Evening star., 1923-11-26
Johnson Urged to Explain
His Kind of Progressivism

ham News (democratic), however,
thinks the reiteration of his ancient
faith and belief "has added signifi-
canoe at the time President Coolidge
seems to be wavering in loyalty to
the old line bitter-enders and to the
members of his official family. like
hughes and Hoover, who are by no
means sold on active opposition to
eeonomlc agreements with European
nations or to any sort of concerted
efforts to relieve the financial stress
x x x
the opinion of the Los Angeles
Times independent republican,. in
senator Johnson's own state. the sem
ator comes again, denouncing. criti-
clzlng, threatening; and he comes
enthusiastically with empty hands.
Offering nothing, promising nothing
and seeking to hide his weak cause
behind veil of empty phrases. His
illusions to human progress are
generalities and demagogic; his re-
hewed defiance of any participation
by the United States in foreign prob
lens Is Illogical and in striking har-
mony with the editorial policy of the
Hearst newspapers" And the Spo
kane Spokesman-Revie independent
republican, adds, when Senator
johnson says that the principle of
popular government and home rule
is being taken from the people, that
the country has drifted from its nom
uIar moorings, he is babbling false
hoods and nonsense" The IincoIn
state Journal independent repub-
Hcan), Furthermore, observes that his
campaign cannot be regarded as real
q lNn \ h ID "a
self and his issues down to date, and
asks: What reasons can Senator
Johnson offer which will convince a
Nebraska voter that Johnson, and not,
say, President Coolidge, should have
Nebraska's support in next years
convention? Taking note of his def
milton of what afflicts the country
now. the Indianapolis News Unde-
pendenb argues. IF Johnson would
use fewer and smaller words the
he is talking about" And the De-
troit News independently concludes
the people of the United States have
yet to elect to the presidency a man
their self-appointed candidate"
The lack of a definite issue and a
good many other hurdles will con-
front Hiram, according to the Mil
waukee Sentinel republican,, which
feels that: Here in Wisconsin inter
est in the Johnson candidacy Will
center largely on it's possible effect
upon the perennial boom of Senator
La Toilette. AS voice of protest.
Hiram is likely to acquire some dele
gates the Wisconsin man has been
figuring on; this possibly will add an
agreeable zest to the exercises" On
the other hand the Albany Knicker-
booker Press (republicanl declares
Senator Johnson's candidacy will
serve a purpose because he repre-
sents a section of political thought
within the republican party which
may we'll have expression-it is of
benefit to the country to know just
how much of it there is" While
commencing him for unselfish devo-
tion to the cause nearest his heart
and agreeing with him in his state
ment concerning what our foreign
policy should be, the Boston Tran
script Independent republican, is in
cIined to feel there is slight differ
ence, If any. in his policies and those
of the present administration. there
by multiplying President Coolidge's
chances of nomination by a decisive
majority.