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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 25, 1905)
THE MORNING OREGONIAN, 3IOXDAY, SEPTE3IBER 25, 1905. REPUBLICANS SPEAK FOR PARTY UNION Ml FOR DISCO McCamant Wants Job-Holders Out of Primaries. ADVISES GOOD CANDIDATES Ho Announces Himself in Hearty Accord With the Avowed Pur poses of the Peace Conference. Letters commending the Republican "tevofeant, te be held In Portland October 12, are oemlns to Prank C Baker, chairman ef the .Republican State Central Committee, from all parts ef the state. Ct ene letter haa been written In ppesltton te the reunion o the hun dreds that have been sent In. The main purpose of the gathering, as Mated by Mr. Baker, Is to develop a xonUmeat within the party that will write Republicans In suppert of the primary nominees in the county and Mate elections next June. ir this shall be the effect ef the meeting, Mr. Baker says there Is no doubt that mere care will be taken than ever before te nominate good men whe can command the united rapport f the part and serve the best Interests ef the public - Wallace McCamant, of Portland I am It hearty accord with one of the AitMttBce purposes of the gathering:. There Is a crying1 need for greater party fealty in the Republican party of OresM. I fear that the causes which have led to the bolting- of Republican ctu3M&tos in the past are too deep soated te be eradicated by a more con ference of party loaders. As a means t this end I recommend: First The abandonment of all effort cm the part of Federal office-holders te control the Republican primaries. Seooad The nomination of candi dates ia each case who are men of pcr pomtl integrity, qualified to fill the of aces te which they aspire, and whoso record of party foalty is good. I do net think that It is the province of stick a. conferonce af has been called for next month to take action on the proposed amendments to the Oregon Constitution, or on other public ques tions, except in so far as these ques tions relate to matters of party man agora on t. I hvc not favored the present direct primary law. but It was enacted by the poople by an overwhelming- majority and thoy are entitled to have it en forced. I am, therefore, opposed to any attempt to amend it by calling a party convention, or by arrogating- any of the powers ef. a convention to such a body as Is te g-atlier In this city next month. "OBEY" THE PRIMARY LHW" TOOZE HOLDS THAT IS THE DUTY OF THE REUNION. No Objection, He Say", Will Then Be Raised Ajrnlnnt Holding; the Meeting. "Walter L. Tooze, chairman. First Con grosstenal District Central Committee Believing that the Republican reunion of October 12 is called for the purpose of harmonizing all the factional differ ences that may exist within the ranks of the party, and of discussing- the pro posed amendments to the constitution, and that no attempt will be made to vitiate or circumvent any of the pro visions of the direct primary law, the Republican voters of the First District doubtless will give unanimous support in an earnest endeavor to make this aiccttng successful. It Is net the intention of the present Saw to destroy party organization, nor to abrogate any of the inherent rights of the poople. The purpose of its pro visions is to place greater power in the bands of the voters of Oregon. The law may not prove satisfactory, but a. fair trial at a general election is demanded by the people of the state. If proved by actual experience and co eration to be a pernicious law, the cit izens of this commonwealth will re peal it and enact a bettor law in its stead. The invitation extended to all the Republican voters of Oregon to at tend the convention is a wise move, And will have a strong tendency to pro strate harmony in the ranks. Republi can voters no longer will tolerate the dictation of party leaders, or bow to decisions made by them in secret con clave. Whatever action is taken at thjs meeting on matters of vital importance to the Republican party should be open to the light of day. and with the factional lines absolutely eliminated. Based upon these principles, and with these mo tives In view, no valid objection, can be offered against this grand rally of Re publican voters. W. C. Chase, of Coqullle, Chairman Coos County Central Committee The proposed meeting of the representative RofHtsUcans of the state meets with my hearty approval. The need of harmony in our party racks is very noticeable, and I feel that much good may be attained by petting together to discuss matters, not candidates. To bring together the differ ent elements in such a way as to form a saore perfect union or organization rec ognized by all loyal-hearted Republicans is certainly the thing to do. I see no ring, factional oryinaohine move in this Taeoting. so that all who desire that the Republican party maintain its supremacy should lend their aid and influence to any honest endeavor for harmony and re union. W. J. Lachncr. Congressional Commit teeman for Second. District The "call is timely, and in my Judgment Republicans from all over the state will participate In the "love-feast," For a long time there has been a feeling of unrest and a desire lor peace and harmony in the rank and IHe of the Republican party of this state, and a meeting such as you have indicated wilt be welcomed by them. The real. If not the only reason, why the. rank and file of our party are Repub licans, is on account of the principles the party stands for and represents; and In order to carry out those principles. Re publicans must be elected to office as the representatives of the party to put them Into effect. This result can only -be pro duced by a unity of action on the part of the rank and file of the Republicans of this state; therefore the call will be welcomed by us all, for you have given us an opportunity to come together and discuss ways and means for the reorgani zation of the party. J. E. Marks, of Canyon City, chairman central committee of Grant County A Republican reunion to lnduco Republi cans to support the primary nomina tions, I believe, will be the beginning of getting the Republicans together, at least I cannot see how any harm can be done by having such a meeting. We have very little, if any, factional differences in Grant County, and the Republicans here usually support their ticket, yet the Republicans of this county woul like to see the Repub lican factions of Multnomah and other counties in the state get together and work together, to the best interest of Republican principles. That can only be done by supporting the Republican nominees, -whether such candidate for merly affiliated with the one or the other of the Republican factions of the state; and if that can bo accomplished by such a meeting as is called, it will undoubtedly be a good thing, and if not, conditions will be no worse than they have been. H. von der Hellen. State Representative for Jackson County To my thinking, a conference and reunion of Republicans from all parts of the state may be pro ductive of much good to the party, and I fall to see what possible harm it can do. The old parable about the bundle of sticks which could not be broken until the bun dle was untied and the sticks broken singly is doubtless as true now as it was 2000 years ago, and it seems peculiarly applicable to the question under discus sion. Surely it is worth an. effort to reconcile differences, which, after all, are mostly personal, involving no principle of policy; and a meeting under the auspices of the State Central Committee would seem to me to offer the best opportunity for discussion of matters at issue among the different factions. If anybody knows a better plan to bring about union and harmony, I would like to see it proposed. F. W. Chausse, Congressional Commit teeman for Josephine County I am very much impressed with the idea of a meet ing of Oregon -Republicans for the pur poses named in the call issued by the chairman of the Republican State Cen tral Committee. Such a meeting should have a good influence toward harmony and might be the forerunner of doing away with the word "faction." All will agree that the Republican party should not be divided here In Oregon. This kiss-and-make-up programme no doubt will prove a great power for uniting factions as long as nothing is done to circumvent the plain Intention and workings of the direct-primary law. To my mind the one thing needed at present by the Republican party in Ore gon is to formulate a policy or platform. Proper steps for such a convention could properly be taken at the meeting in Port land on October 12. S. H. Gruber, of Portland I very great ly favor the holding of a conference by the Republicans of the state. It seems to me that if such meetings were more frequently held, great 'good would result, as It would give the members of the party from the different sections of the state an opportunity to get better acquainted and to discuss matters of public policy. I believe that were the divergent mem bers of the party so to meet and to talk matters over In a friendly way, much greater harmony would prevail in tho ranks of tho party, and that a more uni form method of work might be adopted, and better men selected for office. The efficiency of the public service would thereby be very greatly improved. I cer tainly believe that such a conference will be productive of benefit to the party as well as to the people of the state at large. E. ML Brannick, of Portland There are men who have been very prominent in the Republican party but have not beoa loyal to it. At the city election I have knowl edge of some of them supporting the op position because they were not consulted. Their own selfish Interests caused them to sacrifice the party for the purpose of furthering their own ends. I am decidedly opposed to the "Initia tive and referendum." It Is one of the principles of the Populist party, and I was surprised beyond measure when it was advocated by certain prominent Re publicans. The result of the last primary is enough to convince me that It Is not a good Republican policy and will not get the best men in office, be they Republi cans or otherwise. 1 am heartily in favor of your having a conference of the lead ing Republicans of the state. J. G. Graham, of Salem, State Repre sentative for Washington County A great deal of good can be accomplished by a conference, - If the Republicans planning to attend come with the best interests of the party at heart. Such a meeting will enable the Republicans of tho state to get together and discuss matters that may affect the future of the Republican parts in Oregon, and also to take up the many provisions of the direct-primary law, and we would then bo in a better position to carry them out. I feel sure that the con ference tvII result in more harmony in tho party throughout the state. J. A. Thornburg-, chairman Washing ton County Central Committee I be lieve there Is no bettor way than to got the party together and exchange views as to what is best for the party, as all factions (except probably a few individuals) have the success of their party at heart, and will work for a straight ticket, and therefore for tho benofit of the State of Oregon. With out getting togethor and organizing some mode of activity, we are work ing at a disadvantage and cannot hope to accomplish much. J. H. Aitkin, of Huntington, State Com mitteeman for Baker County Referring to the coming Republican reunion, I am heartily in .favor of it. and believe much good can come from It at this time, pro vided that nothing whatever is permit ted to come into the gathering for dis cussion that will in any way affect the purpose of the primary law. It b corns to me an opportune time for all factions to get together, to abolish all differences and to put forth a united front. T. B. Kay, of Salem I think the -plan of having the Republicans of Oregon meet togethor in conferonce a good one. It will be a mutual pleasure for the Republicans of the state to meet together and get bet ter acquainted, and surely it can result in no harm to any one. I bolleve in par ty harmony, and if we have differences to settle, let us settle them in caucus or at the primary election. I. W. Hope, of Vale, State Committee man, for Malheur County Tho reunion seems to me a step toward harmony in the party, and success for tho party at the coming election. I have consulted many of the prominent Republicans of this county, and all agree with me la the belief that the meeting should be pro ductive of much benefit to the party throughout the state. Slg Slchel. of 'Portland, State Senator I have felt for some time that something ought to be done to bring about the much desired harmony in the Republican party, and for this reason I am very much in favor of the reunion and conference. I hope it will prove a complete success. R. 1 Durham, of Portland I fully realize and recognize the Importance of concentrated action on the part of Republicans during the coming cam paign, and trust that there may be a full-and hearty response. LEADERS! PMH7 They Are Needed to Direct Pol itics, Says W. D. Fenton. URGES THAT THEY CONFER Intelligent leadership, Ho Insists, Will Go Far to Remove Uie Troubles Xow Besetting; Republicans. W. D. Fenton, Portland: I am heartily in sympathy with any effort to unite the Republicans of this stato in the support of suitable nominee? for public office, and for the extension and advance of Repub lican principles. I do not know any valid reason why men belonging to the same political organization may not assemble in friendly conference and discuss all ques tions relating to party organization, and to proper means to carry on a campaign for good government and the ascendency of party principles. I believe intelligent leadership 1 only porelb'c by a corqpar Uon of views of those men who have the time and inclination to devote themselves to the public service. It is not necessary that a man should be a candidats for public office to enable him to be a leader In the public service or to be an Important and valuable adjunct to good government. There need be no fear or anxiety that the will of the people will not be respected The people lead through Intelligent leadership, and it Is a mark of courage In any man to assume such leadership. The people do not lead themselves. All men belong to- and are a part nMhe people, and It s a mistaken and deceitful catch phrase to assume and say that the people must lead without leaders, ind that the will of the people must be supreme when there Is no way for any one to know what the will of tho people is, unless it can be given Intelligent expression and direction. If the primary law for the nomination of candidates is to be effective, its ma chinery must be used by an intelligent and conscientious leadership, and tho army of voters who are called to give ex pression to their choice upon public ques tions, and who shall be their candidates for public office must have organization and direction if any possible success is to be attained. The continued factional and destructive warfare in the - Republican family In Ore gon Is unnecessary, and ought to have an end. Pcrconal ambition and personal leadership ought to yield, and the organ ization of any party ought to embrace all of its capable leaders, whether candktaiSi for office or not. It ought to be under ptood that there are men who care more for the success of the principles of a po litical party than they do for the success of particular men or candidates for nom. ination for office. While I shall not be able, perhaps, to participate In the conference to be held. 1 am .in hearty sympathy with anything that will unite the Republican party In this state under an intelligent and ca pable leadership. "XO CAUSE XOW FOR FEUDS" T. J. Clecton Says Time Has Como to Awaken Party Loyalty. T. J. Cleeton. of Portland The call has my hearty Indorsement and co-operation. The nocd of such a meeting is obvious. The Republican party has ever been, and must continue to be, a party of principle, contending for the public good. If it is to be a dominant force in politics. Something is radical ly wrong when a party with a record so glorious, and with principles so in accord -with the highest and best incen tives of our people, with a numerical strength In election contests of S to 3, is gradually losing control of public offices, and passing them over to the opposition. This. In my Judgment, is due to one or two causes, primarily tho weakening of the party spirit be getting Inaction and disloyalty. The FHE CUBANS HAVE THROWN A BOOMERANG examlnfaj thfl reciprocity treaties irith a microscope, Cuban tobacco planters think they hare found justification for demanding a tariff barrier -on Onban Vnelta Sprouts, now transplanted to Texas and raised, tariff free, into American Vuelta Tobacco. The delegation from Havana which waited or. President Roosevelt, as staged a few weeks ago in press dis patches, wants to saueere the smaller Cuban planters wh8 have found a profitable business in selling these sprouts 'to an American firm. v e.ans d0d?e fee PUIne5t Mnd of an admission claim-not readily admitted by competitive cigar makers at home-that the American Vuelta Tobacco is in direct competition with the native Cuban-grown leaf. JSS,: SSJS;" YOU, MR. CIGAR SMOKER, MUST HELP Perhaps Bondy & Lederer could have put the American Vuelta Tobacco crop into 10-cent dears and Mld S ff' 7 Sniht constanUy V"1 t, P'nnanent, rteady srie, m.eplnr comprti- tafled at t Z. " Sntttol th enHl! Am'ri"n Tn,1U T0,,C CrP 1 dsar that h" llwy r- "r rS -ifcVV IUL 11 culiar to the finest grades of imported cigars of the milder type. You will recognize at once, and will appreciate tne marked difference in a cigar at five cents, and we believe will be ready to circulate this information among your friends to induce them to try the Tom Keene cigar. . TRY A TOM KEENE FOR 5 CENTS and then you will know why the Cuban planters, with their high priced cigars, and with the tariff against them, are afraid. , J. R. SMITH CIGAR CO. case Is not due to a lack of principles, policies or high purposes, for the party stands today on the sumimt In this re gard. It is not due to the primary election law, for that Is the party's own child. The one cause, and the one alone, in my Judgment, Is the unwise and bitter factional differences which have been rampant within our ranks. In my Judg ment, there is no longer reason or ex cuse for this division within our ranks. It originated, as we know, when our party was divided on a great question. That condition no longer exists. It has been settled, and we think rightly settled, by the great battle of the standards, and now we all stand to gether on principles we believe to bo best for the public weal. The only ex cuse any man can find for factional strife is small and unworthy, only kept alive by the fire that has burned Itself out with the causo that ignited it. John L.. Rand, of Baker City, State Sen ator I am heartily In favor of the pro posed Republican conference. I believe it will tend toward the advancement of unity among the Republicans of this state and that it will assist In bringing about the active, unanimous support by the par ty of its primary nominees. I. L. Hamilton of Medford, State Com mitteeman for Jackson County I think the reunion. If well attended, will give an excellent opportunity to devise means to line up and present a solid front to our enemies next June. In a way to duplicate Teddy's" majority all over the State of Oregon. A. It. Craig, of Portland, general pas sengpr agent, Harrlman lines Unless the Republicans get together, it would seem to a man on the outside as if the Democrats would carry off even more valuable plums than they have already secured. M. D. Ellis, of Dallas, Congressional committeeman for Polk County I can not see any harm in the gathering next month, and think it will be a good thing. We must all work together If we expect to win. J. M. Craword. State commlteeman for Yamhill County, writes that "the sentiment is growing that the confer ence will result in benefit to the party throughout the state." . P. Rosensteln, of Portland I heart ily indorse the Republican reunion plan, to be held next month, and hope the same will have a large influence in promoting the interests of our party. E EX-GOVERXOR POIXTS TO PAST DISCORDS AND FEUDS. Primary Law, lie Says, Creates Con ditions "Which 3Iake Conference Desirable and Necessary. . T. T. Gecr, of Salem, ex-Governor: I can see no reasonable objection to the Republican reunion, and. since the movement has been set on foot, I trust It may result In much good. I am persuaded that many Republicans who at first were doubtful of the expedi ency of the proposition look with greater favor upon" it since your out spoken declaration that its object will be not only not to interfere with tho fullest working of the direct primary law, but rather to assist in carrying" out the intentions of that law In every way possible. Presuming that you use the word Impel" In the sense to "induce," the effect of the conference, if it shall succeed, will be worth many times over the effort It will require, since the political history of the entire United States has furnished no In stance of a similar factional fight, without sense or excuse, as that which has rent the Republican party In this state during the past 10 years or more. Oregon has not cast its electoral vote for a Democratic candidate for President for more than 30 years, yet In the meantime it has had Democrat ic Governors during- 16 years of that time, a Democratic Attorney-General, State Treasurer, Supreme Judge, en tire Republican Legislative tickets In strong Republican counties slaugh tered openly, while District Attorneys. Cnbana U " W PMS "ons-the they talk the more Guaranteed by TUU IJUV M I 1 1111 fV ffr!r J J ' a jkwwu w 225 ,PINE STREET, PORTLAND. OREGON THESE'LL TEMPT YOU Piano and Organs at Greatly Reduced Prices. If you have been looking for a really reliable used piano, you'll be able to find something thoroughly to your liking In this list. These pianos come from the best homes, most of them having been received by ua in part payment for new Baby Grands, and new Pianola-Pianos during the special exhibition and sale now going on at dlers Piano House. While these cut prices, at which the used pianos are now offered are to be cash, we can arrange with any city or out-of-town buyer to pay for a piano or organ on the most convenient terms of payment for the mere simple interest, not on the whole amount, but on the unpaid balance. This is a partial list: Baus, largest size, fancy oak case, Emerson, In excellent condition, oak case, J1S3. J. &z C. Fischer, very handsome ebony case. $30. Wing & Son. walnut case. JUS. Draper Brothers, oak case. 5165. Weser Orchestral Grand, mahogany case, five pedals. 521S. J. P. Hale, pose wood case, $133. Ludwig. largest size, oak case, 5163. F. G. Lelcht. mahogany case, looks like new, JlSi. Jacob Doll, mahogany case, three pedals, Starr piano, very fancy walnut case, new. 52lo. Vose piano, like new, fancy mahogany, $235; another Vose, dark case. $142. Ivers St Pond, fancy walnut, largest size. $193. Fancy, nearly new Hackley Upright piano, left on sale. $155. Now Uprights, in good order. $S6. 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Another Inducement Any of these Instruments will be taken back by us toward payment of any new high-grade piano, and we will allow the full amount paid to date of return at any time within two years from date of purchase. Every instrument guaranteed by us Just as represented. Pay 35 to $S down, and $2, $3. or 5 a month, accord ing to price of instrument. See them or write us at qnce. Ellers Piano House. 331 Washington, corner Park (Eighth) street. Sheriffs and Clerks have been polit ically murdered almost without numJ ber, because Republican voters wero not properly "impelled to support the nominees of the party." .Whether a conference of Republican leaders can cure this hablr, remains to be seen. I sincerely hope It may. From what ha3 frequently been said by the early promoters of the confer ence Idea. It Is to be Inferred that the enactment of the primary law has created new conditions which have seemed to render a conference neces sary. It should be remembered that In every Instance In the past where a Republican candldato has failed of election through the lack of sufficient impelling- force it has been a protest against the action of some convention, either county or state. The hope of the primary law is In the fact that when the people nominate a man for any office there will dc no disposition to charge unfairness and that he may receive the entire party vote. The conference should earnestly advocate this idea, not forgetting that one of the objects of the people in enacting the primary law, plainly set out in its preamble. Is to secure a popular vote for candidates for United States Sena tor, to be afterward observed, of course, by the State Legislature. Will you permit mo to add that I will cheerfully do whatever may be la my power to restore harmony within the ranks of the Republican party of Oregon. I have always deplored tho lack of it. and have declined to take any part in its factional contests, to the extent of never having- been a member of a state convention nor ever having- been present when one was In session, save as a spectator. In 1S94. It was to avoid taking part in these destructive contests that I have kept away from the scenes where they were being enacted, contenting my self with voting for the nominees when they were presented. There are principles of commanding J. R. SMITH CIGAR Pinor T7H11 ttt-i 1 1 I. viiiui lruu will 1 1 111 1 II 1 1 34 Hot Bread Made from White River Flour is easily assimilated. This is good tidings to those to whom that deli cious feast of childhood is but a memory. It is because every tiny particle of White River Flour has been treated by electrified or ionized air that it is more easily digested and absorbed by the stomach. TL x . . c it n from certain oily hard wheat, while its nutrition, and lighter and more other flour. This hot bread we talk of has a whiteness and texture that is most appetizing; is delicately flavored, toothsome and most wholesome. mwM There's a printed slip that goes with each sack -which guar antees your satisfaction or the cheerful refund of your money. Ask the grocer. fj "I Jf - sack in Multno JjA ,jf md Clackamas r counties, Oregon, and Clark county, Washington Allen & Lewis Wholesale Grocers Selling Agents Portland, Ore. - U. S. A. ALLEN &. otuJNO t'TLAM. White River Flour Makes Importance to the American people whose enforcement depends upon the supremacy of the Republican party, a view of the situation which should ap peal more forcibly to every Republic an than the mere question of personal or factional spoils, a consideration which has been the sole basis for the quarrels which in the past few years have originated and perpetuated a cut throat policy that has well - nigh wrecked the organization In a state they help j.1 . 11 C( w tiiut v: a rn m at s w DISTRIBUTERS TO DEALERS 1 properties of the &3fe.Jp& retaining all of leaves it whiter wholesome than LEWIS A0ENT3 OatSOM Lighter, Whiter Bread which has a clear majority of at least 20,000. Let us have peace. TELL YOUR -RIBXD3 About Very Loty Rates Via Southern Faclfis for Portland Day. Saturday. September 30, Is Portland day at the Fair. Tell your friends to meet you at the Exposition. Very low rate, tea days, via Southern Pacific, on sale Sep tember 2S and 23. Murine E70 Itemed? 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