The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-21

Harmony was the one big word in
Judge Coles speech of acceptance. He
urged both standpatters to forget their
former troubles and get together for
the 1916 campaign.
Judge Coles Upper Speech.
"I have only contempt for any man
who will not eliminate himself in this
fight in the interest of harmony" de-
clared Cole in burst of applause from
harmony advocates in the convention.
The Great Bend man was most bitter
and severe in his criticism and con-
demnation of the Democrats Their
mistakes and faults insure a Republi-
can victory in November, he told the
delegates.
THE people of this nation want a
man in the White House who will not
permit the stars and stripes to be
scoffed and scorned in every nation
| in the world. They want a Republic
can
Mclaughlin. Secretary.
Drew Mclaughlin was elected secre-
tary of the convention. He was elect
ed by acclamation. Earl Richter of
Wichita was elected assistant secre-
tary. He is son of the late Harry
Richter. former lieutenant governor.
Following the formal organization,
James ChalIis of Atchison, offered the
champion short resolution of the
world 1t was adopted with n whoop.
This was the ChaIlis resolution: The
Republican party is
A telegram containing greetings
from Charles Curtis. United States
senator was read by Chairman Cole
Senator Curtis predicted a Republican
victory in November and regrett~
that affairs IN washington prevented
his attendance.
ScOtt's Horrible Example.
Charles F. Scott of lola, talked Re-
publicanism while Chairman Cole Sc
lected delegates for various commit
tees.
1T is always easy to make a Repub-
llican speech after the Democratic par
years. said Scott. For that reason
we should feel friendly to the Demo-
Gratis for furnishing a horrible ex-
ample"
Scott was most severe in his denun-
citation of President Wilson'S Mexican
policy.
No president could plunge us into
war without the voice or consent of
our people," said the lola man. Had
such action been possible, however, we
would have been at war with Mexico
long ago"
Bailey Fought to Speak.
Ed Mullaney, formerly of Hill City,
precipitated the first trouble in the
convention when he asked that Willis
j. Bailey of AtchisOn, former governor,
be allowed the privilege of the floor
for ten minutes Cries of No, no.
came from all sections of the hall. A
vote was taken. Chairman Cole said
the vote for Bailey's speech had car
ried. a rising vote was demanded
Bailey's followers won.
Then the delegates in the conven-
ton sat back for the fight which they
felt might be precipitated by Bailey's
speech.
Il have been a Republican in pros
perity and adversely" said Bailey with
a ring of sarcasm and feeling in his
voice. I don't know any rule which
should rule me out of the right to
make a Republican speech
a Plea for Peace.
! Instead of starting with a war
declaration, Bailey pleaded for peace.
He urged unison of factions and par
! ties in facing the Mexican troubles.
Whether right or wrong, 1 am
with the boys who have gone into
Mexico" Bailey said. 1T has been
easy to go into Mexico, but L fear it
may be hard to come back.
Show Right Spirit to Moose.
! 1t doesn't make much difference
who you send to Chicago said the
Atchison man in getting back to Kan
sas issues You may deny my hopes
and ambitions. But, remember, those
men who go to Chicago will go with
a responsibility never greater than
since the days of Lincoln.
If you are going to win in this
fight, though, you must use the open
arm-not the clenched fist. If we
are going to win, you must show the
right spirit toward the Progressives
l do not mean to give them the loaves
and fishes. But your action today
means more than house to house
campaign all during the campaign
Your action today means everything
in the fight next November. You can't
make it too hard for me. But those
who have been away must be consid-
cred"
Bailey left the floor with applause
from every section of the hall. He had
failed to throw scrap iron in the ma
chinery.
Committee members weer named bv
Chairman Cole just before the ad-
journment for lunch. The commit
| tee members were:
Resolutions: Herbert Cavaness
Chanute; c. W. Reeder, Troy; ]. P
Ransom, Kansas City; E. p. Greer
Winfield; w. L. Roup. Burlington;
Fay N Seaton, Manhattan: Lee Mead
ows, Lincoln; Frank Price. Ashland.
]. A. Frazier, Newton.
Rules. G. Slonecker. Topeka; A
L. Perry. Troy; T. T. Kelley. Paola ::
Hugh 7. Powell, Independence; r. c.