The Harrison times., 1915-09-11
TIE ISSUES FOR 1916
Interview given by Mr.. Bryan to Spokane Wash,
Chronicle, Sept 3, 1915

Interview given by Mr. Bryan to Spokane Wash
Chronicle Sept. 3, 1915.
What do you think will be the issues the coming presden-
tial campaign? Mr. Bryan asked
Well you must distinguish between permanent and temper
ay issues considering that sort of question he sad EcOno
issues permanent character and them cal
culate with some accuracy.
For instance know that the tariff likely to be issue,
also the currency and trust issues are likely be again
These prominent of the record of achievement of
the present administration Under ordinary conditions and times
the campaign would turn upon them The country would either
dorse or condemn the action of the present administration Beev
ing the wisdom of measures that have been enacted by the dem
Ocrc party would expect them to be approved by the general
public.
Overshadow for time the permanent Unexpected
may make prediction with any accuracy regard
to the relative Importance of that may be raised their
effect upon the campaign
WAR PREPAREDNESS FRENZY
Does the subject OF national preparedness come in this cate
Yes does" Mr. Bryan responded "he question is re-
cevng special attention just Some people have been ghen
ed into the belief that should get ready for smaller numb
er find pecuniary profit in furnishing the preparation
But my observation is that the frenzy for preparedness is
somewhat like the rabies two respects first serious disease
for those who have it. and second very fortunately few it,
Doyou consider that Colonel Roosevelt may have of
these symptoms? he quered oh WELL now Mr. Bryan
responded smiling broadly d far rather nduge general def
nions than specify Illustrations of what mean this matter
tOns to his attitude view of the experience of Washington
state, Mr.. Bryan said:
PROHIBITION PIEAsEs HIM
81 much grafed with the progress that prohibition
making in states like Washington Aside from the benefits which
from the removal the saloon there great advantage
derived politically from the fact that party organizations
freed from the demorg influence of groups Of men who
long as saloons exist have pecunary interest controlling
ventons and public officials
Wehave long been hampeed the discussions of economic
and social reforms by the fact that this o element has
B Obtruded ITSELF and diverted attention from needed remedial
measures
believe and hope that national constitutional prohibition
amendment will not be submitted at the coming session of
Such amendment at this time could the support of the
threuare of the states and would divert attention
from the questions which the country whole united
favor OF national amendment when enough of the
have expressed themselves favorab upon make adoption
probable In the meantime my sympahes with the prohibition
lists states wherever the question submitted the people
SUFFRAGE In SAME CATEGORY
What have said about prohibition applies to womans su
favor and shall be glad support the cause in states
where raised believe that the Europe and the peace
movement this country will strengthen it. Butt would like
to national constitutional amendment submitted now for the
reasons that have explained in discussing prohibition because
would divert attention from those issues which the whole people
ready act without bringing any prospect Of medue favor
able action on suffrage itself.