Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-05-19
.PlQCHOT VICTORY
REACTION 7 R0UI' |
PROaREsSIvES SAY VICTORY FOR
NATION DEMOCRATS THINK
IT F0RERUNNER or SUCCESS

washington, May. ll:-|CnHOfQ I'm
chot's victory in Pennsylvania, follow
ing closely on the nomination Of Albert
j. Beveridge for United States sena-
tor In Indiana, is regarded in Repub-
lican circles here as proof certain
that the rank and file of the party has
tired of reaction and is turning to the
progressive element for solution Of
the nation $ problems. Pinchot 3 sue
cess came as surprise and shock to
the conservative leaders of the party.
As was the case in Beveridge's 8 de.
feat of Senator Harry 8. New, demo-
Gratis were quick to see in the Penn
sylvania results reputation of the
Harding administration. The fact that
Senator Pepper, who is strong ad-
ministration supporter, voted to seat
Ncwberry and declared against a SOL
dier bonus, was renominated by a vote
of two to one, is pointed to by repubi-
cans as refuting the claims of the op-
position.
Defeat Of Boss Control
In the past, Pennsylvania has been
a boss-ridden state. The death re-
Gently of Senator Boise Penrose fur
nished an opportunity for the voters
to free themselves of this boss con.
troll for the little bosses began quar-
reling the moment the "big" boss
died. Pinchot's opponent for the gu
bernatorial nomination, Attorney Gen
eral Alter, had what remains of the
Penrose organization behind him.
The organization, including Repre-
sentative Focht, chairman Of the Dis
trict of Columbia committee, former
Penrose lieutenant, who came out for
Alter, was defeated, it is generally
agreed here, because the average voter
wishes a new deal in the republican
party.
The general comment on Pinchot 3
victory was:
'I don't care much for Pinchot per-
sonally, but I am glad to see him win.
It is hi gh time the party cleaned house
in Pennsylvania. - ..
And the house-cleaning in Pennsyl-
vania, which is even more Important
than the recent shake-up in Indiana,
the progressive minded of the Republi-
can party think, is going to sweep the
country. In addition they believe this
cleaning will result in uniting
the C. O. P, as it has not been before.
Beveridge and others in Indiana con-
tend that has been the result there and
so far no one has spoken out to the
contrary.
~ am clad to hear it," was the
comment of Representative Sydney
Anderson of Minnesota, one OF the pro-
eressive leaders of the House, when
Informed of Pinchot IS nomination.
"Pinchot' IS victory means that 1t IS
time for some folks to sit up an and take
notice. Mr.. Anderson did not desig-
nate the E<some folks,' but he meant
the reactionary element of the party
that is pretty much in control in both
the House and Senate.
Senator Borah, another progressive
said: "The results in Pennsylvania in.
dicate political revolution. Pinchot $
victory is the most remarkable pollti-
cal revolution Of the decade. It brings
the most encouraging outlook for the
future. I sincerely congratulate the
people of Pennsylvania
Called Progressive Victory
Senator Norris of Nebraska said:
"Pinchot victory shows that there
is an overwhelming sentiment among
the people for progressive ideals and
a progressive policy. The result is de-
cidedly encouraging to the progressive
voters of the nation.'
Senator McNary of Oregon: "Pln'
chot IS victory indicates stronger SEN
timcnt than ever prevailed in this
country for progressive policies"
Senator Watson Of Indiana, one OF
the Old Guard, insisted the Pinchot vic
tory was won entirely on local issues
Democrats See Reputation
Senators Walsh of Massachusetts,
and Simmons Of North Carolina, demo
Gratis, gave out statements on the Penn
sylvania election results contendinS
that President Harding and the Repub-
lican administration had been rebuked'
They insisted that the Pennsylvania
result taken with the Indiana primary,
means that the democratic party will
be victorious at the polls in November
Senator Harrison of Mississippi made
one of his usual speeches taking the