Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1920 — LET THE FACTS BE REMEMBERED. [ARTICLE]

LET THE FACTS BE REMEMBERED.

There should be no forgetting the fact that in resuming its sittings after the holidays, the Republican congress began the second month of its regular session faced by all the big problems that pressed for solution in the extraordinary session. Much time has been wasted; little has been accomplished. With a presidential campaign only a few months distant there is every likelihood that the Republican leaders will attempt to evade and temporize, lest their political chances he affected by their votes on vital legislation. Courage and unselfishness will be required to deal with many of the important propositions which are pending in this congress. Partisan considerations will have to be Ignored if the country is to have the action which its needs demand. Taxation is one subject which cannot be safely considered from the viewpoint of partisanship. It must have attention, nevertheless, and the Republican majority know It is a delicate question. Judging

from the recent past, the Republican managers of congress will undertake | ■to defer as long as possible any enactment looking to a reduction or a revision of present taxes. Some disposition of the railroads will have to be onade, but that, too is likely to be modeled according to the exigencies of Republican politics rather than in response to public necessity. Adequate provision for sol, dters and Bailors who fought In the world war has not been made by the Republican congress, notwithstanding many boasts and promises by leaders of the G. 0. P. The former fighters will doubtless learn that it was their votes that were sought and not their welfare. There is only one sort of activity that can be expected of the Tegular session of this Republican congress. That is It constant opposition to the president and a continuance of the “investigations” from which the leaders of the senate and the house of representatives hope not for reform or improvement, but for notoriety for themselves and publicity for their party.

Everett Colby, who has just been appointed to a coumnittee whoso somewhat formidable task is to help the Republicans steer a safe course, points out that his iparty has been without a program or policies either domestic or foreign. With his statement on that point the country will agree with Mr. Colby. It is doubtful, however, whether Senator Lodge or Representative Mondell will concur. It will be a reflection on their guidance of the Republican majority in their respective branches of congress. The nearest approach either of these leaders has made to a policy was first to discover what President Wilson recommended or favored and then to oppose it.