South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-10-06
Attacks On Indiana Men In
Congress ANSWERED By The
President In Positive WAY

What have Sen. Shively and the
Indiana delegation in congress accom-
plished-why should these men be re-
elected?
This question is one that is sheer
ingly propOunded by the republican
state press and republican speakers
who are trying to induce the voters
Of the state to again trust the state
government TO the old standpat crowd
that was retired ia disgrave.
What has the Indiana delegation in
congress done.
1t has supported Pres. Wilson
in every piece of progressive legisla-
ton proposed by him.
Loyalty and faithfully have the SEN
ators and representatives from Indi-
ana stood by the president and so
determined have been their efforts in
helping him TO put through his great
program that on more than one occa-
sion Pres. Wilson has been fit to
declare in no uncertain terms his gra-
titude 10 the men of Indiana for the
unbroken front they have presented
to the enemies Of the administration
policies.
The president saw fit to write a
special letter of thanks and apprecia-
ton to Sen. Shively for the splen-
did manner in which he rose TO diff
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assume the lead in the committee on
foreign relations at the critical period
when the arbitration treaties were up.
The sudden death Of Sen. Bacon
and the temporary illness Of Sen.
store forced Shively, as the ranking
member, to handle the matter-which
he did in a manner to arouse the ad-
miration of the entire congress.
II was an Indiana congressman,
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favored by a letter of appreciation
from Pres, Wilson in connection
with his work as ranking member OF
the committee on banking and cur
rency.
Does Indiana consider that its dele
cation in congress has done a worthy
act in standing solidly behind Wood
row Wilson in the magnificent pro-
gram Of progressive legislation which
has caused the voters of the United
States TO arise as one man and declare
him one OF the greatest presidents the
country has ever had?
Does the state ask for the defeat OF
the Indiana delegation for supporting
the policies of the president?
The Indianapolis News pretends 70
support Woodrow Wilson and his po-
licies, and yet it is now advocating the
/ election Of Hugh Miller and i
republican congressman VINO, II sue
/ cessful will oppose in the national
congress, as they now oppose on the
stump in Indiana, every policy advo-
+ Gated and put forward By Pres
/ Wilson.
Hugh Miller and the republican can
didates for congress oppose the I'm
derwood tariff law
(And the Indianapolis News. by the
way pretends TO favor this law
Miller and the republican candidate:
I for congress criticize the administra
\ tons ''Watchful waiting" policy II
Mexico
They belittle the new currency law
They condemn the income tax law.
In fact there has been nothing done
by Pres. Wilson or the democratic
| congress that has escaped their de
nunciation or criticism.
The Indianapolis News. mind you
F. pretend 10 stand for the presiden
and his achievements and yet IL advis
es you 10 vote for Miller and the re
publican candidate for congress.
Consistent advice. Is II not2
Sen. Shively and the presen
democratic congressman from indiana
all Of whom are candidates for reel
ection have given Pres. Wilson
staunch support in all Of his policies