The point of the present discussion is this. At the Demo
cratic dinner Homer S. Cummings will be present, who holds
the same position in the Democratic party that Will II. Hays
holds in the Republican party. It will be worth the time to
hear what Mr. Cummings has to say about the purposes and
plans and accomplishments of the Democratic party.
Having the two views, the citizen will make up his mind
which he prefers.
The Times-Farmer is fairly certain that Mr. Cummings
will have something constructive to offer; something quite dif
ferent from the policy of destruction which was the moving
theme of Mr. Hays' remarks.
has, it voted into power again and again. Debt increases; taxes
go up; the few politicians get fatter and richer. The people,
like it. This is a democratic country. The people have a right
to vole as they please, each for the public ideals that he favors.
Therefore, long live the people's government of Bridgeport!
Upon it the seal of the people's approval has been set again and
again. If this government is good enough for those who rais
ed it up and keep it there, it ought to be good enough' for the
rest of us.
Mayor Wilson is a good fellow. Everybody knows that.
Socially he is most delightful. It is freely admitted. At din
ners and on public occasions he says the most delightful things,
as at the King-Hays diner.
