| Show ELECTION or OF SENATORS BY VOTE TOTE the election of united states senators by direct vote has again been revived by senator Tur pies proposed amendment to the constitution ution the measure is a popular one and if congress should give the states an opportunity to pass on the question no doubt would exist as to the verdict it is is unfortunate that this much needed reform should be expected from the senate it is like asking a judge to occupy the bench while trying his own case senators are well aware that all arguments against their election by direct vote of the people have been fully answered inaction on their part must be attributed to a desire to benefit those who govern rather than to promote the welfare of their principals the voters strong self inte interest reet will probably prevent senators from submitting this amendment for the action of the states elates should this amendment bo be pigeonholed all fair min minded i d e d persons persona should strive to raise rais the be issue by securing its recognition t lon in the national state and county party platforms |
