Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 60, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 October 1912 — A Remarkable Prophecy By Senator John W. Kern. [ARTICLE]

A Remarkable Prophecy By Senator John W. Kern.

I am compelled to believe, though reluctantly, that tariff reform has been abandoned by many of our greatest leaders, and that the Democratic party will never again be united as it was in the old days when fidelity to convictions gave it harmony , character and cohesion. * * * As for myself, I can not see any chance of Democratic success at a presidential election. Patriotic men within the Democratic and Republican parties will save the United States both from socialism and from the ravages of selfish and special interests. LaFollette and Cummins, who have been vigorous and consistent from the first, are directing and creating public opinion among the republicans. Other strong men—Dolliver of lowa and Beveridge of Indiana, for instance ‘having read the signs of the times, are also diligent and enthusiastic. A revolt is being organized inside of the Republican party and it may be joined finally by those Democrast who are in sympathy with its principles.-—Senator John W. Kern, Dec. 26, 1909.