The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-06-10

II Is not William ]. Stone. but David
r. Francis. to whom Missouri Demo
Gratis now point with pride. In recent
months the senator has dropped low IN
while the ambassador has
climbed high. This tribute to Mr.. Fran.
els is paid him by the New York World:
Another OF President Wilson's diplo-
matte appointees who is making good Is
David r. Francis. ambassador to Russia
A natural orator. he finds in the tur-
mol Of the revolution the opportunity
Of his life to display his talents. and. ac-
cording TO Charles B. Crane. who is or
the spot. he Is making the most OF (,
in ineessant appeals to the people. An
ambassador who can steady, inspire /
and direct denocratically a nation OF
such pOtentialities in this crisis may not |
be a courtier. although Mr.. Francis is
not deficient in that respect, but never |
before has he done any stump speaking
that promised greater results"
"OhiO is to be restored TO Republican
ism" With this slogan expressed by
Senator Warren G. Harding, the Repub-
iican subcommittee OF nine held a meet
ing at Columbus recently. This COM
mittee is In charge Of the party's reor-
ganization in Ohio. Senator Harding
said that his plans embraced a policy
OF ignoring all grievances. factional
troubles, and personal ambitions. I'VE
hope to make the party the best ex-
preston Of those who make II an IN
strumentality OF their aspirations" saii
Senator Harding.
Senator Gore is the latest convert 20
the doctrine Of the single presidential
term. The Oklahoma senator would ap-
ply the no-second-term principle 10 the
vice-president as well as to the presi-
dent, which should go without saying.
But why not one step further and ap.
ply it to senator's and representatives!
Take from them the lure Of reelection
and they might find time to iegislate
for the country instead Of by and
around the pork barrel.
The house OF representatives was In
the usual hubbub. the other day. Repre-
sentative Hamlin Of Missouri presiding.
when Miss Rankin addressed the chair.
The sound OF her voice brought a hush
at once. Mr.. Chairman" she said. The
lady from Montana" the chairman said.
thus setting a precedent for the title
by which the women members Of con.
gress in the future viii be addressed.
I
Party lines have disappeared. In n
Joint statement issued from party heal
quarters. Chairman Wilcox OF the Re
publican national committee and Chair
man Mccormick Of the Democratic na-
tional committee call upon committee
men and workers in all communities 70
put their machinery into operation TO
aid army draft registration officers.
Under whatever guise they put them
selves. they are the enemies of the re
public" declares James Hamilton Lewis,
the Democratic senatorial whip. IN
speaking Of those who profess not 20
understand what cause America has Tor
fighting Prussia and are trying 20 Oh.
struct the United States and 10 defeat
/
It's success under the cries OF peace.
Although the primary viii not be held
until some time in August. a spirited
campaign for the Democratic nomina-
ton for governor. In Virginia. which
Is equivalent 10 an election, Is in prog
ress. the candidates haranguing the
voters nightly In the "cotehouses." The
leading candidates are John Garland
Pollard and westmoreland Davis.
Sherman z. Burroughs, the newly
elected congressman from the First
New Hampshire district. although a
Republican. was elected on a pledge
that he would stand by the Democrats
national administration In war matters.
Another ante-election pledge made by
Mr. Burroughs was that he would try
10 secure war prohibition.
In Massachusetts,. where a governor
Is 10 be elected this year. Governor Nc
Call is expected 10 be . candidate FOR
a third term. although when he accept.
ed a second nomination he announced
that he would not be- While In con.
gress Mr.. Mccall was classed as a pao.
fist. but now he Is called a real war
governor
II the Democrats az Washington
wanted 90 be viciously PARTISAN they
might call attention 20 the fact that ths
defective ammunition which e. giving
the navy trouble was made under a Re
. publican administration AZ least thlr
teen years before Mr.. Wilson became
J president.
. The Maryland legislature win con
vene In special session June II. and th,
suffragists OF that state are preparinr
for a big drive 10 force through ar
/ equal suffrage bill
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