The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-14

opinion have placed their everlasting credit and glory
people who appreciate the opportunities and blessings OF
eminent that power and authority from the consent of
the governed would not be candidate and would not want
to be chief executive of the state other terms.
With my attitude on this most important question positively
affirmed and clearly understood necessary at this time that
take up with the democratic Of the state brief
mary OF the chief state issues that have been advanced name
others that claim the attention Of the and the next
administration and define far as is possible attitude
these questions and some OF the reasons that had led
ne to take the position do on these matters OF future state
policy.
and the passion and discomfort Of defeat and disrupt NV party
by contest think democrats appreciate and approve the
fact that had the strength OF character and the support Of
loyal friends to encourage me to resist this exhibition of
yellow streak that has never failed to make men odous whether
Every American hates bad loser" and such amendments
experience shall necessary
election laws ought TO cmanate from or political parties
who come within that class.
Prohibition.
stand for prohibition the enforcement of all laws
dealing with that subject and WILL if nominated and elected,
urge the legislature the necessity and adysaby of
mcnt TO the federal constitution
Municipal Government
Greater latitude should be given cities and other munich
pae the matter Of enforcing police regulations believe
the democratic theory OF local egovernment and know
and and believe that the should them the
building and preservation of good moral conditions rather
than embarass them by shearng them OF the necessary power
enforce needfu rules and regulations In the larger cities
municipal should be established with jurisdiction suff
cent to properly for all oense arising out OF violations
OF ordinances.
Legislation.
Oklahoma is not in need OF much legislation many
MANY OF theme s ,D 9esd eauaB and a"a
will be my purpose cooperate with the legislature in making
such needed changes existing laws the lessons of expert
and the demands OF enlightened public opinion warrant
Constitutional Amendments
believe that when constitutional amendment or an init
aed has been duly submitted and ratified by the people
that should be vazed by the legislature unless subsequently
repealed by the affirmative action OF the voters This the
plain mandate Of the Constitution and cannot be ignored with
our laws and form of government II the amendment was
legally adopted, vitalze it unsatisfactory repeal it
Equal Suffrage
in favor Of the adoption Of the pending amendment to
State Constitution giving the right to suffrage
the democratic party both and nation have
dosed 1t and made 1t party policy.
Public Health Laws
most heartily approve and endorse the increasing demand
for the OF laws and ordinances and the rigid
orcement of those have protect the public health
and in this necessary call the
widespread of tuberculosis people Thou
sands OF lives lost each this by OF this
disease Particular attention should be its treatment
especially those who in the ncipen stage by the build
and the diffusion Of information that will enable the people TO
properly safeguard themselves from the menaeng dangers Of
Many boys in the service fighting to the
Liberties of the world They have freely abandoned their Or
binary order protect here home those Of
who for another unable 60 1t duty
care s'% and To lock- after and protect the dependents they have
left behind The should be proud of this duty and should
take advantage OF every opportunity advance their interests
and protect their welfare heartily endorse that federal
legislation for the protection of the civil rights of soldiers
from attacks by suits and foreclosures the during their
absence there while they preparing and this
federal legislation should be supplemented by such state law:
may necessary complete this policy Of protection and
should every command TO safeguard their
lives, their health their dependents and their property
Law Enforcement
This Is a time when country has right TO demand abb
,ou and unquestoned loyalty and conformity the laws
acted for the preservation of the peace the protection OF the
ives and the property Of people and favor the prompt sup
preston and quick punishment Of all organizations such as the
W. W. and kindred societies which advocate sabotage,
and other crimes and disseminate literature and propaganda
calculated encourage and dsoyay and lend aid and
comfort 10 the enemy
Robertson for Governor Club,
By c. w. Board, PrssjdssG
George r. Clark Secretary.