Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-08-15
[By Ora Milliams.l

Des Moines, Aug. 15.-What Is goinS
to be the effect OF the war on the po-
litical tendencies of the times in the
United States and in Iowa? The ques-
ton was asked by state OFFICIAL
Opinions are found to differ. But the
impression is general that it will not
materially affect the relations of the
parties in the nation.
"One thing is certain" said candi-
date on the republican ticket, there
will be less occasion for speaking
campaign. because it will be practically
impossible to get hearing II the war
Keeps up until fall. You can't carry on
g speaking campaign in rivalry for in
terest with a great war"
view expressed was that the war
would inure to the benefit of the repub-
!ican party, at least in Iowa. The
thought was that it would divert at
tention from our local affairs, mini
mize the petty quarrels we have over
local government, and thus make it
harder to capitalize for political effect
the always present discomfort OF the
people. In other words, in the fact OF
a historic calamity affecting all civtliz-
alton and threatening break down OF
modern nations, it will be somewhat
difficult to convince Iowa people that
their differences over the distribution
of their amazing prosperity are worth
ouarreling about. Those who. capable
of understanding the currents of his
tory, will take a look at the sad fate OF
Europe and turning TO their own fair
land will feel a sense of satisfaction
that will naturally resist radicalism
-; ;S of a..
publican view.
On the other hand there is anticipa-
ton of great advantage for American
industry and commerce out Of the ca
lamities of the war. This will increase
prosperity. 1t will raise prices. 1t will
give new angle to the entire financial
situation. 1t will therefore be much
of influence in the pending campaign.
Other and new questions will be dis
cussed The result will be of advantage
to the democrats in national way.
The high cost of living could all be
blamed on the war. and the increased
prosperity will be due 10 the admin
istration policies.
At any rate, according to those who
are thinking of it, whatever of .'calam-
ity cry" was possible in the campaien
will be silenced by the war. and this for
both state and nation; for the outcrs
against the tariff is on par with the
outcry against taxation. and both rep
resent an appeal TO the pocketbook
prejudices OF tightwads.
In the meantime the campaigns in
Iowa lag. The only persons who are
doing any speaking are Governor
Clarke. Congressman Connolly and
John T. Hamilton. The governor is not
doing much political work. He is talk
ing al fairs and homecomings and other
places where he is wanted and is try
ing TO give the people the kind Of a
talk they want. If they want him TO
discuss the business affairs OF the state
he does il, but if they want something
else they get IL. Mr.. Hamilton Is also
speaking on all possible occasions. He
spoke at Redfeld and read a carefully
prepared manuscript. He Is good
speaker and is said to make a good inn
preston. Mr. Connolly is dated for
several chautauquao Assem- blies and is
quite drawing card, as he makes q
spirited address. But the chief political
activity of the day is thru 4 The press
bureau furnishing free plate matter to
the weekly papers of the state for the
benefit OF the democratic ticket. The
papers are being, plentifully supplied
with matter regarded as valuable
Neither of the two state committees is
planning for an immediate organiza-
ton of a speaking campaign. The re-
pubiicans will wait until the time seems
! more opportune for reaching the people
4 and getting a fair hearing. Cummins