The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-09-02
JOHNSON is HERE.

Then the Jaws ClOS0Q llhe
steel trap and his face probably bore
something of the same serious, deter
mined look that was encountered when
Johnson was suddenly called on to
lead the graft prosecutions in San
Francisco. Taft is not considered serl-
ously in this fight concluded Johnson
That was all for President Taft. 1t
told the story so far as the Progressive
leader was concerned and he suddenly
showed an interest ir Kansas affairs.
Was a Bolt in California.
kansas has been confronted by
peculiar situation said Governor john
son, as he mentioned the presidential
electoral row in this state. It's about
the same situation I met when was
nominated in 1870 After my nomina-
ton, Taft and his men, which included
the regular element of the party, de-
serted me and gave their support to the
Democratic nominee. 1t ended the af-
fornia and the Republican party in
my state became the Progressive par
ty."
DO you think the Roosevelt electors
are entitled TO a position at the head
of the Republican ticket in this state?'
was asked.
From what information I have on
the matter, 1 would say they are re-
Piled johnson. ''They were the over
whelming choice of the voters in the
primaries and are certainly the honest
nominees
was called to the reply last night of
Col. Roosevelt i'll which he denied the
Archbold charges before the senate in
vestigating committee.
ArchbOId Charges Not Serious.
81 haven't read the reply yet said
have never considered that there was
anything very serious about those
charges by Archboid.''
BY this time Governor Stubs au-
tomobiie was crossing the MeIan bridge
The Californian and his party had eff
fectually rubbed the dust from their
eyes and were beginning to enjoy the
early morning ride.
It's certainly a treat" declared
Johnson, as he turned to Governor
Stubbs, ITO see you natives out early
in the morning in your shirt sleeves
Stubs smiled.
Out here in Kansas quoth Stubs,
I'VE try to keep comfortable. This
his been a pretty warm place lately,
and the Kansas executive passed a
significant wink to member of the
johnson party.
DO you agree with Col. Roosevelt
in his statement that the Republican
party is rotten husk % Governor
Johnson was asked when the shirt
sleeve episode and the beauties of the
kaw valley were forgotten. DO yon
think the Colonel made the statement.
or that it is true if he did make it?"
well, I would hardly like to say
replied johnson with just the slight
est evidence of smile, '1 really don't
know what Mr.. Roosevelt said. or
whether he said that or not. But, you
can sure count on thiS-the Republi-
can party has seen its finish.''
Governor Stubs car stopped in
front of the Throop hotel. The small
dray load of luggage, the private sec
retary's typewriter and the eouipmenr
that is needed for a tranScontinental
campaign were unloaded by the por-
ters. Fred Trigg and a few of the
Progressive faithfuls who arrived
early to greet the vice presidential
his party at the hotel. After a little
informal reception, the party went to
the Country Club for breakfast.
No, SIR" said Governor johnson,
Il haven't a copy of my speech. Avn
full sorry, but I haven't"
The Californian possesses pleasing
and cheerful disposition. He
is a fighter and an optimist. He can
see only victory perched on the Pro-
gressive banner and behind his re
marks that the Republican party has
hit the toboggan, Governor Johnson's
tone carries the force of his
convictions.
Taft Not in 1t at All.
President Taft is not in this fight
at ALL, was the effective manner
which johnson used in outlining the
political situation in the nation. Yet
the California governor does not ad-
NIT that the ProgreSSives fear even
the Democratic nominee He
the reputation of Taft will extend the
width and breadth of the nation.
"Of course the greatest outward !
evidence of displeasure against the ad- |
-f fG in he II
middle western states admitted |
Johnson, but the Roosevelt strength |
the strength of the Progressive |
not confined to any
particular locality"
After breakfast at the Country club, |
Governor Johnson and his party re- |
urned to the Throop hotel. Here the |
Progressive vice presidential nominee |
net the leaders in the Kansas Bull
Moose movement. William Allen |
White, national committeeman for |
he new third party, was unable to |
come to Topeka last night and did not /
arrive from his home in Emporia ua- |
ii IL o'clock this morning.
Met Labor and Political Leaders. /
In addition to the leaders in the |
lew political movement in Kansas, |
Governor johnson met many of the !
eaders of the labor organizations Of |
he state. Johnson has been listed as |
| tried and trusted friend of the labor |
sause and his welcome by the labor |
eaders here was almost as cordial as
rom the political workers.
sI don't know how many speeches / |
will make said Governor johnson in /
-eply to a question. 1T only know that |
expect to keep going and I expect |
% stay in the fight until time to vote /
N November
At 2:3O this afternoon Governor /
Johnson will speak at the Labor Day /
picnic in Garfield park. He will leave |
)ver the Santa Fe at o'clock this /
ifternoon, going to Kansas City,
where he speaks tonight. In Cover
Tor Johnsonis party are Alexander
AcCabe, private secretary to the Pro- |
yressive leader; George P. West and
;. A. Dickson, special correspondents
or California newspapers