The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-11-04
I'VE ARE oppos1p-

The state press agent OF the Repub
lican organization should readlust his
editorial staff In those places where
prohibition Is being successfully en-
forced the Republican state press
agent seems to be terribly opposed
20 said enforcement. while in those
communities where enforcement has
not been SO much Of a success. the
agent is very bitter in his demands
for law enforcement
OF course il Is possible but not
probable that any intelligent person
believes the Republican organization
ii this state would commend Dem.
ocratic official. but the press agent
is perhaps. a cheerful person with an
idea he has TO be criticizing something
and proceeds TO oppose what IL. In
consistency and his lack Of assocla
lion with facts cause the reports TO al
time approach a broad humor. but
SO loag as no one Is deceived but
the state organization of the Repub-
lican party it is well to allow the
ball to continue.
In fact about all the state organi-
zation of the opposition party even
agreed on, was 10 oppose what IL be-
ing done II was never deemed nee
essary to stand for any certain policy
cr even to make an intelligent assault
against Democratic principles. The Or
sanitation knew il had to make some
SORT Of showing, so whatever was at
tempted 1t opposed 1t never made
.he least difference what that was
The old guard were out OF Jobs and
wanted some. therefore they mace
the usual howl when the present par.
~ in power made an effort to accept
and make into law modern ideas OF
state government. The Republican or
ganizalion opposed the constitution.
/ Perhaps the majority of the members
did mot take the trouble to ascer-
tain the provisions OF the organic
act but they did know it was madc
ami felt their duty to oppose sutIl-
cient provocation for their charge
which came SO nigh eliminating their
party from all public affairs.
Z Il is not exaggeration to state there
ore men claiming TO represent the Re
publican party il this s.ate who would
oppose the second coming Of the Saw
ior, were 1t first announced from a
Eemocrstic standpoint About the only
thing those self-appointed leaders
make II a point never 10 oppose. Is a
job by appointment. II might be add
ed they would accept an elective
place. too, but The probability of one
OF them ever being elected to any sort
ot a position is SO remote as TO not
be worth extended notice
Just now. while keeping some Of
The less useful members OF the on
Eanisation making a terrific noise. the
old walriors are out skulking to see
ID there be he least opportunity to
sneak one OF their number into a
state Job Notwithstanding there are
thousands Of intelligent, highly com
neteni Republicans IN the state who
would fin any position with honor
and 70 the satisfaction Of the people
it will be observed those In charge
cf the party accept no offering for a
candidate who Is not known 70 be one
of the bunch" To elect or assign
leadership TO some person that might
undertake 70 organize the party with
cut considering Washington appoint
mcnts would be a sin according 70
the 'we are opposed brigade. and
they will fight hard aud long before
giving up their long list of Federal
assignments.