The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-18
THE GOVERNORS APPEAL
Refers ITO Powerful Influence of Des-
perate Element"

Under the heading of "a Candidate
for U. S. Senator" Governor Capper
in his paper, the Capital. today prints
an appeal, in which he says, by do
ing my sworn duty as governor I have
made an increasing number of the
right kind of enemies" and to a some
what mysterious element against him
which he terms 1.-The quiet, but power
full influences of a now desperate ele-
ment."
He says these forces which have
long antagonized as governor and as
publisher are opposing me with all the
adroitness and acumen known to
practical politics.
The statement in full follows:
81 wish it were mot necessary to ask
my Kansas friends to help me out in my
campaign, at the primary election. Tues
day, August 6: But il !! am to represent
Iieve Kansas folks wish it to be repre-
sented, this help is most necessary. Here
are some of the first and utmost things,
in my opinion, that a senator from Kansas
should do his utmost to bring about
1.-The vigorous and determined prosecu-
ton Of the war, without compromise, I'M
and lasting peace is absolutely assured.
AN immediate ending Of war-plunder-
Ing prefite eF 1;; and pri'e-gougins in the
1.-THE stripping, absolutely, of all waste,
graft and favoritism from the public ser,
vice and nh from all Mar and all
1.-The taxing of big incomes and excess
war-profits to pay the big end of the wars
cess profits to be taken by the govern
ment.
bition and the ultimate Punishment of the
Prompt and vigorous prosecution Of all
disloyalty and slackerism manifested by
ITO these and many other measures de-
signed for the public good, 1 am prepared
to give unsparingly of my energy and
"By doing my sworn duty as governor
for nearly four years l have made an in
mics. It is owing to my duties as gov,
ernor, which have been more than doubled
make a personal canvass for the nomina-
ton. must rely absolutely on my friends
AT the primary. 1 shall need the help
friend of good government. because of
certain political influences that will make
common carse against me at that time,
that being their best opportunity to de-
81 shall have against me. the quiet but
element. / am compelled to rely on the
active help nd the personal influence ex-
erted by every man and every woman who
believes | have done well as governor in
earning the ill-will Of the enemies of the
bone-dry legislation and of good order, the
Others who suffered thru my. fight on
graft receiverships. the politicians pried
loose from the useless jobs and the rev
packers. coal mine operators, millers. and
big business interests that are fighting
me because of my continual attacks on
price gouging and profiteering.
"These forces, which 1 have long antag-
onized as governor and publisher. are
opposing me with all the adroitness and
acumen known to practical politics.
Besides all this antagonism. as a can
didate for the Republican nomination for
senator l have three candidates against
me-good men-who are making active
campaigns.
''If you believe I will serve you faith
fully. sincerely and well in Washington
friends and neighbors. between now ara
August 6. will be of great help. and will
be heartily appreciated by me- Please
make a special effort to get all your
friends to go to the primary On your
support at the primary Itself. my nominal
ton and election actually will depend
ARTHUR CAPPER.'