The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-10-25

reelected in strongly republican
district.
His aggressi3eness and fearlessness
are a source Of satisfaction to his
party and to all Kansans who are
hoping for progressive legislation
and a lessening of the high cost Of
living. Judge Thompson is thor
oughly Informed as to the needs
and conditions of Kansas, having
lived In both the eastern and the
western parts of the state. When he
is sent TO the United States Senate
his every act will be as clean and
honorable as his past official record,
which Is above reproach.
AS judge for a number of years
he has stood for all that was hon
est and his actions have always
spoken louder than words In carrying
his principles into actual effect.
He took the lead In the fight
against railroad passes for officials,
especially the judiciary, in the cam
oaign OF 1906, which brought about
the passage of the antl-pass law, and
to practice what he preached re-
fused all offers of free transporta-
ton during his judgeship campaign
and Immediately returned all passes
sent by the railroads after his cleo
ton, and had the distinction Of be-
ing one of the few district judges
time.
He helped bring about the pass
age Of the parole laws OF 1907, and
assumed prominence in the state on
parole questions, accomplishing re-
form by employing similar methods
Is adopted by Judge Lindsey,
He has for years advocated the
election Of United States senators
by direct vote of the people and did
much to compel the passage OF
the present modified Oregon plan
for that purpose until constitutions
al amendment may be made pro-
giding therefor.
His decisions where the rights OF
the masses against the favored
few were involved always have been
on the side of the people, which
shows that his heart Is right and
that he can be depended upon as a
faithful representative of the people.
Judge Thompson is just past forty,
in the prime Of life and with brill
liant mental attainments which coup
led with his untiring energy, hon
esty and absolute independence,
guarantee the people of Kansas a
splendid representative In the up
per house OF Congress. He has his
future before him, Is ambitious to
do something for his state and Is
rs sure to make good in the flu
ture as he has In past positions Of
honor and trust that he has held.
Judge Thompson belongs to no
faction, owes his nomination to
nothing but his own ability and
energy, has no enemies to punish
during his term Of Office, and will
be free to give Kansas the highest
type of service.
On the other hand his opponent
w. r. Stubs, head and principal
financier Of political faction
which openly threatens after cleo
ton to transfer itself bodily into a
third party, hopes to go to the
nate for the sole purpose OF build
ing up a powerful political machine,
National and State, which shall com
Dlete the destruction of the old Ne
publican party with which he former
" affiliated. What reason has any
one to expect anything like con-
scientious, unbiased service to the
state from Stubs? He has developed
into a politician with aspirations
to cut considerable figure in the
new Bull Moose party nationally.
Kansas, its people, and the Sem
atorship are but means to an end
that OF political supremacy for
Stubbs. His ridicule of Demo-
Gratis on many occasions, leads one
to the conclusion that all the use
he has for them Is to get their
votes. What Democrats, what Repub-
lican or what Kansan who, re-
CARELESS OF his politics, is looking
for a man who will give the high
est type OF official service to the
state, can hesitate in the matter Of
a choice between these two men?
One represents the plain common
people, and Is proud OF 1t, and one
represents the moneyed interests
the money trust--brags about It.,
and defes the people.