The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1920-05-06

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heur county and got acquainted with
great many OF the residents. This
makes the race more interesting, for
II is evident that in Mr.. Ellis the
men from Vale each have q worthy
opponent who is big enough for the
lob. possessed of personality and
ability. together with a knowledge Of
the district and an interest In all It's
| institutions.
That the entry OF Mr.. Ellis into
the race creates problem for those
who play politics in Malheur
county must be admitted. IL Is ap-
parent in the fact that Mr.. Crandall
entered the race that Senator Hurley
has not the united support OF his
home town, and that therefore the
vote In ontario, Nyssa, Dead OK Fiat,
and Jordan Valley Will have In a
large measure the determination Of
the outcome Of the balloting on
May 81.
What is worrying politicians the
most these days, that is the compara-
tive few who follow these issues;
how will the entry OF Mr.. Crandall
effect the contest between Mr.. Ellis
and Mr. Hurley. One view Is that II
will divide the opposition to the lat
ter, and nominate him; the other Is
that Il will divide the Malheur coun-
" vote and nominate Mr.. Ellis.
which OF these classes OF political
prognosticators is correct the vote
alone will determine. The accept
ance OF either requires the belief In
conditions that hardly exist. For
example there is not n great deal OF
basis for assuming that Malheur
county voters are united on either
Malheur county man; the very fact
that MIR. Crandall has entered the
race would indicate that; another
Is that Senator Hurley Is 80 unpopu-
lar with so large number OF MS
constituents that a division OF their
number would elect Mr.. Ellis.
These are political reasons and
will not appeal to the average voter
who votes not for political reasons
but for the man or principle Tor
which he stands.
SO far as ability IL concerned
either Mr.. Ellis or Mr. Hurley are
equal TO the task The same can be
aaid OF Mr.. Crandall. for he does not
lack ability. The objection that can
be rnised against him Is that lack OF
the oongenial temperament which |
permits OF corporation with others |
by which alone work for the bonefit |
Of the district can be secured.
The one objection that Ontario
and the Snake river valley has To |
Senator Hurley ~ that caused by his
failure 10 place Ontario, Nyssa and
the Dead OK Flat and the Jordan
vaIley country on the road map In
the 1917 session. The fact that Vale
was twice named In the bill and this
aectIon ignored was an apparent IN
Justice. that has initiated to the IN,
Jury OF this vicinity for years All
Ihe recognition that this section mas
received has come thru work time,
and the expenditure OF money that
would have been needless had the
road system as later adopted by the
been provided In the
original draft OF the BILL In when
senator Hurley played prominent
part.
II is true that Il ~ possible that
his was but an oversight easily OK
,IaIned In the fact that the measure
vas rushed thru tho house In the
losing hours II the session follow
ng a long conference at Portland,
This is the explanation that Mr.
.iurloy makes. and IN justice To him,
rhc Argue II willing TO let the mat
or rest there However, since that
Ii1 happen. and the importance of
.aylng the Old oregon Trail cross
bead OK Flat made 10 impression ON
lis mind at that tine, the senator II
ot In a position 10 claim credit for
aying put Ontario, Dead OK Fiat
nd Nyssa on the road map, HIS
lain must rest on other grounds.
There IL no doubt that Senator
hurley was material factor In
occurring State Highway money Tor
his county last year, and he should
q credited with that work; but that
q was more influential than other
len who appeared before the state
Highway commission Is an open
uestiOn.
The Oregon Voter describes the
enator as an efficient legislator,
nd no doubt he is; but that eff
lency is not unattainable by his OPP
Onents.
After giving Senator Hurley Just