The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-09-28
J 6nGtlV VII BA0O -
Democratic Nominee Would
Eat w. Y. Morgan Alive.
J. n. Davis Issues Another
Challenge for Debate.
TO DISCUSS TAX SITUATION
Morgan Given Privilege of Sc
1ecting Stage for Speeches.
Davis Says There Is Only One
Big Issue This Fall.

Democrat state headquarters today
began a campaign to enlist support of
the Republican state committee in
drawing crowds for political speeches.
Another challenge was sent to w. Y.
Morgan, Republican nominee for gov
ernor, to engage in series of joint
debates with j. n. Davis, Democrat
nominee.
In several interviews recently Da-
Wis has manifested growing hunger
for raw meat. He has asked TO more
OF the Republican state committee
and the Republican press than that
they provide for a series of debates
with Morgan and properly advertise
the Bourbon candidates ferocious ter-
dencies. Davis promises to eat Nor
gan alive right in from, of the amazed
and horror stricken crowds. He even
offers Morgan the selection of the
community in which he is to perish
Invite Morgan to Slaughter.
Following several futile attempts to
induce the Republican nominee to Of
ter himself for cannibal meat. J. J..
Wilson, as chairman of the Democrat
state committee, today sent a regis
tered letter to Morgan inviting him to
prepare for slaughter. Davis offers to
talk about anything and everything
that will concern the voters if his man
eating proclfvitieS are merely given
proper recognition and a large crowd
IS provided. He prerers to discuss
the somewhat vapory question of
taxes, but Chairman Wilson has as
sured Morgan that in the desire for
human flesh and blood all restrictions
will be withdrawn.
Morgan is granted the privilege of
selecting his own scene of carnage
or he may leave the point of mas
sacre entirely with a committee not
engaged in undertaking activities.
Following is the challenge which
Davis sent to Morgan:
Want All Facts Kown.
81 believe the people of Kansas, in
order that they may vote intelligently
in November when they make a choice
for governor, should have all the facts
1t is possible to give them about all
the issues of the campaign. I believe
the people are entitled to know Just
where you and stand on the vital is
sue of taxation. I believe they are
entitled to know what We propose in
the way of reducing taxes and enforc-
ing economy in the state governm ent.
And L believe they are entitled to have
an expression. from us in a way that
they may make comparisons and
clearly understand our attitudes
Therefore, Mr.. Morgan, 1 am TAX
ing the liberty OF asking you to meet
me in series of joint discussions of
the campaign issues. 1 stand ready to
meet you on the platform at any time
ing that we appoint a. committee to
name the times and places we shall
meet.
One Great Issue.
''I am firmly convinced there is but
one great issue in this campaign. That
is the issue of taxation. The people OF
Kansas are vitality interested in this
because every citizen of the state is
being sorely pressed by the heavy tax
burdens that have been imposed dur
ing the last few years. However, l
want it distinctly understood that ]
am ready and willing to discuss every
issue that you care to raise. 1 am
ready to discuss before the people our
stand on the industrial court law and
every other issue that you think is OF
importance to the people. 1 make nc
! demands as to the limitation of sub
jects.
81 sincerely hope, Mr.. Morgan, that
you will be able to join with me in
presenting our views and attitudes tC
the people Jointly from the same plat
form, and, as time is drawing short
shall appreciate it if you will give
me a definite reply to this letter al
your earliest convepienee."
| Wilson said the challenge had beer
sent to Morgan at Hutchinson by reg
| iStered mail special delivery