The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-17
POLITICAL GOSSIP.
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sas voters regarding the popularity
of Governor Hodges among the DEM
ocrats of the state.
All Of which has its significance
among the political leaders Of the
state.
The removal of Senator Thompson
to Topeka, removes the argument that
two United States senators should not
come out Of the Seventh district at
one and the same time. For with
Thompson in Topeka, the junior sena-
tor becomes a resident Of the First
district.
Then there IL something else. Sena-
tor Thompson Is naturally anxious to
succeed himself In 1913. Being q resi-
dent of the eastern and more densely
populated district of the state, Thomp-
sons prestige as q vote getter might
increase. But there il fear Of one
stumbling block. Possibly, sfour-years
hence, Governor Hodges might aspire
to the senate. That would make two
candidates in the eastern section Of
the state and with Hodges reelection
this fall, he would have the record Of
four years as governor upon which to
go before the voters. Further. Hodges
left the senatorial track clear to run
for governor two years ago. He gave
up such hopes as he had to succeed
Senator Bristow by announcing that
he would seek reelection. Now there
is the fear that Hodges might loom up
on the political horizon as a sena-
torial candidate in the 1918 campaign.
Hence-and thus the politicians
argue-the desire to put Hodges ef-
fectively out OF the running in the
future.
If the Thomas "feelers'' became pro-
ductive Of results and a candidate were
crowded into the primary race against
Hodges, or Hodges was beaten in the
election. Thompson's chances to sue
coed himself would improve. Further
and the argument Is predicated on the
reported friendliness Of the harmony
Republicans toward the Medley sena-
torial candidacy-there is the report
that in event there should be a bitter
fight this fall that Neeley's friends
might not be unwilling to aid the Cap
per cause as evidence of appreciation
OF favors extended.
Yet it is all based on the assertion
that Thompson is to move to Topeka.
that he Is friendly to Medley. that
Thomas talked to Thompson and Nee
ley while in Washington and that
Stubbs and the Capper supporters
would like to see the Democrats nomi-
nate Medley. OF course it is largely
political gossip and rumor. Only the
ultimate results will tell the real story.
VIII Never Compromise
Republic county Progressive commit
tee, sounds q word Of warning to the
harmony leaders on behalf of the Bull
Moose voters of his county. Never, no
never. Quoth Taylor, will the Progress
sives return to rally around the BAN
ner Of Bristow and Capper and boost
their combination under date of Janu-
airy 3. Rather. and Taylor is emphatic
In the statement. the Progressive voters
will support the Democrats.
I'VE feel that Bristow and Capper
have deserted u.s. said Taylor in dis
cussing the view of Republic county
Progressives. I'VE feel that they eth
er gave us the double cross when they
said they were with US two years ago.
or they are giving the Republicans the
double cross by telling them that they
the Progressive votersNI mean the vot-
ers. not a few leaders and candidates
for ofi1ce-have had their full share of
experience and are through.
1T is our plan to put full ticket in
Republic county, to fight for Murdoch
and Allen and our entire ticket from
top to bottom. But If Murdoch and
Allen would withdraw from the race
tomorrow. the Progressive voters would
never go over to Bristow and Capper
| and support their combination to win
| an election. Rather than surrender in
[ the aid Of such cause, we would sup
port the Democrats The standpatters
did that very thing two years ago
1 without blush. Why should We en-
thuse over their plan for harmony and
Jobs in this campaign. We won't do
1t, that il ALL
Taylor is retired farmer and well
known in Republic county. He lives
in Belleville. Recently Republic coun-
~ Progressives organized = county