The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-09
Blow Affects Lieut.. Cover
nor Personally and Doesn't
Impugn Integrity of
Administration
JIM DRAUGHON DRAWS
"OUSTER" RESOLUTION
SENIOR SENATOR FROM THIS
DISTRICT WINS PRIZE PACK
AGE AS INSURRECTO DEALS
FROM SENSATIONS DECK
Dy Special Staff CorrespondenD

Oklahoma Sity, Feb. g.-Whatever
the immediate result of the attack on
NJ. h. Trapp. lieutenant governor. by
the house investigating committee.
1t is not unreasonable to guess that
the final effect will be to put him
out of the running as candidate for
governor Of Oklahoma. Full exoner-
alton would still leave him handi-
capped as compared with men against
whom no charges had been made.
There Is, of course, the possibility
| that he can make such u defense as
would carry the fight back upon
those who have accused him. and turn
the tide Of public opinion 50 strongly
In his favor as 10 really improve his
political position; this would be ex-
tremely difficult no matter how in
nocent an accused person might be-
1t would require very superior gem
eralship and u person VINO could ac-
complish 1t probably would have prov
ed himself fully competent Of bens
governor.
Trapp has been considered one of
the most likely democratic candidates
for governor. He has been state audi
tor, has served six years as lieuten-
ant governor; in The latter capacity
he has occttpied the governors chlr
about year all told. This expert
ence has given him q strong posi-
ton in the gubernatorial race, when
backed UP by a considerable popular
ity and political support. lie has nc,-
er announced as candidate ior gov
ernor but has been expected to When
the time comes.
II tire charges agains Trapp were
intended as q blow at the state adj
ministration, the effectiveness of thu
. blow is questionable. 40 official ac.
OF the lieutenant governor was criti-
csed; the charges were made against
his personal business dealings. Trapp
says hc regards the committees report
as vindcauon of his official record,
and declares he is not ufraid OF the
attack ON his action us private cit-
zen.
\ fun report OF the testimony taken
by the investigating committee viii
be In the hands ot The members vi
Tho house before they decide what
action to take in regard TO the charges
against Trapp.
Democratic members Of The house
yesterday insisted on the testimony
being printed and distributed to
the members, and IL was 50 voted.
although republicans disapproved at
first.
! House Passes Appropriation Bill
, The house yesterday passed ghe
ohiroprOcto bill, which alrcldy had
passed the senate.
Another ouste- resolution appeared
In tue senate yesterday. Joe Fleming
introduced this one. which Is directed
against James Draughon Vi Davis.
, Democrat 1t is charged In the rcso-
. luton thut Duuehon was employed
by the highway department while o.
member OF the senate
Nranglv over Deficiency Bill
The senate continued It's wnlngle
b over the deficiency bill yesterday. in
b spite of the declaration OF senator
, Davidson, chairman OF the uppropria-
. tionl committee, that those obstructing
b. the passage OF the bills were making
4 fools of the members of the senate; he
10 said they world make a better appear
g ancc In the eyes Of the people Il they
= cease delaying matters and let the
legislative program be FASTENED tC
curly adjournment.
Senator Davidson explained each
5 Item cf ihe bill as Il came up. and
was kept ON the floor much OF the
Il time answering questions. He stil
T. maintained that It was the duty ol
o the Legislature to pass the bill, since
@ 1t had authorized the issuing Of de-
n ficiency ccrtificates that the credi,
d OF the state was pledged 10 make th,
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