Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 228, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 September 1920 — WOMEN IN POLITICS. [ARTICLE]

WOMEN IN POLITICS.

(Continued from Page 1). so dangerous, that should we become a member, our national independence, integrity, and power of action will disintegrate. Under the Wilson league, American lads will no longer fight ip the defense of the Stars and Stripes alone, or even in response to the appeal of a sister country in trouble, but will be subject to the call of the grasping and greedy monarchs of Europe. Our American boys are needed to police Europe and Asia, while the fJteign war lords are working out boundary lines that will suit their selfish purposes. Senator Harding has stated in the clearest language, that he will lead the movement for a league based on law and reason, and not on force, armies and European politics, as does Mr. Wilson’s league. Cox and might, or Harding and right is the issue. v

The Real Issues. May not an inquisitive observer ask, “what are the real issues of this campaign?” “Have they all been already settled *sto the satisfaction even of those who made them appear so important and so engrossing in pre-convention days?’” The people were led to believe that they would be given the opportunity of learning much that would fit them to vote intelligently. Instead, our partisan papers are filled with charge upon charge, coming from political spellbinders from coast to coast, all of .which have fallen flat, unsubstantiated, and utterly without proof. To the innocent bystander, the fair inference is, that he is not apprehensive that his judgment will be corrupted, or that he will be influenced unduly, by the use of campaign funds. Are the people not entitled to expect this campaign to be rather one of education, than one of recrimination? Senator Harding in the becoming and dignified role befitting a nominee for President of the greatest Republic in the world, is busy putting his case before the people in an orderly manner. In this column last week, I cited our industrial and domestic problems, the personal - standing of the candidates and the League of Nations as among the outstanding issues of this campaign. We welcome a full discussion of the League of Nations, but feel that the industrial and domestic' problems are equally important.

What About Cost, of Living? We Republicans feel that these problems should not be lost sight of in this campaign. Our women, especially, realize the seriousness of the high cost of living and the burdens of present conditions. Prices have been mounting ever since the Democrats took control of the government eight years ago. This was, of course, partially due to the war, but when election day comes, it will have been practically two full years since the armistice was signed, and the war ended to all practical intents and purposes. Yet prices have continued to mount each month, accordnig to government figures. Te Democrats have talked long and loud about reducing prices. Thqy have spent the people’s money in investigation. Our women know best whether or not they have accomplished anything. The fact that the Democrats themselves are silent upon this issue, proves that they have not accomplished anything. They have permitted our Liberty Bonds to decrease in value. American citizens who purchased these bonds in the honest belief that our government was the safest and best investment in the world, feel they have been misled, fooled, and their confidence in their own government has beeri lessened. Senator Harding pledges our people that the government will make good every dollar which our people have invested in Liberty bonds. Our, government must make good its promises. The- Democrats have not done so. Waste Here At Home. One important factor in high prices and the decline of the value of bonds, is the wanton and shameful waste of the Democratic administration. We need only to go to our own fair grounds and to Fort Harrison, to see hundreds of valuable auto trucks standing in the open, being destroyed by the weather, unused and depreciating in value daily, all of which our dollars helped to buy. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Democratic candidate for Vice President in his speech at Tomlinson hall two weeks ago, frankly admitted that the Democrats wasted millions. Of course, as long as

the waste continues, there can be little hope that our government .vill cost the citizens less. Unnecessary employes are continued on the government pay roll in Washington. Thrift and economy should start with the government itself. The present activities of the Democrats may be taken as an indication as to what might be expected of them in this connection in ’ the next four years. Harding Loved By All. Women are naturally interested in the personality and standing of the candidates. It is beneath my purpose to cast ‘"any unsavory reflection. I think it entirely ethical, however, to point to the high standing ofz Senator Harding as a man, and I take pride in doing so. He is loved by his neighbors, one and all. His employes are devoted to him and the printers’ union at his newspaper plant has officially indorsed him. He is a church mem.ber and a regular attendant. He is khown as a man who keeps his word; as an honest, upright, Christion, American citizen. He has taken his stand upon public questions . fearlessly and his speeches ring with honesty, frankness and candor. He has supported every constructive measure. Those voters who think most of the personality of the candidates can make no mistake in supporting Harding. America will be safe under his leadership. Women who admire the ideals of Washington, Lincoln, McKinley and Roosevelt will find in Senator Harding a man who may well be added to the list of other Republican leaders who have gone before. Harding is the best living example of their purpose and ideals. Women of Maine Point Way.

The women of Maine have shown, in no uncertain manner, their devotion to 'the ideals of America. They registered, 60,000 strong, and are understood to have yoted in like numbers. Despite the efforts of practically all of the leading Democratic orators to convince them to the contrary, the women preferred to remain true to the principles of Washington, Lincoln, McKinley and Roosevelt and stood firm for a strong free America. The Democrats increased their entire vote only 2,000 while the Republicans swept the state with a majority of 66,000. Making due allow’ance for Democratic men who deserted their party to vote the Republican ticket, the only possible conclusion is" that tens of thounands of women voted for Republican principles. It is a great credit to the women of Maine to have pointed the way. Theirs was the honor to ha\< the first opportunity to vote following the adoption of full suffrage. They have voted for Republican principles and America, apd their sisters throughout this broad land of sours will do likewise Nov. 2. Candidate Cox declared that money bought the Maine election. But common sense folks know that our women can not be bought and it was they who swelled the Republican vote. Our women will righteously resent this unjust accusation.