The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1912-06-13

feel that The Statesman will forgive me
II transgreas on its space in explaining
why, in my own opinion, Morrison
should not be considered favorably as a
possible occupant Of this high Office or
OF any other honor at the hands of the
| people Of Idaho.
My brother, Frank Steunenberg, while
governor of Idaho, acting from the pur-
est motives Of patriotism, took decided
stand for law and order. He thereby
incurred enmities that after several
years resulted in his assassination.
Men who believe were his murder
ers were arrested and brought to trial.
Their instrument, Harry Orchard, made
confessions Of his own and their part in
this vile conspiracy.
Confederation of this confession was
secured through the sworn statements
OF Steve Adams, and the state thus OBJ
tanned evidence that would inevitably
have resulted in the conviction of Mover.
Haywood and Pettibone.
John 7 Morrison, who had been
governor of Idaho for two years, and for
many years had lived neighhor of nv
brother, had enjoyed his confidence and
claimed to esteem his friendship, knew
as well as any man in the state the i'm
portance attached to Adams testimony
IN the states case against the murderers
OF the man he claimed as neighbor and
friend.
Apparently he was unable to resist
the opportunity of taking fee, and by
| securing the freeing of this important
witness, render useless the efforts of the
state to bring to justice these slayers OF
his friend.
! recognize the right Of ain attorney 10
sell his services to a client, but Mr. Nor
rison was something more than a law
yer. He had been chief executive of
the state. He had applauded my bro
theirs efforts on behalf of right and ius-
tice, and by means OF which the dignity
and good name of the state had been
upheld. Those familiar with Darrow's
methods know that Morrisons employ
ment was not because OF his standing as
an attorney, but solely on account OF his
having formerly been governor of Idaho.
He had stood somewhat in the position
OF an heir of the good name that had
been won by the acts of Frank Steunen-
berg for the state of Idaho.
If there was anywhere any man who
owed to his neighbor and his friend a
debt of gratitude, that man was John It
Morrison and the debt was due to Frank
Steunenberg. But he could not resist
the tempting clink of the greasy 30
pieces of silver, for which Judas BETRAYED
the Master
John /. Morrison asks the people of
this state to make hin. governor. ask
in what position would he be in if he
were elected governor, and Jack Simp
kins, the accomplish and companion of
Harry Orchard in Caldwell immediately
before the assassination, and who is
still under indictment in this state and
IS fugitive from justice, were appre-
hended and placed on trial for this foul
murder. Gould the people expect that
this man would see justice done on this
Simpkins?
/ believe that all the Steunenber
feel that Morrison's nomination and
election to the governorship would be
disgrace, a repudiation Of the acts of our
brother and justification of his murder. |
| want to thank rhe Statesman for
the splendid courage it displayed
throughout the trials Of the assassins. /
No agency could have done more for the
state than it did. feel confident that
1t will give this protest OF mine space in
its columns, and that it will again ex-
plain to the people Of Idaho the ignoble |
part played by John 7. Morrison in the /
hour OF the state 8 greatest trial.
There are many newcomers in Idaho
since my brothers. death and the trial
OF his murderers, and | feel it is only
right that the people should be fully in .
formed. am confident if the informa-
tion is given them what their verdict
will be.