South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-08
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on GUARD. HOLSTERS!
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In the of all decency the people OF Indiana
should permit the ia TX of the politicians blind
them the fact that there is most mOmenous issue
here in Indiana TO be decided in the November cleo
ton
As there should political division behind the
president the administration behind this
issue there should be only solidarity in de-
termination.
The next legislature must ratify the national con-
stitutionaI amendment for prohibition!
folly say doubt of favorable action
1t is than folly to believe that the enemies of
prohibition not making tight to Indiana to
the booze business.
Down in Alabama in the recent primary. prohibition
ratification was issue. Ratification won along
Missouri the democraticc
convention declared for ratification.
In other states the issue has been met boldly and
frankly. n parties stand
on the question of ratifying the prohibition amend
ment
| Understand the significance of this situation No
candidate a legislative ticket-neither republican
nor democrats committed by party platform
ratfy the prohibition amendment. The silence of the
parties tends keep the issue under until
after the election Wet legislators. observe talk
louder about the and being patriotic
and standing by the president The loud talk doesn't in
dictate the least change in their thought on the liquor
question.
Put only those on guard in Indiana who will openly
and frankly commit themselves TO the high purpose Of
national constitutional amendment for prohibition
Take nothing for granted Insist that your legislative
candidates talk turkey this and regardless
party utilization them down cold if they
fail talk conyncngly to their intentions in this
particular.
1t is conviction that the matter Of the
administration there should be republicans
democrats when it voting for the congress
siona candidates. The international situation this
time opinion. justhes republicans in voting
democratic congressman. because the election any
other than democratic congressman will be interpreted
in Europe a reputation of the prosecution of the
In the state legislative contest democrats
we submit that their duty 10 their party as
well 10 the state-to work for the defeat of such
democratic candidates for the state legislature
known TO be against ratification OF the prohibition
amendment
II democrats do have the break party
ties if they do have the patriotic zeal If YOU
please. place the states welfare above the party
success the state legislature and defeat
ddates they have right ask republicans for their
support democratic congressman the grounds CT
patriotism.
/ To the end tina, Prest Wilson may have undivided
support home and maximum and power
abroad. let lines in the congressional
election and unless there is the convincing i'm
parchment OF the wisdom OF this action. send demo
Gratis 10 congress in this election.
To the end that Indiana may do her full part In
establishing fuller democracy home by break
ing the tyranny OF the booze business let there Re
party the legislative ticket Let demo
Gratis. openly against and work against demo-
cratic candidates who are not rSht the issue OF
ratification.