The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-06-21

never before did II take the presi-
dent so long to decide a question. and
the decision finally rested with Sec
rotary McAdoo. The president at one
time, according to the report of the
senator's and representatives who Wis
tied him, was inclined to listen to
their arguments and arrange COM
promise, but in the end the comprO-
mise was discarded and congress was
told TO stay In session and pass the
revenue bill. They did not like II,
but they applauded the presidents
utterances as IL they enthusiastically
endorsed all he said.
When former Senator Joseph w.
Bailey retired from the United States
senate he was about the only strenu-
Gus defender of the constitution left
on the Democratic side. II was Sen
ator Bailey's complai... that even such
an able constitutional lawyer as the
late Senator Bacon had almost de-
serted him and that he was the lone
figure left who was devoted to the
constitution according to Democratic
ideals.
If Mr.. Bailey keeps track OF senate
proceedings at the present time he
will observe that there are others fol-
lowing in his footsteps. Senator Reed
of Missouri and Senator Handwick of
Georgia are never missing when the
necessity arrives for taking care Of
the immortal document which has had
TO undergo severe strain under recent
administrations. OF course there Is
always a strain upon the constitution
during war times, and there are rea-
sons to believe that if "strict con-
struction" should be applied there are
quite number of instances when the
constitution has been disjointed In
order to meet war exigencies.
Patriotism of high degree is
shown by millions of people who
go to war, according to re-
ports that have been received in Wash
ington from various parts of the coun-
the oversubscriptiOn to the Red Cross
fund is cited, but it Is shown in other
ways that do not get before the public.
The care that Is given the soldiers
and sailors is greater than was ever
before heard of in any war. Possibly
it was because of the reports that the
camps and clothing were inadequate
last winter that an extra effort was
made on the part Of the people to sup
ply all possible deficiencies and make
up to the men who are going to fight
the battles Of the country any short
that might have inadvertent-
ly occurred in the rapid mobilization
Of an army.
Foremost in this work have been
the women Of the country, who have
been doing everything in their power
to furnish clothing and conveniences
for the troops. The fact that the Red
Cross fund was oversubscribed is be-
lieved to be due largely to the work of
the women in their Red Cross uni
forms who have been soliciting funds.
The authorities also give great cred
t to the Y. M. G. A. organization
which has established rooms at every
camp and by which extraordinary eff
forts have been made to furnish the
soldiers with books and entertain
nents. The manner in which people
have volunteered their services In
-hese entertainments Is one of the
features that has gratified the authOri-
les.
Take 1t all In all, there is abundant
evidence that the people of this coun-
.ry, with very few exceptions, are
heart and soul interested In the war
Ind are doing everything they can to
help the soldiers and sailors who must
light the war, and make them comfort
lble, not only while at home, but so
ar as is their power while they are
abroad.
Former Senator Chauncey NJ. De-
lays recently, is conservative on the
subject Of prohibition and If he had
,een in the senate he would not have
,oted for the prohibition amendment
which is going to be one of the live is
'ues I'm the campaign this fall. Mr..
)epew says that Notwithstanding the
act that only very small percent
lge of the people Of New York would
yote for ratifying the prohibition
it is likely that the legis-
allure to be elected this fall will |
adopt it. He points out that those |
Who are advocating the amendment |
ire so very determined that they will |
secure pledges from candidates for |
he legislature and that these candi- |
lates are timid enough to promise to |
,ote for the amendment i'm order to |
assure their elections. 1t is sort of |
measure and mem-
,ers of the legislature know that II |
hey do not pledge themselves to sup
,Ort the amendment they will be |
marked men when the next election
'omes around. Just as senators and
in congress give at
ention to the wishes of their home