The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-06-01
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II is discourHRlnp' 10 those who very earnestly
scc, to raise tho public service from its low
estate and restoro to tho people their lost potri
mony to observe tho case with which the voters
con ho fooled one wonders II popular govern
mont can ever be made effectively honcst2 II
tho pelf hunters Of tho predatory clans can
ever bo successfully chcokmatcd2
Just now there is n game OF gigantic propor-
tlons being prayed by those individuals and
interests who have dominated tho state gov
crnment since the first hour OF statehood. on
the surface OF the political sea there is no actv-
ity at all. but quiet water runs deep. To those
sophisticated in tho ways and arts OF politics the
I picture is clear-cut and not at all pleasing. II
tho public realized how weak Its defense Ia
against the attack being planned and how be-
reft Il liz. with one notable exception OF compe-
tent counsel ana n fearless publicity agent. It
would tremble at the prospect.
The meeting OF democratic politicians in this
city Wednesday was not accidental, nor werc
the politicians actively concerned with tho des-
tlnles of the Democratic party, excepting so far
interests OF the gentlemen who met and con-
ferrcd az well az those other more important
Z gentlemen who carefully keep themselves con-.
Z. cealed from the vulgar pubiid gaze. These are
days OF high stakes both in potics and busi-
Y noss with tho business men guiding and direct.
4 ing the politicians Il, would hep considerably
6 II the Oklahoma public could keep In mind this
& facts
Wyoming is not the only state with Teapot
p Dome
4 The conference OF prominent democrats in
4 this city wednesday was the fourth meeting
Z held for the primary purpose OF clearing the
J. democratic field OF all one: that possibly
4 but certainly to bring about engagements and
accommodations which would enable the prin'
cpal political and business factors to agree or
ono man to pit against Walton.
The fear OF Walton Is acute. That Gomez
about through tho fact that democracy has de
bauched tho public service OF Oklahoma to suci
nm extent. has become criminal in Its ad
ministrhtlon OF the government. that even tn
most radical appeal attracts the people TO It b,
thousands.
The gentlemen foreRathered from time I
time TO sit az the bedside of the dIstrosse
party machine. put out dolefui bulletins con
corning the dangers OF waltonism and the re
construction league which fathered his cand
dacy. They fear for the welfare OF the pee
plo." for ''thc namo OF the state" for ''the sta
bility of property" ana 'the safety of conscrva
tive, honest investmentlN That Is the purpo.
of their foregatherings. They are mot defend
ing Robertsonlsm." on the contrary they ar
"patrotically trying to bring about the reto,
nation OF their party from within"
Bosh Piffie Turn tho spot light on thes
gentlemen, then pull aside the curtain at the
backs and see who It is that pulls the strings
There you have the story. 1t ia precisely tn
same old gang OF predatory patriots who hav
dominated the government OF Oklahoma fror
the first hour OF statehood, wroclSing bank
sequesterng tho public funds, despoiling tn
public lands, and growing sleek and fat an
defiant tho whilel
These are they who fear walton and feO
Fiolds, And why? Is It because they love tn
people love good, clean, efficient, honest go,
errment? Not on your mothers tin-typel It
because they want to agree on another esnd
date who will engage himself 10 stand by the
and carry forward their plans for furth,
despoliaton to complete success