The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-02-09


make it necessary for me to
take an active. part for the future
in our local and state politics"
Haven't you already been
somewhat active?"
Sanger waved his hand care
lessly. Tentatively, tentatively
only, Mr.. McAdoo. Hereafter |
propose to be more active-and
to better effect, hope. Certain
ed, individually and in connection
with other large investors of our
state, make this imperative"
THE constitution guarantees
every man the right to become a
politician, l believe"
Precisely. Unfortunately, in
the present campaign l find my
self compelled to oppose your
election. ! regret exceedingly,
and, frankly, I'm here to propose
that we work in harmony in the
future"
THAT comes rather late"
please don't refuse until you
have heard me out. Allow me to
explain our position. For several
years certain gentlemen, all large
investors-you will understand
who they are-ihcluding my hate
uncle and myself, have kept Will
liam Murchill in power in this
at considerable expense to our
selves. In return we had the
right to demand protection for
our interests. Murcehll, how
ever, has of late proven very I'M
grateful. He has passed under
the influence of John Dunmeade
Dunmeade, Mr.. McAdoo, is a dan
gerous man, an utter radical, an
impractical dreamer, man of So
eialistic tendencies. His Influence
in our politics is menace to in
dividual property rights"
"And particularly to your in
lterests. Speak in words of one
syllable, Mr.. Sanger. I'm a poll
Itician, not a political economist. -
Sanger's eyes narrowed slightly
but he went on imperturbably
MY dislike of DuDmeade is only
political. His wife is my cousin
In fact, is was out of considera-
ton for her that my uncle pre-
vailed upon his fellow investors
Ito bear with her husband and
Murchell the past five years.
myself never allow personal con-
Isiderations to influence business
policy. And the time has come
when their ingratitude can nc
longer be borne with. The events
leading up to Dunmeade's nomi-
nation and the action of the late
legislature have been too much
We are determined that Murchell
and Dunmeade must go out OF
politics completely"
"Humph! How are you going
to do it,"
Sanger smiled confidently. awe
shall find the means. Two years
from now new governor, legisla-
ture and United States senator
must be elected. They must be
absolutely independent of Muir
chell and Dunmeade."
But not independent of your
Precisely. Which brings me
to your case. Permit me to say
Mr.. McAdoo, l have a deep admi-
ration for you. You have a re-
markable genius for politics. You
can be very useful to us-and we
can be very useful to you. If you
are elected-which is by nc
means assured-the city organiza-
tion will be absolutely under
your control. With this city and
our share of the country districts
and Adelphia, which you must
admit we already control, we are
certain of setting Murchell and
Cousin Dunmeade aside. 1 sug-
gest," he concluded, that you
come in with u.s."
Purely out of philanthropic be-
lief in the sanctity of individual
rights, l suppose?"
Not at all. We don't demand
disinterested motives. In fact
we should suspect the sincerity OF
such motives, if alleged. We ex.
pect to make it worth your while
We will, to begin with, contrib.
ute literally to your campaign
funds"
g AS literally as you have al.
ready contributed to Larkin's
fund.-"
You are we'll informed" Sang.
er said, his face betraying sur.
prise.
ITS my business to be we'll in.
formed"
Sanger eyed Bob, narrowly be.
fore continuing. THAT proves
the propriety of my next sugges.