Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1912 — ANYTHING TO CATCH VOTES [ARTICLE]

ANYTHING TO CATCH VOTES

Roosevelt’s Present Attitude I* Marked Contrast to Expn ssed Sentiment Last Summer. Explanation of Mr. Roosevelt's seeming strength in northern New England is found in his present att>» tude of opposition to Canadian reciprocity—the farmers in that section having become scared by fear of competition of their dominion neighbors.; It Is interesting, in this connection,, to note that no longer ago than last S’-mmer Mr. Roosevelt heartily Indorsed the reciprocity plans. Now, however, he appeals for support of the bdrder farmers on the ground that "their Interests should not be sacrificed” by legislation. Lowell once remarked that some men can "lifelong sentiments extemporize.” Hope for a third term is a powerful incentive toward such extern, porlzlng. \