South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-01-26
''THE FLAG STILL FLIES"

The words of a presidential candidate.
defeated candidate always interesting: some
times important, less frequently convincing.
Therefore thu bold and plain declaration last
night by the Hon. James NJ Cox that the demo-
cratic party stands today it stood on the day
when the votes were counted on the November day
that brought defeat him, not entirely
pected startling.
His statement that this nation is nearer 10 the
League of Nations than ever before has a much
better basis than his criticism of the present dis
armament conference.
That conference viii be Judged by it's results II
there follows a lifting Of the burdens of war in
times Of peace. If The country freed from building
battleships and supporting large armies if peace
becomes actually and not a dream the people
will give full credit it's work.
The ultimate entrance into a world league of peace
will come. not through criticism Of opposing rolti-
cal parties through party platforms but because
TIE basis Of the league inspired that
sprang from the conscience OF the world and
rectly interpreted the aims and purposes of all
peoples.
No has ever suspected that the fundamental
idea OF the league born of sinister or selfish
purpose. No one has even limited that it came from
any thought of imperial power or autocratic dynas-
ty-and. just hatred Of all imperialism and the
wars that empire breeds grows, so Will the demand
increase that this country participate in a world
league designed 70 protect the friendship of peoples
against the selfish purposes of governments.
His was a safe prophecy-just as the growth OF
education, the final conqUering Of the world by
the doctrines Of Christianity the ultimate rule OF
the brotherhood Of man. the practical use OF the
airpane and the extension Of radio service may be
safely hazarded without any special claim TO the
power Of prophecy.
AS basis of campaign this fall for a great pollti-
Oth iutfu Questions
which VIII bring broader support from the public
and it is finally the people not the politicians
who create the issues.
II the present agricultural conference fails TO re-
lieve the farmer from his deplorable condition the
denunciatlon by Prest Harding of the farm bloc
in congress is quite likely to grave proper
tions and haunt his political associates
Unless the men who uniforms i'm the Great
receive substantial and practical justice in the
matter OF adjusted compensation. the reiterated
opposition of Mr.. Harding's secretary Of the treas
ury Will become Irritating to his party when seeking
votes
If the present and proposed tariff legislation
leaves the consumer paying high prices for necessi-
ties and receiving Debated wages that issue will be
most difficult TO meet
II the cost Of government does not fan far more
than be expected from the budget directors
estimates and the income tax law results i'm shifting
burdens from the overly rich TO the active business
men, adding more chains to industry and continuing
the period OF depression this will be heard at the
polls more emphatitcally than the plea for the
league.
The League Of Nations was too big thing to
ever be a political question It was matter OF
morals and OF destiny
With al, due Difference to the suggestions of the
titular leader of the party opposition the next
election VIII be decided on purely domestic ques-
uOns and upon the failure success of the present