Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1893 — CONSPIRACY IN KANSAS. [ARTICLE]

CONSPIRACY IN KANSAS.

A correspondent df the New York Times sets forth a very serious state of affairs in Kansas, it being no less than a movement on the part of the desperate Populist leaders to retain control in that State by revolutionary measures which involve bloodshed. All of the old militia has been disbanded, and a new organization, composed of Populists, has been effected, and these new regiments are drilling. The Governor has been seeking favor with the most vicious element by wholesale pardofis of penitentiary convicts, who have returned to their former homes to terrorize those who were instrumental in their conviction. The Attorney-geogral in a recent document declares that “men must live, and if the Nation adopts a policy by which they are unable to support themselves and their families with food, these people will have it.” The State organ of the Populists has commended the pardon of the Anarchists by Governor Altgeld, pronounces the hanging of Parsons and his associates as judicial murder, and calls for the vengeance of all good citizens—that is, Populists. The strikes in the (oilfields have been instigated by Populist leaders, and men who desire to work are driven from the mines. Just now the leaders are making a special effort to secure in the county elections this fall the sheriffs and county clerks, in order to carry the State election in 1894. They will trade all other officers to obtain the e to the end that Populist county clerks may make such returns of votes as will eledt the Populist State ticket. Already the leaders have begun their work in the districts through secret

club organizations. To their followers the most dangerous literature is being supplied. .The corresponden t of the Times, after making an extended investigation, “finds only too much foundation for the fears of thoughtful men who are anxiously watching the course of the Populist leaders.” This-report, coming from such a source, is doubtless authentic. For years there has been an anarchistic element in Kansas which has been nourished and placed in power by the trading wing of the democracy. The development of the threatening conspiracy against law and the majority of the people will be watched with eager interest.—lndianapolis Journal.

The Sherman silver law is not, as the Democratic press is trying to make it appear, the only disturbing element in our present financial troubles. —— .Want of confidence in the democratic administration is the real cause. There is not an able financier in President Claveland’s cabinet. The party as such never was successful in financiering for National State’municipal or county affairs. It could contract debts, but could not pay them. As soon as the party gained full control of the government the banks began to contract credits or collect outstanding money. It followed as a matter of course, that all who were _ doing business -on borrowed capital would suffer. If they could not extend their credits they would be forced to the wall.

The thing for each of us to do is to save in all directions that we can. Pay cash for what we buy. Pay all of our debts as fast as we can and buy nothing we do not positively “have to have.” If “the change” the people wanted is a good thing, republicans can stand it as well as democrats, but all should be ready for another “change” in 1894, if the democratic party is not equal to its opportunity. Let us be good citizens, not “calamity howlers,” not misrepresenting the situation but impartial patriots ready to give credit when it is merited and condemnation and rebuke in a manly way when it is needed. ' , Every good and loyal republican will have enough to do. Republican principles I believe to be best for the whole people and they’will better understand that pretty soon. * * *