The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-08

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attempt to impose upon us unreason'
able obligations.
Not only is It proposed to yield to
Germany all the advantages Of victory
by at first declaring peace with her
and then attempting to make the
treaty, but the proposition also con
templates rejection of the league Of
nations and the formation of u new
association among the nations Of
the earth for the amlcable adjust
ment Of international disputes. Prac-
tically all the other nations except
China, Russia, Turkey and Mexico
already have entered the league.
There is little probability that the
members will withdraw from the ex-
listing association upon the mere
chance of another being formed. If
a new association Of nations for the
preservation Of peace Is established
1t likely will include only those which
have not secured membership in the
existing league-countries in which re-
v%olutions and instructions are in
progress. The probabilities are that
no new association c%ongenial to the
United States ever will be formed.
We must either enter this league
to which our friends belong or aban-
don for an indefinite period all hope
Of substituting argument for arma.
ment. If the Republicans win the
issue, the United States always must
be prepared for conflict on land ana
sea. She must be willing TO pour
billions into the treasures of mum.
ton makers. She must arm n train
her sons in preparation for fiercer
conflict that the world has ever
known. Already there has been too
much delay. The treaty must be rati-
fled to preserve the interests of the
United States. This nation must ad-
vance abreast with the foremost
powers of the earth to protect civ
ilization against the burdens and
sacrifices which militarism, If revived,
certainly will exact. Let us have peace
for with it will come and abide hap.
piness and increased prosperity.
No mere speech maker, however,
pleasing in personality, car meet the
best which the public will require
Of the next president. No rea~ctionary
no man who faces backward or who
follows a leadership blind TO the great
problems Of the new era success.
fully car discharge the duties of pres.
ident during the period of reconstruc-
ton. The country calls for an ex.
perienced and progressive minded
leader.
Convinced that your record, your
opinions and purposes qualify yod
pre-eminently for the service, the
Democratic party has nominated you
for president Of the United States.
1t is not expected that you will
conduct a front porch campaign" It
is not believed that you will wait
for American people to come TO you
to hear your message, but that you
will cheerfully carry it to them
confident Of their approval OF the
cause you represent.
Mindful Of Responsibility
Chairman Robinson, and members
VI tht ilDlllitSitloIl NOIIlIIlllltt. lll'
message which you bring from the
great conference Of progressive thought
assembled under the formal auspices
of the democratic party inspires with
in me a pride and an appreciation
which | cannot voice. At the same
time l am mindful of the response.
h1ity which this function now Off
| G1lllN nlQna nnnn mo TpnnG.
ure my own limitations the task
ahead Of us should be approached
with more than a feeling Of diffidence
If ; were not strengthened and reas.
sured by the faith that one has only
to practice true fidelity to conscience.
1t IL not the difficult thing to know
what we ought to do; the sense OF
right n wrong has been given with
Divine equality. The mistakes Of
history are the result OF weakness
in the face of tempting interests. /
thank God. therefore, that l take up
the standard OF democracy a free
man. unfettered by promises and hap
by in the consciousness of untram-
meled opportunity TO render a serv.
ice in the name OF government that
will hold for 1t the confidence which
II deserves.
NJ Time for Webbing
We are in a time which calls for
straight thinking, straight talking and
straight acting. This is no time for
webbing. Never in all our history
has more been lone for government.
Never was sacrifice more sublime.
The most precious things Of heart
and home were given up in q spirit
which guarantees the perpetuity Of
our INSTITUTIONAL the faith Is kept
with those who served and suffered.
Tho altar Of our republic Is drenched
in blood and tears. and he who turns
away from the tragedies n obliga-
ions Of the war, not consecrated TO
a sense Of honor and of duty which
~resists every base suggestion Of per
scnal Ut political expediency, is un-
worthy of the esteem of his country.
men.
Democratic Platform Clear in Meaning
The men and IN who by ex-
| pressed policy at the q Francisco
convention charted our course in the
open seas Of the future sensed the
spirit OF the hour and phrused 1t with
clarity and courage, 1t Is not neces.
sary to read and re-Tead the demo
cratic platform to know its meaning.
1t IL Il document clear in its analysis
Of conditions mad plain in the pledge
Of service made to the pubic. II
carries honesty Of word and intent.
Proud Of the leadership and achieve
ment Of the party in war, democracy
faces unafraid the problems Of peace.
Indeed, its pronouncement has but 10
read along with the platform framed
by republican leaders in order that
both spirit and purpose as they domi'
nate the opposing organizations may
be contrasted. On the one hand we
see pride expressed in the nations
glory and a promise Of service easily
understood. On the other captious,
unhappy spirit and the treatment Of