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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
OUR BROTHER's KEEPER.

There is one aspect OF our responsi-
blllty for the welfare of our brother
that IL often overlooked. Just AZ we
are responsible for the misfortuncs
that may overtake him because we
nave neglected to warn him OF dan
gers known 10 us. so also we are to
blame IL we unduly disturb his respect
Tor established principles. In other
words. we should not disturb his faith
In his own gods unless we can give
him a new set Of dcites to pin his
faith to. II was sarcastically said Of
the Aztccs that Cortoz tore down their
pagan gods and gave them n new set
Of images TO worship. They failed to
see how they had done anything bet
ter than swap one set OF idols for an
other, but as Cortez had guns and
ammunition they accepted his theology
without understanding it-they took
his forms OF worship. but not his
religion, for the great ndventurer
never had any. This IL what we want
to avoid doing to our fellow man. II
Is the easiest thing I'm the world to
assume the role OF iconoclast and tear
down, but It is quite different mat
ter to give tho worshippcr something
better In place Of what we have de-
stroyed.
Let us be careful then not to upset
the firm convictions OF our brother
unless we can set him upon new
foundation. This dilemma has oc-
CURED to many men who have es-
sayed to be reformers. They have
realized errors and attacked them. but
were unable to supplant that error
with truth. If you believe your neigh
Dor is going TO hell because his re-
liglon Is defective, better let him alone
until you can prove that your religion
IS perfect. II. G.. Wells tells OF
preacher who became convinced that
his church was wrong He wanted to
Quit the church and proclaim his apos-
tasy TO the world. An older and moro
experienced preacher advised against
this course, because he had not formu-
lated a substitute that he could fear
lessly recommend TO those who should
follow him. "Supposing II is damna-
BILE" said this man, "to repeat prayers
and crceds you do not believe in, and
administer sacramcnts you think su-
pcrstltion. nobody can be damned but
yourself. On the other hand, II you
express doubts that are not yet per-
fectly digestcd you experiment with
the souls Of others"
There is no doubt but there Is plenty
to critlcise In tho churches OF today.
II Is easy to find fault But the
churches of today defective as they
are are leading mep to salvation. and
your criticisms are likely to endanger
their spiritual welfare without any
compensatng benefit 1t is all very
well to lead men away from error,
but II is better TO also lead them to
tlons of faith unless you are prepared
to offer them better foundation in
its place. The world is full of dissent
crs from established things. This is
necessary to progress But that man
can only be counted an enemy to
progress who tears down without
up; and that Is what most of
our religious critics have done. Out
of the many hundreds who attack the
church as IT is, precious few have
given the world anything more satlsI
flying TO the soul or opening up a bet
ter hope for a future life. DO not
experiment with mems souls.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
BETRAYED Stacker Husand.

Blending patriotism with revenge,
Floreine Mazette, pretty brunette
dancing girl with n carnival troupe
at Valley Junction. Iowa. betrayed her
Stacker husband TO the federal au-
thorities, after he had followed her
from Kansas and struck her because
she refused to go back to him. The
husband, Frank Mazette, "a years old,
admitted his failure to register for
conscription, and was remanded to the
county Jail IN default OF bond.-Des
Moines Capital.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

You may have noticed that when
the clergy protests against play It
takes five performances each day to
accommodate the crowds, and when the
clergy indorses the play It starves to
death. says Luke McLuke. With all
due respect TO the clergy, we'll have
to admit such is the case. but It is not
because people have confidence in the
preachers Judgment
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
ABSOLUTELY. A
Guard Equipment TO Front.

Minnesota national guard equip
ment is to be started at once to the
battlefields OF France. The presump-
ton among guard officials is that 1t
will be used by men in General Per-
shing's expedition. Capt. w. F. Rhi-
now. military secretary to Governor
Burnquist, recently received war de-
partment orders to ship by express
at once to a certain pier on the At
lantic coast six machine guns and ac-
cessory equipment.-St. Paul ffo-
neer- Press
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
TRY PERsIsTENCY.

Dear Rose Glenn Il am q young man "a
years old and am In love with a cir, who
seems to care for me. She lives In Oklahoma
and We met each other last summer in Hou,.
ton. She often writes about another man O,
whom her people do not approve. She wants
me TO walt and Is not sure whether she wants
to marry me or not, altho she says she would
have last year II had asked her. I love
this girl with all my heart and want to marry
her. What do you advise In this easel
Broken Heart
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Hutchinson, Kan, must be great
place TO live. We read of a mother
who obtained pair OF shoes for $3.50
and her daughter, who bought a pair
for 50, and both were satisfied. II is
different in Tulsa. Daughter couldn't
get pair OF shoes she would wear
to q dog fight for less than SIS.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
Entitled In Exemn,,or

There Is n man In Clark county
Indiana, name not made known. who
may be exempted from military duty
II investigation supports the state.
ment on his registration card. Her,
Is the reason for asking exemption,
wife, two children and othe,
troubles. s."-Indianapoiis News,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
Yon might try setting him a good ex

You might try setting him good ex-
ample at all times, altho probably you
naturally are neat yourself, or his habits
would not worry you. II an appeal to
his pride does not influence him, I am
afraid l can suggest nothing. You un-
derstand his disposition and must Just be
patient and try every possible method
you can think Of TO break him. Ridicule
IL very effective with some people, altho
It might not be successful in your hus-
hands case. Teach your children that
their father speaks without thinking;
that he does not mean what he says,
and and they must not repeat 1t. am
sorry that / cannot help you out, but
your problem is ore that is too personal
TO be answered with any general advice.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Nicholas Romanoff. former czar OF
all the Russias. announces he has
left but puny 100000 and is
anxious TO know II the country is
going to support his family. A mighty
large family or an unreasonably ex-
travagant one
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

ut would be n grotesque form of
childishness or partisan politics to say
TO the government in committee WnySS
e.undstanoinmfypappapapapap."- - Co
penhagen Dispatch. That's an abso-
Lutte fact.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

"All OF this talk about the good
times married men have while their
wives are out OF town is pure bunc."
says n Kansas editor Whereupon we
imagine the good wife is threatening to
return home weeks earlier than origi-
nally planned.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Then on the other hand some 90
per cent of the talk concerning the
good times husbands have while their
wives are away from home is cast
adrift upon the current OF comment
and speculation for the solo purpose
Of keeping the women at home.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

George 7. Upton once remarked that
"a flower cannot blossom without sun
shine and a man cannot live without
love-" George. however. refrained
from claiming a man cannot live with
out being loved.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Men are peculiar cusses, They will
attempt TO get along with woman
that another man couldn't and In time
will resort to the divorce courts just
like his predecessor did.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

While we may be wrong ourselves. II
nevertheless occurs TO us that the Sons
of Confederate Veterans, who met at
Chickasha and addressed letter to
the governor Of Illinois protesting
against killing negroes "in the state
where Abraham Lincoln was born"
were somewhat balled up on their
geography,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

We have always contonded that a
rich bachelor hasn't much chance of
remaining in state OF single blessed
ness. Colonel Green. however, held
out quite spell
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Louise Near of Chicago took shop
lifting lessons from II professional
thief. Louise probably did not realize
how near to the workhouse she was
when she began her schooling.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Somebody in Kansas has started "A
campaign to abolish pies. If the cam
paign gains much more headway we
expect to see the blue-sl>y laws OF that
state rearranged to include pie.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

A Chicago man consumed four
chickens and n gallon OF ice cream,
whereupon he announced he was still
hungry. Another argument in favor
OF deportinG Windy city space writer's.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

at isn't what man knows about n
girl that makes him marry her" re-
marks an exchange; ITS what he
doesn't know about her" All of which
probably is correct.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

A Kansas woman wrote her favorite
editor asking II the term pet animals"
applied to husbands. Personally we
are afraid not. "Pestered animals" ."
perhaps certainly not pet animals.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

I would advise you to stay at home,
for the dangers connected with two girls
as young as you, joy-riding at night
without your parents permission, or even
knowledge, are too numerous to mention.
1t is perfectly natural for you to wish to
erjoy the company Of boys, as well as
girls, but you can do this in other ways,
such as various social gatherings, plcnics,
or any place where there are older peo-
pie too, and no doubt, your parents
would be willing for you to invite party
Of young people TO your homes OCCASION
ally. Remember, you have pl,nty Of
time before you to have company, SO Just
exercise q little patience and you will
never regret having obeyed your parents,
for they are Just as anxious as you tat
you have q good time, but in tha right
way, and with the proper company.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
MARTR4M'
"a T9CONDUCzED-B BY "a
RQJE GLEIZ2T

II you have a perplexng love affair in
which you need the advice of a friend, write
to Rose Glenn, in care OF The OKLAHOMA
WORLD. If you wish personal reply send
stamped and addressed envelope. No name
viii he published unless desired.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
STAY AT HOME.

Dear Miss Glenn:-We arc two ohums,
both Is years Of age. One OF US nas dark
hair and eyes, while the other has light hair,
and gray eyes. We have been wanting to go
with two boys Of II, but our parents object.
What could we do so that our parents would
let us 20 with the boys, as they seem to be
very nice boys. One night after our parents
had gone to bed we stole the Ford and went
and met the boys and went car riding and
got back without our parents knowing 1t, and
they do not know It yet. Do you think we
did right by taking the car without their
knowledgel Please print this, as this is the
the frs, time we have written and we sure
want your Advice.-Chums.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

We have all read of the old-fash-
Toned woman who was always afraid
her hat wasn't on straight She now
has u daughter who Is afraid It Is.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

1t appears that female swimming
champions are becoming as numerous
as the brands OF near-beer In Okla
hOma
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

A Massachusetts joyrider, female
persuasion. stole the star from the
cop who halted her. Aw. let's give
them the votel
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
WIDOW WANTS A HUSBAND.

Dear Miss Rose Genn:--I see where you
assist people, so thot would ask you to
do favor for me. I am q widow and have
three children the Oldest q boy IL. and two
girls, and 2, and would like 10 have a
good honest man that would be willing to
help me make living. am In good health
and work hard to support the children, but
can't make good living for them by myself,
so I want a husband that will work Would
prefer . ranchinan. or n man that has . good
home. am SO years old and weight 1876
pounds, so II you know OF a man that wants
to marry and will be good to tho children, lie,
me know at onoe.-Texas Widow.
Not being able TO comply with tho
above request am publishing this letter
and II anyone is interested and will write
ne enclosing a stamp, will be glad to
forward their letter to the above widow,
who is DESTROYS Of marrying q good,
honest worker.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

II you love each other, make up by all
means. A difference In nationality Is no
barrier TO = happy marriage. Tho differ
cnce In religion "a more serious thing.
and something that you win have decided
for yourself or by mutual agreement.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

No privileges "Daisy and Molly" ex-
cept calling at your home and taking you
out cccasionally-these, Of course, with
your parents permission. There isn't
any great harm in the act itself Of boy
putting his arm around q girl; the harm
comes IN the familiarities that invariably
follow. Somehow the average youth is
constituted on the "Give EN- an inch
and they'll take an ELL principle That's
why object to girls allowing any priv
leRes.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Photographed by O. A. Bcir, assist
cd by Justus Plumdry.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Produced by the Jamaica and Bay
Rum Producing company, featuring
the Petite Little Darling of the
Screen, MISS SNEEZY OCIIESTRA-
PIT, supported by MIR. RUFUS
DIRTY NECK.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Suggested standing headlines
for telegraph editors:
"Suffraget Pickets at White
House arrested"
More bloody riots in Russia"
Congress still grinds away"
american ships sink u
Boats"
Soaring blanket of heat covers
city"
Tulsa baseball club has un-
lucky day"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
no SALUTE BILL WITH A vOLLEY

Our troops are now with Pershing,
on Frances blood-stained soil.
Where life Of flowery manhood.
Has been poured out like oil.
They Just slipped off and left us.
And It's just as we'll they did.
The censorship Is screwed down tigh1
With Wilson on the lid.
Tho people on the other shore,
Were Just as much amazed,
When the YANKEES hit the gang PLANK
They Just stood back and gaxsd.
Thoir bcnnets soon began to wave,
The cheering split the air,
Their redeemer now they did behold
The Americans were there.
Black Jack will soon be with them,
They will rally to the call,
The kaiser now can study,
The handwriting on the wall.
Note-The above was written BY
II. r. Snyder Of Claremore. q man
II years OF age. He served In the
civil war on the side Of tho Union
with the Thirty-fifth. Indiana. He
has been under fire.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Punctuation of SubdtIcs by Daphne
CrowlOud.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Directed by George Y. SourtOe, as
sisted by John Marcus Axclrod.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

I MET A MAN THE OTHER DAY
WHO KNEW A FELLOW ACROSS
THE WAY
WHO HAS a FRIEND IN ARKAN-
SAS
WHOSE ONLY LIVING MOTHER
IN-LAW
is THE WIFE OF A CHAP
WHOSE FIRST COUSINS PAP
KNOWS A MOOR WHO LIVES
NEXT DOOR
WHO FOUND BENEATH HIS AN
CIENT FLOOR
THE NAME OF A GEKE WITH WIS.,
DOM IN LOADS
WHO ACTUALLY THINKS WE'VE
GOT GOOD ROADS!
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
DECIDEDLY, NO PRIVILEGES.

Dear Miss Glenn:--What privileges should
17-year-cld girls allow boy friends to whom
they are not engaged Is it wrong for a boy
to put his arm around you II you are net en-.
gagged Daisy ard Molly.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
Phones: All Departments, 600O

Patriotic bits: Fighting. farming,
financing.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

OF the Teuton foe?
We've met them and heard them,
Our orators stirred them,
And now that they've gone on their
way
On this fact put a pin:
II the war we should win.
1t was Belgium who paved the way!
Going from the garret TO the cellar
we now direct your attention to the
following:
FAMOUS GENERALS.
Washington
Sherman
Lee
Grant
Funston
Debility
Delivery
Postmaster
Attorney
lssimo.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Doctor William ]. Condor. the
army surgeon being held in the east
on murder charge, is not related
to this column The relatives and
ancestors and progenitors of this
column never could afford murder
lawyers come too high.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

A closed season has been declared
on poems concerning the kasers
prayers.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Old mother Hopping went out a-shop-
ping
TO buy her some Paris creations
But when she got there the shelves
were all bare
Now she's dressed In imagination!
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Scenario approved by Ferdinand
Bnmlung.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

TIE ban is also on the psuedo pa
triots who boldly assert that they
tried to enlist but couldn't pass the
examination.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Scenario reviewed by Prof. Hcncry
J.. Nut.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Salty tears fall from beer-dead Cy
As state by state they go bone-dry.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Subtbtlcs by Lillian Thinlimbs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

You can't hardly blame the linotype
operator who looked at Jack and
Buggsie the other night and then set
up the artists name Itch" instead
of Mitch.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Don't think for a minute that Tulsa
Is up in the air over this aviation
school.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Cy Absolutely Logsdon will now
sing his latest success: "Out of the
pipe and into the linotype" or Mop
ing in the Doping" It's brae, BRIGHT.
MOONLIGHT, nicht tonight. eh Cy-a-
nide?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Scenario revised by Scnor Herb
Hump.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
niA--THE BEAUTIFUL


"A Spectacular Motion Picture Serial.
a Thrill IN Every F1iclscr-A Soul
ThrOb In Every EOot-UPcculiar
FOOD--A Stem Windcr-A
lIumdingcr-A Ialla-
palooA and Then
Some.
Scenario suggested by Mile. Pale
Laura Grunt.
Scenario arranged by Signor Garcia
ShoOtanecSlc.
Scenario revised by Senior Herb
Hump.
Scenario reviewed by Prof. Henery
J.. Nut.
Scenario approved by Ferdinand
Bnmlung.
H.,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22
5i45l(8i )
News and Views

What would be the condition Of the
United States today had little Belgium
not stubbornly resisted the invasion
OF the Teuton foe?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Scenario arranged by Signor Garcia
ShoOtaneckIc.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-22

Scenario suggested by Mile. Pale
Laura Grunt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-09
CITY SLATE WAS
UNDER DISCUSSION
BUSINESS MEN CONFERRED
WITH CITY OFFICIALS.
ELECT THIS FORENOON.
BOOST CHIEF REEOER
Several Argue for Retention Of Pres
ent Head Of Fire pepartment-May-
or.eIect Roberts Promises Appoint
ment Of Efficient Men.

Pursuant to the request Of the bust
ness men Of Ardmore for a confer
ence with the newly elected city Of.
ficials regarding the appointments 10
be made soon. President Sam Apple
OF the Chamber of Commerce. called
meeting in the chambers heddquar-
tors al the court house this morning.
Walter 5. Gilbert secretary of the or
ganizution, explained why the meet
ing was called giving a short report
OF the discussions at the meeting Of
the business Mems association held
Friday night
Nayor-elect W. r Roberts made a
plea for the cooperation and assist
anoe of the business men and the peO-
pie of Ardmore iu making a bigger
CITY, a better city and q cleaner city
He declared that the mayor and the
city commissioners will use their
best judgment in selecting the APP
poiutiye officers The mayOrelect
said The new officers had a better
chance 10 make q more progressive
ArdmOro than other officers before
this time, because OF development just
opening up Mr. Roberts said that
the new administration will do right
and will correct any mistakes that
may creep in,
Would Retain Chief Reeder.
j w. Kruger opened his talk with
a harmony plea In his opinion, he
said, the controversy over the appoint
meut OF q new fire chief was simply
a case Of placing the judgment Of four
men against 100 other men He
cjmplimented highly the present chief.
5. G.. Reeder, for the part ne took in
controlling the fire at the time of the
gasoline explosion in September 1915.
The chief knows present conditions
ana should be retained, he said He
said. He also declare that the pres.
ent superintendent of the water sys-
TEN is efficient, and that he and the
fire chief should hold their positions.
thus applying the civil service idea.
Jake Bodoyitz made a talk in sup.
port OF the mayore elect. He said the
holding Of the conference itself seem
ed 10 MIN like an accusation against
the officials that the city would SUI.
fer should new men be appointed. Mr.
Gilbert replied that the conference
was called to- express opinion and not
to dictate. and that the new officers
themselves had declared in favor Of
the conference.
{. +. Ringer expressed himself in
favor Of stopping rotation in office
We want efficiency" he said. IAN
the present officers have proved
themselves efficient and should he re.
tanned J. w. Putnam supported the
idea that the conference was called
TO advise with the city officers and
not To dictate. We viii abide by their
decision, whatever it is," he declared