The Van Buren press., 1912-04-06

ny lne ulOule pdlu MN ny IHe Soou
people Of his own county,
II attribute this success TO the
loyal support of the thousands of
friends over the state who have stood
behind me for months, giving me en-
couragement in the greatest political
battle that was ever fought in Ark.
ansas," he said. Never before in the
history of Arkansas has the office Of
governor been burdened with greater
responsibility than now, and so help
me God, ! have no other purpose or
ambition than to do the right and best
thing in the interest Of the people OF
Arkansas. In expressing my graft
tude to you, want to ask every man
who loves Arkansas to help me in Civ
ing this state good and clean ad-
ministration, For myself | shall give
all my time to a stuGy Of the prob
lens confronting me- will seek the
best counsel, and will do all in my
power to restore the finances Of the
state to what they should be In the
fear Of God and with due respect for
my followmen, | shall administer the
affairs Of the state the best that
know how"
After this simple acknowledgment
Of gratitude which he felt was due to
the supporters from not only Lonoke,
but all over the state, the company
disbanded
In the evening brilliant reception
was had in the home Of the new gov
ernor Mr.. and Mrs Robinson pre-.
sided and hundreds of people from
every corner Of the county and many
distant places called to pay their re
spects.
The master OF ceremonies before
the large reception crowd Of the af-
ternoon broke up announced that the
visitors should not ye at any expense
through the whole stay in Lonoke,
4 supper was served to them at which
the citizens Of Lonoke were hosts.
The cheering was so loud and pro.
lonsed at the sight Of "Our Joe" that
few Of the speakers aside from Mr.,
Robinson could be heard,
The searey Welcome,
Although unofficial returns showed
that Mr. Brundidge was 5000 votes be.
hind Senator Davis in the race for Y.
$. Senator on his arrival homo last
saturday he was welcomed with all
the acclaim Of a victor,
Many hours before he was due to
arrive tho citizens Of Searcy thronged
the streets awaiting the signal that
their candidate had arrived, The
blowing of all Whistles In the city told
that Mr. BrundIdgc had reached Scar
Icy A committee, accompanied by
hundreds Of citizens, marched 10 the
depot, led by brass band. Amid mu.
sic and cheers Of tho people Mr.,
Bruudidge was escorted 10 the court
house, Across the main streets large
banners were hung, bearing the In
scrlpton, welcome Home stephen
Brundidge, ScNrcy Needs YOU
when Mr. Brunddge stepped out
upon the balcony Of the courthouse
he was greeted by q storm OF applause
by the crowd which had gathered In
the courthouse square and was osti'
mated at about 5000, Mr.. BrundIdge
was introduced by ], NJ, Wllllame,
president OF Galloway college,
Mr. Brunddge said that he entered
the race for United states Senator
from patriotic motives, believing the
state WAS entitled 20 better treatment
from the national government lie
said It was his honest desire TO place
the state on the hIgh plane II descry'
cd, and to that end he had made ~
dIgultIod ana OH clean campaign ~
had over been wNgod In the state,
whether he won or lost, MIR, Brun'
dIdge said that conditions would he
hcttefod by hs efforts to elevate
politics lie expressed his gratitude
for the loyal and sefsncrifclng sup.