The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-07-17
PRAIsEs ouTHRlE REcEPTIoN

fnAiOEO 0D TIME FEOGT iNfNs
The BartlesviIle Examiner. one Of
the great newspapers Of the oil belt,
has this to say Of the reception given
Governor Haskell OH his return from
Denver:
"That was a most cordial welcome
accorded Governor and Mrs. G. N.
Haskell at Guthrie Wednesday, on
their return from the democratic ma.
tionai convention at Denver.
II Is neither falsofne praise or fat
terry to state that barring the inaug
ural ceremonies last winter, II was
the greatest demonstration yet held
in honor of a state officisi since the
first white man came to wnat Is now
Oklahoma.
II was a purely non-partlsan af
fair. The Hon. Harper s. Cunning
ham. a republican memoer OF the
last session Of the legislature. pre-
sided at the meeting; while Mayor
G. NJ. Barnes, an exterrltorial gov
ernor and also a republican. made
the address of welcome,
When the train arrived al the san
"a Fe depot, company of the ma,
t:onal guard formed on the platform
and presented arms as the governor
and Mrs. Haskell allghted from the
steps Of their car.
The governor lifted mis- hat In ar
knowledgement OF the honor while
his chan piBn. the first lady in the
land of the fair god," smiled her
thanks A band led the procession
up town, and there we're loud shouts
and hurrahs In token OF the return
OF the party TO the capital city
u Is a cause for c0ngratulation 10
] democrats and friends of the ad
ministratiQnA 10 learn of this expres
zion OF good will and testimonial in
behalf Of Oklahoma's chief oxecu.
tive b. tht people Of Guthrie. f
The fact especially, must be con
sidered when the affair was in the
nature OF non-partisan assemblage
IN the return Of Governor Haskell
from a political convention.
IT was a tribute, and must be ac
cepted as such, for the honor be
slowed upon the governor OF the
Youngest commonwealth IN the prom
lnent part assigned in the delibera
tions of the Denver convention. His
worth as business man, his loyalts
as citizen and his ability SIS dis
played as a representative OF the
state.
II was a spontaneous welcome ts
Haskell. the governor, the citizens
] the resident of Guthrie and the maj
It's full meaning and significance
} The reception was also in happ,
. contrast to the welcome extended
] when the governor made HIS frs
appearance in Guthrie early las
winter. prior to the opening OF tn
legislature He was looked upon will
suspicion. His objects. aims, pun
roses we're questioned. Confidenc'
! sas withheld A frpwn WAS givel
instead OF smile or suriy answe
'eturned IN lieu OF cheerful wori
4 greeting.
Like the metal in the crucible. tn
leat and the fire have served {
mould the character OF Gowrno
Haskell; the test revealing hi
strength and nobility Of purpose an
, he inherent traits and sterling hor
I asty that have enabled him to al
s omplish the reforms and make Int
avs those measures championed hs
ore he was elevated TO the prou
e POSITION OF governor OF Oklahom,
n the happy realization that he Ia
ol aithfully performed the task assigI
d by his party, aud has kept fait
{ With the paop,e ii would not De amls
declare that Charles n. Haske
lpent one of the most Joyous m,
aents of his busy life when he stel
)ed from the train 20 the Guthrl
lepot platform amid the harmoniou
. trains OF Hall 70 the Chief" b
he band In waiting, while hundred
4 jubilant citizens rent the air wit
ihouis OF a thrice happy welcome.