Governor William H. Murray of Oklahma denounced the Silver as a “secret political organization, vicious in method,” in his newpaper, the Blue Valley Farmer.
“I do not approve any political organization, and especailly if secret, in this republic of ours where freedom of rece, cults, principles and religions are guaranteed by the Constitution,” the Governor declared. He made known that he had received from some unknown source a membership card, in the organizatoin. He announced that he would return the card to the post office.
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