The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-29
Delegate Mcclure Is Now
Doing That in Every Phase.
LETTERS POURING IN
Indian Territory Sends More
Than Half of Them.


the time preceding the next session or
congress. The framing Of new state
hood bill will be one Of the tasks that
Delegate Mcclure has outlined for the
summer months 1t is his intention to
carefully study each phase of the state
hood situation; prepare bill that meets
every requirement as he sees it; and then
10 secure the ideas of leading statesmen
on the statehood question after he arrives
in Washington. What the boundaries or
the future state as contemplated by the
bill will be have not been decided upon
1t Is probable that Delegate Mcguire VIII
not make a decision relative to this mat
ter until he reaches Washington.
The statehood question has been so agi-
tated that people are already looking
forward to the next session of congress,
feeling and believing that the new dele
gate will be successful in securing an en-
sbling act for Oklahoma. 1t will be
new bill and a new fight New lines will
be drawn and the alliance that existed in
the former statehood fight will be re-
formed.
The bill for Oklahoma statehood will
not provide for statehood for Arizona
and New Mexico. That plan has been
tried and found wanting. oklahoma will
go into the battle alone this time and If
the present sentiment prevails, Okla
hona Will come out of the battle alone
and a state. Delegate Mcclure believes
that it is attempting too much at this
time to try and secure statehood for the
three territories ana that it is in his pro-
vince to represent oklahoma alone and
in IN
ensuing two years.
Whatever the boundaries for the new
state may be as outlined in the statehood
bin, it will be essentially a Republican
measure. 1t is realized that the Repub
licans win have to be looked to for state
hood legislation Consequently the Re-
publican delegate viii introduce and push
& Republican measure.
In speaking of the statehood matter
Delegate Mcguire said:
4 have scarcely had time to think over
the statehood situation as l should like
20, but during the coming months of the
summer viii carefully look into every de-
tail with the idea of framing the best
possible bill for Oklahoma statehood. At
this time 1t Is impossible for me TO say
what the boundaries OF the future state
10 be provided for in the bill, will be.
This may be something that will have
TO be decided upon after I reach Wash
fngton. Leaders in congress will be con-
suited, and as many Of these men have
had ample experience, their advice will
be of assistance TO me- Whatever provi-
sions the bill may have they will all be
Republican. As a Republican / intend
to introduce and work for a Republican
measure. 1 feel that the Republicans Of
congress must be looked to for statehood
legislation as wei as other beneficial leg
islation. Why make it other than a Re-
publican measure? Such a bill properly
framed will undoubtedly give Oklahoma
an enabling act
Arizona and New Mexico will not be
Included in the new statehood bill 1 was
elected to represent Oklahoma. State
hood eelction is the one important thing
now, and as the representative of Okla
homa I will work for Oklahoma. If it is
possible. shall be glad to assist the other
territories to statehood, but Oklahoma is
first now. At this time / know of no plan
or combination. by which a statehood
bill is to 20 through at the next session.
I do not believe that an agreement for
statehood at this time would have any
effect next session. The fight is 10 come
and will have to be fought. Friends will
have to be made; alliances formed; plans
laid; al with the view OF securing the
enabling act
If hard work in getting the members
OF congress TO realize what we are in
Oklahoma and what we want Will secure
statehood, oklahoma will certainly enter
into the Union on an equal footing with
adjoining states.
The Indian reservations in Oklahoma
will receive consideration from the new
congressman. Demands have been made
10 secure the allotment OF the Usage and
Ponca Indian reservations. \ demand
had been made 10 attach the Quapaw
reservation TO Oklahoma as a county.
These are some OF the questions that Del
esate Mcguire viii have 10 consider and
at the same time take care of the in
terests Of 6o0o0o Oklahomans While IN
Washington last winter. he had some
time TO look into the situation relative
10 these reservations. but the time has
not Yet arrived 70 say what can. or Will
BE- done
In some parts Of the territory there Is
the same old cry for statehood for Okla
hoina with the Indian territory. These
things all have TO be considered. How
ever. the Indian territory has started on
E statehood crusade Of its own Governor
Green AcCurtain is sounding the GOV
ernors Of the Five Civilized Tribes ia
ascertain their ideas relative 70 state
hood He is opposed 10 waiting for state
hood unit! Oklahoma is admitted. pe--
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the sister territory has secured an en-
aiding act
Such movement on the part OF the
i've nations would certainly have the -
feet Of lessening the demand for state
hood with the Indian territory when it
was seen that the principal nations DO not
care for such an alliance. The months
10 come between this and the next sas
sion OF congress may have much effect
on the statehood question.
In spite Of the fact that Oklahoma
quota OF garden seeds has been exhauste5
demands are coming in for the package.
that delight the heart or the farmer.
wife Not uutn next year viii Oklahoma
people secure more government garde.
seeds and Delegate Mcclure will try ant
have the quota enlarged
Delegate Mcclure is beginning 10 real
tie what It means 20 be a delegate to con.
gress from Oklahoma. Letters are pour
ing in on him at every mail. Ii has beer
stated that fully forty per cent and pos