The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-01-22

HAZEL
EYES
BY Hozel

Mississippi's new governor tine
Hon. Fielding l.. Wright. has issued
. noteworthy warning to the leaders
Of the Democratic party, and a chal-
lenge to the people of the south.
For many years nov the people OF
Mississippi and the south have been
without a political party. The New
Deal under the direction OF the iate
Mr. Roosevelt made an about bid
for the support of northern negroes
and factions unfriendly tosthe south
and its institutions. For many years
Mississippi Democrats tried to DIS
miss the affronts of Mr.. Rooseveits
narty leaders by saying it was just
: hid for the minority negro vote In
the east and that the Democratic
narty wasn't really serious in its
threats to the south and its way OF
life.
When death removed from the
scene the Democratic leader he was
succeeded by a man who seems de-
termined to go Mr.. Roosevelt one
better in examining down the threats
Of southern Democrats anything he
thinks necessary to keep him in the
White House.
Governor Wright in his splendid
inaugural address Tuesday in jack
son served warning On national De-
mocratic party leaders that Missis-
sippi will not stand for continued
violation of southern traditions. He
soundly denounced the proposed le-
eislation Of President Truman's
Civil Rights Committee. He indicat-
ed he would recommend a break
from the Democratic party II the
proposed recommendations OF the
committee are enacted into law.
I'VE must make our national lead
ers fully realize we mean precisely
what we say and we must, II neces-
sary. implement our words with
Democratic action" Governor
Wright said.
"Drastic though our methods may
be and as far-reaching as the re-
suits may prove, we are certain IN
that the ultimate consequence VIII
fully justify any temporary setback
that may follow our action" he con-
tinued.
Governor Wright's stand will b.
supported by every intelligent Demo
crut In Mississippi. white and color
ed. There muY be a few dyed in the
wool professional politicians In the
stute ~spineless enough to continue e
take the treatment administered bl
the Democratic party ind still re
main meek and loyol. There Gre mo-
neurly as many now os there were
four years ago when q special session
of the legislature was called to IN
sure" Mississippi's electoral votes 60
inc to the Democratic purty.
People Of Mississippi are tired OF
being slandered and slapped IN the
face by what passes now Tor the De
mocratic party.
President Truman owes his eiec-
ton to the fact that the people OF
Mississippi and Texas, aided 10 a
lesser extent by a few Others would
not stand for the nomination OF Hen
nv Wallace for vice-president on the
Democratic ticket.
Had it not been for the revolt OF
Mississippians und Texuns we wou.o
huve Henry Wallace in the White
House today as president instead OF
Hurry Truman.
But Mr.. Truman doesn't care VIVA.
the south thinks as long as he can
get elected.
senator James o. Eastland mas
said. "The northern Democra'ic
drive against the South is baseo up.
on the cold-blooded proposition ina
our people will be foolish ana Weak
eno,ish TO meekly follow the party
line even though the party is Deh'
upon our destruction.
The Democratic party, when now
embraces in its one political organi-
zation both the negro OF the norm
and south, is attempting to holo tie
rooro vote while feeling confloen'
nat the south will stay in line
senator Eastland charges "ou IN
stitutions are despised by the poii-
t;cians Of every group north OF the
Mason and Dixon line"
Traditionally the Democratic party
is the staunch champion OF s.ates
rights. President Truman mas ihu
.ated that we may expect TO go W
the opposite direction unoer
leadership that we may eHp
more control by legislatioh iru ~
Washington recommended oy m
Civil Liberties Committee r.
Guiding anti-lynching' anti-poii IaN
and abolition of segregation IN trav
cling conveyances, schools and o'her
public places. .ho,,,d
Mississippi and the south snoulo
not. and we ardently hope VIII not
go along with him.