Milford chronicle., 1924-08-22

icy must be kept at a lively pace lest the fear
some bugaboo- oo-indifference-shou crop out to
plague the vote-getters in the late hours of the
contest.
Many congressman, returning from spirited
primary fights, have urged the leaders of their
respective parties to wage a more aggressive
warfare. 1t is pointed out that the calm atmos-
phere which prevails after the first skirmish all-
gurs i'll for those who place their chief depen-
dence upon an aroused, and consequently a vot-
ing electorate Some have suggested that much
| good would come in a departure from the pres
ent policy by the adoption of sensational cam
paign methods others propose a continuance of
the conservative attitude which has thus far
characterized the Republican and Democratic
parties. Nobody doubts that the leaders will
change their course to meet these conditions for
it is counting time wherein the politicians sue
for the voters favor and there are classes of
voters as whimsical and uncertain as a maiden's
fancy The teacher in the public schools knows
that the educative process is well under way
when instructive curiosity is replaced by intel
lectual interest. The same idea prevails in the
exercise of the electoral franchise. There can be
no doubt of the validity of this contention. In
ter of sentiment.
Word has reached Washington that factional
squabbles make speculation as to the personnel
of the next Congress exceedingly difficult In
some congressional districts, the incumbents are
unopposed for reelection or their record prac
tically assures a victory. However it is report
ed that instances of this kind are comparatively
few. The direct primary has brought out num-
erous candidates and developed factional feel
ing which, it is said leaves its mark on the
party
1t is customary, during the sessions of Con-
gress, for visitors to criticize the mental equip
ment of their representative and his ineptitude
i'll legislative matters. Yet, it is surprising to
note that these critics make little or no effort
to replace the Congressman. That the House of
does not possess a membership
of higher calibre is attributed principally to
the fact that the pay is inadequate and wealthy
men are unwilling to accept the somewhat
doubtful honor. Men of MEANS usually success
full in business do not relish the prospect of be-
ing at the beck and call of approximately 2OO,-
900 citizens. Neither do they cherish Federal
Job which opens their otherwise private affairs
10 political villiication The vicissitudes of po-
tlcal career are many anu Lue uOnOl VI OOOuPy
ing seat in the Congress is not regarded as
sufficient recompense This represents the ac-
eepted theory as to the causes of the decline OF
Congress, if such Generalization is true.
The season is never too early for optimists.
scouts have reported "gains" in the
Senate for their parties. The national ticket is
naturally the most important The control OF
Congress by the party whose candidate for the
Presidency is highly necessary if the new Chief
Executive expects to fulfill his pledges to the
country which elected him to this office.
President with hostile Congress and the en-
uing deadlock is still fresh on historys pages.
rhe senatorial and congressional campaign com
nittees have grave responsibility to their par
les Obviously, undue optimism is taboo, as it
las tendency to break down the fighting
pirit.
Washington seethes climatically and political
v and the attention of those now in office is
vided with complaints against both.