Arizona republican., 1893-10-04

A CATERWAUL,

doesn't require musical and discrim-
mating ear to detect the painful inhar-
mony. The tune was started wrong
and it was unsteady unreasonable to
hope that it would right itself. The
Gazette is now insisting that the De-
mocracy get out of the choir and let it
finish the anthem in solo.
In a dou ble-leaded editorial yester-
day morning the Gazette announced, on
alleged authentic information, the
early overthrow of the territorial De-
mocracy and the removal of Governor
Hughes, who had "abused the conf
dence of the territory and outraged
every sense of decency with his ap-
pointments."
The Gazette calls on the press of the
territory to assist in the ousting of the
governor "by expressing preference
for a suitable man for the office"
THE REPUBLICAN doesn't know how
the Republican brotherhood throughout
the territory feels about it, but for
itself and for two reasons it would
rather not interfere. All traditions
teach that he who inserts himself into
family disagreement is likely to
emerge with his head broken on both
Sides he only has effected diversion,
which leaves the quarrel in worse
shape than before his ill-advised inter-
ference.
Then again, the press has taken upon
itself much credit in having secured
Governor Hughes appointment; We re-
member that in the early days OF the
administration the Gazette was wont to
"polnt with pride" to the governors
elevation as monument to the power
of the territorial press. If, as is now
set forth in the Gazette's arraignment OF
the administration, that mighty power
has been unwisely welded, We think
the press should endeavor to muzzle
itself; should labor to control its mighty
influence and leave the selection Of a
new governor to weaker and wiser ele.
ments. On the Gazette's showing the
territorial press should take back
seat.
One section of the Gazette's editorial
is read with interest, as it discloses an
instance of gubernatorial ingratitude,
which alone would almost warrant the
removal of the governor. It says: "We
opposed T. E. Parish and DIR. Hughes
in the interest of this traitor" The
very frankness of this confession is con-
vincing of its truthfulness, notwith-
standing it sets forth a condition oil
facts which it was popularity supposed
did not exist.
Just previous to the departure of the
EN- bassy of deputy presidents to Wash.
ington last spring, there were rumors
of a legislative conclave and a slate
which the Gazette had solemnly sworn
to carry without breaking. On that
slate Hon. Foster Dennis was marked
for governor. The slate was pulverized
but it was conceded every where that II
was not the fault of the Gazette, which
was credited with having faithfully sup.
ported Mr.. Dennis to the particularly
intentional disadvantage of Governor
Hughes and the incidental disadvan.
tage of DR.. Hughes and Hon. T. E
Parish. In the light, however, OF the
Gazette's confession things look differ.
ent and Governor Hughes stands forth
demon of ingratitude.
But looking at the governors course
from the calm, dispassionate ground o.
one outside the arena in which the bull
fight is raging. we believe the governor
base ingratitude toward the Gazette
land God knows that ought to be sufh
cient) is the only we'll established
cause of action against him.
His management of territorial affairs
is popularity believed to have been bust
ness-like and his appointments hav,
generally been considered wise and wei
advised. But the governor can't ge
over that charge Of ingratitude TOWARD
the Gazette, and he ought to go. If
however, the press of the territory feel
disposed to again identify itself will
} the business of governor making, TIL
REPUBLICAN respectfully desires to bt
+ counted out. THE REPUBLICAN as on
. of the original supporters of Governo
| Hughes is we'll pleased with its cours
in his elevation and still retains conf
dence in his wisdom, ability and in
tegrity.
. The anthem has degenerated into