The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-06-26
IMPORTANT c

} THE New Mexico democratic committee =
press bureau very properly corrccts the
impression gwen by an article il sent 10
newspapers last week. that senator Jones is
next IN succession 10 the craftsmanship Of the
powerful senate finance committee. In a frcsh
J Statement just issued il states. by way Of an in,
ifryiew with a Washington newspaper writer.
that IN event the democrats should capture
Ma senate in 1924 aud in event Senator Sim
HONS. the ranking Democratic member. should
have retired, then Senator Jones would be in
linc Tor the craftsmanship. Thus qualified the
statement is quite correct. also Il II important.
As aa argument against changing senators il is
a strung one. New Mexico, IN its own best IN
tfrcsts. should not change senator Jones for n
newn man unless II puts in his place a man
Who by ability and party utilization is equipped
b accomplish more for the state.
ln the last statement. above referred TO, the
Washington ncws paper man quoted calls atten
ton To the fact Of Senator Jones marked ahil
iy and the place he has won for himself in
Washington. These facts are conceded by all
Ne eDss ON To show how important the senator's
position would be were n democratic majority
returned to the senate in 1924, which is also a
a fact. lie proceeds therefrom To show that
even now Senator Jones's position is very i'm
portant in that he is next 10 the ranking demo
Nfuf wv I've tti fNtNuiltlfts anu rs SUM "
Is command Of the tariff bill for the demo
~rrsass'
fHHaving made a very strong argumen in sen
ator Joness behalf, this gentleman quoted by
the press bureau proceeds to damage his ease
vrty'seriously by the last statement quoted.
The democratic attitude toward the tariff bill
is destructive, 10 The hest interests at several of
De principal industries Of this state, notably
thc livestock industry. In opposing the wood
schedules as part % The party : free trade pro
GRAM the democrats are playing directly into
tho hands of the powerful eastern Inanufactur-
ing interests and are working directly against
the welfare Of his home state and Is placed in
q position which. however logical il may he as
ademorratic party leader IN Washington, is ex-
tren,riy illogical in a senator whose principal
business ia 90 represent the people Of New
Aexfc0 ut Washington. How senator Jones
can defend this latter position when he comes
before the people next full IL Is difficult 10 see,
4. Senator Joncs's fine qualities are conceded.
His excellent record MS a senator cannot be- de-
med. Inlcss the republican party should nom.
mate a very strong and able man against HIM
hr will probably be reelected in spite Of his
tariff position. Yet the fact remains that with
all the influence senator Jones would have,
should he succeed. through a democratic vic
tory in iaai 10 the Craftsmanship Of the senste
finance committee, ne could not hope 10 over
sahsr through thai influential place the damage
that would be done TO TINS state should free
wool be restored.
The Herald at this time Is not committed "a
oprosltion to the ~ election Of senator 9ones.
Whether or nos We shall oppose his reelection
Will rrst with The selection made by the rcpuh-
lican party. We are, however, opposed 20 the
policy Sustained by senator Jones IN his posi-
lion Sin command Of the tariff bill for the
aeieocrats. as n position directly opposcd %
The welfare Of this state aud a. destructive 10
The prosperity o. a very large portion u our
people.