The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-05-31
New Campaign Slogan.


In accepting the office of state
chairman. Mr.. VanNuys coined a
rpaign slogan that promises to
weep over the country in this cam
saign:
Patriotism in politics, but no poll
tics in our patriotism" he said.
81 appreciate very much this honor
at the hands of the Democratic state
committee" Mr.. VanNuys said my
association with Chairman Great
house and the members Of the com
mittee during the last four months
has been very pleasant. and we al
feel that very effective work has beer
accomplished. Insofar as the actiYi
ties of the chairman are concerned. :
hope TO continue those same policies
that have made the work of Choinnar
creathouse both effective and popu
lar
Il on net unmirafe' OF TIE FAC
that this canpeien vii be we'd ~
der most unusual conditions TIL
prosecution OF the war to a speed
and vic orious conclusion Is the on
.hought and desire now uppermos, Il
the minds and hcerfs OF all gooG ci''
zens. TIE many war activities have
and Will confinae 20 engage the bes
Thought ana n iar~e part OF the time
and energies of OR citizens .. Ano
this a. exactly as IL should be. We
shall not permit partisan ambitions
% interfere in the least with the
vigorous prosecution OF these en-
deavors. Upon the other hand we
shall endcavor 10 make our party or
ganlzation a vehicle OF value toward
their accomplishment. Patriotism In
politics. but no politics In our pa
triotism appeals to me az yer. sue
cinct definition OF the stand which al
political parties should take In the
present crisis.
AN intelligent and active interest
in affairs politlcal ought to be con
sIdered part of the patriotic duties
and responsibilities OF good citizen
ship. and we urge all Democrats and
all 9th srs who desire TO affiliate with
that party In this campaign to con
. slider and assume their full duties
and responsibilities.
Open Door for All.
Chairman VanNuys believes In th'
policy OF the widc-open door for al
members OF the party, 80 that eacf
and every Democrat may have his
hare In the affairs OF the party. III
knows no faction or special interest
All Democrats look alike TO him. ant
that will be HIS policy throughout hi'
service as state chairman.
lie SAYS he hopes every Democra
will feel the responsibility that rests
upon his own shoulders and that h'
!. will take an active interest in th'
work or the party.
nc htFuo ehV
party In power at Washington, botl
I'm the Senate and in the House o
Representatives In order that Presi
dent Wilson. the hope OF liberty. ma!
be assured OF full support in his ire
mendous task OF making the worl'
safe for d,mocracy.
Chairman VanNuys says he VII
welcome suggestions and advice fron
Democrats all over the state, and tha
he will give careful consideration 4
everything that is offered.
He is arranging to hold meetings o
the Democratic state committee il
Fort Wayre. South Bend. Terri
, Iaute. Richmond and Evansville
which will be an innovation.
Lets pass good thing around,
. he said.
DR.. +. A. Bolser OF Newcastle va
elected vice-cha;rman. and VIII: Il
VI. Fogarty OF indianapolis. Wa re
elected treasurer o. the state oo.a....t
Zee. The secretary OF the committee
will be appointed by Chairman Van
Nuys.