The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-20
FLYNN WILL
NOT INDORSE
Oklahoma Congressman En-
phatic in Declaring His Policy
WITH GOV. FERGUSON
His Views on Statehood and
What Its Chances Are.
WITH GOV. FERGUSON

L shall not make any recommendations
for appointment TO Governor Ferguson"
said Dennis T. Flynn, Oklahoma's con-
gresham, who passed through Wichita
last evening
Governor Ferguson has been chairman
Of the Republican central committee IN
the territory. and is as well acquainted
with men and conditions there as / am;
and in times past when recommended
appointments consulted with him. Now
] an not going 10 bother him with en-
dorsements. either by letter or word Of
mouth Unquestionably, Mr. Ferguson
VIII make great governor. He is quail
fed in every particular, and VIII sue
coed
Il ind in the vest" Mr.. Flynn contin-
ned, that the opinion prevails that only
OKLAHOMA territorial officials have had
charges made against them in Washing
ton. All the territories have been going
through the same process. The governor
OF New Mexico and the secretary Of Ari-
IONA, and Judges from both OF these ter
rltofles- have been IN Washington for
three weeks. explaining charges which
We're made against them. They will D.
Teappolnted- In Oklahoma charges have
been made against our judges our ter
TirorIal officers and the United States
marshal. Mr. Thompson. Mr.. Thompson
has been reappOinted. as you know. and
three II the judges The affidavit man IN
the territories is learning that his con-
ceptiCn that scavenger afsidavits were ac-
ceptable in Washington. is a badly mis-
taken one--and this viii apply also TO
Kansas
believe that a bill enabling Oklahoma
10 become a state VIII be passed at the
present session OF congress. Sentiment
in regard 20 the matter among. congress-
men has changed. Oklah0ma-s great pom
ulation and numerous resources has
brought this about. Oklahoma will be ad-
mitted alone, and IN her constitution VIII
consent 20 the addition from time 10
tine Of parts Of The Iglian Territory 10
the state the consent Of the people Of a
state being necessary for such addition.
The man who is for Immediate state
hood cannot be for single statehood. Tho
man VINO is for single statehood is FOR
statehood not prior 10 1896, because
Uncle sam s treaties with the Indians;
ard these treaties VIII not be dirsegarded.
make II impossible for statehood 70 come
70 the Indian Territory as . whole until
then.
Another thing. I hear no talk in con
gress about the necessity Tor q big state.
out here, as you know. there is a deal Of
comment 70 the effect that congress will
dem5nd big state in point of area. Con-
gress IS not demanding and viii not
demand. anything of the kind. II there
is such 2 demand. il exists in the terri
tories themselves. and ] am not one Of
those who favor the bird which viii be-
foul ITS own nest by claiming that Okla
homa- as large as Ohio. Is not tit for
statehood byNheTself. In my judgment,
there is nothing too good for Oklahoma
II would Ike 10 call the attention II
my opponents in the last camI\ IN Il
one thing They will End in the present
statehood bill the same school provision
they howled about last year. when they
declared that / was in favor Of mixed
schools. because Of this provision, and de-
luded MANY people into voting against
me who would otherwise have voted for
me ] hope they viii look into this mat
ter further. Congressman Tom McRea Of
Arkansas has introduced a single state
hood bilI- L should be read by these
men az whom / am speaking. They will
ind ia IL the same school section over
which they raised sueh a hUllaballoo. I
would like 10 know what they think
about it in McRea's bill. The fact is.
IL was IN Wheeler's bill. too; is in every
statehood 5ill ever introduced.
Congress expects The Indian Territory
20 so through a territorial form OF gov
eminent before IL becomes a state. In
my opinion, a bin is liable to pass con-
gress providing for the presidential ap-
poiutment of 4 governor at a good salary.
This official VIII be empowered TO estab-
lish county lines and Xix upon county
seats. Just as Governor Steele. the first
governor Of Oklahoma. was empowered 10
do in western Oklahoma. This viii de-
velop affairs IN lie indian Territory TO
some cohesive point"
what Is the process OF getting state
hood bin through"
The bill has already been introduced.
II has been referred 70 the committee.
Next comes the hearing before the com
uittee. This may be soon or later The
COMMITTEES viii ask 70 know the facts.
rtthing connected with the territory
rs resources. population. and all about
Il Then when the committee makes a
favorable report. the matter is before the
house for passage. It Is privileged
measure and that / consider fortunate.
When ir nasses the house, as believe Il
VII. il viii go 10 the senate and viii pass
there Then il Ein go 10 congress and
then 10 the president
10 YOU believe the present dates
named IN your bin for the election Of
delegates to the constitutional convention
vii stand as they are written now
That ] cannot tell Il ceDencs on
when tire bin passes. Il might be 80 late
iu -hat res0ect that the dates would
have 70 be- put further along in the year.
what about other oklahoma legisia-
tion
THE bin providing for rcfurding 10
churches money paid for lots II the new
cities bv church organizations VIII pass
] win also~get through the bin appro-
priatinr sums from the lot sale fund for
local improvements in the cities Of the
new country The expenditure Of this
money is q be under the supervision Of
the secretary of the Interior. and il VIII
BE- expended~ judiclously. and with The
greatest degree of care
Nj F1vun wil remain iR Guthrie only
p few days He viii return 20 Wash
fn-ton before next "Wednesday Il
wouldn't Re away from ny bows on