The Delta independent., 1914-10-09
ests of the American people.

union movement to save the state
from the bipartisan control of
Messrs. Barnes and Murphy, pre-
cisely like to the good citizens
movement last year, when by
union the City of New York was
saved from the domination of Mr..
Murphy. hope with all my heart
that all Independent citizens,
whether Progressives, Republi-
cans or Democrats in their nation
al affiliation, will stand shoulder
to shoulder for clean non-partisan
this fall.
Service to the state necessarily pre-
sumes the existence of state. Since
the enforcement of laws is the only
means whereby the reforms proposed
by this party can be effectuated. law
enforcement is just as important
part Of their political creed as the
laws they proposed to enact. Six
months ago. when our state troops
were in armed conflict with certain
members of the United Mine Workers
of America, the man. who is the leader
of the Colorado Progressives. was an
attorney for the United Mine Workers
of America and a man of large influ-
ence in its councils. This man, who is
now a candidate for governor. kept
silent when a word from him would
d I,an
en-, prominent in the party, still be-
lieving that the purpose of the party
and the duty OF its members was to
serve the state and unable to see how
her state troops and keeping silent
when 1t was the duty of every patriot
to speak. these men, then and there.
combined forces with party that well
coined their return and after all is
truly progressive party. The rank
and file OF the Progressive party ang-
cred. humiliated and disappointed at
their leaders attitude. during this
crisis. were quick to follow in joining
forces with the Republican party. be-
cause it is the only party whose lead
ers give promise OF restoring govern
ment and enforcing law.
A few months ago. an arrogant Mexi-
can dictator insulted the United States
flag. The president demanded instant
apology. No apology was made. Our
warships. stripped for action. sailed
away to Mexican waters. The march.
ing trend OF Uncle Sans soldiers was
heard on our streets and soon they,
too. sailed away. National feeling ran
high. Recruiting offices were filled
with men eager to enlist and the ma
tion awaited the declaration OF war
and the call for volunteers. In this
grave crisis. the president needed the
support of United States. congress and
of every American citizen. Here was
an opportunity for the Republican
party to play politics and embarass
our Democratic presidents admins
tration. To its everlasting credit, the
Republicans Joined hands with the
Democrats and again proved that the
first concern Of this party is the in
terest OF the country. At the same
time that the president needed the
support OF congress. Colorado's state
government was toppling and governor
Ammons needed the support OF our
legislature. Here was an opportunity
for the Republican party in Colorado
to embarass our Democratic govern
or's administration. Deserted by the
leaders OF his own party. he was given
the solid support of the Republican
party who valued government higher
than party advantage. The restoration
of our sovereignty is n patriotic necos.
sity and not political issue. WilI
the Democratic party OF Colorado per.
form Its duty and measure up to It's
responsibility? VIII the rank ard file
OF this party forget Colora.) and vote
TO retain In office the men who arc
responsible for Colorados shame?
The people OF this state and Of the
nation will soon see whether or not
Colorado's Democrats place party sue
cess above the maintenance of govern
ment. ! am confident of tue outcome.
From all over the state, rumblings OF
protests may be heard from an awak.
ened Democracy. Life long Democrats
will 20 to the polls on November third
and by their votes rebuke ana mid in
sending to private life tho men who
have betrayed their party's confidence
and the states honor.
Second numher of utyh Schooi L,r