New Britain herald., 1924-04-11
| POLITICS


 Probably the majority of the people of the city would like to forget all about politics for while and have a chance to look forward to spring and warmth--quits a different sort of warmth than that to which we are &C., customed about election time. But the trouble with leaving the subject immediately is that it never is long after certain condition has been made evident, that those who should profit by it forget all the significance of that lesson and fall back on old principles, declaring that "wc'n just have to work harder at the next cleo . ton, that is all." So it Is best to take . matter up while the recently paint cd picture is still vivid in coloring.
 There is talk of changes fin the re- publican town committee. Now The Herald is not particularly concerned about the strength or weakness of the local political machines The Herald is concerned. however, over the in- duence those machines have and along what lines their activities are directed.
 And above all things The Herald is concerned to have the interests of all the people of the city considered In the plans of local machines. It is for thst reason that the wisdom Of considering the individuals of the city. rather than the groups, Is em- phasized.
 To make changes in the personnel of tho republican town committee would do absolutely no good to the party in this city as long as the mem- bers of the committee, the same as at present or new ones, hold to the mental attitude heretofore pervading ihe republican councils. As long as the mon behind the committee urge continuation of that selfish mental st- titude, just so long there will be repe- titions of Tuesdays democratic vic- tory at least as far as tho mayoralty is concerned. Moreover 1t will take a long time to erase from the majority of tho voters minds the impression that now exists Of the attitude of the republican committee, There will have to be an honest conversion of republican leaders, to the new inde- pendence of thought Of the day, be- fers they will regain theif former power here.
 There is no use mincing words in this matter. Tho people of this city can no longer be patronized and treat cd as cattle 10 be herded. Political leaders cannot successfully treat the voters of New Britain as employers Of many men treat their employees, namely as human machines who have to obey orders. Such political leaders can not gain power here any longer by assuming superior attitude and making decisions according to their own wishes, or the wishes of those whom they want to please, and with out considering wha, the people de- sire, and get away with it. There is DO longer in New Britain a select few who are able to sit back and smile eomplaissntly, sneering at the. ordi- nary voter and make decisions on the men proper for places of authority and measures proper for the people or the city. The last election demon- strated that fact. and the sooner the republican organization appreciates ,he fact, the better for f. The sooner it changes it's attitude, also, the sooner it will have the support Of those who do not believe government Tor the peopIe and by the people" is only foolish expression Of sentimenislity
 II is true that the republican or sanization has a powerful majority in Inc common council. But there have i been occasions when men who have 1 had everything to lose and nothing to ] gain except satisfying Inc demands Of ] their own cOuscienccs. by desertins that majority. have, nevertheless. de- ! serted Il. Those occasions will bt- : come more frequent. More men. sensing the true lesson of Tuesdays election. will gain courage 10 vote in- dependeutly and in accordance with |. the dictates of their consciences. rather than at the Behest Of leaders ~ho say arbitrarily. scnrning to argue th. matter. that this or that gill be ? done.
 The irsdiiionsi a'ttude Of old New . Ens;anders that 'hoy ar. the rulers by ] divine or m1teria' right has lost iis power. Thcfe is u.sa spirit Of ip- dspenJence hrrs and tHe politically wise will rec5gnizs # aigd alter. not