Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-23
Tuesday Morning, May 23, 1916.
THE eIseEE PARK AFFAIR.

THE RIsREE PARK AFFAIR.
 Less than the occasion demanded accorded to thu dedication of City Park An opportunity presented itsel for all citizens of every stripe take part in who'll, worthy celebration This opportunity was ignored ir large by representative numbers of men and engaged in pursuits which play important parts in Bisbees industrial and civic life In hearty praises of the workers Bsbee that they there in representative numbers This being rue it was that the dedication diverted its real purpose and manipulated the ends of sel fish political interests.
 Leaving aside for the moment discussion of the pro gram it developed, Mayor Adams, the Board of Coun clmen, and all civic officials who instrumental in securing the park be congratulated only for their achievement builders the attending the dedication. Mayor Adams. however was entitled popular demonstration in which the entire city took part It is welnigh impossible to contend against unresponsve and stolid apathy.
 Except for the ctys workers who demonstrated their pride the park by coming to its dedication hundreds strong other interests did responsive That is say, class of workers loyal Another class employing either disloyal withheld expression of it's loyalty. The result was a celebration which general in its scope. True there representatives of the employing workers hand but the rank and file absent.
 Little wonder then that some the speakers took ad vantage of the occasion exploit their hobbies They incorporated in their just enough of subject mat ter related which the occasion stood to avoid the sotmpeachment absolute discourtesy toward our city, our officials and citizens.
 Sober reflection lead those in the large audience to the inevitable conclusion that Governor Hunt failed utterly contribute that which should have been gener onsly encouraging and above ali constructive Those who wrote the address which he voice failed t include one single generous sentiment His twaddle waf almost entirely seeulogstic; blatant in reference t his past actives boastful of the political raids whici proposed conduct in the future Sincere and intel gent Socialists of the frantic efforts of Gov thrust himself into their ranks for the soe purpose securing their votes His sweeping attacks upon the press of Arizona and his vfication oi the hierarchy of special interest," have become drear indeed Yet he inflicted them again Sunday upon an au dience which could relation between the citys beautiful park built paid for by the true friends O. Bisbee and the vain glorious ramblngs of politician who had not contributed penny the park fund and whose "oratorica" efforts centered selfaggrandze ment Hunts preachment of hatred was an unhoy Sab bath sermon Alone of all the speakers he sought to s the passions and embitter the hearts of his nearer
 It was complimentary to the workers of Bsbee tha Hunt should construed their splendid attendance al the dedication invitation to commit extravagances It is open debate whether not the attendance o th employing of Bisbee in representative nunDer would have prevented Hunt from enjoying unchailenge sway Labor as class surely would like to hear tho .other side" of,the argument although they might wh hold endorsement. None of the oher side was present ed at the park dedication An opportunity was lost