The Springdale news., 1905-02-03
CARD FROM NR. HURST.
He Replies to His Critics and Ex.
 plains His Position.

Dear Editor and Fellow Citizens: l notice that the newspapers all over the state are following the example set by the famous "ArkaDsas Demo crst and are roasting me cOnsidera- b9v because Of my actions in regard tn the antitrust and segregation bills l quote you a few words from the Fort Smith Elevator. One day last week there was display Of pyrotechnics In the House Of Representatives seldom witnessed ID such bodies, and all be- cause of the mprudeuce of MT. Hurst. raw recruit from Washington Coun- tT. xho in hts real lost sight of the fact that there are times when young men had better be seen than heard. Mr. Hurst is said to be a young man of much promise, and endowed with more than ordinary gifts as an orator. Evidently, however. he has not seen enough of the world to gain thor ouyh knOxledge Of what may properly be termed propriety. But he will learn. as he grows older, and in few vears be much wiser than at present ; I consider this one of the greatest con- pliments that could be paid me, com ing from the source it does This. however, is one Of the tamest state nents l have yet seen about me. The papers have taken me to task very bit- terIy because. f0rso0tb, 1 have taken a firm stand in behalf of the masses, the common people, the yeomanry of our country. I don't believe there is q single case op record where the Dem. ocrat" has spoken well Of a man who has had the courage Of his convictions, aud stood ID 10 the midst of ID 0Fer- sheIming united opposition and bat. tied for the peoples righ ts. Fellow citizens there are many plots. schemes. and tricks laid for the members Of this House. and man has to be a sharp one. he has to De strictly on his guard. if he IS not led into trap by some sharp boOdler.
 took a firm stand against any amendments to the antitrust bill be- ca use I knew that my people, and the people Of the State of Arkansas want cd the bill passed In addition to this, 1 was elected upon platform which demanded the passage Of the king Antitrust Bill yer batim As have said there are many tricks played upon the members of this House. Those amendments that were offered were designed t0 kill the bill. The very men 1ho offered these amend meuts have been heard to say that they are opposed t0 any antitrust bill.
 Whenever amendments are tackled post poned 1t nearly always means the death of that bill Amendments were offered to this bill by those who were confessed enemies to the administra- tion. Sarcastic and bitter speeches were the oraer of the day. After one very sarcastic speech Tn favor of the bill, ali the speaking seemed to be on the other side. No one seemed to care to speak ID favor Of the bill nd oppas- ed to the amendments. 1 remained silent as long as l could, hoping that some older member would speak in behalf of the bill. Finally. in the midst of confusion and uproar, arose and took my stand firmly in behalf of the people of my county, in behalf Of the Democratic platform upon which l was elected, in behalf of the people Of the entire State of Arkansas. It seemed at first that I was leading d hopeless fight, but when the roll WAS