Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-07-23

enacted to make it operativ, q"
there can be no difference of OWN
about honest law enforcement "''a
Can't Afford To Cheat the p.,.,
Neither government nor pa,,r
afford to cheat the American n.,s
The laws Of congress must barr,.IM
with the constitution, else thew
are adjudged to be void; cor., wa
enacts the laws, and the eva.
branch of government is charged n'
enforcement. We can not MULTI ~
cause of divided opinion, we cav,
jeopardize orderly government r+s
contempt for law enforcement u,"
| fication or repeal is the rich, ~
free people, whenever the deHbe..
and intelligent public sentiment 49,
mands, but perversion and ev.s.'
mark the paths to the failure Of o,s
crnment itself. "
Though not in any partisan ss,.
I must speak Of thes services NJ y
ren and women who rallied to w.
colors of the republic in world Vs.
America realizes and appreciates i.
services rendered, the sacrifices n,s.
and the sufferings endured, The.
shall be no distinction between tbov
who knew the perils and glories ~
battle front or the dangers of the Ga,
and those who were compelled ;.
serve behind the lines, or those nj,
| constituted the great reserve n
grand army which awaited the cali,
| camps at home.
All were brave, all were sac-s
ing, all were sharers Of those ds,,
which sent our boys thrice armed :,
war. Worthy sons and dauehtsr
these, fit successors to those WI,
ohristened our banners in the IN
Mortal beginning, worthy sons a,
those who saved the union and -,
tionality when civil war wiped III.
ambiguity from the constitp,o,
ready sons of those who drew "A.
sword for humanity's sake the fri
time in the world. in 1898.
A Duty and a PRIVILEGE
The four million defenders n,
land and sea were worthy Of n.
best traditions Of a people ney,.
war-like in peace and never pacjfr
in war. They commanded Oh,
pride. they have our grati,ui.
which must have genuine exprs
sion. 1t is not only a duty, ii is,
privilege to see that the Sacrifices
made shall be requited, and tha
those still suffering from casuats
and disabilities shall be abundant
aided and restored to the highss
capabilities of citizenship and "a
enjoyment.
The womanhood of America a.
ways it's glory, it's inspiration an.
the potent, uplifting force in its
social and spiritual development
about to be enfranchised. Insota,
as Congress can go, the fact is al,
ready accomplished. BY party edit
by my recorded vote. by persona
conviction l am committed TO tbs
measure of justice. 1t is my earla,
hope. my sincere desire that the ono
needed state vote be quickly record
ed in the affirmation of the right d
equal suffrage and that the vote o.
every citizen shall be cast All
counted in the approaching elects,
Woman Suffrage Will Bring the Bet
Let us not share the apprenfl,
sions Of many men and women Is
to the danger of this momentous e.
tension of the franchise. Womg
have never been without infuere
in our political life. Enfrancha.
ment will bring to the polls h.
votes of citizens who have been boz,
upon our soil, or who have soughi
in faith and assurance the freedom
and opportunities -~of our land.
will bring the women educated II
our schools, trained in our customs
and habits of thought, and share'sG
our problems. 1t will bring the alert
mind, the awakened conscience, II:
sure intuition, the abhorrence q
tyranny or oppression, the wide aii
tender sympathy that distingul:'
the women of America. Surely the''
Soh VIC III udii6Ci tHSi C.
And to the great number of nooi
women who have opposed in COZ
viction this tremendous change d
the ancient relation of the sexes =
applied to government, l venture
plead that they will accept the '.-
responsibility of enlarged cl1'
zenship and give to the best in 'H
republic their suffrage and supper
The American Ideal
Much has been said of late aboA
world ideals, but 1 prefer to thlnA
of the ideal for America. like !"
think there Is something more 'na-
the patriotism and practical wlsdoa
of the founding fathers. 1t is s0,l
to believe that maybe destiny hs'
this new-world republic to be w
supreme example of representa-
democracy and orderly liberty v
which humanity is inspired to hlgAe
achievement. 1t is idle to think W
have attained perfection. but tHFI'
Is the satisfying knowledge that W
hold orderly processes for maA-i
our government reflect the heart a.,
mind of the republic. Ours Is Nv
only a fortunate people but Ns.
common-sensical people, with 'IS..
high but their feet on the earth W.
belief in themselves and faith IN w.
Whether enemies threaten iV-
without or menaces arise from VIZ.
in, there is some indefinable >o''
saying. Have confidence in the y
public! America will go on
Here is a temple of liberty -.
storms may shake, here are
affairs of freedom no passions sL.'
destroy. 1t was American in con''t,
ton, American in its building
shall be American in the fulhnea
Sectional once, we are all Amefn.
now, and we mean to be all Au'''
cans to all the world.