8 THE MORNING OKEGONIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY lO, 1910. CLATSOP FAVORS ASSEMBLY PLAN Prominent Republicans De clare Views on Elec tion Idea. FEW EXCEPTIONS NOTED Well-Known Politicians About As toria Believe Candidates Should Have Backing Other Than Own Interests. ASTORIA. Or., Jan. 9. (Special.) Almost without exception, the Repub llcans of Clatsop County are favorable to holding: both county and state as - vembltes. Several men prominently Identified with the Republican party in this county were questioned on the sub ject today and their replies were as follows: G. C. Fulton "I am heartily in favor rot both county and state Republican assemblies to recommend candidates for the various state and county offices. You rannot 1 sustain a party through fthe efforts of nonpartisans or by non partisan methods. The delegates to the county assembly should be chosen rat a mass meeting of the Republicans fin' each precinct, and the county as sembly should select the delegates to fthe state body. In my opinion the state -assembly should be subsequent to the kcounty assemblies, but still be held' in f-time to afford the people ample oppor tunity before the primary election' to fleam who the respective candidates -are. F. I. Dunbar You can say for me that I am most emphatically in favor of assemblies, both county and state, or the reason that I believe firmly in ct representative form of government and that every aspirant for a public office Bhould have some responsible backing other than his own personal Interests. In my opinion, the dele gates to a county assembly should be chosen at precinct primary elections and that the delegates to the state as sembly should be elected by the sev eral county assemblies. ' Judge F. J. Taylor I am for an as sembly, both in the county and in the state. I do not believe in the existing plan of a man nominating himself for a public office, as I believe a repre sentative form of government is the one suitable for our time and our peo ple. The delegates to the county as sembly should be chosen in the old way by holding primaries and the delegates to the state assembly should be ap pointed by the respective county assem blies. I believe we should follow the old plan in choosing delegates to the conventions or assemblies, so far as it is possible. As to when the state assembly should be held I am not pre pared to say, but it should be at a date that will allow the nominees am ple time to file their petitions, as they must do under the present law. John Fox The holding of assemblies, both county and state, I Relieve is by far the most satisfactory way to the greatest number of people of naming the candidates to go before the peo ple at the primary election. It cer tainly is in line with a representative form of government; it eliminates the men who are seeking office simply for personal interests, and that is what we all want. As to the manner of elect ing the delegates, probably the old way of holding precinct primary elections is the most fair and the most satisfactory, bo far as the county assemblies is con cerned, and then let the county as semblies name the delegates to the state body. James W. Welch The assembly plan for indorsing candidates is assuredly the one that I prefer, as it is the best way of securing nominees who repre sent the wishes of the great majority of the people. The county assembly should, I believe, be called by the county Republican committee and the delegates to It chosen from the re spective precincts by the committee man in each precinct. The county as semblies can name the delegates to the state assembly, which should be held subsequent to those in the several counties. Albert Dunbar I have always been opposed to the present method of nam ing candidates for public office. The assembly plan is, in my opinion, far preferable, as it insures us a repre sentative form of government, and that certainly is what I believe in. Let us hold precinct primaries to elect dele gates to a county assembly, which shall in turn select the delegates to the state assemblies. ORGANIZATION IS NECESSARY J'arty Responsibility Kssential, Is View In Douglas County. ROSKBURG, Or., Jan. 9. (Special.) "Prominent Republicans of Douglas Coun ty, questioned today, gave interviews fa vorable to holding state and county as semblies: "I am unreservedly in favor of the as sembly plan, and I will go even further and say that I am in favor of the former method in comparison with) that In vogue at the present time." said J W. Perkins. "It is true that I was nominated and elected In 1907 to the Oregon Legislature from Jackson County on 'Statement Ko. V platform, but my term in the ses sion had not been served before I was compelled to admit that my Judgment In Indorsing Statement No. 1 had been defective. I am convinced that the ex istence of parties is necessary to our form of government; I am convinced that only with an organized treatment of matters politic can results be obtained that will work for the general good. "1 do not question any citizen's good Intention or purpose under the present system, but I do assert that it is neces sary to carry on certain offices' and func tions, to have men trained for the work. I do not say that John Smith, a citizen Is not perfectly competent to express an honest opinion as to who shall be a yroper, capable and efficient United States Senator, but I do say that a body of men gotten together with means and time un limited for the express purpose of in vestigating a man's career, cupabnity and principles, are more able to choose the proper man than the average man. who. l a private citizen, has only newspaper re ports, hearsay rumors, and no personal knowledge when he makes a selection. Political Life Needs Organization. "Conventions or assemblies, in fact, po litical life, which can only exist through organization, are just as necessary to the political welfare of our country, or this tate. as individual purity and individual freedom are necessary for the mainte nance of high standard of our National 'Jfe. "Furthermore, the lack of knowledge and often incompetency of many voters, to say nothing of corruption, which can Just as easily exist with the individual as with the aggregate of citizens, to- FOTJB PROMINENT OREGON REPUBLICANS AMONG THOSE WHO DECLARE FOR ASSEMBLY PLAN. - - 't -VV J? 1 L -" 1 ;' $ - - 1 i . - i ' ; - ' I - I - s - ' y - , ' ' -I ; it ' ' 1 , ' F. J. Miller, State Senator, of Llm and Lane Counties. T. Iteynoldn, State Representa tive, vf Marlon County Kether form an error that is even greater than the one which existed under the old order, and which can be very easily overcome by legislation. "As to the matter of selecting the dele grates, the time of holding such assem bliesu or of the details in connection with this proposed procedure, I am not suffi ciently versed even to express an opinion. I -believe that we are now operating here in Oregon under a mistaken form of po litical life, and the sooner we get back to organization the better, but with such restrictions as shall be a guarantee for political purity. Then will our state make its longest and best stride forward. "Furthermore, I believe that- this sen timent is gaining in popularity from the expressions that I have heard in Dougla's County. I certainly believe that the citi zens are generally going back to the old idea with the proper restrictions, as men tioned." Old Plan Best. "I am in favor of an assembly, both state and county," said J. C. Fullerton. "The plan of the assembly should fol low as nearly da practicable the method used prior to the enactment of the di rect primary law. A call should be is sued by the state central committee for such an assembly, fixing the county rep resentation upon the Republican vote of the county at the last election. The county committee should issue a call to the several precincts fixing a time when the Republican electors should assemble, and the number of delegates each pre cinct, is entitled to, based on the vote of the precinct at the last general election. "The state assembly should - be held after the county assembly, and should be composed of the persons selected by the several county assemblies to repre sent the county in the state assembly, and no one not elected by the county assembly should have a vote in the state assembly, and no one not selected by a precinct assembly should be permitted to vote in the- county assembly. If, under the plan outlined, a lair representation of the Republican voters is obtained, I am of the opinion that the candidates named by the assembly will be elected, but the Republican voters must be satisfied that the candidates, thus named, are fairly selected, and the can didates named must be men in whom the voters -have confidence. 'Unless -the assembly Is fairly con ducted and representative men named for the offices, its candidates will not succeed. Evidence of jobs or combina tions will result in the -defeat of a ticket made by the assembly." J. A. Buchanair, State Representative, said: "An assembly by all means. The good of the party demands it. It is the only way of getting the party working together harmoniously again, but it goes without saying that the delegates must be fairly selected and the assembly must be conducted In a manner honest, open nd above-board. Delegates should be elected by a primary called in each pre cinct, and the number to be elected in each precinct should be apportioned by the county central committee on some Just and equitable plan. The state as sembly should be held from one to two months before the primary election, and it should follow the i county assembly. just as the county assembly should fol low the precinct primary." George M. Brown I am in favor of the Republicans having an assembly, both county and state, for the purpose of sug gesting fit candidates for the prospective offices. The direct assemoly is not for the purpose of superseding the direct primary law, but for the purpose of aid ing the voters In selecting the best pos sible material. The delegates to a county assembly should be selected from pre cincts as formerly, and a county assem bly should be held which should precede a state assembly. J?rom the county as sembly delegates to the state assembly should be selected. Sam S. Josephson I am in favor of the assemblies, both state and county. The delegates should toe selected as fol lows: Delegates to the state assembly by the county assembly, and delegates to the county assembly by party caucus in each precinct. The county assembly should precede the state assembly. J. H. Booth I am heartily in favor of a direct assembly. Pioneer Woman. Married. Mrs. Penina Bright, an old-time resi dent of Boring, on the Kstacada Railway, was married on Wednesday at the home of her sister, Sirs. Elmer Hicker, to William M. Manwell, of Washington. Her first husband was one of the earliest set tlers of Clackamas County. Mr. Manwell will buy a farm near Boring and settle there. Do you know that croup can be pre vented? Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the child becomes hoarse or even after the croupy cough appears and it will prevent the attack. It is also a certain cure for croup and has never been known to fail. Sold by all dealers. Today Is positively the last day for discount on West Side gas bills. Read Gas Tips. ' ' '- - - -"to Dr. jr. IV. Smith, State Senator, of Marion County. Dr. G. S. AVrlsrht. ex-State Senator, of Yamhill County. BOTH SIDES READY Trial of Binger Hermann to Begin Today. NO DETECTIVES EMPLOYED Defendant Denies Rumor That He Is Unduly Anxious About Talcs- "inen's Records Heney Is Nearly Ready to Go On. Binger Hermann will be placed on trial in the United States Court at 10 o'clock this morning. The ex-Congressman and Commissioner -ef the General Land Office is charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States of lands, in connection with the formation of the Blue Mountain forest reserve. The lands contained in that reserve were withdrawn in the term which Mr. Her mann served as Commissioner. It is charged that Mr. Hermann conspired with Franklin P. Mays, . Wlllard N. Jones and George Sorrenson and that the scheme contemplated the manipula tion of a large quantity of school lands, which were Included within the boun daries of the reserve and which were to be disposed of under the provisions of the lieu land law of June, 1897, since repealed. Attorneys for Mr. Hermann were ret icent yesterday as to what their first move would be. but they intimated that they were ready for the onslaughts of Francis J. Heney and Tracy C. Becker, who 'represent the Government. At the rooms of Mr. Hermann in the Imperial Hotel many of the old polit ical allies and friends of the deienu ant called yesterday. Many of his call ers volunteered assistance. Mr. Her mann denied the rumor that he had employed private detectives to hunt up the records of the talesmen. At the office of F. J. Heney in the Federal building the work of assem bling information concerning the tales men was almost completed last night. The prosecutor had the assistance of Inspector H. T. Jones, of the Land Of fice, and a corps of clerks. They have worked night and day since the jury list was drawn. A stipulation as to the admission of certain evidence -appearing in the rec ord of the Washington, D. C, trial of Mr. Hermann has been , agreed upon and will be filed today. HOLLAND SENDS ROSES NETHERLANDS FIRST TO REC--OGXIZE PLANTING DAY. Consul Mattlies Receives Slips From Royal Nursery to Be Dedicated February 2 2. The Netherlands bears the honor of being the first i foreign government to recognize the rose-planting day feature of the Rose Festival officially. Yes terday morning J. w. Matthes. Con sular Representative of Holland, re ceived from his home government a consignment of six William Allen Rich ardson rose bushes to be used at the next rose-planting ceremony on Feb ruary 22. Washington's birthday. The shipment was in excellent condition and? was turned over to a local nurseryman to be taken care of until February 22. The variety dispatched by Holland represents the House of Orange in that the rose is of that particular color. Queen Wilhelmina is of the House of Orange and a Princess of that dynasty. The royal nursery, from which the six roses were sent, selected that variety because of its National distinction as typifying the official color of the House of Orange. They are described as being large and beautiful roses, and are of what is known as the "tea" family and are expected to thrive and' flourish luxuri antly in this climate and soil. A formal ceremony of opening the seal of the original package was gone through with yesterday in the presence of President Hoyt of the Rose Festival, and President Drake, of the Rose So ciety, together with a number of other leading rosarlans. SENTIMENTGROWS FOR ASSEMBLIES Oregon Republicans Express Views on Proposed Election Plan. ONLY THREE ARE OPPOSED Ij. N. Blowers, of Hood ' River, ex Marshal; George Wright, Albany; Mayor Rodgers, Salem, Take Contrary"Vlew for Reasons. (Continued From First Page.) gatherings in turn to elect the county's quota of delegates to the state assembly. Two .would have the delegates to county assemblies selected by the members of the county central committee while an other proposes that the membership of county assemblies be selected at a mass meeting called by the chairman of the county central committee, the meeting to be held at the county seat. Two-thirds of those expressing them selves on the subject, recommended that the county assemblies be held first and that these gatherings select the delegates to the state assembly. The prevailing sentiment favors holding the county as semblies some time during the month of June, and the state assembly early In July. Double Purpolse Served. It Is explained by those who would have the assemblies held early, that a double purpose will be served. In the first place, by holding the state assembly early in July," or about two months prior to -the date for the direct primary nominating election, candidates recommended for state offices will be able to conduct a thorough campaign and give the people of the entire state an oppor tunity to become acquainted with the people who will have abundant time to Inquire Into the character of men recom mended for their favorable consideration at the polls. Secondly should the state assembly fall to .indorse a candidate for any one or more offices who is not acceptable to the Republicans of the state, sufficient time will intervene before the primary election for other candidates to be in troduced into the contest. In this way, it is argued that it would be incumbent on the assembly to bring out only the very best material in the shape of candi dates. When summarized, the views of the Republicans quoted this morning favor the following procedure: Election of dele gates by precincts to county assemblies and the election by the county assemblies of delegates to the state assembly. For this reason, these Republicans favor hold ing county, assemblies first and the state assemblies afterwards, the latter gather ing to be held not later than the middle of July. Must Outline Some Definite Plan. There Is reflected in the interviews pre sented a general demand on the part of Republicans, in the scattered district rep resented, that the party must adopt some plan for bringing before the people can didates on whom Republicans can unite if party success is desired. Accompanying this same expression Is the conviction that the proposed assem blies must ,be thoroughly representative of the people. It is insisted that the delegates to the assemblies must be chosen direct from the voters by precincts, and the warn ing is sounded that in order for the plan to be successful, there must not be the slightest evidence of clique or com bination either in the organization of the various assemblies or in the selection of candidates who shall be recommended to the voters. In other words, it is emphasized that qualifications for the office must be the consideration by which all recommenda tions must be measured in the considera tion of candidates. OPEN ASSE3IBLY IS BEST Exchange of Views Necessary to Form Platform, Says Marion. SALEM, Or., Jan. 9. (Special.) Rep resentative Republicans in Marion County almost are a unit in declaring for state and county assemblies,, as is attested by the following irtfqualifled declarations: Dr. J. N. Smith, State Senator I am in favor of a Republican assembly. I have not considered the question of when the assembly should be held, but I presume July would be -the proper time. The county assemblies should precede the state assembly. The dele gates should be selected in the pre cincts, by the people, and delegates to the state assembly chosen from the membership of the county assemblies. L. T. Reynolds, State Represen tative There should be an assembly and it should be a representative one. I believe the delegates should be se lected by a full party vote in the pre cincts and not appointed by precinct chairmen. If there is to be a county assembly It should be held prior to the state assembly. State Assembly in June. A. M. La Follette, ex-Representative I should like to see an as sembly, with delegates elected in the precincts to the county assemblies, and delegates chosen from the county as semblies to the state assembly. I be lieve June would be a good time for the state assembly, as people will have time to attend at that season of the year. E. M. La Fore I am in favor of an assembly, conducted in the open and on the square, so that good and com petent Republicans may be selected I am getting tired of Democratic gov ernors and I want to see a ticket sug gested that, when nominated at the primaries in the regular way, can be elected. The assembly must be a rep resentative one and not dominated by any clique or faction. I believe that the precincts should elect delegates to a county assembly and- the county as sembly should select delegates from its membership to represent the county at the state assembly. The state as sembly should be held in the Spring, so as to leave the candidates that may be indorsed plenty of time to get out their petitions for the primaries. People Should Confer. John H. McNary, District Attorney I am in favor of the Republican party adopting a platform and nominating the best ticket available. To accom plish that end it is necessary for Re publican representatives ,to meet in assembly and consider those matters. This assembly should be held in Port land early in the Summer. The dele gates to the assembly should be chosen by the Republicans direct from the pre cincts. The counties should thereafter wards hold assemblies, indorse the platform and ticket nominated by the A CONSERVATIVE CDSTODIAN HIBERNIA SAVINGS BANK DOES A General Banking Business Pays Interest on Savings and Time Peposits Cor. Second f,nd Washington Sti. Portland, Oregon , state" assembly, and suggest candidates for county officers. George F. Rodgers. Mayor I cannot bring-myself to believe that the as sembly or convention plan is com patible with the spirit and intent of the direct primary law. I do not mean to say that the primary law Is the best method of selecting candidates, or that I approve of it In all respects, but I feel that as long as it is on our statute books in Its present form the holding of assemblies would hardly be con sistent or compatible therewith. I be lieve that the time will come when the assembly or some similar plan will be come a part of the law of the state, but until that time does come I cannot say that I approve It. , SYSTEM NOW LACKS STRENGTH People Should Meet to Consider and Advise, Is View in Linn. ALBANY, Or., Jan. 9. (Special.) Prominent local Republicans when inter viewed regarding their attitude upon the proposal to hold Republican assemblies before the primaries this year expressed themselves as follows: L. M. Curl, chairman ohe Linn Coun ty Republican Central Committee I be lieve that a plan should be formulated to correct existing conditions. I have no plan in, detail to suggest. I believe the subject should be taken up by the party organization and fully and carefully con sidered, so as to make the plan unobjec tionable to the primary nominating scheme. I am of the -opinion that this can be done more effectually through the regularly elected committees by means of conferences than by individual suggestion Independent of organization. Percy R. Kelly, ex-Sta' Senator It is evident to me that the primary system as in -vogue now lacks the wisdom and strength of effective party organization: and while I am not blind to the abuses of the old convention method of nominat ing, which was largely responsible for the enactment of the direct primary law, nevertheless I believe there is a happy medium between the two systems and therefore am in favor of trying the plan of holding an assembly, as favored by The Oregonlan. Right to Assemble guaranteed. H. H. Hewitt, ex-Circuit Judge I be lieve in representative government, an in terchange of thought and that the ma jority should rule. I don't believe in the "iHoly Statement," nor that one political party should run another political party. I believe that the Republic was planned well by our revolutionary fathers and that the right of assembly was guaranteed. I am, therefore. In favor of the assembly a convention, if you please. E. D. Cusick I favo an assembly be cause I believe it will develop the party spirit, reduce the expense of the candi dates, and improve the quality of the legislative candidates. The primaries, which follow the assemblies, will tend to protect the people against rings and cliques. I have not studied a method of electing delegates, but think the mass meetings are sufficient, except in the cities. George W. Wright As a Republican, I prefer the success of "the Republican party, but in my judgment the party will gain no strength by nominating candi dates by the assembly method. The di rect primary nomipating- elections law was proposed by the people of the State of Oregon, by initiative petition, and ap proved by a majority of the votes cast thereon at the general election, held June 6, 1904, the majority being nearly four to one in favor of the law. In my judg ment, any attempt to nullify the spirit and intention of the law, other than a direct repeal of it, will cause strife and division in the party. Those opposed to the law should repeal it. In the same manner by which the law was enacted. The Republican party should have noth ing to fear from this law, for being greatly in the- majority. If the members of'the party will remain loyal to their political 'principles and vote for the Re publican nominees, as In honor bound they should do, such nominees would be, in nearly every contest, duly elected. Business View Suggested. Frank , J. Miller, State Senator I have always been in favor of an assembly for advisory purposes and to harmonize party interests. If I were going into a busi ness arrangement with any considerable number of people, I would fel that we ought to get together and advise with one another as to the best methods of conducting that business, and to devise some plan whereby' it might be brought to a successful conclusion. I look upon politics from a business viewpoint, and think that it ought to be so conducted as to redound to the best Interests of the people, as well as to the party. I think we ought to hold both state and county assemblies and the delegates to ' those assemblies should represent the party in the various sections of the state in the fullest possible degree. I have no well defined plan for the selection of delegates except that they ought to be chosen on some equitable iasis; so that everyone would be represented. TWO STRONG PARTIES NEEDED Hood River County Favors Nomina tions Through Organization. HOOD RIVER, Or., Jan. 9. (Special.) Interviews with prominent Republicans in various walks of life at Hood River show that five or six favor assemblies. Talks with others informally also show that the idea of holding assemblies is considered not only favorably, but as necessary to preserve the integrity of the Republican organization in the state. Prominent Republicans today expressed themselves as follows: E. L. Smith I am heartily in favor of preserving the integrity of the Republican party and therefore indorse emphatically the assembly or any other plan that will consider the merits of and recommend suitable persons as candidates of that party. This opinion applies with equal force to the Democratic party, two strong political parties being -essential to best government. L. N". Blowers. ex-United States Mar shal I think that an assembly of self appointed delegates would be the best thing that could happen for the Cemo- ''.'' OLDEST BANK ON THE PACIFIC COAST ' CAPITAL $1,000,000 SURPLUS and PROFITS $600,000 OFFICERS. W. M. LAOD. President. EDW. COOKIXGHAM. Vice-President W. H. Dl'NCKLET, Cashier. R. S. HOWARD, JR.. AM-t Cashier. L. W. LADD, Assistant Cashier. "WALTER M. COOK. A SB' t Cashier. Interest Paid on Savings Accounts and Certificates of Deposit We Issue Letters of Credit, Foreign Drafts, and Travelers' Checks . THE BEST STREET INSURANCE IS THE BITULITHIC PAVEMENT It insures against dust, mud and street noises. It insures against slipperiness and falling horses. . It insures against cracks, disintegration and costly repairs, li, assure a sanitary and durable street. It assures conscientious 'workmanship and best materials. It assures perfect satisfaction. ' BITULITHIC INSURANCE IS SATE ST AND SUREST. WARREN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY S17 BECK BUILDING, PORTLAND, OR. WHITE STA 0R1ENTGRUISEJL ITALY and EGYPT S. S. ARABIC- Sailing January 20 i 73 Days $400 and up A All Expenses Included . Broadway. IJeA York WHITE STAR LINE, crats. but as a Republican am opposed to it. A. A. Jayne, ex-State Representative As a Republican who believes in the principles and maintenance of the party I am in favor of the assembly. I belieVe that it i9 not only advisable but neces sary for the welfare of the organization. I can't see that there is anything in the spirit of the letter of the primary law in opposition to it, or that there Is anything ln he assembly plan that is a menace to the primary law. As to the mode of selecting delegates that can be determined later. I believe - thaX the county assemblies should be held first. Charles T. Early, state committeeman There certainly should be no objection to the assembly. The plan, as I under stand it, would in every way be repre sentative. We must have a method of maintaining a Republican party organi zation, selecting our candidates and know ing wliom we are voting for and why. The most logical course to pursue, I think, would be to hold the cdunty as sembly first. J. I Carter, State Representative From what I have read of the proposed assamblies, I am favorable to them. I believe that they can be held without any violation of the direct primary law and are necessary to the integrity of the party. The manner of selecting delegates I am willing to leave in the hands of the party leaders, to be determined later. P. S. Davidson I can't see anything ob jectionable in the assemblies. As pro posed, they will provide the proper means of stimulating and keeping the organiza tion intact. Acting in a suggestive ca pacity to the Republican voters of the state, they will tend to keep party lines distinct and bring out the best, and most suitable candidates. I am not prepared to say just how the delegates should be selected. I believe jt would be advisable to hold the county assembly first. CLEAN ASSEMBLY IS BEST Yamhill Likes Idea, With Provision Against "King" Rule. M'MINNVILLE, Or., Jan. 9. (Spe cial.) The assembly plan of selecting candidates for county and state of fices has the indorsement of Republi cans pretty generally throughout this section. There are those, however, who hedge the assembly in with restrictions. Regarding the proposed assemblies, leading Republicans .have expressed themselves as follows: James . McCain I am in favor of holding both county and state assem blies. Delegates to the county assem bly should be selected by a mass meet ing, to be held at the county seat, to be called by the chairman of the coun ty central committee. Delegates to the state assembly should be selected by the county assembly; therefore the county assembly should precede the state assembly. The state assembly should be held early enough so that its action may be fully understood by the voters before the holding of the direct primary nominating elections. Dr. G. S.. Wright, ex-State Senator I believe in 'holding the assembly as the best means of selecting candidates. In thus making its choice of material to go before the direct primaries, the par ty is simply fulfilling its duty to the people. The calling together of Repub licans can mean no interference with the direct primary law, and such meet ings should not engender factional strife, since all Republicans are eligi ble to become units of such assemblies. Assemblies of the counties should pre cede those of the state, and both should be held in ample time before the direct primary nominating election to enable the voters to become acquainted with the candidates who may be nominated. H. Z. Foster, County Treasurer I have been a Republican voter in Yam hill County since Lincoln's second elec tion, and have viewed with much ap prehension the tendency of Republicans to shoot their ammunition in the air and thus lose its effectiveness. As a means of concentrating the vote ar-d creating harmony in the party, the as sembly might be all right. But wheth er assemblies or not,' I am satisfied that the party will be able to work out all the present and coming problems with in its own- councils. John G. Eckman, "Statement" candi date for Representative 1908 I favor the holding of assemblies, if some plan DIRECTORS. EDWARD COOKIXGHAM. HENRY U CORBETT. WILLIAM M. LADD. CHARLES E. LADD. J. WESLEY LADD. - S. B. LISTHICl'M. FREDERIC B. PRATT. THEODORE B. WILCOX. Tia Axore, Madelrm. Gibraltar. Alffler Largest Steamers In the TradcT CELTIC CEDRIC FEB. 10. FEB. , MAS. 19 ' ROMANIC : Jan. 15:" Feb. : AKABIC ..... Jan. 20. to Alexandria CRETIC Jan. 13 : Mar. 13 CANOI'IC Feb. 12: Mar. 2 Seattle or Local Agents can be devised whereby two or. three men do not control and' thwart the will of the people. Delegates should be selected at primaries and the state assembly should be preceded by the county assemblies. David Stout I favor the assembly plan first, last, and all the time. Let each precinct choose its delegates to the county assembly, they to choose delegates to the state assembly, which should be held early, in order to give ample time thoroughly to discuss the prospective candidates before the date of the direct primary nominating elec tion in September. R. L. Conner, Deputy District Attor ney With Jobbery and ring methods entirely eliminated from the assembly plan, I rather favor it. Let precinct delegates select county delegates, and the county delegates select men for the state assembly. Hold the latter as early as June, so that If there should arise any dissatisfaction with those chosen by the assembly there may be ample time to put up independent can didates, if the people should feel so disposed. County assemblies, for this reason, should precede the state as sembly. ASSEMBLY PLAN IN HIGH FAVOR Morrow County Believes System Would Give Satisfaction. HEPPNER; Or.. Jan. 9. (Special.) "When interviewed on the proposed as sembly, prominent Republicans in Mor row County expressed themselves as follows: T. J. Mahoney, State Representative In favor of it? Yes, sir; you bet I am. I think that the delegates to the county assembly should be selected by caucus and that these delegates should select the delegates to the state assem bly. The assembly should be held not later than July 1 and, of course, the county assembly should precede the state assembly. S. E. Is'otson, County SchooT Superin tendent Yes, I am in favor of it. I think there should be two assemblies, the county and state, in the order named; the county assembly to nomi nate county officials and select dele gates to the state assembly. I believe that the state assembly should be held not later than the first week in July. W. W. Smead, postmaster I am for the assembly, first, last and always. Would suggest that each precinct elect delegates to a county assembly and that these delegates elect delegates to the state assembly. The county assem bly should meet in the first week in May and the state assembly about June 1. Frank Gilliam I am highly in favor of the assembly plan as advocated by The Oregonlan. Think it is just what we need and the only plan that will give satisfaction. R. P. Hynd I favor the assembly plan in most of its phases. I think that delegates should be elected by the peo ple, by means of a caucus to a county assembly and delegates to the state as sembly chosen by the county assembly, which necessarily would have to be held first. FARMERS AID WAGON ROADS Cherryville District .Votes Tax for Mount Hood Thoroughfare. Farmers along the Mount Hood wagon road will assist in the improve ment of that road. At a meeting of the taxpayers of the Cherryville road district a special lax of 5 mills was levied, 70 per cent to be applied to the improvement of the Mount Hood road. The remaining 30 per cent will be de voted to the improvement of side roads. Grant B. Dimick, of Oregon City, ad dressed the meeting on good roads. A concerted effort is being made to obtain .the reappointment of . David Douglass as superintendent of the Mount Hood district. While it Is often impossible to pre vent an accident, it is never impossible to be prepared it is not beyond any one's purse. Invest 2d cents in a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment and you are prepared for sprains, bruises and Ilka Injuries. Sold by all dealers. r