Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-19
LOWDEN STAND
ON BIG ISSUES
ISMADE PUBLIC
Platform of Illinois Governor
in Presidential Race Is
Summarized.
BUSH HITS AT wAsMUTH

Gov. Frank o. Lowden's platform
on which he is seeking the republican
nomination for president, was received
at headquarters for the governor in the
Claypool hotel yesterday. 1t was given out
BY Representative Frank L. Smith of
Illinois in Washington and purports to
embrace the views of the governor on
public questions. Representative Smith
said.
Gov. Lowden stands for tire immedi-
ate return to an efficient, economical
business administration of public affairs.
PRODUCTION Of taxes.
THE abolition of the numerous agen-
cies for war purposes which have been
time of peace
PROTECTIVE TARIFF
Is MADE PROMINENT.
"A protective tariff measured by the
difference in the cost of production at
home and abroad
"a rigid insistence upon the principle
of government by all people and not by
any class.
THE ratification of the peace treaty
with reservations substantially as pro-
passed by the foreign relations commit
tee of the senate.
Encouragement of agriculture and
recognition of the principle that It is
and must remain our most importa nj
industry.
THE exclusion or deportation of aliens
who place the red flag or any other flag
above our own.
"a stalwart, uncompromising Ameri-
eanism which puts this country's inter
ests first
international friendships, not part
uerShfDs
- fearless enforcement of law and or
der.
"a speedy return to normal condi-
tons.
'Justice to ALL"
MEN IN CHARGE AT
LOWDEN HEADQUARTERS.
William Bossor Of indianapolis and
Sam Melone of Terre Haute are handling
affairs at the LoYden headquarters this
week in the absence of John H. Harrison.
editor of the DanviIle Gll) Commercial,
who is Gov. Lowden's campaign manager
in this state.
Mr. Harrison went TO his home in Dan
vile last week i'll with Influenza He had
recovered sufficiently to be able TO start
for Chicago to attend a conference Mon
day. On the way to the train he fell
and sustained a broken leg Notwith-
standing the injury he continued his
journey as soon as the broken leg could
be set He returned to DanviIle Tuesday
night and is under orders issued by his
physician to remain. at home for several
days.
James W. Fesler. aspirant for the re
publican nomination for governor. was
declared a fit candidate by members of
the Purdue University Alumni associa-
ton, in resolutions adopted Tuesday
night The association held its meeting
in the Athenaeum with Mai Nelson A.
kellogg. director of athletics. and Arthur
G. Scanlon, football coach, as guests
The action of the alumni refers to Mr.
Fesler as against the other republican
candidates, and not as opposed to a
candidate Of the democratic party.
:. Mr. Fesler is eminently qualified for
the office Of governor, the resolution de-
clares.
Edgar D. Bush, lieutenant governor
and candidate for the republican nomina-
ton, scents an attempt to control the
legislature from the outside In the action
of State Chairman Wasmuth I'm calling
the state central committee together to
discuss a program Of legislation for the
forthcoming special session. He de-
clared be would ignore the action Of the
committee.