Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-02
CLASSIC HEADS AND POLITICAL ENDS.

Under the classic heading, Beware of the Greeks
Bearing Gifts" the Evening Herald carries signed
article which quotes letter dated January 8. 1920
in which Governor Larrazolo expressed opposition to
direct primary law.
The Herald might deny that the contribution
Elected the editorial attitude of the paper but for
the fact that the quotation is carried in ten point
bold type and the entire article is boxed consplcu-
ously upon the editorial page.
AS have said before hold brief for
the governor, except in far his personal for
tunes linked with the program carried at the
head of this column. Were to be convinced
that the governor is insncere in his support of
such program would promptly say so. How
ever, is entitled TO change his politics, his
religion his views and his socks whenever he
thinks it best. Some do and do not.
The Hon. Thos Hughes sub candidate for
governor, and manager in charge of the Herald
for the interests which it, is evidently Of
those who does not He also seems to object to
others INDUCING in such cleansing process.
Governors. Larrazoo may, may not, be sim
cere in now supporting primary election law.
We believe he is, and will believe until we see
definite evidence to the contrary wis men some
times change their minds; fools never"
However that is not what desire to discuss.
We wish to call attention to the methods by which
candidates. promoted by the oldline politicians
! of New Mexico We do this, not because dis
like the politicians personally but because the well
fare OF the state requires a reformation these
methods. We hope to make them quit sucking
eggs by making them suck them publicly instead
in dark corner if they will persist in the habit
rnc The Hon. Thomas Hughes is excellent gen.
tleman of fair ability and extraordinary affabty.
He is constituted in his personality for a success
full politician. He would, if free to act make al
fairly competent governor. We really like Tom
Hughes very much.
But his political schooling and affiliations are
all negative and destructive. He knows nohingl
of that constructveness in politics which elevates
a politician into statesman. He desires to bel
governor Does he then step out upon program
of constructive measures and tell the people the
progressive reforms he proposes effect them
in case they make him governor?
No. Instead he enters into Darkroom con-
ference to destroy the only candidate who at the |
moment is dangerous to his ambitions. An anal
yss shows these gentle conspirators that Governor
Larrazolo is dangerous to Mr.. Hughes ambitions
because he stands for something progressive and
constructive which the people want. They decide
that 1t is safe to match fight openly against
the governors program. They would be defeated !
by outraged public which demands better con-
ditons. The governor and the program must be
defeated another way.
They reason that the public is suspicious and
easily stampeded Therefore the course to pursue
is to stampede the people and allow them to tram
pie their interests death. They decide that
the method for achieving that much to be desired |
end is TO convince the public of the insincerity of
1.-THE governors present position.
w Will the public be simple minded enough to
tfall for" the cute method devised? We believe
not. t--
We advise republicans who believe in reform
ito stand by Governor Larrazolo until wheth |
ser he is going to really fight their battles. If he |
Is not going to do that the public must center
upon some one who will. But the future will safely
determine that. t--
To add the confusion, the story is being
passed out by letter leaders of the gang" that
Frank Hubbell has purchased, for a cash price, |
the support of the Journal for Governor Larrazolo
We do not charge Mr.. Hughes with participation in
this for do not know. We do know that it is |
being DONE Thus they seek to play upon old
yell-Norn prejudice that has won many battles
in-the past twenty years! 1T makes "see rec" |
who ought to see only issues.
No one knows so well as Frank Hubbel that |
he is without influence with the Journal greater |
than that of any other citizen. He, in common
with Mr.. Hughes and every other woman, !
has standing Invitation to present his views to l
HE Journal. We play favorites and make our II
5Un decisions
- Here is the point Force candidates who seek II
Et,ur support to get out in the open and tell you
That program they propose. Refuse to be fooled
u destructive tactics. Force them into the sun
ight.
= Perhaps there are candidates more entitled to
o.,r support than is Governor Larrazolo If so,
~ s1fe -ftey? What reforms do they promise?
II the people win refuse to support men for
fffce merely because they personal friends
f6nd neirhbors and will compel a man to stand