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Letter to Editor
August 12, 1918
Casper Daily Tribune
Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
In a letter to J. E. Hanway, Robert O. Carey, candidate for Wyoming Governor, reaffirms his strong support for Prohibition amendments, pledging to push for and enforce effective laws against liquor traffic if elected. A unrelated quip follows about a 'Clown Prince' and war.
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CAREY AND PROHIBITION.
Mr. J. E. Hanway,
Casper, Wyo.
My dear Mr. Hanway:
Your letter of recent date in which you suggest that I make a statement relative to my stand on the Prohibition issue was forwarded to me here.
I thought that when I made my announcement as a candidate for Governor that I made my position quite plain.
I made the following statement:
"I favor the Constitutional Amendment which will be submitted to the voters of Wyoming and the National Amendment which the next Legislature will be called upon to ratify, providing for the prohibition of the liquor traffic. If nominated and elected, I shall do all in my power to induce the Legislature to pass laws to make effective prohibition in the state, and if such laws are enacted, I shall make every effort to enforce them."
I do not see how I can make my position any clearer than I have in the above statement, except to say that if the people will elect me Governor and will elect a Legislature that will pass the right kind of laws, that the laws will be carried out by me.
Further, I want to say that I am seeking this office solely for the honor and I can see no honor in the office for any man who would fail to do his duty and least of all for the man who failed to carry out his campaign pledges.
Very truly yours,
ROBERT O. CAREY.
The Clown Prince wanted "a jolly war," and he's jolly well getting it.
Mr. J. E. Hanway,
Casper, Wyo.
My dear Mr. Hanway:
Your letter of recent date in which you suggest that I make a statement relative to my stand on the Prohibition issue was forwarded to me here.
I thought that when I made my announcement as a candidate for Governor that I made my position quite plain.
I made the following statement:
"I favor the Constitutional Amendment which will be submitted to the voters of Wyoming and the National Amendment which the next Legislature will be called upon to ratify, providing for the prohibition of the liquor traffic. If nominated and elected, I shall do all in my power to induce the Legislature to pass laws to make effective prohibition in the state, and if such laws are enacted, I shall make every effort to enforce them."
I do not see how I can make my position any clearer than I have in the above statement, except to say that if the people will elect me Governor and will elect a Legislature that will pass the right kind of laws, that the laws will be carried out by me.
Further, I want to say that I am seeking this office solely for the honor and I can see no honor in the office for any man who would fail to do his duty and least of all for the man who failed to carry out his campaign pledges.
Very truly yours,
ROBERT O. CAREY.
The Clown Prince wanted "a jolly war," and he's jolly well getting it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Temperance
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Prohibition
Wyoming Governor
Liquor Traffic
Constitutional Amendment
Law Enforcement
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert O. Carey
Mr. J. E. Hanway
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Robert O. Carey
Recipient
Mr. J. E. Hanway
Main Argument
the author supports the state and national constitutional amendments for prohibition of the liquor traffic, pledges to induce the legislature to pass effective laws, and to enforce them if elected governor.
Notable Details
Quotes His Campaign Announcement Statement On Prohibition
Emphasizes Seeking Office For Honor And Fulfilling Campaign Pledges