassidy. In this
connection it became known that Con-
gresham Fitzgerald of Brooklyn sent
word to Chairman Conners asking
what action the chairman proposed
taking in regard to the two contests
in Kings county and demanding to
know if the McCarren delegates would
be seated or not. Chairman Conners
is SalQ 10 nave sent DdCk WOIO lLldl
all the McCarren delegates would be
seated. When Mr.. Corners was seen
after the conference he declined to dis
cuss the Fitzgerald inquiry. but said:
Every McCarren delegate had creden-
tials and if they were in proper form
they would be seated"
Charles F. Murphy, leader OF Tam
many Hall. and his advisers carefully
avoided indicating any preference on
the gubernatOrial nomination.
'Tammany Hall is anxious to select
the strongest candidate" said Mr.. Muir
ply land is waiting to hear the last
word from all the delegates. The Dem
ocrats have a rare chance to elect their
state and national ticket this year and
the qualifications of every candidate
must be fully considered"
Senator McCarren said today that all
the delegates from Kings county would
be seated OF the delegation would leave
the convention.
1--WE have taken that attitude in the
caucus" said the senator, land there
will be no change. The Kings county
Democracy is for its rights first and
harmony second. The delegates from
Brooklyn were fairly elected and we
propose that they all shall be seated. "
Reports were revived again today that
the differences between State Chairman
Connors and Charles F. Murphy had
been again aggravated by the sugges-
ton that Connors would side with Sen
ator McCarren in his fight.