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VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON
stand. Senator Robinson quoted from I ment and the law for Rs enforce nation and" tTm independence of fTs
commerce. However, he said, Demo-
a statement by Mr. Hoover In the Pa­ ment,” he declared.
"The convention recognized," he ! crats have never advocated as a per­
cific Ruraiist of February 7, 1924:
"Generally the fundamental need Is said, "that the Democratic party is manent policy Government ownership
a balancing of agricultural production neither a prohibition nor an anti-pro­ and operation of shipping. The party
’ to our home demand."
hibition organization but if entrusted has refused to approve "reckless
The 89th Congress passed the Mc­ with power its duty would oe to en­ , sacrifice and favoritism in the sale of
I vessels," he declared.
Nary-Haugen bill, with a vote of 57 force all laws."
The platform makers of the Re
"To one who for twenty-live years
per cent of the Democrats and 52 per
cent of the Republicans, be said. has uniformly supported measures for j publican party recognized that ths
__
President Coolidge vetoed it. In the prohibition, it has been disappointing i corruption at Washington was a ma-
last session after It had been modi­ 1 to note the methods and agencies em- i jor issue of this campaign In their
Vise Presidential Nominee Finds fied
to meet some of the objections I ployed by the Republican party in the , effort to anticipate the declaration on i
to it, the bill was passed again with enforcement of the national prohibi­ the subject by the Democratic party,
“Political Serpents Hissing;”
Increased majorities.
Again the tion laws,” Senator Robinson con­ , Senator Robinson said.
Would Arouse Hatreds.
President vetoed it.
"While rare cases of fraud may be
tinued.
“These facts prove that the Repub­
He said the question should be regarded as unavoidable in any busi­
lican party Is either Incapable of suc­ treated as moral and economic rather ness comparable in volume to that of
«EES FARM PROBLEM AS *
cessfully dealing with the question or than political and that many claiming the United States, it becomes a mat­
MAIN CAMPAIGN ISSUE has deliberately violated its express I to be reformers have clouded the sub­ ter of general political concern when
promises to the farmers of the na­ ject with confusion and misunder­ the party in prwer proves so derelict
tion," Senator Robinson declared.
standing. These people, he said, have as to fail to prevent shocking and re­
/Iccepta Nomination Stresalng Need of
Mr. Hoover now asserts that "an discredited the motives of those who peated departures from standards of
Real Law Enforcement and Honesty
adequate tariff is the foundation of : display moderation and fairness in common honesty in the transaction of
In Government—Scores Hoover
farm relief," that inland waterways tlje discussions on the subject and of the public business,” asserted Senator
Stand.
must be developed to assist the far- , those who are dissatisfied with pres­ Robinson.
I mer and co-operative marketing must ent conditions.
If the principle enunciated in the
"President Wilson vetoed the Vol­ Republican platform had been applied
Hot Springs, Ark., August 30.— be stimulated by the extension of fed-
Senator Joe T. Robinson of this state j oral credits. Senator Robinson con­ stead Act,” said Senator Robinson. by the Republican administration it
I "The integrity of his purpose was not would have been unnecessary for the
accepted the Democratic nomination tinued.
In contrast, he said, the Democratic questioned; his good faith was gener- Senate to advise the discharge of an
tor vice president here tonight in an
address pledging his party to ade­ party recognizes the principle of dis­ ' ally conceded.”
Attorney General "who had flagrantly
Senator Robinson then referred to disregarded the obligations of his of­
quate farm relief, an honest endeavor tributing the cost of control of sur­
to enforce prohibition, the mainte­ plus crops over the marketed units Governor Smith's telegram to the fice and contributed to the pollution
nance of a merchant marine and the I whose producers are benflted. The ; Houston convention in which he of the fountain of justice,” Senator
eradication of corruption from the na­ party further recognizes "the right of pledged himself to enforce prohibition Robinson continued. "The country
farmers to lead in the development of “to the limit of my ability without would have been spared the spectacle
tional government.
Claude G. Bowers of New York, the farm policies,” and "that adequate reservation or evasion."
i of an executive sustaining this faith­
"This language is an unqualified less officer until public sentiment com­
temporary chairman at the Houston credit facilities and better administra­
tion
of
the
farm
loan
system"
must
be
acceptance
of
the
obligation
to
en
­
convention delivered the notification
pelled dismissal, and the dismissal
address as chairman of the notifica­ 1 assured in the interest of the farmers. force the law to the best of his abil- would have been made without expres­
.
Senator
Robinson
said.
j
ity,
”
declared
Senator
Robinson.
sion of confidence in the faithless of­
tion committee. The ceremonies took
"We repudiate Mr. Hoover’s pro­
The vice-presidential nominee point­ ficer by the chief executive," he said.
place at the Arlington Hotel before
posal
to
limit
farm
production
to
the
ed
out
that
the
enforcement
of
pro­
one of the largest gatherings in the
Smith's Record
domestic demand, as calculated to be­ hibition under the last two Repub­
history of Arkansas.
Likewise,
he went on, there would
little,
rather
than
to
encourage
the
lican
administrations
has
been
under
The nominee made a plea for a
(pi ik discussion of all the Issues of great industry of agriculture," he ! the Treasury Department, "whose have been no necessity for the Senate
I head, prior to national prohibition to urge the retirement of a Secretary
the campaign without bitterness, I said.
"If a more equitable and executive was largely interested in tile liquor of the Navy who had approved the
Public attention has been concentra- |
ted on political affairs to a degree of P^ui than that comprised by the business.” He referred to the tact contract by which the oil reserves
Intensity never before known, he equalization fee 13 discovered, it that Senator-elect William S. Vare of were given to private interests through
■aid. In this campaign, he said, vot­ should be adopted," Senator Robinson Pennsylvania, whose action in swing­ the bribery of a fellow oabinet officer,
ers are Interested not only in the continued. "The time has come, how­ ing to Mr. Hoover at KanSàs City was the Secretary of the Interior.
"Throughout almost four terms the
Issues, but in the personal character- ever, when an economic adventure is largely responsible for the nomination
justified in behalf of tho millions who j of the Republican candidate, was Democratic nominee for President has i
Is icS of the candidates.
"The preliminary events of the con engage in that industry without which ; elected on a platform containing a served as chief executive of New
York,” Senator Robinson said. "Dur-
test indicate that in order to avoid civilization could not survive. The single piank, the repeal of national ing
all his service the searchlight of
bitterness, the leaders on both sides Democratic nominee for President prohibition.
I hostile
scrutiny has been thrown in
Can it be said that because Gover­
must display a sense of justice and has committed himself to prompt and
fairness by refusing to become the decisive action in accordance with nor Smith believes that, without re­ full glare on his administrations. That
beneficiaries of political Influences the principles outlined in our plat­ turning to the old evils of the saloon, Governor Smith's record has stood the
test is evidence of that extraordinary
and processes which they themselves form.”
Senator Robinson declared there temperance and respect for law can executive ability and fearlessness re­
fire unwilling to employ," he continu­
j be promoted through changes in the
ed. “In this way, and in no other, had always been room in the Demo­ existing system, he is a nullification- quired in a President of the United
may the poisons of slander and libel cratic Party for a difference of opin­ 1st and an enemy of the Constltu- States, who is expected to safeguard
the Government against such thieves
ion as to the best means of promoting
be counteracted and overcome."
temperance and suppressing traffic I tion?” he asked. "Such arguments and crooks as have plundered it dur­
Arouse Prejudices
in alcoholic beverages. He pointed j impeach the intelligence of their au­ ing recent years.”
In conclusion Senator Robinson
The quadrennial contest presents out that a proposal for changes in the thors,” he declared.
Senator Robinson pointed out that said: “The safety of our political in­
an inspiring spectacle when conduct existing system was submitted to the
ed with high standards of ethics, resolutions committee at Houston but only such modifications as meet with stitutions depends on fair elections
Benator Robinson said. But, he con | was rejected. The convention realiz­ the approval of public opinion are and honest government. You may
tinned:
ed the futility of attempting to secure I possible no matter who is President. never expect clean government if
Senator Robinson continued:
nominations or elections are to be
“Numerous political serpents are unanimity on the proposal, he said.
"Having in mind that the law for bought and sold. Of course, such
hissing in the dark and striking from The platform provision as finally
cover, and with venomous malice seek adopted condemns the Republican enforcement of prohibition has been methods do.. n"t meet .with . annroval
to poison the thoughts and arouse the party tor insincerity in promising discredited because good faith efforts
have not been made for Its enforce­
prejudice of those who will decide
ment, the conclusion is asserted that
issues of far-reaching Importance."
a breakdown Is not threatened by
M. D. COLE
The spokesman of a party has a j STRIKING EXCERPTS FROM
j mere proposals for modification, but
duty to tell the wholo truth, he added, 1 SENATOR ROBINSON'S SPEECH
OF ACCEPTANCE.
rather by indifference of the public to
but "he proves himself unworthy If ,
Dentist
1 proper execution and by corruption
he knowingly accepts advantage
and
inefficiency
of
many
enforcement
“
The
leaders
on
both
sides
must
Vernonia, Oregon
from falsehood, even though not ut
officers. It is recognized that the
display a sense of justice and fair­
tered or inspired by himself.”
people
constitute
the
reservoir
of
all
ness
by
refusing
to
become
the
Senator Robinson characterized the
political power and have the right, in
1
beneficiaries of political Influences
attitude of the two parties with re­
the constitutional manner to call for
and processes which they them­
MARK EVERY GRAVE
spect to the agricultural problem, the
changes in either or both the Consti­ Memorials in granite and marble
selves are unwilling to employ."
outstanding issue of the campaign.
tution and the law. The executive
at reduced prices
Both platforms recognize the dis- !
has no power to modify either. It is
"Numerous political serpents are
tressed condition and hold out prom­
WRITE FOR PARTICULARS
In
no
sense
an
attempt
at
nullification
hissing In the dark * • * • . Sound
ises the relative value of which is
to suggest changes in the Constitu­ Oregon Monument Works
publlo policy encourages full, frank
apparent, he said.
Fourth and Main St., Hillsboro
tion or the law. Nullification exists
and fearless discussion of Issues
The Republican party tn 1924 gave
in refusal or willful failure to enforce.
and records.”
virtually the same promise it gives
this year, "to tako whatever steps are
Honest Enforcement
“The spokesman of a party has
necessary to bring back a balanced |
“To summarize, the Democratic
condition between agriculture, Indus- I the duty to tell the wholo truth,
platform does not commit the party
• ♦ • • . He proves himself un­
try and labor,” Senator Robinson as­
for or against modification. It does
serted. However, the McNary-IIaug- i worthy If he knowingly accepts ad­
pledge the nominees to an honest
vantage from falsehood even though
en bill, prepared under the direction
, effort to enforce the Eighteenth
of Secretary of Agriculture Wallace
not uttered or Inspired by himself.”
! Amendment and the laws enacted
had just been defeated and to regain
pursuant thereto. Governor Smith
the confidence of the farmers Presi­
“The Republican party is either
has promised his best efforts to en­
dent Coolidge, In the 1921 campaign
Incapable of successfully dealing
a
force prohibition. His personal opin­
promised to call a conference to con-
with the (agricultural) question or
ion that the law or the Constitution
Triumph
elder legislation for the next Con
has deliberately violated its express
should be changed to make certain
grass.
promises to the farmers of the na­ j better observance and enforcement,
of
The doctrine which Mr. Hoover has j tion.”
does not affect his disposition or abil-
Musical
adopted originated from the confer­
I ity to perform that duty.”
ence which followed, Senator Robin-
“If a more equitable and effective
Quality
On the subject of the Merchant
•on said. This doctrine provided that
plan than that comprised by the
Marine, Senator Robinson asserted:
agricultural production should be lim­
equalization fee is discovered, it
"While the necessity for Govern-
ited to the demands of the domestic
should be adopted.”
msitf ships continues, and until they
market "and with only such foreign
. can ne transferred under satisfactory
markets as may he profltable."
Governor Smith’s statement “is | conditions for private operation, the
The Capper Williams bill followed
an unqualified acceptance of the
service should be kept efficient and
the general lines of this recommenda­
obligation to enforce the law to
should be improved to meet competi­
tion. It was supported by Mr. Hoov­
the best of his ability.”
tion with foreign lines and to provide
er, Senator Robinson said, but was
opposed by the farm organizations obedience to the Eighteenth Amend­ for the expansion of our commerce.”
He said the Democratic party recog­
•nd defeated.
ment, “alter having flagrantly disre­ nizes that an adequate merchant ma­
As further evidence of Mr. Hoover's garded tor eight y.’ars that amend- rl nq. Is <>s«»n>ln to .the ssfetv of, tju
ROBINSON ASKS
CONTEST BE ON
ETHICAL PLANE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1928
by the majority of tbs' RepffDrican
party. Many Republicans condemn the
indifference of their leaders to the
ignominious record mentioned—a rec-
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made it the watchmen on the towers
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His silence spelled
H/y (jrWz//, and yet...
ER face was deathly white.
H Her heart seemed to stop
beating as she stared in horrified
unbelief at the letter clutched in her
trembling hand. A letter to Dave, het
husband—from a strange woman —
asking for money! Oh, it couldn’t—
couldn’t be true!
Torn between love and suspi­
cion, between hope and despair,
between faith and disillusion­
ment, she searched her breaking heart
in a piteous attempt to learn what she
had done to deserve this crucifixion.
All she had loved and lived forseemed
to lay in crumbling ruins at her feet.
God knew she loved Dave, no matter
what he had done. And yet—
And yet—who was this woman?
Why had she written Dave this letter?
Was there, after all, some romantic
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on Page 70, it appears
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complete in the Oc­
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