The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-08-20

branch of congress has exceeded II.
constitutional authority and it is dom
mated now with an arrOgace withou
|. precedent.
II recognize that the people are
FESTIVE; that their conveniences have
been interfered with by war, and tina,
emergency taxes have been oppreS
sive, but my message 10 the people is
Stop, look and listen beore you step
Ask yourselves what reactionary pol
icies have meant in the past. Reflect
on certain consequences of sena
torial oigarchy taking over the presi
dency and depriving it Of tne cha;
acteristics of leadership which tfC
constitution intended"
Recalls Obligations.
"A grave responsibility rests with
the Democratic party" said Governor
Cox 1T must render good faith in
behalf of the nation for soldiers OF
the war, and to our allies who helped
to achieve victory. 1t is not parti-
san affair. The campaign this year
is not contest for the triumph of a
political party. 1t is purely matter
OF concluding duty to civilization.
and doing it as quickly as prudent
COuSlutIdtiOl VI Jul Souhby AA'SA
ests suggest.
Leadership in great moral ques-
ton has been given to the Democra-
cy, for the simple reason that the
senatorial oligarchy which for the
time being has assumed control Of
the Republican party has abandoned
the idealism of other days.
I'VE shall not alone make appeal
to the electorate by contrasting the
rules of economic thought that have
prevailed in. the past, but we shall
call attention to the delinquent at
titude in which this country has been
placed by the senatorial intrigue and
to the very definite program of action
we pledge. 1t is unnecessary to re-
call the issues Of the war.
Issues We'll Marked.
"They were well marked in the pub
lie mind. We were willing to sacri-
flee in behalf of the next generation.
because preceding generations had
sacrificed for us. After all, that is
the vital thing in civilization. We re-
sisted worldwide menace, and we
intend now to establish permanent
protection against another menace.
We know how easily wars came in
the past. We want to make their
difficult in the future. We
have a definite plan. The American
people understand it, and after March
4, 1921, it is our purpose to put it into
practical operation, without continu-
ing months of useless discussion.
1.-THE platform of our party gives
us the opportunity to render moral
in 40
Of righteousness in the history of the
world, and at the same time to hold
our interests free from peril. Our po-
sition is plain. The circumstances in
he last eighteen months connect the
Republican leadership with attempted
rickery of the American people. I'm
der one preteXt after anothe they pre-
rented the readjustment of national
They proposed certain
reservations to the league of nations,
and then they were abandoned, to be
ollowed by nothing more definite
han the announcement of hope
hat an entirely new arrangement
night be made in world affairs. What
method they have in mind, if it is
,oncretely in anyone's mind, the peo- /!
lie do not know.
Means Long Delay.
NO unprecedented person can deny !
hat the consequences of abandon
ng the league and attempting an en-
irely new project will be long delay !,
ID. If the voters of the republic. |
without regard to party, desire action /
and prompt action along lines that
re now clearly understood, they will
ender verdict SO Overwhelmingly
of public Indignation that
'cheming politicians for years to
come will not forget.
In the face of an efficient Demo
'ratic leadership during the war, and
I constructive, progressive econom-
c service in peace, the Republican
eaders developed a smoke screen.
'ehind which they seek to gain their
objective, the spells of office. For
ears the best thought and the hui
lanltarian impulses of civilized
ountrles have been applied to the l
Ign purpose of making war practi- l
ally impossible. The league of ma l
ons became the composite agree {
tent, and now the senatorial oligarc. {
y meets 1t with the absurd plea that l
increases the possibility of armed c
onftict. 1t not only reveals un- i
7orthy intent. but very poor esti- a
ate of American intelligence as Z
ell" n
Asks Square Deal. |
Declaring for square dealing be- S
ween men and no preference under S
overnment,' Governor Cox warned d
sainst distortion of the basic prin. h
pies OF the government, and added. S
"A powerful combination of inter
SITS Is now attempting to buy govern
ent control. They are raising mil
ms and millions of dollars for q
Impaingn fund. Just how il can be b
sed the future alone can tell. We
know it is being employed now to 1
ouse racial discomfort, to breed I'M \
est and to befog the public mind.
ne movement is based upon greed
ia selhshness. and, if successful.
III result in an extreme reaction and d
disordered society. Rather thar e.
axe these groups of men the spon- p
rs OF government, they must be a
ade to bemean themselves under Il