Putnam patriot., 1924-05-23
WHEN THE ToGA sHRINKs.


 Immediately following the announcement of President Coodges of the Soldiers Insurance Bonus B the editor Patriot eegams Senator Brandegee and Senator Mclean Washington respectfully urging that those gentlemen stand by parts of Wndham County an effort was made by many others Republicans to send similar messages In almost found that leading Republicans throughout this sec Connecticut had already rallied to the Presidents sup port written wired their pleas to Washington Mclean and MT Brandegee whatever had been their previous regard Bonus should stand oya by England President and Republican of the most crucial the history of Republican administration
 On Monday the both Mir Brandegee and Mir Me the President and voted for the Bonus Bill
 Tuesday the editor of The Patriot received the follow ing letter from Senator Mclean:
 Editor The Putnam Patriot. Putnam. Connecticut:
 s have of date in opposition to Soldiers Ad jued May call attention few considerations though entirely outside of the merits of the question itself are never theless. exceedingly important in opinion
 The combination between the Democrats and the Agfua Bloc as of the present time It IS well understood that combination will the President the election should be thrown Representatives which President Coolidge will not man and Radical will be chosen which would mean and taxes on the earnings of corporations
 dispose the Bonus this session will cost Mr Cool sdge mllon and Northwest This of wisdom prefer the bonus tax to o tariff rates and flood Of an and Legislation undoubtedly follow The result would be loss of billions the legitimate business interests of the country
 GEORGE P MCLEAN
 This is Mr McLean's explanation of his support of bl only days before had vetoed saying fhat harmoy eh tecoqized principles o GoUe dlaace ttat there aorat justification for hat man Dc disastrous either he American dea patrotsn must De abandoned be abandon. ed This Mir Mceans final explanation of his vote for bill which President Harding vetoed and which Mr Coolidge opposed unwerngy since his notable speech he open ing of Congress in December But most important o all the this letter from Mir Mclean that he lik of his occupying the chairs under the dome of the capitol at Washington. s playing politics.
 In less than a months time Mir. Coolidge will e almost overwhelmingly nominated at the convention at Cleveland There not shadow of opposition of the slightest angth to impede his triumphant towards the 1inaton Throughout the voting constituency his par he has gained in stature and strength with his public and ut The nomination has been his from the that he delivered appaudg nation his speech the opening of Congress His neons Day speech his to Congress Denby resolution. and finally his outspoken of the Bonus Bill have each added his popularity and the ca growth of his support The country recognizes knows him careful thoughtful hgh-minded leader dom and farreaehng the salvation of h party in a dark brown year.
 What Congress humiated the President the of his nomination lead his party another years? If the brutal truth spoken it the dis graceful Congresses history gener ally made muddled of of the legislation that has passed through it's bungng hands has wasted the country time neglected the business elected to in vituperaton and scandal mongering has thwared the President practically of his wisest policies has been inefficient sefseekng, and exravagant Finally and, serious charge of all Republican members like ard have turned their backs their General to become whose reward doubtful support of their to office.
 Connecticut Republicans will do well to turn their attention the of their Representatives and Senators this Congress Mir Brandegee long justly enjoyed support friendship Repub- cans of his Eastern Connecticut But MT Brandegee been long office His position has become The necessity for consulting the wishes and the opinions of his sttueney has evidently passed of his mind He has allied himself at Washington these four with that rascble little of which Senator Lodge the and shining sword bearer and whose intention either make the laws of the nation they wish them made make them all Such pride eometh before q fall
 Mir Mclean oo has long enjoyed the highest of his fellow citizens of Connecticut He has been able and hard working member of the upper house Congress He enjoyed reputation for hgh-minded atesmanshp that moved him from the oed circle of the ordinary voteeekng politician But of late Mr Mclean working unfortunate He has consistently tried explain would for Bonus Bill and each his argument has carried little of conviction. He has been the of workers the b while outside the com mittee he worked for Bonus Bill which bound 10 eliminate of the good effects the