Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-09-11
THE DUTY OF CITIZENSHIP.

All efforts. by both political parties to stir up
excitement in the senatorial election have proved
failures, A Unconditional campaign has
preceded the election Of United States senator in
any state The average citizen regards the election
of Senator Bursum foregone conclusion.
Herein lies two dangers. The first of these is
not great The Journal believes that Senator Bur-
will be elected regardless of the lightness 81
the vote in the election. There may be danger from
the sudden decision OF democrats to take advantage
of any public apathy Those favorable to the sena-
tor should take chances and should present
themselves at the polls and vote for him.
There is greater danger in the impression
which may be created in the public mind, outside
of New Mexico. by a light Bursum majority 1t
should be remembered that recent legislation,
procured for the livestock industry, was srenuously
objected to by certain eastern financial influences.
They became concerned what seemed to be
rising tide of public wrath against them because
of their bad treatment of the west. If the passage
of this act fails to stir people to expression
of popular approval, these influences will regard
their fears unfounded and will be inclined to
think they became frightened at DOGGY man. and
may accordingly take courage to offer resistance
to the future claims of the west. An overwhelming
majority for Bursum will vastly strengthen the
position of the agricultural bloc" in congress
Again, it should be remembered that not
overstatng the facts when say that the entire
civilized world will regard the Bursum majority as
an index of the popularity of the Harding admins
traton at home. It is extremely important that
the Great Powers should meet at the armament re-
duction conference in November under the distinc:
impression that the American people are squareiy
behind President Harding. Such impression will
greatly strengthen the arm of America in bringing
relief the world, The result in Ne Mexico will
go far create whatever impression these nations
may have 1t will be the only tangible proof they
can get, other state has off-year election
this fall New Mexico should help the entire coun-
try and entir, world by strongly endorsing Harding.
through the election of Bursum by large majority.
The constitutional amendments to ba voted upon
very important. 1t will be extremely Giscourag-
ing to those who attempting to improve condi-
lions in New Mexico II the voters show apathy
over these proposals to change our fundamental
law. II the people decline to take an interest IN
lettering their own situation, why should any one
bother?
In saying this we are not talking to those alone
who may happen to agree with the Journal as to
what the decision the amendments should be-
We talking to all good citizens, whatever your
views may be the amendments. Every voter
Should do his duty by informing himself and hen
voting his convictions If the decision is then con-
trary TO our views will accept gladly, the "voice
of the people, But a decision, reached by small
minority will be disheartening If that verdict
conceded with the Journals opinions We wish a
full expression of the popular will, whatever the
result may be,
The Journal, therefore. feels keenly that every
voter has duty to be present on September 70 anu
vote his convictions these amendments
While present at the polls, vote for Bursum'