The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-14
KEEP AWAY
FROM HEELS
OF BRONCO
Ferguson Must Not BE- Both
cred While Riding Beast
BY THE GOOD "FELLOWS"
Executives Whole Attention
Required for 0kiahoma's Good

Guthrie, o. t, Dec. 1a.-Jacob Admire.
in his paper, the Kinghsher Free Press.
says:
The more we think of the matter, the
more firmly we are convinced that the
selection of T. B. Ferguson for COVER
nor wiz not prove to be q case Of mis-
placed confidence. We have no idea how
it was brought about. or by what means
the presidents attention was directed TO
Blaine county. There had been no open
discussion of Mr.. Ferguson's candidacy
ne had been, like many others, favorably
mentioned. and thoughtful men, who knew
him, knew also that there was good gu
bernatorial timber Ia his make up But,
he himself was not d candidate-his con-
duct and utterances prove this and no
one, so far as known, was pushing him to
the front Many OF the strongeat party
leaders, both in and out OF Office. directed
their efforts 10 save Jenkins, ana. wA4e
others. half oazed with astonishn.ent at
the turn affairs had taken stood mute,
no one rallied to the standard of Judge
Merrick. He fought his battle single
handed and alone, with some assistance.
no doubt. from ambush. bus even now
no one envies him the glory or his victory.
The effort to save Jenkins was reinforced
by the powerful influence of the Rock Is
land Railroad company. but, when it be-
came apparent that the president was i'm
movable. the party leaders went 70
pieces and the Rock Island concentrated
all Of its great strength IN an effort 20
secure the appointment of Martin CARRIER.
of CARRIER, for whom it had formed a
great fondness. Flynn has been. for many
years, a great friend of Ferguson, and
he is no doubt well pleased at his ap-
pointment, but, so far as known, he had
little or nothing directly to do in bringing
it about. The same things are true Of
Grimes. Speed was about the only Okla
homan OF prominence in Washington at
this time, (anless we except the gallant
and enthusiastic Col Muiham. but if he
had anything TO do with it. he has been
too modest N his freQu-ut Interviews TO
mention 1t, and nlOdesty is not one of his
faiIings. OF course. some influence pre-
scented Ferguson, the recital of his history
and character struck the president favor
tllN- anu ne NsaS Ai DiANf S-tl-AA--J-l1I ~
Washington. Mr. Roosevelt wanted to
look at him. and size him up" Mr.. Fer
guson went on submitted to an inspection
and examination, which was satisfactory
The president told him what he wanted
him for, and proceeded TO lay down the
law He had heard a great deal about
Oklahoma-(he astonished Ferguson with
his intimate knowledge of its men and
anairs)-and he had an unfavorable
opinion of the manner in which its pub
lie business had been conducted. The
territory has been very much in evidence
al Washington. not only before, but since
he became president. and had command
cd entirely too much of the valuable time
and attention of the national administra-
tion-''more than any other seventeen
states and territories" President Roosc-
welt was impressed with the conviction
that It had suffered from the lack of ap-
plication OF honest business methods in
its affairs That's the reason he sent for
Ferguson, that's the reason he inspected
him and that's the reason he laid down
the law 70 him. After summing up tho
situation. shooting his blazing eyes into
Ferguson's. -'Win you do it?" he de-
manded IT wint" responded Ferguson
and he might have added so help me
God!' for that's the way he felt
And so the matter STANDS.
Governor Ferguson came home with
line Of policy burned into his heart. and
q firm determination. So far as within his
power. TO carry it ont faithfully and fear
lessly We believe he viii Go it.
Governor Ferguson Is on trial. and the
president Of the United States who has
never been known 20 condone ohicial
wrong doing. is the presiding magistrate.
Al the people OF Oklahoma are interest
ed in its favorable result The good
name Of the territory, which has been
traduced and slandered and rnisrenre-
scented. is at stake The president does
not care q snap for any political party
that is not strengthened and made strong
ana powerful by honesty and upTightness.
lie believes that party success depends
upon honest. Intelligent. cIeanly admins
tration of public affairs and he desp.ses
success secured by any other methods.
That's TIE sort Of q president we have.
and we must grin and bear It the best
we can.
Governor Ferguson IS under orders.
The president he's . perfect right 10 die
tate q policy for the government Of this.
or any other TERRITORY Of the Union. and
he has done So. 1Ir- FerE''son knows the
men of the territory ana he VIII he oble
70 make an inteiliteut selection ot tnose
whom he win need 20 assist him In his
adninislr2tion withovt very much hc'D.
HE viii take up matters In m orlerly aal
dienifed manner. ard dispose of each
problem as * Is presented. He VIII not
attempt 10 turn tnines topsv-turYv In
DAY or week. Dules VIII be met and