Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1920-08-23
WE ARE FOR LARRAZOLO.

In spite of every effort of mr.. pinheadhening to
stamp the mouthpiece Of Governor Larrazolo
the fact remains that until this moment we have
been at liberty TO support him or not, we felt
would best advance our program.
In vain we called upon those who professed 10y
atty to program of reform TO bring forward can
didate who would fairly represent spirit of progress,
None could, would, do Governor Larrazolo
alone stood forth before the public committed to a
program of reform.
We accepted his candidacy tentatively, stl await
ing developments to if more available cand-
date, free from the handicap Of personal antagon-
isms which the governor had, could be brought FOR
ward for the approval Of the people.
We had no especial reason for fighting the bat
ties of the governor if end could be attained
without those complications.
1t is now perfectly apparent that those opposed
to the governor and program Of progress intend to
go into the convention with plan to block LARA
zoo nomination and, after his forces eXhaus-
in battle to write the platform and nominate the
candidate agreed upon in the back room conference
at Santa Fe
For the friends Of reform TO longer delay in Civ
ing to Governor Larra2oo their assurances of last
ditch" loyalty. in judgment is folly The only
hope of delivering the party from the forces of re-
tcaon is to surround the governor with such per
sonal strength will give power to his arm in the
battle just ahead We therefore so commit oursevesl
and will fight alongside the governor until he isl
nominated eliminated,
We do not take this course because we are at all
sure Of the governors nomination. We take it be-
cause we think it right and sensible. month agoI
we thought otherwise.
If there is not in the convention a soldfed and
articulate group demanding reform. how reform
come out of it? There is no place for such a group
ing except around Governor Lawa2olo Even if that
group be minority it can leave its impress upon
the platform and the candidates and achieve great
good for the public Coming out of the convention
defeated but able to color the platform for reform
and to aid in securing forward-looking candidate,
Governor Iarra2oo will he infinitely stronger a
champion of the interests Of the people than ever
before.
There are those with minor objections to Governor
These should all be waived for the great
err cause. We have not defended the governors
record. In the next few days will defend it in
the hope that may convince friends of reform to
stand by him the best thing to do for the cause.
We have looked into the pardon record of the |
governor 1t is not bad. In three four cases it
lnay have been unwisely lenient In no it |
corrupt. In wise that detect. is it against
public interest We will give detailed facts in
day two II
We find good reason, based upon facts why i
any o should hesitate in this crisis II
DO not be caught in the trap laid for you. To |
get delegates for "favorite sons in many coun-
lies possible, is the plan adopted by the gang" |
Bernalillo is to be asked to give a complimentary |
delegation to HuckIeberry Finn Hughes. lie is eX
,ected to grin his way into control of the county.
He then 20 deliver it to the mine and the
posses. II
Shall we fail TO see this and act accordingly? II
We confess to the handicap of "Hubbesm' in
his fight. We not for "Hubbellism" and never
will be. Hubbell happens to be supporting Governor
arrazolo. We cannot help it. 1t would relieve us
If embarrassment if he We're But he has the |
light to support whom he may please In any event
le is showing more interest in reform than the
'pursts' who stand with the reactionaries and cry
Hubbellism should be ignored. It is not an issue.
I is raised to obscure the real issue of reform
Whether not the state is powerful enough to con-
rol any group in it and subject them to Just COM
,liance with rules of fair dealing is the issue.
A vote for Hughes delegates is a vote for copper
nd coal and gang" domination
II Is charged that the governor has raised the Il
ace issue and has sought to, and has, solidified II
parish American sentiment against the Anglo-Il
axon. The answer is that but for the opposition OF
ID Otero and Sec" Romero, with their two solid
parish American counties. Governor Larrazoo
rouId be re-nominated without opposition Can such
pparent bunk find a following? II
What is needed ia Bernalillo county delegation
Tho will be for a program of reform with Governor II
arrazoo, whoever inherits his place Of leader II
hip In reform. the head of the ticket II
On Tuesday morning will make definite II
endation as 10 whom we feel should be sup II
orted in the caucuses II
Every lover of good government, man and wom- II
n should plan to participate in the caucuses Tues
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