Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-11-07
A WORKING BASIS.

Mr. George Roslington and the Journal have
not gotten on" we'll together in the past That
gentleman belongs to coterie which is recognized
as the "enemy" of the publisher of this paper and
has sought his undoing. They still seek it,
We incurred the ill-will of Mr.. Rosllngton many
months ago because we objected to his evident in
tention of running" every public enterprise with
which he connected himself. We resented his spirit
of getting" those who crossed his path. This was
before the dominating spirit was turned in the
Journals direction.
Mr.. Roslington carried three-column adyer-
tsement in the Sunday Herald, entitled: "A Pro-
gram for the Chamber of Commerce" 1t is suf-
ficienty valuable for to reproduce 1t on this
page under the title "As the People View It." Every
citizen should read it.
We find ourselves in accord with much of what
Mr. Roslington says Could he have omitted a
little covert fling at Mr.. Sidney NJ. We'll and re-
trained from display of his old resentment over
the hotel project episode, his article would have had
strong public appeal Those references show a
vein of selfshness and resentment of which Mr..
Roslngton should free himself If he is to be use
full to his community. lie shows lack of spirit
of cooperation which is the first essential to a re-
Mobilization of the Chamber of Commerce.
George Rosngton could be very useful citi-
zen. Could he but rid himself of his overriding
and rule or ruin" attitude his marvellous driving
and organizing capacity would be capital asset
to himself and his city Making himself last" he
could easily be first Were his spirit of give
instead of "get," he would get even faster than
he does
Mr.. We'll has on foot very great project of
prime Importance to New Mexico and Albuquer
que. with than reasonable prospects of sue
cess Mr.. Rosington should boost not knock.
Whether not he happens to fancy Mr.. We'll IS
quite aside from the question. Dynamic and am
bilious quite certain to clash unless spirit
of cooperation and live-and-let-live be estab-
lished between them.
The hotel project is moving rather slowly. It
should be pressed. 1t is not dead, by any
1t is not "by" anyone "for" anyone. If
1t were, it might rapidly. Mr.. Rosing
toms apparent effort to take it over a eros
lington interest was the first bad body-bow the
project received
We say all this. not through malice toward Mr.
Roslington, to annoy him. but to illustrate the
fact that fair words and wise program will not
rehabilitate the Chamber of Commerce If the
community spirit be lacking the body will be with
out life.
The Journal is ready to cooperae with Mr.. Ros-
lington along the lines he has indicated This will
ingness is predicated upon the readiness of Mr. Ros
lington to get in state of mind where he work
IN harmony with other powerful influences in the
city. Conflicts private matters do not
US, provided they do not go deeply enough to
prevent hearty cooperation in matters of public
concern.
The Journal insists that it has no private con-
flicts which in any wise effect its willingness to
work shoulder to shoulder in public matters. There
is no one with whom are unwilling to counsel or
with whom cannot work.
Again insist that the first move necessary
is a 'get together week in Albuquerque during
which conflicts harmonized men 'agree
disagree" in private matters and to work together
in matters of public concern
Mr.. We'll and Mr. Roslington both profess de-
sire to help build Albuquerque. We believe they
both mean what they say. Both powerful per-
sonalties They set splendid example by get
ting together and fighting out their differences.
Then let them go together to other clashing inter-
ests to civic bodies and start harmonizng
movement.
Here is chance to get to practical working
basis in public matters. After that It would be
simple matter to devise reorganization plans for the
Chamber of Commerce and push them to an early
and inspiring conclusion.