The Harrison times., 1914-10-31

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"AS the shortness of the time be-
tween now and the election will pre-
vent me from taking personal part
in the campaign, except in most linn
tied way. | am writing you this letter
in behalf of the Democratic nominees
to be voted for at the November cleo
tion and in behalf of the Democratic
party generally.
81 hope that your paper, with other
Democratic papers throughout the dis
trict will make strong appeals to
Democratic voters in the Third dis
trict to go to the polls on election day
and vote for James p. Clarke for sem
ator and John n, Tillman for repre-
sentative in Congress. Both are able
and worthy Of the support Of every
Democrat. The Republicans arc in a
bad way politically and they know it.,
but for this very reason they are max
ing most desperate efforts everywhere
to retrieve their losses. They are
making special effort to secure gains
in unexpected places and this is no
doubt true in the Third district.
~ feel confident that the Republi-
cans Of the Third district are now en-
gagged in a quiet campaign in the hope
that the stay at home vote will enable
them to elect the Republican candidate.
Their only hope Of success is that ov-
crconCidence, on the part Of some, and
fractional differences or dissatisfaction
on account Of bad business conditions
on the part of others, will cause
enough Democrats to remain away
from the polls to give them the cleo
ton The same fight is being made
throughout the country by the Repub-
iicans in the hope that they may be
able to control the house in the next
congress.
81 feel it needless to speak at length
as to the merits Of our Democratic
nominee. Senator Clarke is the Off
cial head Of the Senate, beng president
pro temporc Of that body In courage,
ability and craftsmanship he has no
superior in the Senate, His recent
courageous fight against great odds
for q perfectly feasible plan to relieve
the cotton growers Of the South,
though unsuccessful, stamps him as
in the first rank as progressive
statesman, willing to cast precedent
TO the four winds and invoke the pow
ers Of the government WhcrevoY neces-
sary to relieve the people Of his or any
other section Of the country in u great
emergency brclpht about by war con-
ditions in Europe entirely beyond their
control. His efforts in that regard will
ondear him not only to the people Of
his own state, but to the people of the
entire Southland
"Judge Tllnan Is able, eloquent and
worthy Of every confidence, He has
served as clerk Of his county state
senator, prosecuting attorney circuit
Judge and president Of the University
of Arkansas. He has made good in
every position he has ever held, His
long record Of efficient public service
not only peculiarly cQuips him for the
position to which he Nspires, but will
give him prestige and high rank from
the day he enters Congress,
"Moreycr vote for Carke and Till
man is a,yote Of endorsement Of the
present Democratic administration
rendered conspicuous throughout the
world by its great leader, Woodrow
Wilson, president Of the United Stotcs,
The present Democratic administration
deserves the endorsement not only Of
Democrats, but Of the rank and file Of
the peope Of the United States, regard
less Of party From a Democratic
standpoint permit me to say that the
pledges Of the Democratic platform
have been kept and much Of the legis.-
IatIon therein demanded has already
been enacted into laws,
ave have, among other reforms to