Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-01
Hepburn Makes Reply.

To this attack Senator Hepburn of
Idaho replied vigorously. asserting
that to SANDER the citizens of the
United States, and their officials. with
out proof of their wrong doing was
in reality a heinous offense. He ad
mitted that there were features Of pre-
convention campaigns which were, un-
fortunately. trne and should be for
gotten. Senator McCumber also took
up the cudgels' in behalf of the ad-
mnfstration.
Senator Works resolution. calling for
the appointment of committee of
seven senator's. four republicans and
three democrats in addition to seek
ing to learn the campaign expendi-
lures. also asked for information re-
garding the time given by officials of
the government. including members of
the Senate and House, to managing
and aiding the campaigns of the can
didates. Further, he seeks in the reso-
luton to learn to what extent the
presidential primaries in the states
have been successful.
For Presidential Primaries.
Speaking of his resolution. Senator
Works said, in part:
Il have been an earnest advocate Of
the direct and presidential primaries.
DcIeNc iIey di z iStSSsdtN " tuc pISScl-
walton OF the rights of the people and the
prevention OF fraud and corruption in
elections. believe they will have that
effect il rightly and honestly conducted.
They have been on trial for the past few
months. think ii is time to take ac
count OF stock and see what they proflted
US.
We have just passed through cam
raign, in both of the great parties. for
the nomination of candidates for Presi-
dent Of the United States. No American
citizen can look back upon it without the
blush OF shame. Candidates for that
great office have gone on the stump and
canyasssd for their own election. That
was shame enough. But one OF them was
President of the United States and an
other an eX-President pitted against each
other. Their campaign was undignified,
malicious and disgraceful. 1t was not a
discussion of principles or an effort to in
form or instruct the people. but consist ed
OF personal attacks and counter-attac.1s,
ordinations and recriminations II half
the things they said Of each other were
true, neither Of them was fit to be nomi-
mated. The whole country was shocked
at this unexpected spectacle. The people
were Inundated and indignant. It was
openly charged on the stump and on the
floor Of the Senate that enormous sums
OF money were being used to carry the
election. The people have a right to
know whether this charge is true or not.
People Should Know.
1--WE all know that public officials paid
by the government, from the President
down, have given their time that the
people are paying for in carrying on the
campaigns of the various candidates The
people have right to know how much
OF the time paid for by them has been
used in conducting, managing and
MI Ia In interest
candidates. They have a right to know,
too. how much 1t costs to hold the
nominating conventions and who put UP
the money for these expenses
I'VE have tried both the direct pri-
mares and conventions in this campaign
The national convention a Chicago was a
fitting sequel to the campaign that pre-
coded it. 1t was full Of malice and ha-
tired. Charges Of fraud and corruption
We're openly and loudly made. The nomi-
nation made is tainted with the belief of
thousands of people that it was procured
by unjust fraudulent and illegal means.
And now we have a torn and dismember-
ed party and the prospect of a new one.
ed upon hatred. revenge and ambition.
The democratic party is torn with the
same dissens ors the recult of Ike causes
People Sure to Rule.
What is the duty before us in this
condition Of discord ard unresto The peo-
pie are going to rule this country OF
that we may be assured If they cannot
do it through the instrumentalities of the
old parties they Will have a new one.
They will no longer De ruled by political
bosses and privilege-seeking corporations.
But we do not need a new party il Cali
fo4'nia. The republican party in my state
is decent and respectable.
I'VE are not ready Yet to surrender this
redeemed and purified party to the old
machine and embark in the perilous
venture of a new party. When we do,
we want it to be party founded on
principle and the best interests of the
public welfare. We want no political
bosses or privilege seekers who are look
ing for the loaves and fishes 20 govern
or control it. bat men Of courage and
patriotism who are willing to sacrifice
their standing and interest in the old
party to the pubic good.
Fling at Nominee.
But. I do not want to be msunder-
stood by the Senate or by the country.
1t does not follow. from what have said.
that I shall support the alleged nominee
OF the republican convention. l believe
he secured his nomination by unjust and
Illegal means. ! do not believe that he is
the nominee OF the party in any just or
proper sense | hope he does not realize.
In accepting such a nomination what
thousands and thousands of his party be-
lieve to be the fact, that ii was pro
cured for him by compromising with
fraud and corruption and the violation OF
an express statute of state. But its al
legged nominee is not the republican party.
He does not represent its principles or
Its sentiments.
This struggle for political freedom and
civic righteousness is not confined to the
republican party
Its great rival. the democratic party.
has the same fight with the powers of
evil. and one man with q courage and
patriotism that challenges my admiration
and respect. and should incite the graft
tude Of the American ueople. is bravely
fighting FOR the integrity and righteous
ness. OF his part. and fighting practically
singie-hanGsd ard alone. he Is la,aning
the fight that ever: good and loyal citizen
should ne making. not outside. bat ins.ce
of his party. II that effort rightly made
fails. it will ha time enough to form a
new party If it does fail. no one will D.
more ready than to form that new part
founded on principles Of justice, liberty,
purity and honesty in palitics.