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'8 THE HOBXETG OKEGOXIAN, FEIDAT, JULY 22, 1910. SPEAKERS ACCLAIM REUNION OF PARTY People Must Decide Between Responsible Leadership ; and Selfish Rule. ENEMIES NOT CONSULTED Delegates Urged to Name Republi-. cans of Undoubted Party Loyalty for Every Office on Ticket Chosen. During the hour or more required to elect the three committees, representa tive Republicans from various parts of the state were called to the platform to address the assembly. Party princi ples were outlined and stirring appeals we're made for party loyalty. The list of speakers included Charles W. Ful ton. Wallace McCamant, George W. Sta pleton, Judge R. R. Butler; K. W. Con ners, Walter L. Tooze. George M. Brown, Theodore Cameron and D. Soils Cohen. Walter L. Tooze was first called for and he spoke In rousing fashion of the purpose of the assembly and the evidences at hand of the reunited Re publican party. He pleaded for har mony and urged that all stand togeth er in working for the best Interests of the Republican cause. Wallace McCamant spoke In an elo quent strain. He urged that the assem bly name a Republican of strict party principles for every office from Gover nor down to State Engineer. "As soon as this assembly la adjourned every candidate that has been named is my candidate, regardless of any preference 1 may have," said Mr. McCamant. George M. Brown, of Douglas County, was next called for. Mr. Brown was in troduced as "the little giant of Doug las." Mr. Brown said he never felt so respectable before in his life as on this occasion, when he acted as a delegate tn a reunited Republican party. Right to Organize Is Clear. Charles W. Fulton was greeted with rnthuslastic cheering as he .stepped forward at the call of Mr. McArthur, who was in the chair. Kx-Senator Fulton opened his remarks with a summary of the purposes of the gathering. "You are members of the Republican party because you believe in the principles of the party, and, believing in those prin ciples, you believe it to be your -luty to do all in your power to carry them on to victory." said he. ."You are not here for the purpose of annulling or in any manner circumventing any pro vision of the primary law or any other law. )fou are not here to oppose either In spirit or letter any statute, but on the contrary the fundamental law of this state, the constitution Itself, ex pressly provides that no law shall ever be- passed restraining the inhabitants from coming together for the purpose of consulting for their own good. That you are here in a peaceable manner, required by the constitution, all will admit, unless enthusiasm may be con sidered a disturbance. You are not here for your own good but for the good of the commonwealth and to effect a great victory for the Re publican party. I can think of no higher good that can be brought to the people of this state than that. We are here today for the purpose of pre serving the organization of the Repub lican party. 1 believe that the most potent Influence which has appeared to cause you to assemble here is the grow ing conviction in the minds of the Republicans of Oregon that party or ganization is necessary to party suc cess. Principle Is Necessary.' "I am glad to see this spirit, for when the members of the party are harmonious, when they act unitedly, when "they act as an organization, party success is sure to follow their efforts and crown them, and that Is what we are going to have victory for the Republican party. It Is my con viction that the representative prin ciple observed throughout provides the best possible system of government, and that principle is just as necessary to party organization and party suc 1 ? sWP.tytJW!p.,ltwwt,B -- m uJuuiMiiuijii I jjiuuhjimjii muni in.njuw.i iujuiiiuujiiujuji i in.i i. J! pimaiiiiiiiiiH im urn rianiuun i. n uim w u i ji.. uhiiiii j ) ji inn um j.unipri n 1.1 . in n . n n in in ir '" rn nn tt u.- ii y n 1 j n i ' 1 in 1 i 11" "' ni i .. -T - cess and party government as it is in the organization of society. You can not have organization unless you have conventions or some . similar body charged with the duty of formulating a platform and recommending nominees to the great body of voters throughout the state. I wish to state that we be lieve In government by political par ties, Vjr we will be goverened by men of ambitious and selfish purposes. Peo ple will either march under the banner of some political organization pledged to uphold a platform, or under some popular leader in whom they think they see the realization of their polit ical ideals. No one man can be in trusted with the liberties of a great people. "In making our nominations and adopting our platform, in determining upon the methods we will follow, we are only to consult Republicans; it is only important to know what Republi cans have to say. We care not whether It pleases the enemy or not; we rather hope It will not. It is pathetic to ob serve how profoundlyconcerned is the opposition press lest the Republicans shall make a blunder; they are deeply distressed lest we make some mistake that shall lead ourselves into defeat. I know they are sincere In tf.ls concern. I know they are wrought up to a high pitch lest we make this fatal error. Not until warfare is a peaceful pro cedure, when commanders shall coun sel together as to how each may reap a victory, will one political party take advice from another party as to its methods or procedure." Party Is Reunited. In closing. Senator Fulton paid a touching tribute to the late Judge George H. "Williams. "Let the heathen rage," said he, "and let the Insurgent surge, if he will; the Republican party in Oregon, reunited and relnvigorated, shall, as in the past, march on to vic tor'." D. Solis Cohen, of Multnomah Coun ty, followed Senator Fulton on the stand. Mr. Cohen spoke in a stirring way on the assembly and the impetus it lends the Republican party in the march towards new success. R. R. Butler, of Gilliam County, Cir cuit Judge for the 11th Judicial dis trict, spoke briefly. He said he was born a Republican, was now a Repub lican and always Intended to be a Re publican, and was proud to see such a gathering of Republicans, united again In the Interest of party. He predicted the complete success of the Republican party at the polls in the election to come, from Governor down. George W. Stapleton, of Multnomah County, took occasion to make a de tailed refutation of the charge that he once supported Bryan, and made clear his position as a staunch Republican, loyal always to Republican principles. Referring to the direct primary, he urged that the assembly is in accord ance with that law and asserted that It in no way withholds from the people their rights at the polls. E. H. Belknap, of Benton County, urged a general getting together among Republicans for the success of the Re publican cause at the coming election. "Unite our forces and carry the Repub lican banner to victory," was his ad vice to the assembly. He placed him self on record as in the assembly whol ly to support Republicans for all of fices and said he would not for one In stant countenance a non-partisan ticket. Statement 1 Hard to Swallow. E. W. Connors, of Columbia v-ounty. who voted for President Zachary Tay lor in 1848, was the next speaker. Mr. Connors went Into the history of the olden days of the Republican party In Oregon. With reference to Statement No. 1. he took occasion to say that, al though he was not a user of tobacco, he would as soon swallow two or three chews of tobacco as Statement No. 1. Todd Cameron, of Jackson County, was Introduced by Mr. McArthur as "the grand old man of Southern Ore gon." The speaker said the Republican party could not do any worse than it had been doing for the past six years. He wanted to see a getting together of good Republicans and expressed the hope that everyone would go out and work for the candidates named by the assembly. Chairman Bristol then announced his committees, after which adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock. The com mittees thus named were as follows: Credentials .Baker, R.J R. Carey; Benton, R. O. Log-an; Clackamas. H. H. Eccles; Clatsop, w. T. O'Brien; Columbia. J. B. Doan: Coos, R. c. Dement; Crook, W. D. Barnes; Douglas. F. E. Alley; Gilliam. J. W. Church; Grant. Louis Wohlen-berg; Har ney, G. W. Yoder; Hood River. C Detham; Jackson. Benton Bowers; Josephine, Joseph Moss; Klamath, Dr. A. Patterson; Lake, W. Lair Thompson: Lane, X M. Crosno; Linn, L. M. Curl; Malheur, T. W. Hope; Marlon. R. J. Hendricks; Morrow. C. E. Woodson; Multnomah, Edgar B. Piper; Polk, V- S. Laughary; Sherman, w. H. Ragsdale; Tillamook. F W. BeaU; Umatilla, E. W. McComas; Union. John A. Malatt; Wallowa, ... s iisfcat-rfhV ni PLATFORM ADOPTED BY REPUBLICAN STATE ASSEMBLY The Republicans of Oregon, in assembly convened, reaffirm their faith In the principles of the Republican party, .and with pardonable . pride point to the record of its achievements. We reaffirm our faith In the principles of representative govern ment and in the maintenance of political parties, believing that no party can maintain its Identity or exert Its proper influence for good govern ment without organization. As the representatives of the Republican voters of Oregon we find our warrant for this assembly In the express provisions of the pre amble of the direct primary law, which reads as follows: Political parties are useful and necessary. The method of naming candi date for elective public offices by political parties and voluntary political organizations is the best plan yet found for placing before the people the names of qualified and worthy citizens from whom the electors may choose the officers of our Government. Every political party and every voluntary political organization his the same right to be protected from the interference of persons who are not Iden tified with It as its known and publicly avowed members, that the govern ment of the state has to protect itself from the interference of persons who are not knows and registered as electors. We commend as the sentiment of this assembly the words of Gov ernor Charles E. Hughes: I believe In party organization and I desire to aee it strong, efficient and lepresentatlve. And the expression of Theodore Roosevelt that: Voters should be guaranteed the right to determine within the ranks of their respective organizations who the candidates of the parties shall be. Organization Is Essential. We reaffirm our faith In the principles of representative govern ment and the maintenance of political parties, believing that no party or association of men can maintain Its identity or exert its influence for the principles it expresses without organization; we believe In the wisdom of counsel, and as free citizens of a free government we enjoy the constitutional right as members of the Republican party to assem ble for the purpose of adopting a platform, considering the fitness of candidates, making recommendations to the people and performing such other duties as may be deemed wise and expedient; and that any in fringement upon such right is a denial of the wisdom of the founders of our Government, both state and National, and against the rights guaranteed by our constitution and a violation of the real spirit of the direct primary law, with the fundamental principles of which we are In hearty accord, and believe it should be supported and obeyed. We favor the creation of the office of Lieutenant - Governor of the state, who shall perform the duties of the Governor In case of his in ability to act. We favor the abolishment of all useless and unnecessary offices, boards, commissions and clerkships and for a Just and economical ex- penditure of publie moneys. We are opposed to the pending bill providing for the election of delegates to National conventions of the Republican and Democratic parties at the expense of the taxpayers. These delegates are not public officials, but are representatives of their respective parties arid the taxpayers of the state should not be called upon to pay their railroad fare, hotel bills and other expenses on these trips. We favor an appropriation by Congress placing the Indian war vet erans of he Pacific Northwest on an equality with the veterans of the Civil War in Hie matter of pensions. We favor only such conservation of the public resources as will best develop and settle the country. Administration Is Indorsed. We unqualifiedly indorse the Administration of President Taft and point with pride to the fulfillment by the National Republican party of the pledges contained in its last platform. We point with pride to the history of the Republican party and to the capacity of the party, so often demonstrated, to solve public questions and to legislate and admin ister the Government In the interest of the whole people. We affirm our continued loyalty to the principles and policies of the party, and we mutually pledge ourselves to the effort necessary to strengthen the party organization and to put into office men who are loyal to Its principles. Dr. Hockett; Wasco, D. W. Knowles; Wash ington. J. A. Thornberg; Wheeler, P. J. Smith; Yamhill, R. L. Conner. Permanent organization and order of business C. W. Ho'ison, Multnomah; A. J. Johnson, Benton; F.ruce Dennis. Union; W." Lair Thompson. Lake; G. C. Fulton. Clack amas. Resolutions H. H. Korthup. Multnomah; J. c. Hayter, Polk: J. L. Rand. Baker; J. P". Yates, Benton; W. A. Garner. Clackamas; F. I. Dunbar. Clatsop; M. E. Miller, Co lumbia; William Grimes. Coos; R. A. Ford. Crook; A. N. Orcutt, Douglas; R. R. Butlar, Gilliam; H. W. Powell. Grant; William Mul ler. Harney; A. A. Jayne, Hood River; Thomas Cameron, Jackson; J. F. Galbreath. Josephine; H. L. Benson, Klamath; W. Lair Thompson, Lake: W. W. Calkins. Lane; Lee Wade. Lincoln; Frank Miller, Linn: G. L. King. Malheur; E. M. La-fore, Marlon; T. J. ilahoney. Morrow; Fred Haynes, Sher man; 'W. L. Thompson. Umatilla: C. E. Cochran. Union; George W. Hyatt. Wallowa; H. C Rupert. Wasco; T. H. Tongue. Jr.. Washington; W. W. Stelwer, Wheeler; D. H. Turner, Yamhill; R. R. BeaU, Tilla mook. SPEED LAW IS ENFORCED i Policemen on Motorcycles Make Arrests of Auto Drivers. Threats on the part of victims of speed law violators that the city would be held responsible for damages by automobiles have caused Increased ac tivity on the part of the police force to arrest all drivers wjio exceed the speed limit. Since the introduction of motorcycles in the department arrests have been greatly facilitated,' Patrol men Sims, and Evans, of the motor cycle squad, devoting much of their time to running down and arresting drivers of automobiles, especially in the outlying districts. Three speeders were caught yester day. Fred Allen, a chauffeur, was tak ing one of the contestants in the ten nis tourney to the place of meeting PHOTOGRAPH OP THE DELEGATES 5jfyrv,"5W 8 ' ,ev - and was late. He let out a burst of speed to arrive on time and was ob served by Patrolman Sims, who caused his arrest. He was fined 10. Oscar Holman paid a like amount. J. R. Pat terson, a retired capitalist, was show ing a woman the paces of his machine and went a bit too fast. He was fined $10. but If he had been caught a block further on, within the fire limits, he would have had to pay more. Philip Cherry was fined 5 for rid ing a motorcycle on the sidewalk. QUESTION OF DISCIPLINE Explanation as to Loss of Christian Science Membership. PORTLAND. Jul ai. (To-the Editor) Editorial comment by The Oregonlan upon a news Item of recent date concerning the action of the board of directors of the Mother Church in dropping 18 persons from membership misstates the situation. Usually, what a movement has accom plished or Is now doing is considered the chief matter. ""The emoluments which have made Mrs. Eddy famous" may be summed up In the satisfaction of having been obedi ent to the divine leading and In the face of bitter criticism established a system of teachings that maka for more health, hap piness, and righteousness. It Is hardly possible for the defection of a few persons to Interfere with this. Respecting these people who were re cently dismissed. It may be said that it is simply a Question of necessary enrnrcerment of discipline. The board of directors of tne Mother Church decided several months ago. after an sxhaustlve hearing, that Mrs. Stetson was not teaching and practicing Christian Science as promulgated In the text book "Science and Health" with "Key to the Scriptures." by Mrs. Eddy, and she was dropped from membership. These 1ft people who refused to recognize and accept the ruling had the opportunity of voluntarily withdrawing. Since they did not do 'so and continued to embarrass the movement by retaining membership, it was necessary to drop tneir names. The right of a movement through its governing hoard to do this is beyond question and should not De- consiruea as an enort to restrict the freedom of the individual or made to ap pear to inaicate tne domination or a per son. HOWARD C. VAN" METER. Committee on Publication for Oregon. TO THE REPUBLICAN STATE ASSEMBLY IN SESSION AT THE ARMORY. TMil : - Y a " f 7 " J -V! vi TV BRISTOL PRESIDES OVER GATHERING Multnomah County Man Elect ed With Only His Own Vote Dissenting. MAJORITY VOTES DECIDE Opening Address of Committee Chairman Presages Harmonious Gathering Platform Adopted by Unanimous Vote. Delegates to the Republican State As sembly gathered slowly for the morn ing session, but at 10:30 a large major ity or the seats In the Armory were filled. The galleries were well sprin kled with spectators. Over the plat form at the east end of the big drill nan nunc a large painting of Presi dent Taft. Festoons of evergreen were hung from the balconies, while stream ers of green and white radiated from the center of the hall. As Dr. Andrew C. Smith entered the hall Just after the rap of order, he was greeted by an out burst of applause. Representative W. R. talis was among those in the gal lery. The gavel fell at 10:25. Judge M. C. George, chairman of the State Central Committee, was greeted with loud cheers as he rapped for order. He Invited Rev. E. C. Cline to Invoke the divine blessing. Judge George then addressed the assembly, eloquently, saying in part: "It Is a great honor to officiate and see before me the Republican members of the . Republican party- once more united. This, x can say. Is the finest assemblage of Republicans that ever met in Oregon. It has been six years since the Republican party sailed har monious seas, and such a meeting as this is long over-due. Let not the im pression go out that this assembly is going to act without .the pale of the law. It Is within the direct provisions of the primary law. You will remem ber that It undertakes to perpetuate political parties. We come here direct from the people and under the direct primary law. Don't you forget It. Every provision of the direct primary law will be obeyed both in letter and spirit. I recommend grave, conserva tive and wise action throughout. Har mony should prevail; personal ambition and bickering should bf suppressed that we may send word of our success back to that great man who stands at the head of the party William How ard Taft." Selection of a temporary chairman was then undertaken and this was ef fected easily and harmoniously, there being but one nominee, W. C. Bristol, of Portland. Mr. Bristol was elected with but one dissenting vote Mr. Bris tol's. Judge George declared It unan imous, however, and introduced the speaker as "the little . giant of the State of Oregon." John H. Gibson, of Clackamas County, was named as tern porary secretary. E. V. Littlefield, F. Alkers, and David N. Mosessohn were appointed Bristol's secretaries. Ap polntment of a committee on creden tials and order of business was then taken up by Mr. Bristol, the -committee, as the Assembly decided, to consist of five delegates. While this committee was being selected there was an inter val during which C. N. McArthur was called to' the chair and a number of Republicans were called upon for ad dresses. 1243 DELEGATES ARE PRESENT District Nominations Made While Committees Prepare Reports. The afternoon session got under way promptly with the majority of the del egates present. It was 2:30 before all had reassembled, however. Some fur ther -delay . was caused by failure of a number of delegates to turn in their railroad certificates promptly. After the detail had been attended to. Chair man Bristol proceeded with the regular order of business. George L. Baker and Joseph Singer were appointed sergeant at arms and assistant sergeant -at arms, and in. structed to preserve order. Mr. Baker received the privL SX A ' ..W. .1 v':- '';-v.:. 1 lege of the floor' for. a few. minutes while he made an appeal In behalf of the Miss Mariorle Mahr benefit fund. "It is only right," said the Chairman, "that in a meeting for unity and har mony, the call of charity should come before us." . A committee was appoint ed tq pass tne hat. and a goodly sil ver harvest resulted. The collection measured up an even hatful, the hat belonging to the ample head of M. C. Dickinson. The report of the committee on cre dentials was called for, and George L. Keller was appointed reading clerk. The reading of the names was dis pensed with, but the total number of delegates present was announced as 1243. The report was unanimously adopted. During a brief Interval, while the committee on resolutions was complet ing its report, Addison Bennett, of The Dalles, was called before the Assembly by Chairman Bristol. He spoke In a facetious vein, saying . among other things that he had been deeply Inter ested in the prayer of the Rev. Mr. Cllne. "I hope some day," he said, "that through the agency of several assemblies such as this the Democratic party will be without hope in the State of Oregon. The Democratic press says we nave been forced In here, driven In like a band of sheep, that the bosses have sent us here, that a slate has been prepared. I want to say to you that I as an untrammeled delegate would rather be here as one of the sheep than to be kicked In as a goat by the Democratic jackass." Ellis and Hawley Recommended. The reoort of the committea on organi zation and permanent business was unan imously adopted. In the interval while the platform was being prepared a recesn was taken to enable the various districts to iet together on the selection of district offi cers. The two Congressional districts effected their work of recommending candidates for Congress without delay. W. C. Hawley being the choice In the first district and W. R. Kills In the second. It w.ts nearly 4 o'clock, however, before rha work of naming judges in the vsvious judicial districts had been completed. Representative Hawley responded to loud calls tor his name before the plat form was presented. He spoke briefly pledging his every energy in the Republi can fause and averring that he had no nterests to serve other than the public Interest. Judge H. H. Northup. as chairman of the committee on resolutions, read the report of that committee. The platform brought forth prolonged applause and was unanimously adopted. A resolution presented by C. W. Eolacn and adopted provided that a majority rather than plurality vote should be nec essary In the recommendation of candi dates. Nominations for Governor we-s declared In order. R. R. Butler, of Gil 11am County, was prompiiy on his feet in support of the candidacy of Jay Bowe.-- man. Bonerman'a Name Presented. "We have come here today," he said. "to decide whether the Reoublican nartv is to be the dominant party, whether it shall be a strong, virile body, or a disor ganized, inharmonious one. Inspired by a desire for the general good we have come from the office, from the workshop, from the store and counting-house, from the waving fields of grain, with the hope that by our common purpose to come to gether in peace and friendship for the advancement of the Interests of party and the welfare of the state, and with the history of the past fresh In our minds. with the conditions before us, we shall do that which shall be for the best Interests of the party by placing before the people of this state these candidates who are pre-eminently qualified, who possess Ihe required ability and honesty, and around whose standard will flock the greatest nfimber of oeoole. "On behalf of the people of Gilliam County I desire to present the nam" of her most able and distinguished citizen for the office of Governor of this great state of ours; a man who has hid tho courage to oppose graft and looting of the public treasury in whatever form they aDpeared in the halls of our Legis lature during his honorable service there; a man who has been called upon to serve in the higher branch of that bo-ly and who has been a fair and impartial presid ing officer of the same body. If this as sembly sees fit. you will find that: the voters will rally around the man whose private life and public career have never been stained ty any act of dishonor, re gardless of what is said and will be said against any man who is a candidate for public office: a man who if recommended can secure the nomination from tne peo ple and will march to a grand anJ tri umphant victory at the polls. It now af fords me great pleasure to present the name of a brilliant, honest and loyai young man for Governor of this sta.it my old associate and friend, the Honor able Jay Bowerman, of Gilliam County." T. J. Mahoney,, of' Morrow, seconded the nomination of Mr. Bowerman. W. W. Stelwer, of Umatilla, in behalf of his delegation, also Indorsed the Gilliam County candidate. Wallace McCamant, of Multnomah. rn S was recognized to place in nomination Dr. Andrew C. Smith. "It augurs well for the Republican party that we make no mistake today.' said Mr. McCamant: "that we act wise ly all down the line in the nominations we make, and if our choice is ratified by the people at the primaries and by the vote in November, the assembly has come to stay In Oregon politics. We shall be a reinvlgorated. revitalized Republican party. Party feeling will mean more In the future than It has In the recent past, and the time will come,, as has been said by one of the speak- ers from Wasco County. when the Democrat will be without hope In Ore gon. But this year the assembly Is on trial. It is the part of wisdom this year to nominate the strongest men. I have canvassed the situation, fellow citizens, with an eye single to the good of the Republican party, and I have come to the conclusion our strongest man is Dr. Andrew. C. Smith. For 20 years he has ministered to the sick and suffering in Oregon s greatest city: he has won his way to the hearts of the people, who will thank him for an opportunity to do him honor. He comes of that militant Irish race which has done so much in the upbuilding of the American common wealth. He has ail mat warmtn or heart and fervor of disposition which are the charm of his race. He Is in the prime of life, capable of hard work and sound judgment. He Is 'rge ot heart, generous of hand, able, uncor ruptable and brave. Whatever he be lieves, he believes with all his heart, and In proof of his charity he always stands ready to give of his time and money for the triumph of any cause he espouses. - Fidelity Well Shown. "The singular success which he has seen in his chosen profession is the pledge of the fidelity with which he will discharge the public trust to whlcht be aspires. I have nothing but good, to say of the other gentlemen who aspire to this nomination: but, gentle men of the assembly, the Important thing today Is to nominate men of the largest personal following, especially In this great city, the only considerable city in Oregon in which lines go out to every city, from which an Influence is felt all over the state. This man -is one who will receive the largest Re publican vote In this city. If you give him your nomination he will be triumphant In the primaries and In the election In November." Dr. Henry Waldo Coe stepped to the platform and seconded the nomination of Dr. Smirch. He said that Dr. Smith had been criticised for his Impulsive ness, but that In selecting a head for the medical organization of which he was a member the physicians had. named Dr. Smith. "He is the strongest man this assem bly can name." said Dr. Coe. H. M. McKlnley. of Baker, and W. H. Brooke, of Malheur, seconded the nomi nation of Mr. Bowerman. Dr. Norris R. Cox, of Portland, made the nomination speech for J. H. Acker man. , "I am not hre with a set speech like those who have preceded me." he said. "I want to emphasize the importance of the assembly movement. The. success of the entire ticket is more important, than the candidacy of any ono man, and that success depends largely upon the man who Is placed at the head of the ticket. He must be one who will draw support from every section of the state as well as every interest. The man whom I shall nominate Is well known In every hamlet. He Is a lawyer and a Repub-j lican. He has discharged well every po litical trust committed to him. His un- equaled integrity justifies the confidence which has been placed in him. I have the honor of placing in nomination as the next Governor of Oregon, Honorable J. H. Ackerman." J. W. Bennett, of Coos, seconded the nomination of Dr. Smith. "Our Governor" to Be Namea. "We don't want to refer to the next Governor of Oregon as the Republican Governor, the Democratic Governor, the .Prohibition Governor or . the Socialist Governor, but as our Governor; -a man whom everybody can respect, a man of principle," said Mr. Bennett. "The man on whose behalf I speak will stand by Republican principles and the Republican platform in the future as he has done in the past. "At this time, when ' Democrats are taking such an Interest In the Repub lican party of this state. I think we should tell them that this Is the assem bly of the great, big. black Republican party. In Coos County we held the first Republican assembly In the State of Ore gon. The newspapers said It would be unpopular, but still we got together, and It would -astonish you to see the old fellows coming out of the woods who had not - had an opportunity for seven years to air their Republican cloffies. We stood Just exactly In that convention for what you' are standing here today." W. H. Bunch, of Coos County, seconded the nomination of J. H. Ackerman. Ex Governor T. T. Geer placed In nomination Charles B. Moores. of Multnomah County. Concluded on Page 9- 'f&X 9.9 4' x' y f f I Ir'