Gilpin observer., 1918-08-15
STATES WAR WORK
PARAMOUNT ISSUE
Governor Gunter's Campaign
Leaders to Stand on Ma
tional Leaders Approval
Of Record.

Denver. Colo. Aug. 13.-"Governor
Gunter 10 recognized at Washington as
one of the foremost war governors Of.
the United States. In shaping Colo
radios war activities his administra-
ton has served as the model upon
which q number OF other states have
directed their forces in contributing
to the fulfillinent OF the greatest eff
fort in American history-the crush
ing of Germany's military autocracy.
ours IL q nation of states in which
the unity Of purpose. the strength, OF
the nation arises out OF the unity of
purpose, the strength, OF the individ-
ual states. This is no time for change,
for experiment or for the disarrange-
ment Of the war structure Of Colo
RADIO. The war is paramount. It fol-
lows, therefore, that because of the
proven success of his administration
| as . factor in the nations war
strength. Governor Gunter will be re-
nominated by his party In the Demo
reelected by the people Of the whole
state at the general election in No
vember."
The foregoing is from a statement
just issued by the committee IN charge
OF the primary campaign Of Governor
Gunter. William H. Malone is chair
man of the committee. State head
quarters have been opened in the Ken
mark hotel. Denver, while county and
city organizations and Gunter clubs
already have been formed In many
parts of the state by volunteer work
ers who recognize the all-important
fact that Colorado's war machinery
must be kept working without inter
ruption If this state is to keep up the
pace 1t has been setting for the last
sixteen months.
Few administrations in the history
OF Colorado have been subjected to
such unwarranted attacks, abuse and
willful misinterpretation of motives
as has that of Julius G.. aunter," the
committees statement continues. at
Is we'll to remember, however, that
these attacks emanate-at least open
| ly-from only a single source, and
there is ample reason for pride In the
quality of the patriotism of tho peo-
pie Of Colorado that so very few have
been misled by this. persistent CAM
paign of Misrepresentation and un-
truth.
Because Of our proximity to them.
1t is sometimes difficult for US to OBJ
tain a proper perspective of our own
affairs. For that reason 1t is espe-
cially appropriate at this time for the
people Of Colorado to recall tho fol-
lowing statement of John A. B. Scher-
or Of the national council Of defense,
made during talk on war work, at
the Auditorium in Denver a few
months ago:
"'In Washington war circles your
Colorado executive, Julius G. Gunter,
is regarded as one of the truly great
war governors of America This great
work in Colorado has been carried OH
quietly but very efficiently
ut is fact readily understood that
much Of the war activity of the ma
ton or state, because Of its very ma
ture. cannot be heralded broadcast
But there Is q lengthy record Of war
achievements Of the administration of
Governor Gunter open to all who seek
honest conviction, just as there also
is lengthy record OF other achieve
ments directed to the benefit of Colo
RADIO and its citizens along the lines
OF what may be termed the more or
binary or normal functions Of state
government" t