The Crittenden press., 1920-07-23
that stain from the fair name OF Amer

that stain from the fair name OF Amer.
lea.
! believe the federal government
should give Its effective aid In solving
the problem Of ample and becoming
housing Of Its citi1snship,
] believe this government should
make Its Liberty and Victory bonds
worth all that It's patriotic citizens
paid In purchasing them.
| believe the tax burdens imposed
for the war emergency must be re.
'ised to the needs Of peace. and in
the interest Of equity In distribution
Of the burden.
l believe the negre citizens Of Amer
lea should be guaranteed the enjoy.
ment OF all their rights. that they have
earned and full measure OF citizenship
bestowed. that their sacrifices In
blood on the battleflelds OF the repub.
lie have entitled them to all OF free.
dom and opportunity. all Of sympathy
and aid that the American spirit OF
fairness and Justice demands
| believe there is an easy and open
path to righteous relationship with
Mexico. II has seemed to me that our
undeveloped. uncertain and infirm pol.
Icy has made us a culpable party "a
.he governmental misfortunes In that
land. Our relations ought to be both
friendly and sympathetic: we would
like to acclaim a stable government
there; and offer neighborly hand In
pointing the way 70 greater progress.
l believe In law enforcement. II
elected | mean to be q constitutional
president. and II is impossible to IL.
pore the constitution. unthinkable to
ovade the law. when our every com.
initial is to orderly government
The four million defenders on land
and sea were worthy Of the best ira.
ditions OF a people never war.like In
Ieace and never pacifist In war. They
commanded our pride. they have our
gratitude. which must have genuine
expression. II Is not only a duty. Il
is a privilege to see that the sacrifices
made shall be requited. and that those
still suffering from casualties and dis.
abilities shall be abundantly aided and
restored to the highest capabilities oi
citizenship and It's enjoyment.
The womanhood of America, always
It's glory, Its inspiration and the po.
tent, uplifting force In Its social and
spiritual development. is about to be
enfranchised. Insofar as congress can
ro, the fact Is already accomplished
Ry party edlct. by my recorded vote.
by personal conviction I am committed
10 this measure Of justice. II IL my
earnest hope, my sincere desire that
the one needed state vote he quickly
recorded In the affirmation OF the
right Of equal suffrage and that the
vote OF every citizen shall bs cast and
counted In the approaching election.
And TO the great number OF noble
women who have opposed In conyic-
tion this tremendous change In the an.
cient relation OF the sexes as applied
to government, I venture to plead tina,
:hey will accept the full responsibility
q enlarged citizenship and give to the
best In the republic their suffrage and
support,
Ours Ia not only a fortunate people
hut a very common sensicll people,
with vision high but their feet on the
earth. with belief In themselves and
faith In God. Whether enemies Treat.
en from without or menaces arise IRON
within, there Is some indstinable voice
saying. Have confidence IN the re-
tublic. America will 90 on"