The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-09-06
Issued Every Friday. 81. 50ayear
Entered at the postonice at Oroville. washing
ton, ~ second class matter.
CLOSE HARMONY.

to which the polished Robert courte-
ously retorts in the elegant language
of the poet Otto is fat head"
The friends of Mr.. Lawrence, still
another Christian soldier who wants
to be governor, says that Paulhamus,
who is also battling for the Lord and
incidentally for the gubernatOrial
nomination, is not a progressive but
an old railroad lobbyist, and at heart
reactionary. To date the Sumner
statesman has not come back with the
approved repartee of the day. but we
may confidently expect him to indulge
his gentle humor in some kindly com-
ment on the progressive record OF his
erstwhle friend and confidential polit-
ical associate. with whom he is con-
testing for hOnOrs in the present cru
sade
From this it must be opined that
sweet harmony has ceased to permeate
'reddy's new party movement. On the
contrary these little exchanges Of
amenities are merely indications OF
the close and intimate friendship that
prevails among these gentlemen. The
things they say about each other
should not be interpreted as rude
words of conflict. but rather as that
gentle badinage that delights in per-
sOIal raillery.
The fact is the third term party is
devoid of those elements that make in
harmony possible. The schemes Of
opposing bosses and the designs of
self-seking politicians are the things
that create the spirit of strife and
partzanship, and everybody knows
that there are no bosses or politicians
IN, hA hi r1 nt.fx
there are none. and it is impossible
that there should be any, for Il. X.
has said that his new party is without
them. That settles it.
The colOnel's party is fighting for
broad principles of human rights. No
other consideration san possibly in.
huence any candidate for Office who
enrolls under the red bandanna. 1t is
truly inspiring to note how devoted
to the party's principles are all the
candidates. We must not misunder-
stand them or their motives. Their
very singleness of purpose makes for
harmony. They are all idealists fol-
lowing an ideal. Whatever they say
about one another is nothing more nor
less than playful persifage They do
not mean to hurt their rivals or to
question each others sincerity. 1t is
al just harmless banter.
II further proof of this is needed, re-
mcmber that they are all reformers,
incapable of practising the methods
md arts common to vulgar politicians
Whatever they may have been before
they joined His party they are diff
ferent now. or at least they are better.
Their characters are changed by rea-
son of their conversion. From agents
of predatory wealth and tools of
special privilege, they become. upon
entering the fold. righteous leaders of
n lofty cause. disinterested and stain
less patriots.
l. nay be true. as Charlie Case chat
fingly alleges. that Paulhamus once
was a railroad lobbyist and that he
bought and sold Legislators to balk
the peoples will in the corrupt old
days Of yore. And it may be true that
his change of heart has come late in
life. but who can question the sinceri-
~ OF thai change or doubt that he is
now fighting for my policies" through
sheer disinterested love for us COM
mon peOple9 With him the winning of
the office of governor is merely an in
cidcnt in his campaign. His real pur-
pose and that which makes him so
earnest in the fight. is his desire to ad-
vance the principles that he advocates,
Whatever they may be
SO. also. may the same be said of
Honest" Bob Hodge. The blthesome
jests that Otto makes in poking fun
ut his bonny rival may be facts, but
the sting of malice is withdrawn by
the lapse of time and the conversion of
the canny sheriff. What if Bob was
prize tighter at one time not so very
long ago? What if he has not been
over-scrupulous in handling the public
funds entrusted to his care? II these
things were true. is not he sinner
saved? And think of the rejoicing ov-
or the one as compared to the ninety
and nine. Why. he is all the better
equipped to carry on the battle for re-
form because of such experience.
How about Colonel Otto, himself?
What If he is fat head? IF that is
the case. it Is a guaranty that he is
harmless at any rate. Ii Is easy
enough to resolve the doubt on that
score. however, If there is any doubt.
Just recall that Otto was at one time
private soldier in the regular army.
That ought to be sufficient proof of his
character and of his fitness for any
office. We think no further comment
is necessary
As for Mr.. Lawrence. We think that
he is little ont of his element in
travelling in the company he at present
keeps. He is an able man. ADLER than
any of his opponents For many,
many years he was thorough re-
pnblican. (That may damn him now,
but we do not mention it rs a fault.)
Anyhow. he has redeemed himself.
For time he flickered in the wind of
doubt. but finally he got safely within
the shelter of T. RS battlements
where he is burning steadily and
brightly with zeal for r. RS inter-
"sts. and just possibly his own.
No, harmony. purity and principle
reign supreme in the councils of the
new party leaders. If you still are
an unbeliever. simply watch their eau
Gus primaries and their state conven-
ton and you will see The dove of
peace is nesting with them and each
candidate carries an olive branch and
rabbits foot. while the party. him
self treads lightly and carries a big
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