Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 9 April 1908 — Page 4

THE DEMOCRAT ■ VKRYTBCkIBAYMOKXHie BY .CW G ELLINGHAM, PUBLISHED Wl ■ ' . ~ - =■ KJX> PER TBAR IN ADVANCE. Batrnm »t tM puatoffic* a* Dacatur.ladlaaa aa aeoos 4-«laaa wall matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF AOAMS CO. TWO PLANKS Democratic. Ths temperance plank in the Democratic state platform is as follows: The Democratic party has always advocated the largest measure of liberty to the individual citizen consistent with the public good. It still recognizes that principle, and believes in the old Democratic principle of local self government. We recognize the right of the people to settle the question as tn whether intoxicating IL quors shall be sold in their respective communities, and to that end we favor the enactment of a local opjjon law under which the people of city wards or townships shall have the right to determine whether the sale of such liquors shall he licensed in their respective wards or townships for the two years ensuing, by vote at a speuial election; but we declare that such law shall be supplementary to the laws now in force, relating to remonstrances against the granting of such license. o ~ Republican.

The temperance plank in the Re- ' publican state platform is as follows: The Nicholson law as originally enacted was the work of a Republican legislature, and the Moore amendment thereto was recommended by a Repub- i lican general assembly. By this legislation the people of every township and of every city ward in the state have been given the opportunity to say for themselves whether the retail liquor traffic shall be permitted in their respective districts. Both the Original statute and the amendment thereto have been construed and sustained by the suprenk; judicial tribunal of the state, and now have a well-understood and accepted meaning. The extent to which the people have made use of them is indicated by the fact that since the Moore amendment the saloon has been excluded from many commungies of the state. We favor the preservation of these statutes without impairment, in letter or by implication, and their reinforcement where necessary, dtad in addition and supplementary thereto we favor the enactment of a county local option law extending to the people of the respective counties of the state the right to exclude the saloon therefrom by vote at a special election. THE G. 0. P. CONVENTION The Adams county delegates have returned from the Republican state convention, and they bring additional verification of the power and strength of the Fairbanks’ machine. The machine never better demonstrated its perfect mechanism and ruthless disregard of individual rights, than in the convention this week. The office of governor is the best asset at the disposal of this machine. The many valuable appointments at the bestowal of a governor is used to a sweet fare-you-well in continuing itself in power. The office of governor is not one of dignity er honor.but simply a means to the end of controlling official life in Indiana. Vital and important issues are always traded for additional strength and power for the machine, Tammany In New York City is no more arrogant and powerful than is the Fairbanks’ machine in Indiana. They have long ruled the republican party in the state, and they will continue to do so unless demoralized and defeated by a Democratic victory. It is now up to Governor Hanly to make good. He publicly declared that should Fremont Good wine be nominated for lieutenant-governor he would either force him from the ticket or fight his election from the stump. It is now up to the governor. Former Congressman Cromer is

credited with being one of the big elements of the Watson strength. Not a word about Uncle Nate —it’s Cromer. THE BEST PLANK The plank in the two political platforms mat causes the greatest amount of talk is the temperance plank, show-

ing that the people of the state are alive to the great question of saloon or no saloon in the state of Indiana. At first glance most people declare the republican platform the greatest step forward on this question, because it stands for the county as a unit, instead of the township or ward as the democratic platform tyrtclaims. While the county remonstrance would likely suit the temperance cause best In Wells county, still the motive of the temperance people should be for the good of the whole people of the state. Suppose in Allen county an election should be held and the county should carry for the ‘’wets.’' Why wouldn’t the whole county be saddled with the same dose. It is argued that outside townships still have the remonstrance as we now have. So they have, but not for two years 4ft er the election if held. If the county takes a vote, which ever way that vote goes will necessarily stand for two years, as does tht present remonstrance law. Under the democratic platfonp the question will be decided by each township or ward, and either pUa can be accepted by the temperance element, as the case may best work out in their ward or township. The democrats took the initiative in the tem-

perance movement and. Ir would seem, tcok the best plan for bringing about the ver? reform that seems to be required at this time.—Bluffton Banner. THAT’S THE TRUTH But the party in convention saw fit, at the conclusion of this canvass, to nominate James E. Watson, a man who has been effective as a campaigner, who has borne conspicuous part in numerous campaigns, both state and national, and who has won prominence aa tji,e friend and lieutupant of Speaker Cannon at Washington. It is characteristic of such a contest as that which has just closed that£here should be much hurrah and enthusiasm, but, with the nomination made, sober thought must and will come into play, <M>d the party must take stock of its assets available for the campaign. It is agreed by all that the Democrats have put into the field the strongest ticket, taken all in all. that their party has ever presented for the consideration of the voters. Mr. Watson, as an orator of recognized ability, will have to meet on the stump Mr. Marshall, the nominee, who is reputed to be at least his equal in this respect. Both candidates will stand on platforms which are in the main excellent, so that the contest is likely to narrow down to the personal merits and character of the respective nominees. Each of the candidates has popularity with the raxk and file of the voters of his party, but the decision of the issue will not rest tbjpre. The independent voter will determine the contest. —Indianapolis News. i THE DIFFERENCE James E. Watson, the republican nominee for governor, is a forceful speaker, of fine personal appearance and a good campaiegner, but he is a machine politician of the Fairbanks order. He is opposed by organized labor and is controlled by the. Wall street crowd of financiers. The con-

test for governor is between two of the ablest men in the two great parties. Watson is eloquent, Tom Marshalel is brilliant; Watson has had more experience in politics, but Marshall is more profound in the Jaw; Watson knows more about machine politics. Marshall more about the constitution. Watson is a machine, oiled statesman, Marshall is free froia political machines; Watson belongs to the Fairbanks faction, Marshall knows no faction; Watson is a "staned-patter,” Marshall is a tariff for revenue only reformer; Watson is controlled by Wall street money power and all that the “system” means. Marshall is controlled by no “interests,” but the constitution and

the law; JVatsoTi is hostile to organized labor, Marshall stands for justice to all, rich and poor alike, and for special privileges to none. —Huntington Democrat. JOINT SENATORIAL CONVENTION Asserting that he stood squarely and -airly upon every plank —especially the temperance plank—of the Democratic platform. Hon. Steven B. Fleming was • unanimously nominated for joint senator for Adams-Allen counties at one of the best and most enthusiastic conventions ever he'd, in this city. Mr. Fleming is a successful business man, and has a varied and extended knowledge of affairs so much needed in a legislative member. He is thoroughly honest and reliable and the sort of a Democrat that it is a pleasure to honor. His acceptance and pledge to carry out the platform principles as enunciated by his party may be accepted without fear or equivocation, aa Mr. Fleming’s word is always worth one hundred cents on the dollar. I Hon. John C. Moran made a pldhsing address in accepting his place as’, chairman of the conventitft, over a whose deliberations he presided with both ease and grace. Mr. Moran is a prime favorite unoof the Adams county hosts of Democracy and their wish is that his light may continue to shine and radiate, as it will. s Hon E. G. Hoffman made the best campaign speech of the year, and now it is clear why the Democracy of Indiana and the nation will so surely triumph. Mr. Herman tfts a well modulated and pleasing voice, is a good sound reasoner and makes hisv points count for all they are worth. He is one of the young Hit brilliant pleaders of the militant Democracy of Alien county, and some day, not far distant, you will heap of him in high place.

Judge Henqh is a representative of the old school of Democracy, but his short address at the convention finds him full to the brim of that old fashionedfj fighting brand of Democracy that is good to see. jSige Hench has long been on the filing ype, and is yet good for many years more. © The Democrats of Adams and Allen counties will meet fr joint convention Jat Decatur to nominate a candidate for state senator. Hon. Steven B. Fleming will be presented by Alen county and as turn about ty but play Adamdtoounty join in making the nomination by acclamatieon and well it may. Mr. Fleming is no stranger to the p<tf)ple, having served with distinction in the state senate aiftl met his obligations fully anif intelligently. As a candidate it will be intelligently to say many things of Senator Fleming, but now s|nd always it is proper to say that no better or more ardent Democrat lives. He works as hard © in politics as he does in busijjpss and no young man in the state of Indiana, or any other state for that has

worked harder or been more successful. His interests are varied, but Senator Fleming does not let business or politics absorb all of his attention. He gives to religion, to religous’ institutions —-he gives to the poor and needy—he gives to charity and chdbity’s institutions, no man more liberally, none with less show—he has helped young men along and been fair to labor—what is more, he lives as he does for good traits predominate in his life. —Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette. After the presentation of the subsidy petition and the date of election is named by the board of commissioners, then the issues will be raised and our people will thoroughly discuss the giving of the right-of-way for the southern extension of the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway. To the average layman at this time it not only looks fair, but it looks right to encourage this public enterprise to this extent. Then If it is right to help them, every one should share alike in rendering this financial aid, and the taxation method is the only fair and square method. The tax on each individual would be so small that no

one will know they are helping in this public enterprise. Again we congratulate Congressman Adair. He seems to be distinctly new to the customs and habits of political life in congress, but he is right. He is up to date. He scen's the inner feelings of present day political and party men, and on every measure in which he is required to vote, he casts that vote in accordance with a judgment that is freed from party parlanc . it is good to see a congressman with such freedom of thought, and better still the backbone to defy the lash of party leaders. Congressman Adair refused to filibuster just to put the Republicans in a hole. We congratulate him. It was a dirty and a sort of a beetguzzling campaign that was practiced by some of the Republican candidates for governor. It was even asserted that from twenty-five to fifty thou sand dollars aws spent for delegates votes and for political chicanery to ''get those votes. James Eli Watson was the biggest dog in the manger.

and he won. On the heels of victory we next find him opening his campaign beiore the great Methodist conference at Anderson. Here is a sample of nerve on Ms part that is only equaled by the nerve of those church dignitaries in playing him as one of their star performers. northern Indiana republicans who were so mightily insistent for Charles W. Miller because they want the next governor to come from this half of the state need not repine. The democrats will filfc the bill for them and them to participate in the pleasures and honors of doing it. Thomas W. Marshall should be just as acceptable to a citizen of northern Indiana as Charles W. Miller and we believe a vast majority of them will so decide. —Fort Wayne Sentinel. It was at the invitation of Bishop Berry that James E. Watson was given an opportunity to adress the North Methodist conference at Anderson Fiday. It was Watson's first campaign speech and the object of the bishop in inviting him to speak was to help fajni in his race for the governorship. It was simply a political motfe, the propriety of which [is subject to criticism. It ft snot often thqi, a religious meeting is manipulated to bodtst the fortunes of a professional politician, tint such was the

case in this instance. —Columbia City Post. The campaign that Charles W. Miller made for the republican nomination fbr governor was a costly affair. How many thousands of do 1 lan he invested in this undertaking is probably known only to himself ant a few of his confidential friends. He has the “satisfaction,” however, of knowing that it cost James Ell Watsgn and his backers a good deal more to capture the “grand prize.”—South Bend Times. Senator Hawkins boasts of his popularity at home where he says he ran ahead of his ticket two years ago. Jay county is normally 300 republican and Isaiah Weisel, his opponent, carried the county against “Uncle” Nate by | 488, despite the fact that he was put' on the democratic ticket at a late date to fill a vacancy. “Uncle” Nate’s popularity will lose him the county this fall by about 2,ooo.—Portland Sun, The petition for the extension of the right-of-way subsidy for the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway is ready for filing with the county auditor. Official action is expected by the board of commissioners at their regular session beginning Monday. If that action is favorable a date of election I will be named, and then it is up to our progressive citizenship to carry n to a successful termination. It was mean of the republican convention to give Governor Hanly more applause than was given any other speaker, and then turn around and make him look like three dimes when it came to the nomination for lieutenant governor. And the worst of it is. they’re all blowing about how they showed him up.—Columbia City Post.

It was just like Adair to bo,t his party’s filibuster if he thought they were playing horse. John is business and has an old fashioned belief ttuu the people care little about having fun at their expense. While a few democratic congrt?ssnwn may have their “thoughts” of Mr. Adair s action, yet the voters will stand by him all right.- —Bluffton Banner, And Congressman Adair is is at his post of duty sawing wood and serving the people who elected him regardless of party. Be honest with yourself, Mr. Voter; wouldn't Uncle Nate rattle considerably in trying to fill the place in congress by Mr. Adair. But I ncle Nate will never get a chance to fill the mold. —Bluffton Banner. Chairman C, H. Plessinger says that if Bluffton is lucky enough to land the democratic congressional convention he will have Tom Marshall, the candidate for governor, here to make an address, and Bluffton will have a chance to hear one of the finest orators in the state. Bluffton Banner. Congressman Abraham Lincoln Brick died at the Fletcher sanitarium in Indianapolis. Mr. Brick was first

elected to congress In 1898, and has served continuously since then, representing the Thirteenth district. A few weeks ago he was re-nominated as the Republican candidate this year. It is said that before going to the Anderson convention ( “Un<}le” Nate purchased >4.00 worth of fire works to have them ready to shoot off upon his triumphant return home. He must have known then that his STRONG BID would be accepted by Cromer — Portland Sun. The pet ft ion e is granted and the date set for Thursday, May 14, 1908. At this time the legal voters of Washington and Monroe townships will pass judgment upo* the givirty of the right-of-way to the Fort Wayne & Springfield railway, in return for which they will build their lines to Berne. The amount to be given is small and the cause is right. There being no more Methodist conferences in sesesionJames Eli Watson left Sunday for Washington where he will spend a few days in congress. We believe that since the opening of the present session the first Monday in December, he has answered one roll call. This does not worry Jim, however. Hon. Henry A. Barnhart, one of the ablest of the many able Democratic editors of the state, is being very much talked about as a candidate for congress in the thirteenth district. As a candidate he deserves to win and as a member of the congress he would add lustre to its membership. The latest Eighth district gossip is that “Uncle Nate” coughed up twelve thousand plunks for the pains of being George Cromer’s candidate for congress. The sum is large and exhorbitant to say the least. It is still up to Governor Han'y His former friend Goqdwine landed by almost unanimous consent, and that too after he declared an open fight upo.! the Williamsport politician. Congressman Adair is still voting in . the interest of the people, regardless of party custom. There are no flies on John. TOWNSHIP INSTITUTE AT 8080 It Was the Best One Held During the School Year. The teachers and school officers of j St. Marys township held the last in- , stitute for this school year at Bobo, April 4, 1908. Supt. Opliger was pres-

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