The Greeley tribune., 1910-06-23

ment" which opposes the keepins "
the trust given the people. ,.,.
I'VE deplore the existence wisu, a.s
our organization of an element "nl.u
opposes the redemption OF pai.s
pledges" says the statement anu
by whose influence their repuoia,
tion by the general assembly at us
| regular session was accompiisneu'
This element seems willing to prom
ise whatever party success may re,
auire, and to thereafter disresaru
whatever the interests 1t serves may
demand. It is powerful, unscrupu-
lous and we'll organized, 1t has been
active in resisting the governors de-
clared purpose to reconvene the
general assembly, and In arranging
for the defeat of his recommenda-
tions by an Immediate Adjournment
OF the special session. IL
is powerful through its control OF
party organizations, and allegiance
to special interests. whose contriou-
tions enable 1t to serve their purpose
This element can be rendered harm-
less only through the united ana
vigorous efforts OF those democrats
who are loyal to party declarations
and determined upon their enforce
ment."
And in conclusion it is stated;
I'VE, therefore, urge upon demo-
Gratis and all other citizens of the
city and county of Denver who are in
sympathy with our platform obliga-
tions to unite with the committee or
100 of the platform democracy of
Denver, that we may efYectually sup
port the governor and general as
sembly in securing the reform legis-
lation to which our party is commit
ted Let us demonstrate by num-
bers and example the great truth
that the masses of the party are be-
hind this movement. Let US fix re-
sponsibility for any future failures
or shortcomings OF our public ser
wants where it properly belongs. Let
us mark the lobbyists who may seek
to assassinate this needed legisla-
tion;, and, above all. let us recOg-
nize and reward those who appre-
ciate and endeavor to perform their
duty in this crisis of our party's
existence.
The enrollemnt upon our member
ship list OF the names of every man
and woman in sympathy with the
objects and purposes OF our organi-
zation is earnestly desired. We ask
only your influence and cooperation;
these you should give freely and
willingly. We are working as much
in your interest and for your we'll
being as our own. What is done
should be done quickly. The time
for criticism and discussion has end
ed; the time for action is at hand"
The recent victory OF decency in
political Denver. and the forwarding
Of such movements as that of the
institution of the platform" demo-
Gratis can only have one Significance.
the downfall of filthy politics which Is
in Denver at this time
under the leadership of the city hall
politicians and the first assurances
hat the people will demand the
keeping of faith offered them.
The people tired of Buchtelism
and gave expression to their con-
demnation at the polls. They are
likewise weary of Speerism masked
as democracy which is attempting to
force upon the state administration
the breaking OF party pledges, the
of the faith which the peo-
pie have imposed in the administra-
ton.
The motive is evident Nothing
could be more fatal to the cause OF
political corruption such as that
which is led in this state by Robert
Speer. than the establishment of the
initiative, the referendum and the
recall The people Of Denver have
spoken on the question. The
element is making
final stand in the attempt to do away
with the calling of the extra session
and the redemption OF the pledges.
The life of democracy in Colorado is
at stake at this time and its future
depends on the mainten-
ance of faith with the people.