The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-11-07
An Independent Newspaper

that the great fight for the redemption OF
Indiana has been won, let it be said that this
newspaper is Independent, the organ OF no
faction, creed or political party.
1t is dedicated to the cause of good gov
eminent and the rights of every citizen, rich
and poor. 1t believes that the only way to
preserve this government is to defend it
from snemi. who would destroy it by swerv-
ing it from its purpose to give equality be-
fore the law to every citizen, equality OF
opportunity.
It believes, first of all in the bill of
rights. 1t believes, that religion and poll
tics are dangerous mixture. 1t believes
in the ability of the people to make wise de
cisions when they know the truth-and The
Times endeavors each day to give that truth
about government, so that citizens may act
wisely and not in ignorance.
The policy of The Times is not one OF
political expediency, nor based upon appar-
ent opportunity to gain advantage by bidding
for ftful favors by appealing to passing
1ancies.
It's sole purpose is to hold aloft the torch
of light and its faith is firm that the people
will find their own way.
1t so happens that the forces of darkness
which dsgraced Inundated and almost de
stroyed this state have worked through con-
troll of the Republican organization.
Those forces were not Republican. They
were plunderous and avarcious. Nothing
was sacred to them. They set neighbor
against neighbor and friend against friend.
They rode high on waves of hate.
The fight has been long. 1t is matter OF
some pride that The Times in the newspaper
field never has swerved from its purpose 1t
ever has held out the danger signal. It's
torch threw the light into dark spots and re-
vealed the hideousness of a system which had
grown up without the knowledge of the peo-
pie
1t exposed to those, who had been duped
by false leadership, their own pitiful and I'M
whiting partnership.
AT periods this fight has been costly Not
always has it's policy been popular. But The
Times did not waver.
Other newspapers at times joined in the
crusades which were led by The Times. 1t
was this newspaper which first suggested
and vigorously supported the city manager
law. Later the Star and the News joined
in what was seen to be an overwhelming
public sentiment.
It was The Times which first opposed
Coffinism in the public schools. Other news
papers later fell into step with the army Of
righteousness.
1t was The Times which was responsible
for the conviction of Mayor Duvall and the
first to suggest that Coffinism, which had
begotten the reign of Duvall, be driven from
the city hall. In that fight the News raised
its voice in vehement echo of The Times
policy.
1t was The Times which raised the issue
in this county in the last election that COT
!. firism be driven from the courthouse. In
this crusade the News deserted, and by its
tacit approval of the entire Republican
ticket. with the exception of one candidate
for judge, gave consolation to Coffinism.
The Star returned to the colors as far as
Louis Ludlow was concerned. 1t supported
all other candidates on the Republican ticket
These facts of history are recited not in
boastful spirit, but as proof that the faith of
The Times in its slogan, Give light and the
people will find their own way is justified.
Americans still are fit for self government.
The Democratic party was the vehicle
through which the people expressed their
protest against evils in government.
Let no reader believe that The Times is
the organ, the voice, or the spokesman for
that party or any of the victors.
The Times trusts that this party will re-
deem its pledges. If it falters, The Times
will warn the people, just as it has warned
against CoffiniSm.
The Times wants no patronage" nor
favors. 1t will indorse no applicants for pub
lie Office by appointment. 1t will continue to
praise the worthy and condemn the I'M
worthy, be they Democrats, Republicans, So
cialists, or members of any other party in
public Office.