The Ocala banner., 1922-03-24
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phasized that where the principles are
right they do more for a candidate
than he can for them. The people
may not know a candidate may new
er see him-but they do know init
mately their own economic conditions
and If he proposes something they be-
lieve will improve their state he
stands good chance of getting their
support. This year it is of extraor-
binary Importance that the Democrats
OF Pennsylvania have a strong, pro-
gressive, platform. 1t is not enough
that the deplorable state of affairs
due to the long rule of the Republican
machine be denounced. At every
point of denunciation, there is a de-
mand also for constructive sugges-
tions. After telling OF the badness of
Republican rule in certain depart.
ments, it must be shown how the
Democrats would bring about improve
ment If given the opportunity. The
criticism must be intelligent and show
throughout a disposition to be fair.
The denunciation should be specific,
instead OF general. There are so
many big evils to attack that no risk
should be run, through general de
nunciation. of doing injustice to some
department in which merit may be
shown.
For instance. it IS 20 be kept il
mind that the new education progrc---,.'
Of the state represents an independent
movement rather than a partisan c1e:
that many Democrats as we'll as Re.
Dablicans throughout the state worked
faithfully for il and are steadfast in
their support Of it. This should be
emphasized by the Democratic candi-
dates and any criticism they offer on
the public school activities should be
of constructive. progressive, nature.
Mr.. Bryan's suggestions to the
Democrats on how to treat the re.
suits of the Washington conference CT
'arms limitation are sound and good
also from the standpoint of political
strategy The treaties in the in
.erest Of the world peace are in keep
ing with the sentiment promoted BY
Democrats and the latter should keep
this point well before the public. claim.
ing their share Of whatever triumpl,
there is in CONNECTION with the work
of the conference. They must not
emulate Lodge, who put partisan con.
siderations above world peace. It is
FOR them to fellow the true policy Of
citizenship and craftsmanship by act
ing upon the treaties without regard
or personal or partisan considerations
The Democrats have a great tr:.
umph in that, although far in the min.
ority in Congress, they were respon.
sible in the direction of tax reduc-
tion or prevention of shifts from the
THE Democrats must take a strong
stand in this campaign against tie
laxity of law enforcement that has
made Pennsylvania notorious for boot.
Logging. Irrespective of what one
may think of the principle of prohibi-
tion. no true American can counten-
ance violation of the Eighteenth
amendment. Until repealed-if ever
there is sentiment for such action
| it must be upheld as any other part
of the constitution. The Sproul admin
istration has injured the fair name of
the state by continuing the saloon
license system, and it ought to suffer
for it at the polls.
Everything for the Democrats in
this campaign depends chiefly upon
the platform upon which their candi
dates so before the people. If It is no,
progressive and broad-mindeg show.
ing constructiveness as well as the
ability to tear down where necessary
It cannot attract the support it should
in the unusual political situation in
the state today"
EXPRESS PEOPLE PREPARE FoR