The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-12-27
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OF CAMP AICN
Politicians of Greek and Sem
mole Countries Awake.
THEY MAY BE ANNEXED
In That Case They Want Share
of the Spells.

Guthrie, o. T., Dec. ga Muskogee
dispatch says:
Politicians of the Creek and Seminole
nations, quick TO take advantage of oppor-
tunity of legislative changes, are already
forming the lines of battle in case state
hood is given Oklahima with these two
nations annexed They will demand a
share of the political spoils and fight for
them on we'll defined lines. The battle
cry will be more educational advantages
On this theory one of the state normal
schools will be demanded for the Creek
nation This fight will be made on the
grounds that Indian territory needs,
above all, more schools.
Geographical location and population
will make district out of these two ma
tons 1t is generally conceded by both
parties that such a district will be Re-
publican. although there are plenty of
Democrats who would he willing to make
the race. The peculiar conditions exist
ing in these nations viii make necessary
a member of the supreme court from this
section. Statehood will completely revo-
lutionize the judicial system of these ma
tons which now comprise the western
judicial district 1t is believed that there
will be FIVE counties made of the two ma
tons These probably will be divided in
to two circuits and necessitate the election
of two judges 1t will also place the pro-
bate business in the hands of county or
probate commissioners. Conditions now
existing will also fore the recognition Of
this territory as a federal judicial dis
trict
The politicians have decided that they
will demand of the new state a member
of the supreme court, FEDERAL district
Judge a member of congress and a nor
NAL school The other matters are of
local nature and will take care of them
selves. 1t is also probable that there will
be a fight for United States senator,
but there is little probability of success
along this line. 1t is believed, however,
that such a position will make good fight
ing ground and can be traded to excel
lent advantage.
Assuming that there Offices will come
to this end of the state, there will not be
a lack of available and willing material
in the Indian territory there are many
politicians who have come from surround
ing state with confidence that sooner or
Ioter the country would afford the finest
field in the United States for political
operations, who have been here many
years and whose ambition and intimate
knowledge of people and conditions make
them available.
In case a fight for senator among the
Democrats who probably would be in the
race would be c. L. Jackson. y. A. Glib
son OF Aluskogee and c. H. Tully of
Eufaula For congressman there would
be mentioned ]. w Zevely. J. NJ. Givens,
of Muskogee, and c. r. Foley of Eufaula.
Samuel Powell of Wagner and +. +.
Lamb of Okmulgee. H. b. Spaulding,
national committeeman. might also be in
duced to enter this contest. For judge
of the supreme court w. T. Hutchings,
n. A. Gibson of Muskogee, Captain S. y.
McKennon of Wewoka would also be
strong candidates.
Among the Republicans who would ac
cept senatorial honors are William Mel
lette of MuskoGee and a r. Query OF
Tulsa. Mr.. Melette might also be in the
race for supreme judge, would Judge
Trotter of Wagner. Judge Raymond,
under the present administration, would
be in line for the federal judgeship, as
would also Joseph Mccoy or 4. 2. Muir
ply There would be about six condi-
dates for congress. Colonel c. P. Doug
las. G. c. Ayers of Muskogee and c. l..
Smith OF Okmulgee would be leading
candidates. tits also probable that P.
L. Soper. now of the northern district.
would come into the Creek nation as an
important political factor.