Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-08

political platform during the present
campaign. Lack of moderation, in
temperance in making laws for tenn
perance. he inferred" continues the
StAr-Telegram, has defeated the very
object of the lawmaking, as 1t always
has done and always will. General ac-
ceptance of the viewpoint thus enunci-
ated is essential, of course, If the South
is to remain Democratic this year. 1t
is the job of the vice presidential nomi-
nee to bring about this general ac-
ceptance."
The TeXarkana Gazette (Democratic)
says: In his ultimate analysis 1t be-
comes simply a question of law enforce
ment. The Nation has all the prohi-
bition laws needed to absolutely dry 1t
up, SO far as alcoholic drinks are con-
cerned, but 1t never has had effective
enforcement of these laws.
Prohibition is just as safe under a
Democratic administration as it would
be under a renewed mandate to the Re-
publicans. and enforcement of the eX-
listing laws would be much more effec-
tive with Mellon and Ware and Moses
out Of the picture"
AS to his utterances on farm prob
lens, the Hartford Times Cindependent
Democratic) believes that "he has won
good many votes in the Mississippi
Valley and not q few elsewhere" while
the Philadelphia Record independent
Democratic) commends his particular
scorn for the evasive policy which the
Republican party has followed for the
past eight years" and the Syracuse
Herald independently asserts that "he
speaks with the authority of a Senator
who has proved his friendship for the
agricultural interests OF the West and
South by his influence and votes"
Taking an impartial position on this
subject. the Louisville Times (inde-
pendenO comments, "Frankness COM
pelS the admission that both parties
and their candidates are merely cropping
for ideas, and hoping for votes, where
the farmers are concerned" The Times
adds that it would like to see Gov.
Smith elected" but gets no inspira-
ton out of Senator Robinson'S Demo-
cratic platform farm-relief argument"
That the Senator lis exhibiting the
admirable qualities which have gained
for him the respect, and even the af-
lection, OF his political opponents" is
conceded by the Chicago Daily News
independently. which, however, sees
anxiety and perpleXity" in his dry-law
stand, and remarks as to agriculture:
Gov. Smith proposes to investigate
and consult experts: Senator Robinson
is prepared to take risks. legal and
practical, for the sake of justice to agri-
culture"
He is not. perhaps so Outspokenly
dry as he has BEEN" concludes the Al
bany Evening News independent Re-
publican), with the added comment, ut
is not rOusing address. Senator Rob-
ln5on obviously seeks to be a sort OF
silent partner on the ticket" The Gin
Cinnat TimeS-Star (Republican) as
Sumcs that he virtually denied that
prohibition Is an issue in the present
campaign" and expresses agreement
The Rochester Times Union tindepend-
enu thinks he lis trying to make the
best Of bad situation" The Morgan
town New Dominion independent Dem
ocratic) suggests that his attempt to
explain Smiths position and to Justify
his own was unnecessary and served to
weaken him before the people"
The Oakland Tribune independent
Republican, observes: The Democrats
would tell the drys a President would
be powerless; to the vets they hold out
a promise of wines and beer"
Says the Chattanooga News (inde-
pendent Democratic), an uncompromiS-
ing dry advocate: THE only candidate
OF the Democratic party this year whose
views are OF any Importance is the
candidate for President, and that Is
Gov. Smith. 1t Is these views which
are obnoxious to millions of Southern
Democrats and 1t is only natural that
Senator Robinson should seek to make
these palatable to the people of the
South"