The Sauk Centre herald., 1924-04-17

states, and the seating of Sol Bloom,
a Democrat, whose election was con-
tested, have brought out in sharp re-
lief the question of properly catalog-
ing candidates for office. 1t is said
that in ordinary campaign years there
are one hundred sharply-contested
congressional districts but the faction
al conflict which now prevails has
upset the calculations of the leaders
of the major parties. Those charged
with the responsibility of conducting
the presidential and congressional
campaigns are deeply concerned over
the tendency to forget public loyalty
in which the "herd" instinct has been
a predominant factor in partisan vic
tories.
Interviews with campaign managers
identified with all parties show that it
is becoming necessary to make separ-
ate classifcations of the real political
views of the various incumbents. 1t is
an important work because of the
crisis of change which is at hand. The
claims were made that the descrip-
tive classifcations of "reactionary,"
conservative" progressive" Glib
eral" and radical" are banded about
without regard to their true signifi-
canoe. The exact shading of these
words are naturally susceptible to de-
bate, depending largely upon the SEN
timent current at the time. There are
also numerous disputes as to the
standards of valuation as the terms
conservatism" and "radicalism" are
regarded as relative.
1t is customary with political writ
ers to regard Senator Lodge, of Mas
sachusetts, as an outstanding example
Z of a reactionary or an extreme con-
-ervative in the Republican camp.
Ha, us opinion is founded upon the as
afte nption by his opponents that the
M ssachusetts Senator is attached to
pleai.itical plans based on archaic
day ought. On the other hand, there are
F,me who modify their classification
fannd include Senator Lodge as typ
Gec:al conservative. Senator Borah, of
IDAHO, is known as a liberal Republi-
tt IAN, while Senator LaFollette is cat
Y alogued as former progressive who
has extended his activities to broad
er stage, it is said, deserving of the
term radical" Senator Norris, of
Nebraska, is generally taken as a
progressive Republican; Senator Sim
mons, Democrat of North Carolina,
and a Senate leader, is tagged as a
conservative, while Senator King, of
Utah, is known as progressive DEM
ocrat. Senator Wheeler, of Montana,
is referred to as Democrat of the
radical type.
There have been varying differ
ences manifested as to these political
classifcations. However, there seems
to be general understanding that a
conservative is one who would resist
innovations of progressive and radical
elements, and perhaps with a little
less enthusiasm for revesionary ideals
of the reactionary. The progressive
is supposed to stand between con-
servatism and radicalism and partak-
ing of the nlilder characteristics of
both. The liberal is known as practi-
cally the same as progressive, al
though he pursues a less aggressive
attitude. Radicals are those cata-
logued as desiring quick and thorough
reform. The above is merely an
analysis of opinions expressed by
those identified in all branches OF
politics.
The revelation made before Senate
investigating committees concerning
the contributions to the Republican
and Democratic campaign funds by
Harry Sinclair and Edward l.. Do
heny, the oil operators, and the sub
sequent disclosures of contributions
from other sources, has brought about
agitation in favor of amending cleo
ton laws to prohibit such contri-
buttons. While it is admitted that
large amounts of money are neces-
sary to defray the expenses incident
! to national campaigns, it is customary
2 to levy an unofficial assessment of
E approximately 10 per cent on the
salaries of party workers holding Of
flee. However, the sums realized
from this source are generally made
quate and these larger contributions
come from men of means identified
with major parties.
Senator Walsh, of Montana, has
introduced resolution now pending
before the Senate, which would per-
nit study of amendments to the
present election laws for the recodi-
fication of the present laws as may be
necessary to control campaign eXpen-
ditures. 1t would require both polit-
ical parties to make report of con-
tributions and of expenditures every
six months.
The President is also known to be
opposed to large contributions as a
matter of principle. According to
the spokesman for the White House,
Mr.. Collidge believes that it is the
purpose and not the size of the con-
tribution that should be kept in mind.
He is said to hold that small con-
tribution to a party fund could have
selfish designs in extending financial
assistance equally as well as the
more generous contributor parties.
The time of the Senate and House
has been taken up with bitter debate
regarding the migration legislation
The principal objection against the
bills reported by the immigration
committees is the basis Of sdetermin-
ing the racial quotas. Advocates OF
an extreme restrictive policy propose
the census of 1890, while the more
liberal element wants the census OF
1910. Members of Congress who
clam that the proposed legislation is
discriminatory, argue that provisions
are aimed against the Latin races
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