The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-06-17
MABoN FOR CONGRESS.

II Ia not the policy OF Tho World TO inject
its preferences views into a primary cam
pagn. The importance OF tho congrossi onai
campaign in this district. and the peculiar is
sues involved, such that IL feels justified In
tho interest of republican auccoss. to abrogate
the rule for tho nonce at least.
II In OF the very greatest importance that tho
First district shall bo represented In the next
congress by a republican, man not only In
harmony with the prevailing political complex
ion Of the house, but having behind him the
confidence OF the people OF his own district
To ensure this man must be nominated that
can command the full strength OF his party In
the election this fall
Mr. Chandler docs not measure up to either
Of these qualifications Mr.. James Mabon, of
Miami. does measure up to both. Mr.. Mabon
has the confidence of his people TO a very happy
degree. He has proven his ability In the state
legislature. And he has come TO enjoy the rep
utation. by of his activity in politics. that
no can be trusted,
No personal reflection Ia intended on Mr..
Chandler whom we say that his reputation ia
the opposite. He has alienated the affection
ate support OF leader after leader by his method
of playing fast and loose with agreements en-
tered into and promises made, with the result
that his nomination would certainly be fore
doomed to defeat Tho time has passed when
men will stuitfy themselves In order to be
regular.
Mr.. Chandler widely announced that he was
to be a candidate for the nomination. Mr..
Mabon induced to enter the field by those
who sought not only a strong candidate, a sue
cessful vote getter, but also a man who pos
sessed OF ability would bring honorable dis
tinction TO himself and his district II elected.
And II was through his factional and I'm
proper associations with the Hamon element In
the recent campaign Tor national committee
man that Mr., Chandler came to again bring sus-
picon on his word. Prominent republicans OF
this county, after taking him Into their conf
dence concerning means for saving the state
the humiliation OF Hamon dominance, were
later shocked to discover him an accepted mem
Der Of the Hannon forces,
The breach OF confidence thus practiced. TO
say not a word concerning the willingness
evinced 10 assist in forcing Hamonism on the
party in the state. was and is destructive of
Chandler availability at this time.
Quite aside from these considerations and the
fact that prominent leaders in all parts OF the
district have served notice OF their opposition
to his candidacy, Mr.. Chambers nomination
would be ghastly mistake, for he would bring
to the ticket, II nominated, nothing but the
prestige OF an utter defeat two years ago and tho
certain promise OF another this year. lie Is
seriously opposed In his own home town and
country where republicans have at last rebolled
against his misrepresentation in his capacity as
leader.
For these reasons The World feels 1t to he
its patriotic duty to oppose Mr.. Chambers nom
nation and to espouse the nomination OF Mr.
Mabon There need be no uncertainty surround
Ing the election OF republican congressman in
November. Mr.. chaudler's nomination would
leave no uncertainty about his defeat