The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1916-08-15
A GOOD GRAFTON


ROM the standpoint Of political
i speech, wherein the policies Of a
great party are discussed. the address
of Milton A. Miller in the opening OF
the democratic campaign in klamath
county last night, was somewhat Of \
disappointment.
As Fourth Of July oration the
speech was of high order, such as
those well acquainted with the orator
ical abilities Of "The Sage Of Lebanon"
would naturally expect Of Senator
Miller.
It was a most interesting speech, II
not instructive, as Mr.. Miller is pol.
ished orator, with leaning toward
flowery language, relying for effect on
appeals to sentiment rather than at
tempting to influence the mind by ar
gument or reasoning.
There was nothing in the speech Of
which objection could have been made
by members Of the republican or other
parties, with the possible exception Of
the attempt to create the impression
that the democratic party was the
originator Of the American Flag. The
Star Spangled Banner. Old Glory and
The Stars and Stripes, and that il the
people didn't rally. to the support of
Woodrow Wilson, the republican party
would destroy the said Flag. The COM
mon belief that there was one Flag in
these United States revered and loved
by all the people, whether republicans.
democrats or whatever party. was ,iis-
si2ated by Mr.. Mille-.
Acci riding to M. Miller, and JuG..e
Crawford, who preceded him, Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson forced the pass
age Of more favorable legislation
than was enacted by all the congresses
in the history of the government.
Even Johnathan Bourne was robbed Of
the credit, which he claims, for the
passage Of the parcels post law, and
this was enumerated among the &C.
complishments of Woodrow Wilson,
and the president was commended for
the seventeen varieties Of peace arbi-
trati0n treaties which were negotiated
with foreign governments by Bryan.
1t was stated that Portland was losing
millions of dollars because there were
no ships to carry our products to for
eign markets. No explanation was
made of the reason why practically all
foreign countries have large merchant
marines. while the United States alone
is without ships of any consequence.
Probably Mr.. Miller did not consider
it important enough to explain why
the wealth Of the United States, sur.
passing that Of any other country in
the world. could be induced to build
the greatest milage Of railroads on
earth. but invested in ships flying
foreign flags rather than that of the
United States.
Charles Evan Hughes was attacked
by both speakers for his plan of cam
paign. He was condemned for show
ing up the record of the President, |
and yet 1t is on his record that Wilson
is seeking reelection. II this record |
Is favorable to the best interests Of
the people Of the United States then
uyilcou ohnuld ho ro<uvuod - oNRoo Il
In order to secure the support of the
voters Mr.. Hughes must show that
the Wilson administration has been
q failure. That Mr.. Hughes is doing
this In his tour of the country Is the
reason why the democrats. and especi.
ally men like Mr.. Miller whose job
depends on the reelection Of Wilson.
object SO strongly to his plan of cam.
paign. Previous to his nomination
Mr.. Hughes was condemned by the
democrats as man who was afraid
10 say where he stood. Now that he
Is hitting straight from the shoulder
be is criticized for his attack on the
~NAaAnAoSs 0SAVA nAAu uAb Au0StcIIy UlS" |
,ussi0n Of the record of Wilson Is
ermed disloyalty to the government.
"He kept US out Of war;" was one of
he main arguments used by the
'peakers why Wilson should be
elected. yet the United States army
las twice invaded Mexico at the direc.
ion of Wilson and all the available
egulars and militia are now on the
'order at cost Of million dollars a
lay to the government. There seems '
o be peculiar idea Of what con. I
titutes war on the part Of the demo- I
rats. III 1t hadn't been for Roose.
elt. we wouldn't have had to call
ut the militia" said Judge Crawford.
Roosevelt reduced the regular army
rom $4,000 to $4,000 during his term ID
D once" thus intimating that $4,000
egulars are equal to the more than