Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-08-07

generations no less than they have them
selves been inspired by the heroes OF
tho past. No greater force for patriotic
EFFORT was found when we were drawn
Into the late CONFLICT than the example
and activity OF our veterans OF previous
wars. Under the colors they loved gath.
cred the soldiers Of the past, bringin :
quickly to their support the new army
OF the republic. Response In the south
land by veterans who wore the gray
Inspired the youth with zeal which
aided greatly In the quick mobilization
OF our forces.
PAYS TRIBUTE TO
AMERICAN WOMEN.
The women Of America. in emotion
and constructive service. measured UP
during the war to every requirement. and
emergency exacted much Of them. Their
Initiative, their enthusiasm, and their
sustained industry. which carried many
Of them to the heavy burdens OF toll,
form an undying page In the annals OF
the time, while the touch Of tho mother
heart In camp and hospital, gave a sac
red color 20 the tragic picture that feeble
words should not even attempt TO ror-
tray. They demonstrated not only will
tngness but capacity. They helped win
the war, and they are entitled TO a voice
In the readtUstment now at hand. Their
lutnHAobs tAetf sense OF tue AbHaAt~
tartan In government. their unque5-
toned progressive spirit viii be helpful
In problems that require public judg-
ment
Therefore they arc entitled 70 the
privilege Of voting rs y matter OF
right and because they will he help
ful, in maintaining wholesome and
patriot policy 1t REQUIRES but one
more state 10 ratify the national
amendment and thus bring a long
delayed justice. 1 have the same
earnest hope aa eur platform
presses, that some one Of the re-
manning states win promptly take
favorable action.
Senator Hardlur's theory OF the great
office TO which he aspires. putting n
thoroughly fair Interpretation on his own
words. IL that the government Of this
country, 50 far as IL ie embodied Ia the
executive, should be what he Is pleased
10 call government by party" as In
contrast with tho exercise by the pFesi-
dent OF his own best anaf judgment
under the responsibility assumed BY his
solemn oath Of office. taking into con-
sideration the views Of others. OF course,
IN arriving at that hnai judgment, but
recognizing no group of any kind, not
sworn, So be IS. 10 the faithful perform
nnce % tho particular duties IN ques-
ton. and not subject 20 impeachment
as be is, IA case OF serious malfeasan
Ia the performance Of those duties.
The latter Is the conception Of the
presidency held by Washington, John
Adams and Thomas Jefferson IN inttiat-
ing our great experiment In political ann
personal freedom under the constitution,
IL is the conception held by Lincoln
and Roosevelt, by Cleveland and Wilson
and all other presidents OF the past 80
whom history has assigned a Significant
place IN the normal growth Of our free
institutions.
II is the conception Of the presidency
to which in case Of success Of the demo
cratic party ia the coming election, my
own best efforts shall be dedicated, with
a solemn sense Of responsibility 20 the
power above, TO the people of the United
States as whole. and 70 the sacred oath
Of allegiance 10 the constitution and the
laws.
There Is. and viii always be. n
useful place for parties In the con-
duet of "A free government but amy
theory of government by party"
which must weaken this solemn sense
of personal responsibility. or alter Its
traditional direction and turn 1t to-
ward party or faction, can only SO
osntuaaa the possible evils of party
and thwart It's possible advantages.
I am sincerely grateful 10 the demo-
cratic party for the opportunities Of pub
lie service which II has brought 20 me in
the past, and for the Willingness which
It has shown TO extend those opportuni-
ties TO n stili greater neld = but am
glad to say that Ii has always recognized
that my official duties were 70 the people
as a whole and has In no ca Sc attempted
to interfere, under pretext Of party re.
sponsibility, with my right or personal