The Oklahoma Representative. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 20, 1894 Page: 1 of 8
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A l:(« nl the Prominent iiuthrir lluiinro Men W ho arc
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It is Paralyzing to Competitors to know how
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the Prices on Drugs, Paints, Oils, <ila«s, Paper,
Envelopes and l)ruii[i.ft« Sundries have been'
thrown down hy the DruKgist,
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Opposite the Post Offke For V our Holiday Good*.
H. H. HACAN ON STATEHOOD
BOARD OF TRADL DISCUSSES OUR FUTUREI
A Liberal Democrat l.ooks Key f>nd Party—Extracts I rom
A Comprehensive Addresn,
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The Hoard of Trade of this city now actively
engaged in the consideration of ways and means to
further advance the interests of Guthrie and < >kla-
homa. The meetings every Wednesday evening
.ire full of interest. I.ast Wednesday the principal
address was made by Mr H. II I lagan, and we re-
gret that we can only give it in extract. All should
read. He said:
•• If it were possible 1 would like to see Oklaho-
ma and all ol the Indian Territory embraced in one
state. Then we would have a grand common-
wealth equalling Missouri in lead and lumber; Col-
orado in quantity and quality of coal; and surpass-
ing Kansas or Nebraska in agricultural products.
We would then have a state whose fertile soil, sa-
lubrious climate and varied products would have no
equal in the sisterhood of states in the great agri-
cultural basin
Hut in demanding statehood for Oklahoma, em
bracing all of the Indian Territory, 1 am confront
ed with unsurmountable difficulties arid obstacles.
1 find, upon investigation, that this government, on
the 6th day of May, 1828, entered into a solemn
treaty with the Cherokee nation, and section one of
that treat)' reads a«. follow*
Waiui*. It twin* tho anxious dr ir? ti the fnvprnmnnt
of th ( lilted State* lo smiuro to the < liertikei! nation of In-
diana, as well an Diom* now living willlln tlx- limit* of 'he
Territory of Arkan*a* a* those of tln>lr rrinnil# mill broth-
er* who reside ill slatei ea*t of the Mississippi, anil who
may wish to join their brothers of the west, 11 permanent
home, that slmll never in nil fnfeure time lie embarrassed hy
having extended around It the lines, or pi Reed over It. the
jurisdiction of a territory or state, nor be pressed upon by
the extension in liny way, of the limits of any existing ter-
ritory or state.
The government of, the United States ratified
this treaty, and under its great seal pledged the
honor and the good faith of the nation to sacredly
execute and carry out every provision of this treaty.
I am of the firm conviction that this government
will not wantonly abrogate these treaties. What
is true of the treaty of the Cherokee* is also true of
the Osages, the Seminoles. the Chickasaws and
Choctaws. 1 am reminded of the fact that these
treaties were made "a long time ago," when the
Indian was untutored, had no power nor skill in
legislation, nor money wherewith to wage his leg-
islative battle. The conditions of the five civilized
tribes have ince undergone a wonderful change.
The people have become wealthy and educated,
and they are governed by men whose ability, edu-
cation and political sagacity are second to none of
the political leaders of any state in the union. It is
an undisputed fact that the most powerful lobby
sent to Washington goes from the Cherokee nation
This lobby aided by the strang sentlmentallsm of Die
eastern philanthropist 'will. In my Judgment, hinder any
leglalatlon on the annexation of the rive civlllned tribes to
Oklahoma, unlest the leaders of the tlve tribes get sliat
they want and what they demand.
Mr. President, I hav no desire to introduee flolltlea Into
your dlseussion of the i|ue*tion of stvehood. The demo,
erats, the republletins slid peoples' party men of Oklahoma
should stand together hand to band, shoulder to shoulder
beiug actuated by one common desire, and that tlie welfare
tlie prosperity and advancement of good government for
Oklahoma. This should be tile central object and moving
spirit of all loyal cltlacns of Oklahoma, Irrespective of
party considerations But a* a democrat. I am opposed
to the resolution on statehood, adopted bv the so-called
democratic "statehood" convention, held at Kl Reno on Nov.
•Jtt, wherein 'we hesrtlly endorse and recommend the adop-
tion by congress, of the Haves report as the most equitable
plan and solution for statehood for Oklahoma " This tlviy
did, notwithstanding the fact that the Dawes report recom-
mended, that oeer 10,0011 legal and bona tide nettlera of Ok-
lahoaia -honest homesteaders, who had taken lands and
homes In good faith upon the Invitation and the guarantee
of this gorenment ana resting contented under the protect-
ing shield of the law of the land—that these 10,000 Inhabi-
tants of Oklahoma without the consent, and In violation of
their sacred rights he transfered to a government, wherein
ehaos reigns, and In which they would have ao voice In the
affairs of the government. Notwithstanding, the farther
faet, that the Dawes report reoommrnded that the fertile
lands of the Osage nation, containing *,000,000 acres, and
capable of supporting and sostsinlng over 16,000 people, be
taken from the jurisdiction of Oklahoma and be transferred
to the Indian territory. Notwithstanding the further fact,
that Dawes report, recommended the f< rlble taking of the
strip of land nearly 100 miles long, hy over M wide from the
Chickasaws, who held the land by virtue of a patent issued
to them hr the government of the I'nlted States; and not-
withstanding the further fart, that the Chlckassws, by
solemn treaty, ratified and proclaimed hy the I'nlted States
can nail upon the United Mta'os, at any lime, to evict tlie
tenants now occupying this territory Rear In mind, this
"new acquired territory," bv "the grace of flu- Dawes com-
mittee" Is Inhabited liv tenants of the Chickasaw* "t"1 1 hat
icarlv all of the < hickasaw* live east of the north and
outli line of the territory wli eli the Dawes committee seek
to annex to Oklahoma.
On the question of statehood, I am like the old man who
told his son, "to keep the commandment and everything
else " I want to keep every foot of land now under the Ju-
risdldlctlon of Oklahoma and labor unceasingly with our
brethren who constllute Ihe Ove trilws: show Iheni that
their only salvation Is to peacefully join us, and make one
grand stale.
I have Just learned I hat t lie Dawes commission did not
recommend the annexation of a part of the < hickasaw
country' a* stated above; thai lliev agreed to do so bill
when I he supreme test csine they did not have i he hardi-
hood to ninkc this recommendation. However, the *eltlsh-
ness of the delegates of the Kl Keno convention still stands
inexcusable because they were • heartily endorsing and re-
commending" llie <'hickasaw scheme, and tliev now lind
themseWi's In the embarrnssiug position of endorsing and
recommending statehood lor Oklahoma with her present
boundaries
Now. as citizens of Oklahoma, and hiving :it heart Iter
Interest, her welfare, and her future prosperitv. what posi-
tion should we assume on statehood, l-'or my part, in view
of the difficulties, which I have already enumerated, I am
heartily In favor of immediate statehood tor Oklahoma,
willi present bouhdrles and Including the Indian countries,
already treated for. This will give us a state of nearly
tMMi.tMH) acres of land, anil a population of over 2S 1,000 of en-
ergetic, brave and thrifty people and all tills in the short
period of less than six years.
Statehood means character dignity ando standing abroad
It is a declaration to the world that the people of Oklahoma
are capable of self-support, ami self-government. It ;* an
invitation to outside capital lo seek our securities offered
for Investments.
Statehood means local self-governmeut .the greatest pri-
vilege of an Auiercnn clti/.en is a participation and voice in
the affairs of Ids local government. Hut I am told—"that
under a state government pur taxes would Increase Im-
measurably." The 'ederal government makes appropria-
tions to defray the territorial expcns«*. but requires that
our tlve Judges gives a large |>ortlull of t heir time to federal
ases. fcnder statehood, the I'nlted States government
would have a federal lu<|ge to look exclusively after Iter
business, sud that Judge and t|ie t nUed Stales attorney
and the I mUriMMluartbat Would I*' paid liv* the full -
ed Stales government and not cost the state one copper.
We wimhttlien have our own judiciary. Independent of the
federal court, hired and elected todo the work of the state
and we would pay them nealary llxed by our ow n state
laws. At the election of last November, Oklahoma (Milled
for delegate to congress, over 4o,IHI0 voles.
Is there an American cltlnen among these l."..tnio voters
who would not gladly contribute his small pittance of ex
tra tax to defray the expense of the stato, hi order that he
might live in a state instead of n terrrltory? IT there lie,
he ought to lie sent back to nature'* mint and lie rcmodled
s n counlertit on American cittranship.
With all these facts before us, w hat is our duty? Con-
gress will not act, unless we demand our rights. What
can we do?
We ought to see to it that the present legislature provide
for a constitutional convention, the member* lo be elected
next spring Have this constitutional convention meet and
frame a State t.'onatltutlon. I.et all the preliminaries of
atate government be made; have everything ready as did
the Dakolas. Arlxona, and New Mexico. All llial will be
left for congress then lo do wfll lie lo ratify our constitu-
tion and admit us My attending to this at home we can
save two years time.
In conclusion, to those who differ from me and deuisnd
more territory I will say, "give us Immediate statehood as
we are. th:>n we will press earnestly and miltedlr forward,
fwtercedlng for more lands."
ITS SURPRISING!
How J> \v You Can buy Clothing from us. (iooils
Ch<M|MT at our Store tluin unv wIktd in the City.
WE WILL DISCOUNT
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Suits or ()\ tM'coat
snect our Slock ti1
ohtaiiUMl elsewhere
Save in Buying.
THK l KK HIVE CLOTHINd CO.,
SECOND ST., 0PP POST OFFICE
STOCKMEN AND FARMERS!
D you want to make money.'
I' *o, call and investigate the
INTERNATIONAL STOCK FOOD
F B I II.I IK & CO, SOLI: agknts
DM6. BOOK AND NEWS OEPOT.
IssUK more bonds
again below Foster's
Grover, the gold
•legal limit."
reserve is
LEGISLATURE meets on January 8th. This will
be the most interesting session yet held, and every
citizen should keep thoroughly posted.
SlXTKEN thousand votes in Oklahoma, and "all
our own." The Pops don't have to 'vide with the
Democrats on that pie.' "While yet the lamp
holds out to burn" the last poor democrat may cast
off his old sin-scarred name and be saved. Don't
procrastinate.
CONGRESSIONAL VOTF. COflPAREO.
NIT ANOTHER DOLLAR'S WORTH OF GOODS 00 WE 00Y!
f'ntll afttr we hate Involved «>«r *l«ark, ami order to redtnf tb« minount a# mwii for tin*
next |t> lay* going lo lei you hmv*aJ) frotftm. ••wffSnfr' <• port of In fact the* prims will aotlrejj AMiir*' our
CLOSING OUT JANUARY 1ST AT " THE RUSH!"
I ii niidlilon fo our regular Itvi< w* Uar* ptir^htpetl the entire line of sample* from one of the larfeM wholcta!**
hour's lu tin* "'«••*! on (h«* 'lolkar. Th« ho • onulst of ^ilk and TJnen Han<lkerrhiefn. Finry 'I'leM. Towela,
Table Soi-. Mitten*, I ii<lerwear, ' nnalmer'' ami I 'otlon Pant*, Overall*, Cotton and Woolen Shirtm, I>uek
< oatw, i tr. Tills fiiahlf1- ii- footer i> rr «n- Mint wlllknork out bankrupt, or any other kind of a nale, and rem«*tnl>er
ar« lu old koo*!* but all new, I tn a .| rlrwt -la-H We still lia\r more « f tli^-t- Wool hrM OoodflRtf), h, 10, 12,
i: , lit, lit •• and up that are mark'*! * ti*- amount^. UV are ntill nellhiK 1 'ainbrlFh at iP.t e.. Slle«la« at 10 ff.. Can van
at 10 «•, I. I. Miulln vMtandajwl) at 4**. I.adi"* - ilk llamlkcrehiefa at s<\ Horkford Hot'kn at 4r. Shirting 3 ^ r, and next
we«*k only \\«* ar ' going to lot vuu l a*.« a)! « ur ^tandaril l'rlnts at . <*, Hont forget date for thia in
OUR LAST SALE I
For WW4. a nd If you want j(<xkI -arg#-*' -took in Uutlirle to nelivt from, and at prices no one «lare claim to
make le*«. al«o<*ood<i Stiltahl** for* liri*fn.a# present a, bo aurr and find
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finthrle, Ilwemb^r 13.
THE RUSH,
J. C. DANA. MANAGER.
FARMERS ATTENTION!
FOR
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COTOTONTZ & HIRSCHI,
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Two years ago some of the counties bearing let-
ters were changed to names—such are given with
the letters AFTEK the name. This year several
more lettered counties voted on names and the new
names are given FOLLOWING the letters )>y which
they have been known.
THE RIGHT PLACE
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TO BUY-
DRY GOODS!
SINES, NOTIONS.
.. .. 3), 4 and $ cts.
5 and 6 cts.
.. 10. 15 and JO cts.
Calicos at
Ginghams at
Drew Goods at
(Worth double the money)
Shirting at 5, 6, R and 10 cents, very cheap.
NATS ARO CAPS AT ACTMl CAST ttfY OTHER
REMEMBER "THE EIGHT
I If) UKNT ■lIBINtll 1VK
HITS, UPS. IUWET1 Etc., ETC..
A good line ot Cotton and Shaker Flannels at
6 cents.
Shoes at 85 cents regular price $1.3$
Blankets at 75 cents, $1.00 and $2.00
worth 50 per cent more.
ARTICLES AT GREAT
PLACE"
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Vincent, Leo. The Oklahoma Representative. (Guthrie, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 6, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 20, 1894, newspaper, December 20, 1894; Guthrie, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc94765/m1/1/?q=%22United+States+-+Oklahoma+-+Logan+County+-+Guthrie%22: accessed August 15, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.