The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-08-08
FIRST GUNS fired
Lee Cruce Pleads for Party
Harmony Lines up Voter
For Constitution

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the future state present, and en-
thusiasic speeches by Lee Cruce
of Ardmore, Henry M. Furman
of Ada, 9. N. Haskell of Musko-
gee and Robert l. Owen Of Mus
kogee, the militant democracy of
the future state of Oklahoma this
afternoon fired the first broadside
in the contest for control of the
affairs Of government of the new
state.
The feature OF this afternoons
meeting was the notable speech
Of Lee Cruce pleading with his
friends and former admirers for
harmony in the democratic ranks,
a united party, and the solid sup
port Of the proposed constitution
and the entire state ticket,
Mr.. Cruce declared that de-
mocracy is purity; that it lives
above the petty jealousies and
personal ambitions of individuals
and that the members Of the party
owed a greater duty to the party
than to any person or set of per-
sons. He urges on his hearers
the vital Importance of securing
statehood through the further
impostance of having men to en-
force the constitution who are in
sympathy with its provisions.
The speaker was interrupted
frequently by the applause.
Henry M. Furman of Ada,
candidate before the democratic
primaries for United States SEN
ator, was the first speaker Of the
afternoon, being introduced by
j. p. Conners of Canadian, l. I.
who acted as a chairman Of the
meeting. Mr.. Furman recalled I
some of the incidents of the prim
ary campaign and pointed out l
that although defeated, he had |
received the second highest vote
for the United States senator.
Despite this fact he asserted his
determination to abide by the
agreement between candidates,
giving one United States senator
to the Oklahoma side of the state }
no matter how the vote resulted. !
Mr.Furman urged the necessity /
of basolute party harmony and
touches briefly on the need of
Indian Territory for immediate
statehood. II
Lee Cruce was the second (
speaker and after his speech was
concluded G. N. Haskell, the de-
mocra,ic candidate for governor
delivered an address of an hours
duration. Mr.. Haskell confined
his discussion to the provisions
of the proposed constitution an6
the policies which he expects tc .
pursue, if elected governor. His |
speech was devoid of sensational
features, but was carefully pre- 4
pared defense Of the provisions
of the constitution, especially
such as have been subjected I'd
criticism by the republican speak
ers and press.
Robt. l.. Owen concluded tho
afternoon nesting with scholar !
ly and dignified speech in whicl \
he outlined his plans for securing \
the removal of restrictions from
the sale of Indian lands and ex
planned his position on question
OF national policy. Il
Tonight second meeting wa |
held, with T. P. Gore, of Lawton |
Charles D. Carter of Ardmore |
candidate for congress from thi
district, and Jesse Dunn of Alv
as the principal speakers. L
A meeting of the state execu
tive committee and the candidate
for state office was held in thi
city tonight and final agreener
was reached as to the itinerary. ( i
the candidates.
Absolute harmony permeatt
the entire gatheriagN and Il
party will go into the campaie
with a perfect understanding ar
spirit of loyalty between the cai
didates that insures united fro
| to the common enamv