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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1897
Page
4
The Kansas legislature may adjourn on Saturday after enacting several good laws but failing to meet high reform expectations. Viewers note that while some laws aid taxpayers, disappointment remains with lawmakers. A potential final action is a maximum freight rate bill before adjournment.
The proposition to submit the Initiative and Referendum as a state constitutional amendment failed to reach two thirds in the house and was laid aside for now. The principle is not dead and may return. it is viewed as an important measure that will be adopted some day.
John W. Breidenthal chairman of the Populist state central committee will call a meeting soon to tender his resignation. Several candidates have been named for the race including J. M. Allen of Erie described as a reformer and honorable man and a strong replacement option.
Dr S McLallin formerly editor of the Topeka Advocate died at his Topeka home on Thursday. The People’s party loses a brave champion and Kansas a best citizen. Report of Lyman Naugle leaving Kansas denied. Praise for reform press and piracy warning in clipping exchanges. Mention of Kentucky gold bug senator candidate and Hargraves mills shifts. C O Ontealt praised as a true reformer. Office seekers overcrowd Washington. Lux Lowell carpet mills lay off workers.
Governor Leedy vetoed the railroad bill that omitted the maximum freight rate, criticizing Populist legislators for broken promises. He signaled willingness to call a special session only if the public demands it and the legislature would act accordingly, drawing praise from supporters. Also notes Treas. SArlus of the sugar trust over tariff gains.
Washington march 3 The New York Journal prints John J Ingalls critique of Grover Cleveland condemning his administration as destructive and corrupt. He cites failed policies treasury strain and foreign policy fiascos while predicting peril for McKinley with silver Republicans and tariff battles looming. The piece notes Kansas Methodists vote to admit women delegates.
W C Cuamin discusses Percy Ingalls and a New York petition backing constitutional changes for Congress to tax wealth. He links Ingalls to past Populist influences, noting a letter and editorials, and recalls 1888 talks with Plumb and Perkins about GOP support for the idea. He urges fair credit for Ingalls' evolving views.
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