The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-10-29
IL WESTERN OKLAHOMA


lrc giving him loyal support, and
hat means something, as they are
men Of influence. George is a. strong
candidate and will win by good ma.
iority.n Asked how the congressional
vote would stand, Mr.. Collins replied.
We'll, / think a few Democrats will
vote for Flynn. And then, some Re-
publicans will vote for Callahan on
account Of his silver views. The race
ia this county VIII be close, however
VIII II. Bolton, secretary OF the Ok
lahoma Live Stock association, was
asked for q forecast Of the congress
sional and legislative result, but de-
ciincd 10 be interviewed on political
matters. Asked how he thought free
silver would help Oklahoma, he be
came interested aud replied. ut would
be a wonderful thing T. Oklahoma as
well as for the United States. Free
silver would increase the demand for
beef product, in consequence Of which
the packers and dealers would pay
better prices for cattle There are
now Thousands OF acres OF fine grazing
lands in Western oklahoma
and Kansas lying idle because
OF the hard times With a
permanent increase in the price Of cat
tie this land would soon be occupied
by thousands Of herds Of cattle, which
would be the niaking OF western Okla
homa aud the whole of the short grass
country. Owing to the prevailing
hard times is necessary for the cattle
men TO practice the most rigid econ
omv, and they are Guable TO bear up
under any severe loss such as are Incl
dent 90 cattle raising, whereas, with a
reasonable profit in cattle raising,
wonld enable them to tide over small
disasters and be an incentive TO other
and younger men TO cast their for
tunes in the business. There are a
thousand ways silver would be a bene-
ft TO us besides the direct benefits that
would accrue from an increase in the
currency, Our future largely depends
upon free silver. With the white
metal admitted 10 the mints on an
equality with gold the future OF Okla
homa and the permanent prosperity
oi the cattle business is assured.
Robt j. Ray, register II the United
States land Office, was approached on
the subject, but that gentleman was
too hot over a purported interview In
the Kansas City Journal a few days
ago 10 place much confidence in the
vcracity of newspaper reporters. The
reporter finally drew from him a fav-
orable report Of the outlook, however.
Mr. Ray Is In position TO know the
condition OF politics in western okla
hcma and gave positive assurance OF
the election cf d. p. Marum and John
l.. George TO She council and legisla-
ture res pectiyely. Mr.. Ray thinks
Callahan win receive 1875 majority in
Woodward county.
r. T. Davis. who has recently been
through Roger Mills, ID and Day coun
ties, was asked how the silver seuti
ment was going. II find the silver
sentiment predominadng every where,
replied Mr.. Davis. "Flynn will not
get City votes in Day county, and this
is on account OF the strength Of the
free siver movement. In Roger Mills
county the silver forces will sweeI
! verything regardless OF party. In al
my trip through those three counties
! / failed TO find any perceptible gold
| sentiment at all. The outlook is in
deed very encouraging everywhere
! have been" Asked how this county
| would GO Mr. Davis said: Callahan
vii get 1870 majority, ! believe. Tht
! silver forces win be felt in the coming
| election The same reasons will con
spire 70 defeat the Republicans in the
council and legit lature. John Georg,
| VIII get ls0 majority In Wood ware
county alone. Wright has verI
small following in Beaver county. w
! Niu have a sweeping victory every
J where, you may rest assured.
ur N a. Iaugh, chairman OF thu
| Democratic County central committee
suid. George wili be elected to tn
egisiatare beyond a doubt. The Pop
ulst assurance ~ support seals hi
| election Mr. Marum will 90 TO tn
council with an overw he,ming major
ity from the district. Woodwari
county viii give him i50 majority
! The silver sentiment is having a won
derful effect on the congressional an
! legislative candidates. / know tina
Callahan win receive a surprisingl
large vote Of silver Republicans. ii
will have majority in this count
| without their votes, and his pluralit
win be large enough TO be intensel
gratifying.
T.. J. Carroll, postmaster, said;
know very little Of the real situation
but from what ! am able TO learn, tn
silver sentiment viii do much toward
electing the Democratic nominees
George win be elected sure. Marum'
majority will be overwhelming. Flyn
will fan at least 100 votes short !
oodward county
John e. George, the Democratic non
inee for the legislature, was seen JUS
as he was leaving the city. DE saic
~ think there IS no doubt Of my ow
election Beaver county will surpris
YOU fellows ! understand will 80
the solid support OF Woodwar
county. and that secures N
election Marum will get ever
thing So far as am able TO learn. la th
two counties Woodward and Beaver
OF course 1 don't know how Flynn WI
lrun in this county. but In my county
Beaver. ho viii fail 20 poll two-thirds {
tho Republican votes. The silver sent
ment Is what is knocking out Flynn. Tn
ls free silver country and the peop
can't { see any good reason for supportin
am avoWed gold bug for such an impol