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A CLARION CALL TO SERVICE

ne long HdTu llSnC is over. 1He Ie
turns have been tabulated. The vic.
tors announced. The issues of The
fight have been definitely settled. In
deed they have passed into history
In the words of the philosopher;
"They are as water that has passed
over the dam. They can turn the
wheels no more"
That diabolical scheme for the sur-
render of our national independence
has been before the referendum. The
people have given their answer. And
crushing and humiliating, indeed has
been the verdict to those who have
been eXponents Of the League policy
On the other hand, it is not now for
the Republicans of the nation, nor Of
the state, to look upon the result of
the recent election as wholly party
victory. 1t is a party victory only in
the sense that Republicans have been
restored to control; but serious con-
sideration of the public sentiment be-
hind the recent landslide, leads to the
conviction that the course pursued by
the voters, was determined by their
dissatisfaction with the Democratic
administration. 1t means, to be cam
did, that confidence has been placed in
the Republicans, and that more than
ever in its history, the Republican par
b. g, 4-,,o InF 4ln
Our country faces critical situa-
tion. By most wise men it is consider
ed the most critical of all history.
For eight years we, as nation have
experienced an administration of
watchful waiting, of surrender to for
eign rivals, of internationalism rather
than Americanism, of personal govern
ment rather than government by law
Of extravaganza and inefficiency rath-
er than economy.
Great indeed is the responsibility
facing the successful Republican aspir-
ants to national office. They have come
forth in answer to the plea Of the
people, assuring US return to tbs
government of the Constitution, a rep
resentative government, with each O.
the three branches exercising its owl
functions in cooperation with others
We are assured by the Republican of
ficials-elect, who have accepted tn
responsibility rendered by the people
a government that will encourage in
dividual initiative, build up persona
industrial prosperity on a solid basis
and assure the perpetuity of govern.
ment of, by and for the people.
This speaks as truly of our state OF
Montana as does it of the Nation. The
coterie Of officials rendered office in
Montana, resultant from the recent
election, have been honored in the face
of most trying circumstance. Theil
responsibility is greatest at this time
Senator Dixon is called to represent
the people in as truly an American
administered state government as
ever prevailed. And, on down the line
shall the eye of all the people be most
eXcruciating, in demand of the very
best that man and party can deliver.
1t is plainly to be seen that Senator
Harding for the nation and Senator
Dixon for the state fully appreciat,
the seriousness of the task they hav,
consented to assume. The rank ant
file of the Republican party shoul'
emulate the example of these men
and in the hour of victory should no
permit their rejoicing over partisan
success to blind them to the fact tina
the election is merely "clarion cal
to service" rather than bestowal o
rewards of political victory.