El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-05-08

THE Younger element in Arizona politics took the bit
its teeth the other day when Sidney P Osborn, the
youthful secretary Of state of Arizona announced his will
ingness receive the Democratic nomination for governor
His announcement made in letter. the PHI asng Of
which served Immediately to list him conservative
Democrat; as opposed the radical faction which Gov
Hunt has been considered by some political observers to
typify.
The principles which M Osborn has gathered to himself
his platform are, like those Of Mr. Cobb, of FL Paso,
100 percent Amecansm and whoehearted support of the
government in the conduct Of the war Mr. Osborn has also
taken up plank consisting opposition all forms Of
dsoyaty and especially to the Industrial Workers of the
World His letter is devoted very considerably de-
uunciation Of the ". W and all their works. He con-
sders them pro-Gemans agents Of the chief Hohenzoen
and foes of America In fighting the ". w. Mr. Osborn
IS at the time aiming TO command the respect and
support Of organized labor and Of the heads of industry his
hope being harmonic capital labor in Arizona
that they may perform effective teamwork
This stament is plain to intent that he who
may read opposition to the Of Gov Hunt and to the
political faction which lines up with Of the governors
most advanced" ideas One gathers that If Mr.. Osborn IS
elected governor there would be appointing Of BOshev
office friendly letters to Industrial Workers Of the
World no absence of state official to defend Industrial
Workers Of the World charged with conspng to hamper
the government IN the prosecution Of the war partisan
ship IN labor disputes If, " " headquarters were
raded autographed pictures Of Osborn would be found
would there be any letters expressing friendship and
best wishes Tor L W W leaders.
In short Mr. Osborn to have observed the best
features Of Gov. Thomas E. CampbeTs II months Of Re
publican administration to adopted them for his
campaign code He could not have chosen more wisely
There are other Democrats who understood to be
willing receive the nomination Of their party for the
goveoTshp, but secretary Of state Osborn has jumped in
ahead Of al Of them with his AmercanlSm platform and
they hardly raise the battle cry without laying
themselves open TO charges Of plagiarism However, the
half dozen who are expected 10 get into the fight before the
primaries be expected TO frame up sort Of decla
ration Of principles though 1t is to be feared the candidate
up by the called Hunt faction viii hardly carry his
AmeTicanism the limit Of declaring the ". ".
Secretary Of state Osborn has made direct bid for the
support Of the conservative elements IN all casses-Or
gained labor the farmers and merchants the stOcmen
and mining companies Especially has he spoken for the
votes Of the big mining companies Of the state by his deca
-aton against the L " W and his program for harmonic
ing the differences between capital and labor Another
plank in his platform, economy in all state administration
might be regarded appeal to all classes.
his chances for obtaining his partys nOmina
ton2 Just fair. Some older hands IN the political game
VIII come into action and their candidates.
and some Of them viii command support which VIII be diff
ficult for Mr. Osborn to oppose successfully.
The secretary Of state has the backing of the younger
element in his party pretty generally and he well liked
throughout the state But he happens 70 have been reared
Phoenix, the place of heaviest voting IN the state and
many people remember him only boy. From pres
Indications he viii be considered beardless youth