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denounced the waterways project in
unmistakable terms.
II have a letter from the secre-
tary of Ransom f. Olds of Lansing,
whose business partners. according
to Mr.. Kelley's campaign expense
statement, filed in Washington. have
been helping to finance his campaign.
This letter, written in Mr.. Olds' alb
sence, advises me that he has re-
peatedly heard Mr.. Olds denounce
position to this great project.
"It is also interesting to note said
Senator Townsend, 'ip this connec-
tion. that when my friends In Lansing
endeavored to circulate my nominal
ing petitions in Mr.. Olds' automobile
factory in that city they were re-
fused admission"
Concerned Over Radicals.
So, with one more day left before
the ballots begin to fiutter into the
boxes at the polling booths, the cam
paign grows in heat and feverishness.
Conservative citizens are considerably
concerned over the invasion OF the
state by the flying squadron Of rad
ical propagandists, realizing the seri-
business of the movement, aside from
its mere effect upon the fortunes OF
the candidates for the senatorial NOM
ination.
The point is this: These radical ex-
horters, seizing as their excuse Tor
"Newberryism." once they get the at
tention of their audience, quickly de-
part from the senatorial contest and
go into exploitation of their theories
and radical doctrines. They go after
the railroads, the employers OF labor.
general capital and all vested inter-
ests.
1t may be as one crying in the will
derness, vet every newspaper corre-
spondent who senses the cond1tlon
now existing in this state. and said to
obtain in other middle-western states,
ioins in warning to the conservatives
Of the land that a dangerous situation
exists in this section which needs
careful watching and prompt ejuctda-
ton to the country at large.
Women Maintain silence.
Just knew somebody would ask
What about the woman's vote%' so
I have been making careful inquiries.
The women are keeping pretty close
mouthed about their intentions. but
old politicians out here say they would
not be surprised If there were a heavy
woman vote registered for the sena-
torial candidates who are denouncing
so-called "Newberryism." The League
of Women's Voters which. as is well
known, denies adherence to party and
takes up issues, is said to be active in
behalf Of Kelley. The Townsend man
ayers have enlisted the aid of Mrs.
Mary L. Vennfieit of Flint, an able
campaigner, to oppose the league and
admonish the women to stick to their
party affiliation.
In his addresses to woman audi
ences Representative Kelley makes an
adroit appeal to the supposed pacifist
sentiment among the women. tells
how he fought for a small Navy in the
House, but was outrfdden, and attacks
"Newberryism."
Committeeman for Kelley.
Here is a little side light on repub-
lican national politics in the attitude
Of Fred M. Warner. national commit
teeman for Michigan. He was chosen
for that post at the primaries two
years ago. and is not subject to sug-
gestion from the national committee.
He is frankly favoring Kelley for the
senatorial nomination, and has this
to say about the criticism of his
course in taking sides as national
committeeman.
TT is my purpose and aim." he says,
in q statement, las an individual and
member OF the national committee,
to have our party set its own house
in order lest some one else shall do
it later. Whether I continue on the
national committee is not important.
am willing that the vote OF the
people shall decide that If, how
ever, it is desired, this whole matter
of 'Newberyyism' can be referred to
the entire national committee for de-
termination and action. If this be
done, believe, that some new matters
can be shown that would prove very