The evening world., 1919-10-16
WHAT AILS THE PUBLIC VOICE?


HE VOICE the people used be called the voice of
power Why it exertng little influence to hasten the
settlement of present issues and problems that Of vital
importance to the future of the United States.
Here the most period of reconstruction the world
the Nation has ever seen.
In entering upon great of peace the political and
commercial prestige Of the United States demanding Of the United
States Senate prompt ratification of Peace Treaty and prompt
establishment of the United States rghtful place Of leadership
in the and practicable programme for the future safe
guarding Of peace.
Here United States Senators after week. Obnaey
pursuing partisan tactics of obstruction and delay while the Treaty
and with imperative problems Of domestic wefarewais
Here American industry running the rocks. Here
strikes multiplying organized labor a sinister struggle with red
eyed radal and only industry but the very institutions
Government Of the American people menacd by the danger
that threatened them
Here the railroads becoming heavier public charge under
Government control while they give service Here profit
everywhere embodencd by delay starting systematic efforts
bring down prices the Of organized
labor overwhelmed and dhearened by the injustice which
downward their standards of living order that organized labor may
be proptiated with raise upon raise
Here minoties imposing their viii upon the majority,
thereby encouraging every species Of fanatic forward and
likewise Here legislators listening any and every
those they elected to represent
Here confusion thrice conounded by doubt uncertainty
wncn the representatives OF people refuse to dEpel
But what these people interests are vitality
involved doing sayngP
vast majority OF them taking any impress
views their will legislators who represent themp
Are they creating body public opinion that might
effective force in dscourgng strikes and strengthening honest
stTpecng labor its fight against the awe
trying to seize H. leadership and revolution?
They not They sitting back like people play
ing what happens 10 the Peace Treaty and the League Nations
casting casual eye strikes and Bohevist beevngs of labor
wondering what will become hoping the next act
viii something done the high of lvng-as all these
things lay beyond line of footights
great strike Of habor workers ncaculabe damage to
the Of the Port of York. including the loss Of huge
quantities of pershab fOodstu Yet Senator Thomas said
\ on the floor of the Senate this week:
millions American in New York. Jersey City
and Hoboken sit supinely
Where is the voice of the American people?
Are there no public meeting places open forums in
the public prints paper and ink for petitions mails to carry
letters wires which to send telegams-no means by which
American democracy speaking tones of convincing depth and
volume remind Congress- labor and every agency and force
the country that this still government BY and FOR tn,
PEOPLE?
"But" thousands will say "show us sometbro .D;r m
can do"
Well, hereto start wh-s something specific immediate an,
practical: N1
At precisely next Monday, October TO- put barag
OF kilograms Republican Senator the United State
Senate who s obstuctng ratification of Peace Treaty.
New Workers should concentrate a special fire on SENA
TORS WILLIAM M. CALDER and JAMES W. WADSWoRTL
JR, from this State
Demand quick ratification of the Treaty in the nam. Of n,
onal honor and for the sake of speedy domestic readusmen
and fair distribution of prosperity.
Make this first great barrage of PUBLIC ACTION
Mark noon next Monday for the hour.
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