The Mena weekly star., 1917-08-30

AtAHAtt At't Ns -AAtrs ~-s tiN Nhf AtiN the raising of the National Army and the II. C. |. problem cannot wholly obscure the political situation in A'- kansas Like the poor we nave 1t with us always.
 Judge l. C. Smith of Dewitt says that he is going Co rnn againsi Gov ernor Brough for second term but Governor Bfough Friends de- clare they are not particularly alarmed; that they are willing to stand upon the constructive record that has been made by the present administration. Judge smiths ad- Visers think otherwise, however and tt is difference of opinion that pro- duces political controversies and struggles.
 For the first time in several years, there promises to be a lively tilt for the office of State Treasurer, from which the incumbent, II. G. McDan- iel, will retire after two terms of service. Ernest Tipton, deputy, and son of former state treasurer, and J. w. Crockett, a former state treas urer, both of whom are now in the office; Uncle" Joe Ferguson, clerk of the Board of Control, and w. M. Shaver, a former legislator from Jackson county, are among those who are talking of running, and there are probably others
 There may be few other con tests for state offices. but they will not be numerous, as most of the im- p0rtant officers are serving only their first term, and the candidates for the others have not developed yet.
 But the big fight may or may not he for United States Senator. It all depends. Senator l. T. Robinson is a candidate for second term, and has been back home several times within the lest few months looking after his political fences. The one thing that is certain is that Senator Robinson will be a candidate for re- election. Beyond that all is specua- ti0n Smead Powell of Camden, re- G0gnized as one of the best cam paigners in the state, has been say ing for some months that he would be Tn the race. and so far as known he has not said that he would not be a candidate. And yet it is just possi- bio that he will not Politics is pret- fy much of gamble, and sometimes most expensive one, especially when the gambler loses. And to run against man for a second term is always a handicap. These facts may or may not influence Mir Powell, whose friends say that he has plenty of time yet to decide. Should he en- ter the contest, as he has said he will, the old dry bones of politics will again assume all the evidence of vigorous life.
 The Stacker, paciflst and the Ger man sympathizer are feeling lone- ly in Arkansas these days It IS not a question of whether we want war, or believe in war. We are in war, and Arkansas has pretty big part in it. More than 1000 Arkansas men are either ready to go to the trenches, or are already there, to uphold American integrity and ideals, and Co assist in administer ing lasting defeat to the German auEocracy. The very safety of our homes and our industries is at stake, for 1t is conceivable only thru com parison with Belgium and Poland, what would happen to the United States should our nation be humili- A.. d M.. I,ts ,ft,fr from Russia, and remotely sensing such a condition, declared that Ger man victory meant that the United States would become a subject na- tion. When the casualty lists of American troops begin to come from the front, then will the full realiza- tion of the national crisis be brought home to even lhat small element who are stiA insisting upon any compromise to pull us out of the war, whether with honor or other wise.
 To the credit of Arkansas eitizen- ship be il said, that the extent of opposition to the war is very limited, and with the exception of few So. EtdAtStS, taC oppuiCAlte dAS AOSFAhe stiil. The few alien enemies in the state are very circumspect in their opposition, if they dare voice it at all. and are being watched most carefully. Federal and military au- th0rities are keeping under close espionage all who are suspected of being in the pay of the German government. The newspapers of the state. with the possible exception of two or three. are loyal to the policies and strong supporters of the policies of the President. The citizens, men and women, all over the state, in all walks of life. are doing all in their power to further the interests of the allies by assisting with their time, talents and treasure. Despite the mouthings of few malcontents, Ar kansas will give a good account of itself.
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