The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-10-25
DEMOCRATS EVADINC,
CHARGE OF HARDING

| CHARGE Of HARDING
MARION, O.. Oct. 25.-Accusing the
Democratic party of failure to place
its policies clearly before the people,
Senator Harding asked in a statement
Saturday night that his opponents
| make answer to numerous charges he
has brought against them during the
campaign. At the same time the Re-
publican nominee restated his own
position on various questions and de-
clared that in his public utterances he
had proposed definite, constructive
policy ito bring our people out of the
J jungle of mismanagement."
Extravaganza, unpreparedness for
both war and peace, Decentralization
of power, unnecessary taxation, un-
sound industrial policies and "grotes-
que in efficiency" were among the
accusations which Mr.. Harding said
had not yet been answered by the
Democrats.
AS to the league, he said he was
wholly against the Democratic pro-
gram, but believed there was full ex.
pectation of becoming member of a
wise association of associations"
Statement to People.
The senator's statement, addressed
to 1.-The American People," follows i'll
full:
81 believe that the men and women
of this country are entitled to receive
from any political party seeking their
support a clear answer upon the pre-
dominating issues which affect the flu
ture course of America,
Seldom in the history of our coun-
try has there been such an avoidance
of this duty upon the part of any candi'
dates as has been evident among our
opponents.
'"The American people are satisfied
that the conduct of our domestic af-
fairs has been grossly minmanaged.
They hunger for a constructive Amer
lean policy. 1t has been my sense of
obligation to treat with clarity and
definition the Republican plan for put
ting our house in order.
81 call upon the Democratic party to
answer the charge that its manage
ment of domestic affairs had brought
us to the brink of an industrial crisis
in 1914, from which only the world war
saved us, and is even now leading Us
toward another precipice.
Reiterates Own Views.
81 have spent this campaign in set
ting forth constructive Republican
policy. / have demanded the restora-
ton of the constitutional government
of a representative democracy which
shall represent the will Of the people
flowing up from the people, rather
than the will of one-man government,
descending toward the people.
81 have stood for more business in
government and less government in
business. l have demanded a reor-
ganization of administrative govern
ment so that it shall become source
of pride to the American spirit. of eff
ficiency and will remove the drain
from the taxpayers.
81 have set forth plan for the con-
servation of our human resources and i
one for the development of our mate
rial resources. have suggested
means for the protection of mother
hood and childhood and for the allie
Walton of human suffering at home, |
here in America. / have discussed in
detail the policy of reclamation, irri- /
cation and development of natural re-
sources and I have stated clearly a !
plan for the wholesome expansion of
our foreign trade and for the protec- !
ton of our Industries and for the up
building and safeguarding of our agri-
culture and for a merchant marine.
CAS- to our foreign policy and Amer
ica's full expectation of becoming a |
of wise association of ma
tons, with the preservation of our
own independence and national spirit,
I have given a Conscientious and prac-
teal proposal.
League Program Impossible.
II have stated that l am wholly
against the proposal to approve our
in the league of nations
as our opponents insist that it shall be
written. Even in the hands of our op-
ponents that program is impossible.
Even were our opponents to be elect
ed it would result in hopeless block
ade as a sequel to the one which the
president of the United States has car
ried on since the peace treaty was
submitted to the representatives of
the people for approval.
II have endeavored to serve in this
not merely to be elected,
but to set before the American peo-
pie sincerely and clearly definite
policy for the administration of the
United States to bring our people out
il tne VI duu
INTO the light of a stable good for
une l have endeavored to serve by
loing what l could to harmonic pub
ic opinion and unite America behind
| foreign policy which shall be wise,
and humane, though it re-
uses to mortgage America to the old
world.
I'VE do not know what our oppon-
,nts stand for; l stand for united
America, humane America, an effic-
ent America-America first"