Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-03-20

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citation for the hoLor conferred up-
on him, stating that he would be un-
grateful indeed If he did not so ex-
press himself. He stated that he was
vitally interested in the campaign, m
that he wanted to see good govern
ment in the state, and that he was
proud to have heard the address OF
Judge Williams. and to know that
he stood for the things that are best
for this state. Prof Morrison
stated that he had known Judge Wit
liams for many years, he having
spen' the best years of his life in
this state. He was proud of the fact
that a man of Williams calibre was
to be our next governor Was glad
of his ability President Morrison
stated that Judge Williams had
reached the best point in his life,
and that he was going to be a great
factor for this great state in push
ing forward. He stated further that
he was proud that Judge Williams
would be a governor who would see
the enforcement of the laws. man
who stood for education. as we need
just such a man at the head of the
state government. and we need
man who stands for higher things ed
ucationally. He assured Judge
williams that this, his home county.
would give loyal, undivided and
solid support, and would send out
to the people of the state a message
emphasizing our love admiration AMI
esteem for the great statesman, and
he asked every voter present to en-
roll in the "Williams for Governor
Club, and to go home and get their
friends and neighbors to enroll in
the club. The talk of President Nor
rison was enjoyed very much and
was literally applauded.
The committee on resolutions,
composed of V. B. Hayes. chairman;
A. N. Leecraft, John Boland, C. e.
McPherren. c. c. Hatchett and w. f.
Tyree, reported as follows
1--WE. the Democrats of Bryan
county. in organization assembled
for the purpose of promoting the
candidacy of Judge r. L. Williams
for the Democratic nomination for
governor, hereby state to the people
of the state our reasons therefor.
First, The fact that he is legal
resident of this county and our
neighbor is not the principal reason
for our giving his candidacy our
loyal support. That merely enables
us to know him better and more in
timately and to have an accurate
knowledge of his character, capacity
and qualification for this high Of
flee.
Second, He is honest to the point
of ruggedness. In all public and Of
ficial relations he has a fine sense
of what is right and what is due the
public AS a private citizen he Is
always on the side that stands for
the highest sense of right in the ad-
ministration of our public affairs.
AS lawyer he is professionally eth
ical and just and faithful in the dis
charge of every duty. AS a busi-
ness man he is not only successful,
but also just in his dealing with all
men.
Third, This city is a. monument
to his business enterprise. sagacity,
public spirit and philanthropy Most
of the industries and big concerns
in this town he helped to start. but
laid aside that active business ca
reer to give his service to the state.
In doing that it has not been without
cost to him, but at great financial
sacrifice.
Fourth, There is not a church or
college or private educational in
stitution or college in this city but
what has been beneficiary of his
generosity and public spirit and phil
anthropy Personally he is econ
omical but with things that uplift
I humanity he is generous All through
the years of his residence in this city
and county he has always been align
! ed on the side of right and justice