The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-07-06

an Intellect ever eApdHullS, MS JUG
ment has broadened, his learning has
increased, and his knowledge of our
constitution and laws has become eX-
act. He is just the kind of men need
ed in this crisis of the democratic
party. We are now the party iI
power. What we do must be wisely
done, calmly considered, judicially
determined. The democrats cannot
froth at the mouth with safety any
longer.
Must Look a. All Sides.
THE opposition party may criticise
rashly and blow the foam into the
air, but the party exercising respon-
sible power must look at all sides OF
the question--must consider its bear
ing upon the prosperity of the nation
must see that its legislation pre-
vents special privilege and secures
equal opportunity. This is an enor-
nous task. During fifty years of re.
publican rule special interests of the
country have become intrenched. They
have secured a throttle hold upon
the commerce of the United States.
The task OF the democratic party is
10 drive them from their intrench-
ments, TO unloose their throttle hold,
but while doing so TO preserve the
commerce of the nation. 1t is a diff
cult job. 1t must be undertaken in
the spirit of Woodrow Wilson. It
must be proceeded with steadily, calm
ly, without flinching and with the
widest grasp Of all the facts. Judge
Hayes has had an ideal training for
just exactly this situation. Loyal to
the people, calm and steady in the
formation OF mis- conclusions, honest
and answering in all of his affairs,
with no desire to wrong any man,
but with a burning desire to do the
right thing, he is well equipped by his
character. training and environment
tC occupy place il the United States
senate alongside Robert l.. Owen and
reflect honor upon his constituents.
Cores Record.
Nov, let us turn very briefly to
Senator Cores public record, and |
ask you, what has he accomplished?
Outside of a few appropriations, and
few bills of loca! interest to him
self and other, what has he accom-
rl.shed? | know of nothing. Has his
name been attached to any OF the
administration measures He was
an original Wilson man, while Sena-
Tor Owen was an original Champ
Clark man, and yet Owens name and
fame have become fixed by the cur
rency bill, one OF the most vital meas
ures ever adopted by the congress CT
the United States. During this same
time, what has Gore done? Let the
voters of this state ponder this ques-
ton before they vote. What is there
of serious legislation to which Gore
has contributed since the election OF
Woodrow Wilson?
Just a few days ago / received
through the mail, postage free, (ard
| suppose every voter in the state
did thirty-two page pamphlet, en-
| titled, Extracts from the Remarks OF
Honorable Thomas p. Gore of Okla
homa, in the Senate of the United
! States | have examined this pamph-
let and | hope you will. | assume
that our distinguished senator has
sent out these extracts as the choice
remarks that he has made and is
| showing his qualifications as a SEN
ator. | note that he has quoted from
| tWenty-six OF his speeches delivered
| during his two terms in the senate.
| 1t is very interesting to note when
| he delivered those speeches, and If
| you have saved your pamphlet, hope
when you 80 home you will note the
dates.
"In 1908 there were four speeches.
| Cn1anhnC
In 1910 there were two. In 1911 two.
| in 1912 none. In 1913 two. In 1J1
one. Woodrow Wilson has been pres
ident since March 4, 1913, and during
that time Gore has said nothing III
the senate of the United States to
| Justify more than three quotations
during these two years. What are the
subjects? One-half page in 1913 re
lates to the election of senator's; one
page to the tariff and one page to
the general education board. If you
will analyze this pamphlet for few
minutes you will find that your sena-
tor since the democratic administra'
ton was inaugurated has been prac'
tically no senator.
What Roll Call Shows.
| MS Is luTluHT SuONu ny tut tOi
calls of the senate from March, 1909
to December, 1913. During this time
there were 1902 roll calls. Gore was
absent 672 times and present 73O
times. During those five years we
paid Mr.. Gore S37.5O0 to represent
our interests in the senate, and YET
he was absent from roll call more
than half Of The time, and at the
time of these absences 535 were When
a quorum was needed to transact bus
iress.
These are the stubborn facts in
the case. These are the things which
the people should remember wher
they go to vote. These are the things
which the people should remember
when they go to vote. These are the
things which determine the value of g
mans service and whether he is earn
ing the salary we pay him. We car
not afford to allow our sympathy o.
our preiudices 10 influence us IL
this highly important public business
| know that there is a widespread
resentment on the part OF the people
of this state who believe that an I'M
lust and unri yhteous effort was re
/ MI ,,o1o ~ hlapkmail Senator