Evening journal., 1921-12-08
PETTY AND uNPATRIoTIC.

Ill DeaWareans know that one OF the Oldest trlcks OF
N small politicians is the creation Of ealouses be
tween who working in harmony in public posi-
ons Thus they start animosities which gradually de-
,eop into open breaks with resultant destruction from
which the small politician hopes TO gain.
Many State administration many a nationa, admins
lration. has suffered from movements OF this kind
It is easy to understand how small politicians could
to such methods or accomplishment OF their selfish
ends and relatively unmportant matters. But IL
dlcult to comprehend how OF large influence and
presumably high purpose could become parties to sim
liar effort in connection with tc limitation OF armamens
conference.
We recently seen impressive and somewhat ap-
pang exhibition OF the style OF politics to which we
nave alluded BY some means which perhaps will
be made known, some shrewd political manipulation was
able 10 secure. through large association the dis
rbuton OF article which purpored to give inside
story" Of the authorship of The reduction OF armament
plan submitted by Secretary Hughes.
Going into great detail which would give the story
some appearance Of accuracy, the authors related the
various steps which President Harding worked out the
plan and transmitted to Secretary Hughes for his sub
mission to the conference.
Tue purpose Of this is obvious. The intention was by
giving President Harding entire credit what
the greatest proposal in the history OF the word
in the interest Of perpetual peace hurt the feelings Of
Secretary Hughes. make him less cordial toward the
President and disrupt the Harding administration. Alto
Sctncr hAcl9, NeIe was purpose 10
the conference and renewed sentiment
in favor of the League OF Nations.
This effort at wholesale destructyeness will fail fo
two reasons
Firsi-The account OF the manner in which The plan
FOR limitation OF armamenis formed is obviously
fabrication it does not accord with we'll known facts
Sccond-Both President Harding and Mr. Hughes far
broad minded and OF spirit to permit any
thing OF this sort TO influence either their Judgment
their actions in public affairs.
me President has demonstrated his greatness OF char
acter lie demonstrated when he selected members
Of his cabinet Of such great ability and such high
national standing that each Of them would be recognized
as potential factor in the administration.
He did not select rubber stamps has been
done in instances in the past Moreover esdent
Harding not only selected who amply qualified
but he demonstrated his trust their ability nteg
rily by giving them actual well nominal control Of
their departments
Mr.. Hughes also has demonstrated his unselnsh anC
broadmlnded nature Once the nominee OF his party FOL
the Presidency Justice the Supreme Court an,
the time Of his appointment TO the Department Of Stat
enjoying highly lucrative law practice, he was willing
in order assist in solving the great and dncut prob
lens confronting the government, TO accept position
the Harding administration at compensation insuncen
to pay his actual expenses incident to the Office
No petty or political trick will create dfsser
sion between these two great men
The pity is that great disseminator of news shou
be- either gngantly maliciously, party to such
small and unparotc attack upon effort 70 relieve N
world from The burden OF military expenditures and
promote peace and harmony among the nations.