The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-12-01
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The watcr bond victory of Tu.sdny carries
with u q solemn responsibility. We wish to
impress this upon an at this time. That rcspon-
sibnity must Dy recognized and discharged with
unfalterng ndchty.
Tulsa has taken upon itself worry substan-
tal obligation. II the money Is expended care
fully and honestly II tho community Is given
a dollars worth Of value for every dollar OK
pended: II the project is adequately safe
guarded by men Of professional akil aud cx-
pcrleace. then this obligation will speedily ma
teralize into the best and most profitable in
Vcstment the city has made.
II Is tho duty of oyery loyal Tulsan to exert
himself and hers II to see that no hint OF scan
dal taints this great construction project.
which does not mean that there Is to be carp
ing criticism or keon-cycd suspicion: which
does not mean that any s to be qucs-
toned merely on the reaction OF a mind which
reflects merely its own deunquencles but
which does meat, that every man who occu-
pics a position Of authority In connection with
thls work, whether It be engineer or contrac-
tor or merely day laborcr shall attempt to
profit most by serving best. That and nothing
moro.
Another important consideration The work
should be carried forward without unneces-
sary delay There has been a vast deaf Of talk
concerning the time required to- complete the
undertaking. AZ af th= has been merely talk
and nothing more There are many details
which require time IN order to avoid costly
nlstakcs But NOW that the Initial aicp has
been taken, now that the command has been
given 90 proceed, :ser5 .= 10 Erea;;;. whatever
for questioning the statement of Colonel Tram
mel tho consulting engineer. that Tulsa can
realize its dream within 20 months at most.
n there Is energetic effort made directly, wo
think II entirely possible that this period may
be materially shortened, 1t Is Of prime inn
portance that this energetic effort be made,
We want this good water within the shortest
possible time And want our people to
have employment profitable employment
with little DELAY may be- We want Tulsa
to feel the stimulating effect OF this undertake
ing with little delay possible. Finally,
We want to convince the outside, Interested
world that when Tulsa says she will she means
precisely that and nothing less
Wo prefer to believe the fears Of some that
enemies of the city will seek to DELAY progress
ny litigation, unfounded. The magnitude
Of Tuesdays yictory viii give any such very
considerable pause before they impose hsir
petty will in the pathway OF rulsa's ambitions.
1t Is unthiukahc that any one would be so
blind to the dangers which might follow such
a step.
It suits The World to believe sincerely that
nothing will he intcrposcd between the city
and the realization OF its supreme ambition
save the time absolutely necessary to attend
properly to important details.
so we say this morning. let us realize on,
responsibilities to ourselves and our fellows
let us proceed with enthusiasm towards tn,
goal. let us permit no questionable acts. and
let us do all and sundry that viii meet ia,
unquestioned approval Of ourselves and pos
terity.
FINALLY As TO SHELL CREEK