The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-10-09

voter, who does his own thinking, &c
! vote against immediate statehood for Ok
/ lahoma. as provided in the Omnibus bill
( Who is there that does not know that
/ the real truth is rarely found in the noise
and buster OF bitter political partisans
/ Let those who viii, delve in the filth and
! slime of personal warfare. but let the
voters Of Oklahoma look down beneath
I the surface, and in the exercise Of that
independence and manhood for which they
are noted. say TO the senate of the
United States by their votes. Admit Ok
/ homa without delay TO the family OF
American states"
Will Have Good Company.
The Democrats who vote to indorse the
Omnibus bin by voting for Mr.. Mcclure,
will be in very good company in Wash
ington. however much they may be de-
nOunced by local Democratic politicians.
That great man OF the south, Senator
Morgan, of Alabama, massive in intellect,
comprehensive in craftsmanship and de-
termined in purpose, is our friend. and
with him stand every Democratic states
man Of the southern states. The Texas
congressional delegation, with perhaps a
single exception. lead by that brilliant
orator, Senator Bailey. takes special pride
IN our prospects for statehood. The dele
cations from Arkansas, Missouri, Colo
r2do the northwestern states and from the
Pacific coast say TO US: Let Oklahoma
come in, and we will care for the Indian
territory hereafter"
And why should we not welcome their
prOTered friendship at a time and place
when it can be effective for our own good
Today we occupy the vantage ground,
and it must not be lost. In the battle
for immediate statehood we are support
ed by the south an west without regard
to party. In declaring that he viii not
consent 10 the admission of Oklahoma IN
less the Indian territory is included. Mr..
Cross allies himself with the northeastern
states who fear the growing powers Of
the west in the affairs of the national
government.
I speak with confidence and with accu-
rate knowledge 81 the congressional stu
alton. During the last session of con-
gress consulted personally with senator's
and members from all sections of the
country. and on all phases of the state
hood question. and ! am here TO say that
the northeastern senators are opposed to
the admission Of Oklahoma with or with
out the Indian territory. At the last ses-
sion they were largely in the minority.
The only possibility OF that minority being
Increased to a majority would be the cleo
ton of Mr.. Cross in Oklahoma on what
would be regarded as an anti-statehOod
platform.
Great Future Opening.
There is one other consideration which
involves the material interests of all our
PEOPLE. With the advent Of statehood
greater and grander opportunity is open
ed to Oklahoma than was ever presented
to any other territory We win be the last
Of the great states formed out of the
area included in the Louisiana purchase.
Already thirteen sovereign common
wealths have been welcomed to the ma
tional family. created out of the vast
region secured from France through the
wisdom and foresight of Thomas Jeffer-
son. In less than two years from now,
almost upon our border, scarcely 500 miles
away. that great event so magnificent in
its proportions and transcendent in it's
results viii be celebrated by an expo
s.tion that promises TO rival all that have
gone before. Untold millions from our
own country and from all the nations Of
the earth viii find their way 10 the
great city Of the trans Mississippi states.
rot only 20 witness the marvellous pro-
gress Of mankind in genius and accom-
plishments. but TO observe and study the
position and character Of the people who
occupy the vast country included in the
purchase All the states Of the Union are
To be represented there. Shall Okla
hcma appear in the swaddling clothes of 4
territory. deprived of the independence
and manhood TO which she is entitled, or
shall she be there on an equal footing
with all the states of the Union. in the
fun possession of the rights and privi-
leges that belong TO a proud and patriotic
people? With the stability that would
come with statehood, with the assur-
ance that would be given by the laws and
permanency of a state government. thou
sands and tens of thousands Of the Wis
itoTs 10 the exposition would visit Okla
Eoma, investigate our wonderful resources
ard make their homes among US. Never
was such a great opportunity presented
10 a people before. and in my judgment
never Will be again.
He Dealt In Facts.
Ladies and gentlemen, 1 have spoken
longer than l intended I have not tried
TO entertain you with amusing stories.
I have preferred to deal with incontro-
vertible facts 1 am confident that the
time has come for our deliversnce from
territorial conditions and that all par
tisan and personal appeals should be dis
regarded by the voters Of Oklahoma. in "a
supreme effort 10 accomplish a successful
result In concluding. allow me 70 quote
the eloquent words of that able Democ-
C-atic statesman, Mr.. lloyd. of Missouri.
IN advocating the passage of the Omui-
bus bill in the house. Now. IN the high
tide of prestige and achievement. with the
bright hope shedding its effulgent rays
in every direction, with Christian civili-
cations and moral progress placing new
laurels on the brow Of victory Joined by
tho strong ties of common interest. striv-
ing in union for the upbuuding OF cher
ished institutions with the fires Of love
burning on the affairs Of home with the
people loyal 70 country and ready 20 offer
the sacrifice Of life itself IN patriotic de-
voti0n. with hearts filed with sympathy
TO mankind and with the outstretched
arm Of needed assistance. the congress
of the United States saws today IN words
% tenderest regard 10 Oklahoma Arizona
and New MeNico-"You are welcome 70
the glorious union. and there shall BE-
added as an evidence Of interest In your
welfare three stars 70 the flag that sou
may Doe recognized In fun membership.
crowned with all the honors incident To
freedom. partners IN every conquest in
tho upiift Of the people, and factors in
that development which shall be added
as an earnest of 1he world and make
more appreciahle the influence FOR good
which shall be eNerted by this govern
rnent ia its onward march
Shall Oklahoma spurn or welcome. q
step Out into the bright sunlight u q
more perfect day
WAS A RECORD BREAKER