Palisadian

Pudding Stones
Thrown by Gibson North for the Benefit of the People

Even in trying to get elected the styles change.
Once upon a time good speaking in public was the necessary qualifications for a young or old statesman. Today the conversation is that Harry will be elected if he keeps his mouth shut, says nothing, and the same may be applied to his opponent. So we are in a period of silence and out of the oratorical period. Mr. Coolidge is the example.

Naturally they say if a "bird" like that can "get the country" by saying nothin', why, that's easy: we'll say nothin', for we will be anything at any time now or hereafter if we can win. Let us on this day of our penitence say if it is Coolidge that keeps 'em still, all praise to him, for most that they did say they'd do they didn't do, so we are ahead in possession of quiet.

For a number of years people have been tired with punk speakers, but listened because there was nowhere else to go that night. Not so now; the movies compete and a statesman that intends to hold his audience must say interesting things and say them quick and truthfully.

None of the candidates can promise to do anything because it depends on the opinion of five to two hundred others who must agree with him to get anything through.

The people have openly avowed that they have discovered the play; of course they discovered it long before they told them, but played silence, too, so long as the act was amusing.

We here in Palisade are quite close to Jersey City. We understand Jersey City pretty well. It is roughly governed by the leaders in the Democratic party. It just won't do to have the atmosphere, procedure plans and individuals that are directing Jersey City direct New Jersey.