Deming graphic., 1921-08-23
-yIas Advantage off Thorough Organiza-
tion. Good Leadership and Adc-
quaie Campaign Financing
DEMOCRATS ARE DIsORGANIzED
Al State Convention Last Week at NJ
buquerque the Unierrified Seem
ed Afflicted with Hookworm

The Graphic is supporting Senator
Holm O. Bursum for reelection because
It is the general belief that he can and
win represent New Mexico in an adc
1 quate way. Senator Bursum knows
the needs Of the state from long ex-
perience and association. He Is u
New Mexican In the fullest sense OF the
word and has demonstrated capacity
OF service that has been sadly lacking
heretofore. In the short time that he
ha. been IN the senate he has made
a record for himself that makes nim
the outstanding political fieure In New
Mexico
Senator Bursum has one trait or
character that has brought him through
many political battle of varing for
mne-that characteristic II honesty
This is n rare attribute among poll
ticlans. Once Senator Bursum gives
his word the performance follows In
natural course and 1t Is 50 accepted
among his political enemies as well ~
his friends. This has brought Into his
following men OF every faction and has
won for him the support Of many In
the democratic ranks. lie IL man
10 tie to-
The Republican candidate Is thor
oughly man OF the people and from
them he has drawn stability Of char
meter that makes him a leader Of
marked ability He Is by no means br' J
liant or known for cultural attachments
Physically and mentally he rongh-
hewn aud as solid as the granite OF tho
New Mexico hills. without orator
ical polish he ye: holds his hearers u
the councils Of the part: because his
advice. based on experience, ~ well
worth listening TO He always has
somethlng worth while to say and he
suys It in most simple terms. He can
bc understood by the common people as
well as by the intellectuals.
senator Bursum has been accused of
frnternizing with certain corrupt In
tcrests and OF making friends with dis
honest politicians. He s practical
politician and, while he believes In and
practices political honesty he paws Tic
game according to the rules In order
TO win decision, using the means nj
hand. lie has been asked to rcpudiate
certain persons accused OF corruption
lie believes that II is not just nor hon
est TO cast aside the friends who have
helped him until the charges are prov
ed, In order TO win the support OF
idealist OF uncertain temperament TC
do so would be political suicide. II
the end he has gathered to himself the
support Of the radicals without yield
ing to their irrational demands, lie
cause they have come to believe tha
Senator Bursum Is honest and faithful
to those who have fought with him
Hence he has the opportunity Of serv
ing all the people as well as his owl
political interests.
with the chaos Of war-wreckct
world 10 bring into order. Is not ideal
lists the voters seek. Democracy. th'
political faith of ldeaIism. has by M
means lost its attraction, but demo
cracy in New Mexico today win no
he intrusted with the work Of recon
struction. The party Is lacking Il
sound leadership and In enthusiasm, a
well demonstrated at the state conven
tlon at albuquerque. Into the NOR
"mutal." II YOU will. but stronge
hands the labor Of rebuilding Is to h
iutrusted. With the ornamentation o
the new structure democracy may agaiI
come into its own. But just now Their
ia work TO do, delving in the soil to In
n solid foundation for political an'
financial institutions.
senator Bursum has the strength Hr'
courage TO do his part In this ncceSsar =
l.ut rather unIovely building. I'LL
hands aud his brains are well fitte'
for the work In hand and the Grnphi'
predicts that he will shortly hold
commission from the voters Of New
Nexiro 10 do H.
Former Postmaster General Fmnl
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