The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1922-04-20

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National Democratic Club.
If the tariff, as has always been
contended by the Republican Party
contains the cure for existing ills,
then this administration is mis-
cradle failure. For over three years
it has controlled the Congress and
up to this good hour, the represen-
tatives of conflicting selfish in
terests, like bulls in a China shop
have broken schedules and smashed
plans-fghting for their share of
the plunder.
Behind closed doors, with secret
passages known and used by only
those of the favored few, the politi-
cal buccaneers are daily conspiring
against.the consumers, only meet
ing opposition among themselves
in the divisions of the spoils.
The amendment to the War
Finance Corporation Act intended
to help the agricultural interests in
their present deplorable condition,
about which the praises of this ad-
ministration are sung was forced
upon it, and only in its present
sugar-coated form reluctantly re-
ceive |. Helpful in a degree, If It's
powers had been broadened as was
p olose1 and urged by the Demo-
critic minority the aid would have
bee immeasurably greater.
the War Finance Corporation,
as administered by this administra-
ton, las never been more than a
nor nalcy nRsing bottle, and if
substantial relief comes, it must be
through more adequate and con-
structive means,
- If vacillation is a virtue; if
hesitancy is commendable; if hypo
cricy is to be praised, and inaction
rewarded, then this administrati, n
rises in lalo of glory unrivaled by
any Of its predecessors.
Coming into control of the gov
ernment through a campaign OF
m representation, as malicious as
it was false, it has been content to
practice the same arts of deception
substituting claims for perform
ances and promises for deeds"
Contrasting the present admins
tration with that of former President
Wilson, Senator Harrison continued:
No party ever assumed control
)t the government under more
luspicious circumstances. Due to
the progressive and efficient policies
Of the preceding administration, a
consular and diplomatic organiza-
ton unsurpassed in all the history
IF the government was found in
every part of the globe-industries
of every kind at home enlarged and
organized to the highest efficiency,
thoroughly modernized and adjusted
to meet the broadened demands
occasioned by the war-resources
unequaled by any other country
and untouched by the blighting
hand of the foreign foe-a ca rency
system adequate and modernized
to meet the constant needs of trade
AMI commerce, and a merchant
marine the second largest in the
worll, coaled and manned and
ready to go, carrying our surplus
products to the inviting markets oi
the world. This is part of the
glorious legacy The Democratic par
ty .bequeathed to the present adj
ministration
"And yet, in such circumstances,
after thirteen months of Republican
control, under an international pol
1 icy of isolation, inexcusable skulk-
| ilg of world, responsibilities and
adherence to tle ira lition' OF the
Republican party for reputation o
campaign, promises, we have seen
our influence abroad wane aud oul
prosperity at home disappear.
Today, throughout our land
amid the wreckage OF broken pledges
are found blasted hopas, closed f. C
cries, bankrupt signs, deserted
arms, millions Of hungry and un
employed and a feeling of discoatent
as disheartening as tits universal
From the key-noter to tn
standard bearer, from his running
mate to the measliest parasite that
worked its mission in that cam
,,a;on was heard the crv OF reducing