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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
4
A Garnett citizen quotes a private letter praising ex Governor St John as a strong fusion candidate for the Second Kansas district. The writer argues St John is a clean, able and fearless campaigner who would bolster the state ticket and Bryan, stressing the office should seek the man.
The piece urges Rev. J. D. Botkin to again run for congressman at large. It says he should be renominated and reelected, citing one prior term, renewed experience, and strong knowledge of state needs. It portrays Botkin as capable, proven, and best fitted for the role.
A New York Republican, Lemuel Eli Quigg, member of the resolutions committee, reportedly sold a platform plank for 5000 dollars by changing isthmian to Nicaragua in the Nicaragua canal item. Quigg purportedly acted as agent for the Panama Canal Company of America seeking a pro istmian waterway without route details. The claim suggests Republican leadership integrity is at stake as they campaign for public support.
The piece notes David B. Hill of New York as a leading Democratic vice presidential choice for Bryan with Arkansas delegates possibly favoring him and Chairman Jones supporting Hill. It also reports French senators forming a Boer independence committee urging a united front across nations to push for peace.
William A. Curtis of the Chicago Record notes the Philadelphia gathering showed hearty but modest enthusiasm for McKinley. He observes Bryan’s nomination drew a much stronger reaction in Chicago, while a singing attempt faltered as delegates watched a Hamilton club elephant parade down the aisle.
Chicago Times-Herald editorial denounces Ross Platt of New York for forcing Theodore Roosevelt’s vice-presidential nomination. It deems the move a mistake that could cost New York and vows Republicans must win in Bryan ’96 states to offset New York’s electors. The piece warns Platt aimed to block Roosevelt from a New York governorship and implies he would back the Democratic nominee if Roosevelt won the governorship again.
J. E. Strantuy of Wichita, brother of W. Eugene, a Bryan adherent and merchant, proposes to his chief clerk a no pay period until election day with a guaranteed double salary if Bryan loses. The clerk faces a dilemma and may keep his current salary.
Ator of Anglomaniacs in Kansas City celebrated British victory at Pretoria and other British successes last Friday night. Rev. W. P. George gave the principal speech praising the British flag and asserting Christianity and civilization followed in its wake. He noted earlier that such pro-British displays would have been intolerable in the West, but says the region is becoming more English.
General Miles urges keeping troops in the Philippines and sending additional soldiers from U S posts despite reports of the war ending. He is to confer with McKinley at the White House about regaining the China trouble.
A report states a detachment of four officers and ten volunteers from Vortieth were ambushed by Pilipino insurgents at Rath. It notes seven men killed and eleven wounded while declaring the war over.
A report states that the polled high Democrats will convene a committee meeting in Indianapolis in July to organize and place a ticket in the field, reflecting a strategy used in 19d.
Governor Stanley discusses pardons with editors amid notes that a banker who built a business around robbing Pops faces potential clemency. Kansas City Times reports the exchange and political backdrop.
Westin railroads withdraw the one cent a mile rate to the G A R from the West to Chicago and establish a single fare for the round trip. The move simplifies travel terms and could boost veterans group visits to the city for annual events.
Joven B. Miron of the court of appeals heads into the state convention with a solid backing for the associate justice seat on the supreme court.
A Monday gathering in New York City brought anti-imperialists together to decide actions for the current campaign.
Corolano Republicans press for multiple Teddy speeches in the state saying they need him badly to boost support and energize the campaign.
Bryan says he will not attend the Democratic national convention in Kansas City and will stay at home. Amid fluctuating wheat prices Topeka millers have sent for traveling men as market conditions tighten. Tuppy Roosevelt plans a July tour of Kansas.
A New York Journal excerpt highlights voter scrutiny ahead of election day. It lists concerns including the Alger beef scandal, Rockefeller and Gage financial ties, tariff issues affecting Porto Ricans, army outrages against miners at Coeur d’Alene, thefts and murders in the Philippines, postoffice embezzlement in Cuba, and debates over the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and canal control.
Garden City clerk of the court of appeals E. J. Westtgate appeals for state audit office. The Kansas City Times notes shifting political chatter and global updates as it reports on open-door China, Botha and Kruger, and economic concerns including nail prices and a fading wheat crop in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
A self proclaimed agitator attacks a Republican candidate and declares Americans unable to govern themselves. He ridicules democracy, cites murder reports, and predicts a clash between liberty and authority. The snippet ends with a cryptic note about God in Israel and names Kesex Iowa and J. Tank.
Kansas Populist commentary notes Republican state convention endorsing a railroad rate board by voters, urging reestablishment with power to fix rates and enforce them, accusing Republicans of repeating the Populist blunder and consolidating legislative and judicial powers in one body.
The Kansas City Times quips that if Britain spent eight months and all resources to defeat a 30,000-strong army, how long would it take to whip Texas, highlighting a provocative comparison of military power.
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