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October 27, 1916. No. 43 
THE PoLrTicAL CAMPAIGN progresses at a snail pace. 
The committees on both sides of the fight are finding their 
work difficult and apathy general. Ordinarily one would 
think that in the midst of a European war and with so 
many questions of commanding importance that the in- 
terest would be intense at this period of the campaign. 
Yet the campaigners are finding it difficult to stimulate 
anything more than a general interest. It was predicted 
early in June that Wilson would be defeated by an over- 
whelming majority and there is but little doubt that such 
would, indeed, have been the case if the election had been 
held then. The republican campaign committee has made 
some serious mistakes and has. paid the penalty for them. 
These have been offset in no small degree by blunders by 
the democratic organization, so that the accounts nearly 
balance. Despite the situation, however, the indications 
are that Hughes is gradually gaining ground and that 
when the votes are counted his election by a substantial 
margin is assured. There is no time to lag. Every 
republican who believes in the cause and principles for 
which his party stands will have to put his hand to the 
wheel and push. . The republican party principles are 
clear and well defined and the future prosperity and pro- 
gress of the nation will depend upon the decision made at 
the polls this fall. The war will end probably during the 
next administration and with its termination new eco- 
nomic conditions will arise which will demand drastic 
and sane legislation. The issues of the democatic party 
for the last two decades have been such as to unfit that 
party for national leadership in the stress and strain of 
the new conditions. The protection of our industries, 
the regulation of trade, the restriction of immigration, 
the policies of ship construction, the solving of the prob- 
lems of preparedness and military efficiency without mili- 
tarism are problems that are certain to arise. The repub- 
lican party has always advocated and _ still advocates 
tariff regulation for the protection of American capital 
and American labor. The problem of immigration is 
allied and this issue has been an established policy of the 
party. It is quite apparent from the courses of conduct 
pursued by the present administration that when these 
problems do arise they will not be met. It is apparent 
and must be that the republicans have a just cause this 
year and there is but little doubt that the poll of the voters 
will uphold party policies. Not that the party may: be 
vindicated, but that the nation may make progress. Par- 
‘isanism that ends merely in the success of the party and 
its policy is hopelessly mired. Great issues create parties, 
the parties do not or should not create the issues. ’ The 
republican party believes that certain principles should be 
maintained because their perpetuity means prosperity for 
the nation. It is the nation first and the party second. 
The BrrEzE sustains the republican platform and the 
candidates of that party in their fight this year not be- 
cause these candidates are the choice of the republican 
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party: that is partisanism of the narrowest type; but be- 
cause the paper believes that the honor, the prosperity and 
progress of this country are to be sustained by the prin- 
ciples of the republican party. For this cause it supports 
the nominee of that party—Mr. Hughes. 
Mrs. Rosert S$. BrRApLiEy has made a telling appeal 
for the support of our home charities during the winter 
that is coming. It is a lamentable fact that every move- 
ment in which the sufferings of the war are alleviated or 
promised alleviation, has been helped at the expense of 
many a “home industry” that deserves honorable support 
and encouragement. No one begrudges a penny to any 
worthy foreign cause. All of them should receive their 
fair and honorable share of the help that is given by the 
generous givers of America, but Americans must be just 
as well as generous, and see that the “home industries” 
are protected and that our charitable ‘enterprises are 
placed upon a good basis. The situation has arisen more 
from carelessness than from any one other thing. The 
horror of the war has stunned everyone and the appalling 
amount of suffering has aroused our human sympathies 
and the. purse under the spell of the emotions has been 
opened willingly and generously; and then when the 
socond sober thought has been taken the charity budget 
has been drawn upon so heavily that curtailment on home 
giving has resulted. This situation has arisen and has 
been repeated in the giving of many, many people, and 
for this cause many of our charities are curtailing their 
work. One must be generous in all good work, but giv- 
ing should be tempered with justice as well as good will. 
Many Complaints ARE MApbg concerning the dan- 
gerous condition of road between Beverly Farms and 
Manchester and on the Beverly Farms side of Malt Hill. 
There is great need there of a suitable sidewalk for the 
safety and convenience of pedestrians. The sharp turn in 
the road and the incline with no sidewalk on either side 
makes it a very dangerous place. There have already 
been several near accidents. Several years ago the Public _ 
Service department viewed the situation and have “plans.” 
The work of constructing sidewalks in the center of the 
town has been the policy in the last few years. There is 
every reason to believe that this particularly dangerous 
place will be considered and remedied in its turn. 
ONE OF THE EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS of the pres- 
ent campaign has been the Hughes National College 
league. The organization has been working for the col- 
lege men of the nation and the enrollment gained has been 
astonishing, far surpassing the’ fondest “wishes of the 
iprorters of the movement. 
THe CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS have marched on 
Salem four thousand strong. This organization of young 
people of the evangelical churches for service in the 
churches has already proven a mighty force in America. 
The local North Shore societies are having a leading pat 
in the work. 
Tue CitTizENs oF BEVERLY are to give the returning 
soldiers from the border a rousing welcome. A reception 
committee has been appointed and there will be a gala 
time in that town “when Johnny comes marching home.” 
HALLOWEEN, the fair spirits of good fun and merri- 
ment are to be about. Watch out and give them a royal 
welcome! 
Tur INFANTILE PARALYsIs epidemic is rapidly abat- 
ing and everyone is pleased to know it, 
