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Editorial
April 1, 1912
The Daily Guard
Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
This editorial defends Congressman Joe T. Robinson's electoral victory over Gov. George W. Donaghey against claims of 'whiskey ring' support, emphasizing Arkansas's strong prohibition sentiment and voters' integrity. It notes contradictions in local anti-saloon votes and urges participation in the city election.
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GOVERNOR DISHONORED.
The overwhelming majority given Congressman Joe T. Robinson over Gov. George W. Donaghey makes it very evident that "the enemies of good government," the "whiskey ring," the "drunkards and the reprobates" are about 40,000 in the majority in this state.
The only peculiar fact is that in the face of this remarkable showing, there is not a saloon in every crossroads in the state and a brewery and distillery in every county.
When the "whiskey ring" can control matters in the election of a candidate for governor who can not and would not lend his influence to their cause, it is passing strange that the same "whiskey ring" cannot control the vote in sixty out of the seventy-five counties in the state for the direct benefit of their own business.
Take, for instance, this county, where the "whiskey ring" and "enemies of good government" were able to give Mr. Robinson over 800 majority, is it not strange that the people have insisted for over ten years in voting against saloon license, and that the voters of the county at the polls enacted a county-wide prohibition law by a good majority?
If ever the "campaign thunder" of a candidate for high office has been repudiated, the good people of Arkansas have certainly condemned the false, unwarranted and insulting "dope" sent broadcast from Donaghey's headquarters during the campaign just ended. The cold, bare facts of the greatly predominant prohibition sentiment of the state, the universal knowledge of the fact that the honesty and integrity of the great majority of voters of Arkansas cannot be impugned, and the overwhelming majority of Joe T. Robinson brand the insinuation that the "whiskey ring" and "enemies of good government" were aligned for Robinson, as totally unworthy of even passing consideration.
Tomorrow is city election day. Go out and vote, and help to select the best men for the different offices. Every voter should take advantage of the opportunity to manifest his interest in the city's welfare. All the candidates are good men, but you should go out and express your choice, then the choice of the taxpayers of the city will be reflected in the returns.
The overwhelming majority given Congressman Joe T. Robinson over Gov. George W. Donaghey makes it very evident that "the enemies of good government," the "whiskey ring," the "drunkards and the reprobates" are about 40,000 in the majority in this state.
The only peculiar fact is that in the face of this remarkable showing, there is not a saloon in every crossroads in the state and a brewery and distillery in every county.
When the "whiskey ring" can control matters in the election of a candidate for governor who can not and would not lend his influence to their cause, it is passing strange that the same "whiskey ring" cannot control the vote in sixty out of the seventy-five counties in the state for the direct benefit of their own business.
Take, for instance, this county, where the "whiskey ring" and "enemies of good government" were able to give Mr. Robinson over 800 majority, is it not strange that the people have insisted for over ten years in voting against saloon license, and that the voters of the county at the polls enacted a county-wide prohibition law by a good majority?
If ever the "campaign thunder" of a candidate for high office has been repudiated, the good people of Arkansas have certainly condemned the false, unwarranted and insulting "dope" sent broadcast from Donaghey's headquarters during the campaign just ended. The cold, bare facts of the greatly predominant prohibition sentiment of the state, the universal knowledge of the fact that the honesty and integrity of the great majority of voters of Arkansas cannot be impugned, and the overwhelming majority of Joe T. Robinson brand the insinuation that the "whiskey ring" and "enemies of good government" were aligned for Robinson, as totally unworthy of even passing consideration.
Tomorrow is city election day. Go out and vote, and help to select the best men for the different offices. Every voter should take advantage of the opportunity to manifest his interest in the city's welfare. All the candidates are good men, but you should go out and express your choice, then the choice of the taxpayers of the city will be reflected in the returns.
What sub-type of article is it?
Temperance
Partisan Politics
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Whiskey Ring
Prohibition
Arkansas Election
Joe T Robinson
George W Donaghey
Good Government
Saloon License
What entities or persons were involved?
Joe T. Robinson
George W. Donaghey
Whiskey Ring
Enemies Of Good Government
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Repudiation Of Whiskey Ring Support Claims In Arkansas Gubernatorial Election
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Prohibition And Anti Whiskey Ring
Key Figures
Joe T. Robinson
George W. Donaghey
Whiskey Ring
Enemies Of Good Government
Key Arguments
Robinson's Majority Reveals Whiskey Ring Influence But Contradicts Lack Of Widespread Saloons
Whiskey Ring Controls Gubernatorial Election But Fails To Sway Local Prohibition Votes
In This County, Robinson Won Over 800 Majority Yet Voters Enacted County Wide Prohibition
Donaghey's Campaign Accusations Of Whiskey Ring Alignment With Robinson Are False And Insulting
Arkansas Has Predominant Prohibition Sentiment
Honesty And Integrity Of Arkansas Voters Cannot Be Impugned
Insinuations Of Whiskey Ring Support For Robinson Are Unworthy Of Consideration