The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-03
CALLS FOR ELECTION OF
BAKER TO PRESIDENCY
Cleveland Plain Dealer Is
Strongly Behind Wilson
Cabinet Aid.
Ru Tinted prpss

By united Press
CLEVELAND, Dec. 3.-The Cleve-
land Plain Dealer, in an inside edi-
torial today, called for the nomina-
ton and election of Newton D.
Baker to the presidency.
I'm him (Baker), ," the Plain Deal
er, an independent Democratic pa
per, said, lis to be found not only
political and economical leadership,
but, in broad sense, that spiritual
leadership which the character of
the times requires. His nomination
next year would throw beacon
light to every liberal and progressive
group in America"
Praising Bakers record as Cleve-
land mayor and secretary of war in
the cabinet of President Wilson,
the Plain Dealer extolled his atti-
tude on national and international
issues.
Duty to World
One of the greatest duties of the
next President, the editorial stated,
will be to tell the countries of
Europe with whatever diplomacy the
occasion requires:
'You shall not precipitate a gen.
eral war. Civilization will not stand
It'll"
Backed by a nation, one with
him III principle, Newton D. Baker
could say that. The world would
listen and obey. For America with
its wealth and its prestige could en-
force the edict."
The Plain Dealer interpreted in
the national situation, assurances
Of support for Baker. The Ohio
delegation would be his for the
asking, it said, urging that he con-
sent to the proffered support.
For Tariff Revision
"He sees in the power issue,
Americas last chance to keep a
major natural resource out of the
hands of the masters of monopoly"
the paper said. HE Sees in sensible
tariff revision and adjustment an
opportunity to tighten the burden
on bent shoulders, and to promote a
fairer division of the products of
toll
"He sees in the world court an
agency for the promotion of better
feeling among the nations by sub
shutting the arbitrament of reason
for that of the sword. He sees
America, not as a country made
safe by isolation, but as a people
deeply involved in the economic
troubles of its neighbors across the
sea.
mfr. Baker knows, as all sensi-
BILE men know, that America can
not be prosperous in the midst of
poverty-stricken world, not happy
while other people suffer"
Faces Great Opportunity
The Democratic party never faced
greater opportunity for success
than in obtaining Baker as its presi-
Dental candidate, the newspaper
said. 1t doubted that the Demo-
cratic convention would bestow the
necessary two-thirds vote upon Gov
ernor Roosevelt of New York.
And if it does not" the editorial
stated, "the convention will turn to
the man who served five years at
the side of Woodrow Wilson and
came home with a record conspicu-
Gus for its uniform excellence"
The article reflected a growing
support of Ohio newspapers in
Bakers behalf. Recently. the Gin
cinnati Enquirer declared him the
outstanding Democratic candidate.
The Coshocton Tribune followed
with a flat Endorsement. Previously.
the Xenia Journal had committed
itself likewise. The newspapers pub
lshed by James M. Cox, defeated
Democratic candidate in 1920, have
spoken kindly in their editorial col
umnS of Bakers ability.