South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-06-14
JUNE IA, 1910.
THE KEYNOTE OF DEMOCRACY.

THE KEYNOTE OF DEMOCRACY.
IN marked contrast with the keynote speech of Sen.
Warren G. Harding a Chicago last week that of Hon.
Martin H. Gynn former governor of New York. before
the democratic convention st. Louis talks
sense Instead of soaring away the clouds. deal
ing in plattudes quavers ct ceera Mr. Glynn appears
to have something say. said it effectively.
What IL lacks in the like of Sen Hardings wtucisms,
straw-grasping ridicuIe. appeals egotistical
partsanshp and poppycock it makes for in straight
presentations fact historical defense, and inspiring
patriotism.
All the answer needs TO the republican appeals
for adherence to American traditions in international
affairs. presented in the republican platform, is
available from Gynns address keynote speech
in reality Hardings talk keynotelike also.
but keynotelike Of what? platform that followed
is just shallow the speech If the demo-
cratic platform up Gov. Gynns address it
Will indeed. difficult republicans
American traditions are proven to have been upheld
10y the administration al Washington. Democracy has
kept fair not only party. fathers
speech educational instructive this. while
if there was anything educational instructive
Hardings address, nobody. not the republican
press seems have found
But course. there's reason-and therefore the
difference. Sen Harding had nothing to say and he
did the with it that he could talked about Amer
lean traditions honest neutrality respect
home and abroad his egotsm and that party
serving take the place Of such research would
have enabled him to realize how foolshy he talk
ing through his hat II is cutting challenge the
republicans, when backed by facts Gov Glynn
the question:
DO republicans realize that when they ar
raign the policy Of the president of the Unted
states today they arraign the policy of Harri-
of Blaine. OF Lincoln and of Grant? For
the pleasure OF criticsng democratic pres-
they willing the repub-
Ican. party greatest men the republican
party ever had? they willing to say that
the republican party Of today condemns what
Hamilton did in revolutionary days what Lin
coin did In civil days and what Grant and
Blaine and Harrison did but yesterday"
The address which appears elsewhere. should be
read and read in full-of course if YOU know
the democratic of the epublicans are hint
at but dare not say except in eyasiye. nsnuatng
generaItes. If you afraid OF the democratic side
of the issue IL convince YOU its merits then
YOU had best alone YOU place craftsmanship
above patriotism this question OF international
policy nausht but for republican success and
that all hazards do read Gov Glynn's speech.
This much, however may interest YOU of that
aversion:
The president of the United States stands
today where stood the men who made America
and who saved America He stands where
John Adams stood when ne told King George
America the land loved ant that
peace her grandeur and her welfare. He
stands where Gen. Gran. stood when said
there that could have
been settled better some other way and he
has shown his willingness Try the ways Of
zee before he seeks the paths of war He
stands where George WASHINGTON stood when
ne prayed that this country would never
sheath the sword except in self-defense so long
justice and our essential rights could be
preserved without IT,
For vain glory or for selfish purpose. others
may cry APP a policy of blood and iron but
the president Of the United states has acted
the belief that the leader Of a nation who
punses his people into an unnecessary war
like Pontius plate vainly washes his hands
Of innocent blood while the earth quakes and
the heavens are darkened and thousands give
up the ghost"
a wise policy. this. a foolish one that
the administration pursuing II depends largely
upon whether not YOU prefer prosperity for the
people for the armament and ammunition makers.
Again quote:
The praises OF this policy written
in the ruins Of American homes not in the
wreck OF American industries not in the
mourning OF American families; they are
found in the myriad evidences Of prosperity
and plenty that make this a contented land
From every whirhng spindle America. fu-n