The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1922-04-19
REVISED VIEWS ON GALLUP

himself as On take a DEFINITE stand and
make specific statements about a mutter of
public concgu there always amusement 70
be had in looking back into tie journal file,
10 find how he stood the last time on a similar
matter. The contrasts are always enliycuing
Sometimes they are startling.
For instance. this natter Of che coal strike
az Gallup whore tfganizcr- 20 the Du.tcd Mine
Workers Of America have tulistcd ar Magcc,
keen sympathy and vigorous support ia their
effort 10 stop coal production:
ID Is not necessary 10 quote tnc Journals
recent attacks npon Governor Mechcm because
of the %latier's prompt action 70 preserve the
peace, protect property, safeguard life at Gal
lup, and insure free cXcrci~c OF their rights by
all concerned. lie has described the governor
action as folly, as "crimiuality, as uulus'
and unwarranted suspension Of The civil rights
Of the people. as "a dangerous precedent and
as generally cudangcriug our liberties.
In 1919 a simiiar situation occurred in Gal
lup. The then governor, Mr.. Larrazolo. secured
the prompt dispatch of troops 20 the disturbed
area. and his action, like that of Governor
Mcchem. restored pence, public safety and the
exercise of their rights by all concerned. The
principle involved was precisely the same in
both instances. The conditions surrounding the
executive action varied in no important detail.
In 1920 Mr.. Magee engaged ;r his first large
political enterprise. thar Of attempting Ia force
the republican party TO reuominatc Mr.. Lar
rnzolo. In course OF that ciiog. hc variously
and vigorously commended the action taken by
Governor Larrazpl0 10 preserve order and I-
sure public peace and safety at Gallup.
In am editorial in the Journal of August 2i
1920, or only about 20 months ago, Mr.. Nagcc
said;
The fundamental policy CT the gov
~ fba roa1 ufgttro u Viu6f a o 3
Mistakes may have been made in admins
tration. The governor is entitled TO re-
nomination upon his coal strike attitude
alone,
Again. IN an editorial Ia The journal Of
August 81, 1920, Mr.. Maecc said of Governor
Larrazolo s action in ihsuriug safety and order
at Gallup:
THE governor believes in law and order.
When lawlessness became likely in the coal
fields he pursued q course which was IN
welcome TO labor,
Following this latter was an eloquent culogy
upon Mr.. Larrazolo's courage, determined
stand for public welfare, etc
Again, IN an ]e,itoriel in the journal Of Sep
tember T. as his effort 10 nominate Larrazolo
for governor ncHrcd rs climax, Mr.. Magec
said;
"on his strike record alone the rank
and file Of the people, INCLUDING
PEACE LOVING LABoRING MEN,
should be for Larrazolo.
WHEN II BECOMES UNSAFE FOR
GOVERNOR TO ENFORCE THE LAW,
AMERICA BECOMES UNSAFE TO OUR
WIVES AND CHILDREN
The above you win recall. was written and
published just about twenty months ago.
II we may judge from his recent repeated
and quite savage attacks upon Governor Ne
chem Tor doing precisely what Governor Lar
razolO did, Mir. Magcc now believes that when
a governor %enfOiccs law and order and equal
rights. America becomes unsafe 10 our wives
and children, at least that is what he has
said IN effect, no matter what he believes. lie
has not only said it bat he has caused The news
reports in his paper dealing with the strike
situation a. Gallup 10 Doe distorted, colorcd aud
twisted ia The effort TO lend support % his re.
viscd views.
While the conditions Al Gallup were similar
when Larrszolo acted for the prblic welfare
and when Mechcm artcd for the public well
fare, the conditions surrounding Mr. Magec and
shaping his views were quite different.
When he approved Larraznlo's coal strike
action and demanded the ~iaiter's re- denomination
because Of that record he was engaged in run.
mug L,usazolo for governor.
At present Mr.. Aagee is engaged in putting
forwurd another guberuatorial candidacy, one
mucl nearer and drarer 20 his heart. conscience
and fiscal affairs than Mr.. Larrazolo's candi
daey ever wes. This, naturally. i~usiifies a dras-
lie revision or Mr.. Mneee's views aa 90 the
rights of the public aud the preservation ol
law and order, in as much as an appeal that il
4 hoped will reach one class Of voters often i
Nholiy inefficient IN fishing for the support
If another class. Then Mr.. Magee was at
tempting 10 nominate q republican candidate
Now he is attempting to engineer a democratic
nomination. 1t makes a difference.