The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-11-18

the first 81 the school of corporation
politicians to create the very condi.
tons we are 6ghting?"
Murchrll did not tiinch. mo. | have
been of those who abused power. and
therefore have been the greatest
criminal of my day. add the force
that will leg You two to repair the
damage -,rNe done"
-,op's mouth twisted into his sar-
donlc grin Its hopeless theory. Mr..
Murchell. You make us all blind au.
donations You take away from me
the crassest cgoist you have ever
known my individuality, my reason
for existence. my self. and you give me
in exchange n species of sublimated
socialism"
Yes Murchell said quietly, the
socialism of Christ when he command
I'd Love thy neighbor as myself
"Your force is as memorable as God"
"The force is Cod" Murchcll an
swered quietly.
YES" Mrs. Dunmeade said gently,
'for God Is love"
/ Bob turned to her, and the sneer
/ faded from his mouth What does
the force give us in exchange for our
| sefishness? What have |. reduced TO
an automaton, to make life and action
/ worth whileY'
: The happiness of seeing your fell
/ lows happier" she replied. "and love-
He broke into raSping, mirthlcSs
laugh. Pardon me-" he said. rccov-
! ering himself I'm not laughing at
! forgotten | was introduced to your
force two months ago"
mo, my friend" Murchell said, "at
your birth"
When the men were alone Bob pro
ceeded TO explain his visit.
Now that we have reached verdict
convicting me OF conspiring TO uplift
humanity" he began, lets get down
to business if you're ready to hear me.
I'VE are ready"
The other day" Bob went on. ~
had an interview with Henry Sanger.
Jr. The Interview was at his request
lie is backing Harland. Hnrland doesn't
Sanger was very frank. He informed
me that he and his fellow investors
intend TO break with You openly and
finally and to select the next governor.
legislature and senator. He came to
propose that | join with them. He
held ont big Inducements He offered
to contribute to my campaign fund.-
also to place the next governorship un-
der my control and TO put me at the
head OF the new state organization,
subjec. to certain limitations. Of
course.
~ told him that proposed to line
up with you" Bob paused looking at
the others inquiringly.
81 suppose you didn't leave your cam
paign merely to tell US this" Murchell
said.
mo. As told Sanger, choose TO
join you people. But. Of course, my
doing so depends upon certain condi.
tons. | must name the next candi
date for governor" Bob said coolly
THAT" Murchell said decidedly, I'VE
can't consent TO unless your candidate
meets with our approval. Have you
some one in particular in mindY"
Yes; Remington
"Pau Remington Dunmeade eX-
claimed Il had Suspected Tie
paused
His ambition must fly high" Nur-
chell said, looking AT Bob in surprise.
mo. He knows nothing of the oh
ject of this visit. | don't suppose he
has even thought of himself in con
nection with the next governorship"
Nor am prepared for the sugges-
ton" Murchell said thoughtfully.
Can he be elec;edF
HE stands as good chance as any
one we could pick. He's the most
popular man in the Steel City. lie
has clean personal record. He's well
and favorably known over the state.
He has spoken in every county. He's
good campaigner, and his youth is
In his favor"
'rhen can we trust hlm?" Murchell
demanded. looking at Bob keenly.
Yes" Bob answered firmly. almost
TOO firmly. Murchell thought
Well" Murchrll said slowly you
may be right; hut, frankly, while
like and nAllire Remington, I haven't
absolute confidence In him. He's brit
liant and enthusiastic. but he lacks
stability of character. and ] doubt II
he really has II high conception OF po-
Utica responsibility. The next gov
ernor will have need Of these quail.
ties. as the present governor has had
need uf them" He laid his hand
kindly on Dunmcade's arm.
III we chinese him I'll be back OF
him." Bob said, meeting Murchell's
glance steadily "And-l know him
better than yOu do-if think there
ever is or can he the least doubt as 20
his good fail or nerve I viii with.
draw my request"
The governor reached his hand
across the table 10 Bob. Your word