Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-11-17
DEATH KNELL
OF SALOON IN
OKLAHOMA
STATE CONSTITUTION
OUTLAWS LIQUOR TRADE
Inaugural Address of Governor
Haskell Promises Rigid En-
forcement of Prohibition
Law Declares Waron Trusts.
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Guthrie, Okla, Nov. 18.-The adj
mission of Oklahoma to statehood to-
day was marked by publication
throughout the two territories and by
solemn Inauguration exercises, barbe-
cue and parade In this city. Governor
Charles y. Haskelrs inaugural adj
address was radical In the extreme.
He denounced the com binations that
have fattened by unrestricted robbery
OF our people" declared IN favor OF
prison sentences for offending corpor-
alton officials and announced that the
liquor prohibition law would be rigid
ly enforced. The governors first act
was 10 order the county attorney at
Bartlesville TO take steps to prevent
the Standard oil company from COM
pleting a natural gas pipe line across
the border to Kansas, II being the poll
icy of Oklahoma TO prevent the eX-
portation OF gas There being q legal
question as to the hour when prohihi-
tlon took effect, whether at noon or
midnight, Governor Haskell ordered
that the saloons be permitted to re-
main open until midnight. The retir-
ing officials of Oklahoma Territory
took no part in today's Inauguration.
Governor Frantz was invited but de-
clined. The other retiring officials
were not invited because one OF
them, Il. n, McCabe. deputy territorial
auditor. is negro and the new adj
ministration draws the color line
sharply.
Governors Inaugural Address.
The governor said In par,.
In its course through the day, the
sun will have lighted the pathway Of
a million and half of people emerg-
ing from the disorder and discomfort
OF bureaucratic government. restricted
To the point OF helplessness and neg
leced to the limit of oppression. into
a condition OF liberty ana self-govern-
ment. We are not assembled here to
worship the public officer who ulti-
mately conceded us our rights, espe-
cially when we reflect that long ago,
from every standpoint OF population.
wealth and intelligence this territory
was entitled TO all the blessings and
privileges OF statehood, and now to
thank the public officers In over
gracious terms, who have finally per-
formed a long and unjustly deferred
duty, would be in the nature OF hug
ging the feet OF a dilatory debtor who
finally pays his Just Indebtedness"
Governor Haskell discussed the re-
lations between the federal and state
government and deplored the dlspo-
sition on the part Of some high In au-
thority TO look upon the constitution
OF the United States itself as even a
little thing to be used when II pleased
the executor and To be construed and
bended when at variance with his
will"
Governor Haskell dwelt upon what
he termed the oppression Of the coun-
try by the trusts, and then discussed
the financial situation.
THE quicker road TO financial re-
lief" he said. lis 10 close the New
York stock exchange and to free the
currency that II dominates and turn
IL into the channels OF legitimate
commerce"
The governor promised fair treat
ment TO the railroads.
After the inaugural ceremonies
parade was formed and marched to
the outskirts OF the city. where an
immense crowd participated In an In
dian barbecue, feature suggested by
Governor Haskell.
II had been the intention that Gov
ernor Frantz, the retiring governor Of
Oklahoma, should ride In a carriage
with Governor Haskell, but Franiz
positively refused 10 ride with Has
kell or have anything 90 do with the
Inauguration.
AT the barbecue grounds portions OF
meat we're served on semi-circular ta-
bles from a huge pit. where thirty
beeves had been cooked. II was a
picturesque multitude OF whites and
Indians mingling In good fellowship.
Governor Haskell today ISSUED call
for the legislation of the new state 10
meet on December =