Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-27

emphasized, the Work or the arms con-
ference viii be specially stressed. not
only from the standpoint of saving
money, hut the Republicans say it will
be held up as the greatest step toward
peace in history and as a substitute for
the League of Nations. with special en-
phasis that America has been assured
OF peace without involving her sover-
eighty or independence.
While both parties are doing so. Judge
Hull is amking a supreme effort to har-
monte all factions in the Democratic
party and to appeal to the independents
in all parties. Hull is making a tour
of the country to spread oil upon the
troubled waters wherever possible. Mr..
Tess is active IN keeping down family
rows. He already has scouts out In
various sections where a split threatens,
to counsel against a division at the pri-
maries that might spell defeat at the
elections.
There is one thing certain, this will
not be a barrel campaign" year. From
the present outlook, the sinews OF war
will be sadly lacking for both parties.
The Democrats did not expect a big war
chest. and will not be disappointed. The
Republican managers admit that the
business men are peeved over the tax
bill and won't loosen up the purse
strings as they once did. The recent
business slump viii naturally have some
effect. In order TO lessen the necessity
for large expenses Mr.. Fess has insti-
tuted q personal canvass program to be
carried on by a few leaders under this
plan. a leader will make" certain terri
tory with which he Is more or less famfl-
lar He will meet the local leaders and
- a. aTo- E1--,ss ~ 4kn vol eno+e
Then he will give the local fellows the
talking points needed to bolster up the
situation. After this he viii make 2
speech to the populace and show them
how it should be lone.
REPUBLICANS
ADMIT PROBLEM.
Republican managers admit their prob
lem is in the East. This for three rea-
sons. First, it was impossible to lower
taxes beyond the point accomplished.
Second. the tariff delay has irked bus
mess men. and third. the passage Of the
soldier bonus" by the House, which is
generally opposed by business men. The
Democrats expect to take advantage of
this dissatisfaction
The gains in the municipal election in
New York, Connecticut. Massachusetts,
and Maine. according to the Democratic
view, luultdLe d Aktuu away rum the re
publican to the Democratic party. Be
cause Of the idleness and textile strikes
in New England, the Democrats expect
to make gains.
Mr.. Fess declared the far west. and
is in fine shape from the Re
publican standpoint. Judge Hull, on the
other hand, says he Is getting fine re-
ports from these sections. Where Re
publican Congressman have voted the
progressive ideas Of their constituencies,
he says, they may come back. but where
they have played fast and loose, they
will stay at home, and Democrats will
come in their places.
He saws he can tell more about the
coast when he returns from his tour.
The Republicans expect to grab more
gains in Oklahoma and Missouri, where
the Democrats are fighting. Judge Hull
is counting on Al Smith giving Senator
Calder a drubbing in New York. and he
feels that Maryland will be redeemed and
Senator France beaten. The Democrats
admit that Senator'S Hitchcock (Nebras-
ka). Kendrick (WyOming), Jones New
Mexico), and Pittman (Nevada). all have
fights, but they are expected by the
Democratic committee to Iall through.
Judge Hull is emphasizing the neces-
sity Of getting the very best men avail
able for Democratic candidates this year.
Leaders are urging men of ability and
standing to make personal sacrifice in or
der to overcome the tremendous Repub-
lican majOrities. A case in point is In
diana. Former Governor Ralston has
quit a profitable law practice to make the
race. With Senator New and former Sen
ator Beveridge in a bitter fight, the
Democrats expect Ralston to come
through a winner-Copright, 1922, by
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