The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-10-27
COMPARISON

4 r THE EXPENSE of a little very valuable space we want to oGc
q a comparison in campaign methods between real dcmbcrats an
= democrats Of the Hanna uney- Cutting Magoe type.
Albuquerque people are familiar with the headline illusions
he Journals political articles. They are less familiar with thos
mployed by Colonel Cuttings New Mexican. Here is a recent san
lie, typical of them all:
"Putney tells how Bursum party furnished voters
wormy pruncs. Passe eggs and buggy oats of G. O. =. en-
able dems TO make a sale. Odor of rancid butter persists rs
the party OF promises again pledges to deliver fresh goods
That is typical Cutting stuff. 1t appeals also to the high poll
cal deals of Mr.. Magee. 1t is the kind of taxation expert" dor
'rtney provides to back up IIanna's personal abuse.
Contrast the above with this pecount OF a republican meeting
carlsbad, Eddy county, where real democrats grow; il is taken froi
he Carlsbad Current, a "rubid" democratic newspaper.
Judge Merritt c. Mechem. candidate for governor on the
republican ticket Hugh Williams, of the state corporation
commission, and Senator Albert Fall, addressed a large au-
dienee, many of whom were ladies, at the opera house We'd
nesday afternoon.
The stage in the opera house had been tastefully deeorat-
ed with flags and bunting and large Autographs of state and
national candidates. Republican County Chairman W. +.
McIlvan opened the meeting and spoke of the necessity of
all persons registering, and exhibited a sample ballot which
he explained. After his brief talk Major Bujae eloquently
presented Judge Mechem to the audience. In 30 doing the
speaker told Of various positions filled by Judge Eieehem,
always with honor and ability, and of the sacrifice he was
making in this campaign. Mr.. Mechcm devoted his entire
time to state issues, speaking more particularly on the mine
taxation which he said had been condemned in no unmeas-
ured terms by the democratic operators; well, he said,
"the mining tax law was passed by the assistance OF demo. "
cratic votes--in the legislature, our sedate senator, DR..
Doepp, voting for that law. James Hinkle, of Roswell, W. b.
Watson and other democrats also voted for il, and it was APP
proved by a democratic governor, W. c. Mcdonald, who was
never heshant in expressing his approval or disapproyal. H
was a catteman and had no interest in mines or mining. AZ
the head of the tax commission is Herbert J. Hagermaf.
Simms, and Hayden are members and are both democrats
who have no interest in mines or mining and can be trusted
TO legislate for the good of the state. In no state are khe
mining interests taxed on values. Hanna offers repeal OF the
present mine tax law. He also said the day had passed when
the will of the people can be thwarted by men in high !ta-
tion, and it he shall be elected governor Of the state he iyll
he governor of the entire state. The address of Judge Me.
chem was quiet and convincing If one can judge by tho re-
marks heard at the close. lie INDUCED in no remarks THAT
the democrats, of which there was a large number present,
could object to and was frequently interrupted by applause.