South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-24

w that is one thing but It Is qui'e another
w thing when patriotic Americans. under the
conviction OF heart mind and soul. begin to enter
tain such views After the valiant efforts OF tho
American people-rnen and women alike.-exercised
during the war 70 suppress the cunning OF German
agents and propagandists intent upon dividing this
nation II seems % US that every American who
loves his or her country and best must OF nee
essIty Wow the stand OF Warren G Harding in this
campaign with the gravest alarm and apprehension.
When Mr. Harding says that he does not propose
a separate treaty with Germany. but ~nly SEPARATE
peace he admits that ne upholds far baser sur
render OF American rights and of American victory
than even treaty OF separate peace would involve
Mr. Harding says he would repudiate the League
OF Nations and the whole Versailles treaty and sign
a resolution declaring formal peace quickly as
congress could pass It for his signature Mr.. Hard
ing says he would merely call the off and then
would bring home at once the few soldiers we have
now IN Germany as a patrol to compliance
with treaty terms.
II Mr. Harding as president were to attempt TO
negotiate a separate peace with Germany ne might
hope to save to the American peorle at least
modcum OF the rights which they granted un-
der the versailles pact II Mr.. Harding. presi-
dent were to merely call off the and call home
cur soldiers he would sacrifice every benefit the
Versailles treaty gives US. and surrender every
equity under which claims against our foe
might be presented Such base betrayal of victory
is almost beyond conception or imagination as pos
siblo OF suggestion by and a patriot
What are these rights which accrue to US under
the treaty Of Versailles which be surrendered
II we repudats that treaty7 II do not ratfy the
treaty. lose:
/ Our right TO retain German ships and other
German property-billions OF dollars worth.
Prof Irvi COmputeS-Wh1Ch
prorrated during the and which. under the
OF the treaty Of Versailles we were to
retain.
2 our right 70 recover property OF ours which
Germany seized during the war and which, un-
der the terms OF the treaty Of Versailles, we
20 regain.
g. Our right 20 claim indemnities for losses
wrongfuy suffered which, under the terms Of
the treaty OF Versailles assured.
4. Our valuable trade rights which particpa-
ton IN the treaty O. Versailles as and
which our merchants are already denied. by the
nations hesitanoy 20 ratify the pact
This all means loss in cash OF billions" says
Prof Fisher who is one OF the nations greatest
economists and president OF the League of Pro
League Republicans and Independents. The repub-
ncans claim they to get IN. in order to effect
economical II they could save all the expenses OF
government and run the government for nothing,
they would not what they proposing to lose
by failure to ratify the treaty of Versailles"
The soldiers OF America who fought to make this
war the last war will not remain passive they
see Warren q. Harding attempting to cheat them
OF the fruits Of victory.
The civilians OF America. who gave OF their
energies and their substance to back up raen
the field will not remain Iassive they War
rem G. Harding attempting throw back into the
lap OF the enemy the meager material fruits which
victory has secured.
Warren Q. Harding is reminded that he is a can
ddato FOR president the United States Of Ameri-
ca. not Of the German republc,-and we hope no
may learn. sooner or later. that there other
voters in America than the pro-Germans; even
habitual republicans who place patriotism above
partisanship.
when man breaks lifelong political assOcia-
tlons that he may vote IN accord with the dictates
OF his mind and heart and openly proclaims his
action to the world he eXemphes the highest quail
ties OF good citizenship. They righteousness. in
teugence and courage.
lie Is good citizen who votes as his conscience
tells him lie intelligent citizen who disregards
party leanngs to decide Issues calmly. He a
brave citizen who cuts himself loose from posi-
bnHes OF personal Ireforment TO champion the
right as he sees the rght
The campaign OF 1920 promises to be long re-
upembered for It's service in stirring Americas
moral consciousness 10 vigorous life on every hard
IS compelling evidence that the great question OF the
League for peace has grpped mems souls and led
them boldly cast aside personal considerations.
all partisan preferences, that they may raise their
voice issue that transcends all ordinary stand
ards OF measurement.
The world admires such men and women They
have their reward reward more enjoyable than
partisan pums more lasting than the mere con
sciousness OF a victory FOR party the morning
after"
The present campaign has evolved into one for
against a great moral principle; America keep
ing faith with herself with the world. with the
High Heaven where reIgneth the Prince Of Peace.