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THE 210WSTSO OtlEGOXIAX, SATUItD AT, APRIL .13. -1918. DECLARATION FILED BY 1. STAHFIELD Eastern Oregon Man Officially Enters Race for United " States Senate, . ' HARLErS SLOGAN UNIQUE Art or la Mayor Seek Governorship on rutform Opposing Xatlonal Prohibition Lists, for 2U j Jnrle FUHnf lUpldl. BALTM. Or- April IT (Special. ) Robert X. Etar.fl.ld. of Staofleld. today formally tlltd bli declaration ma a can didal for th. R.publlcan nomination for th lone torn In th Unltd Slat p.r.at. F. C Hartty. Mayor of As- dont Wilson and help malt th world aafa for democracy. Sn foots, Portland, Republican tandidat for ReprsnttlT from Multnomah, aaya: "Work for legislation aeeurtnr onr couotry that the ataio of Oreron will do mora than Its full ahara to win the war. I will bbo the experience rained as & soldier in the Spanish-American War toward passing- all neceesary leK lalatlon to rlv our soldiers at tb front the loyal support of our stat. Will sea that no uaeleea xpendltnrea are made but will be liberal in any ap propriation that will tend to win the war quickly. Efficiency and economy consist. nt with the development of the etate will be the keynote of my ef forts." "Spanish-American War Veteran. Hundred per cent loyal. World de mocracy onr fle-bt" la bis slogan, Hobert O. Morrow, Republican, can didate for re-election as Circuit Jada-e, Department No. 2. aaya he will "ad minister the law as It has been d termlned and without fear or faror. and In hla slogan aaya: "Justice and equal fairness to all." Jadlelal Referees FaTered. C. XT. Oantenbeln. Portland, flllnr aa Republican candidate for re-election as Circuit Judre In Multnomah, depart ment No. (, aaya: "Continue to admin ister Justice promptly, without tech olcailtlea and aa an earneet adrocate of Judicial reforms." Hla slogan la "For Pre-election John Dlnwoodl. Republican, of Woodborn. seeklna; election as P.epro sentatlve from alarlon County, aaya In normal tlmea 1 am a Republican: when the country Is enraged in a for eia-n war. forced upon ue through no fault of ours. I wlah to be recognised Inrla vtia haa hHB whlanered bT ..,..,. ...'above everything else aa an American. rumor as a candidate for Governor foriw . . i . . . secure a Just and lasting peace, and will use every effort to obtain for our soldiers and their dependents full reo ognltlon of their aervlcea and sacrl flees; I will work for better roads, better schools and lower taxes; I will favor cutting off useless offices, boards and commissions: will vote for only such laws as will manifestly do the most good to the greatest number and will favor the .strictest economy In the spending' of the people s money. His slogan is "Win the war; reduce taxea; better achoofs; good roads strict economy". , R A. Nielsen. Republican of Port land, candidate for Representative from Multnomah says "Support tba-laws and Constitution of the United States, the laws and the constitution of the state of Oregon; I will use my utmost efforts to see tost only sane and needful legislation is enacted and that the business of the state of Oregon coming before me as a legislator will receive thastune careful attention that I give my persgmal af fairs; I will urge such legislation aa is needed by the atate of Oregon, to en able the atate to do its share In help Ing the Government of the-United Statea to bring the present war to aurcessful termination." His slogan la "Successful prosecution of the war, encourage the development of Oregon resources. George P. Henry, Republican, Port land, candidate for Representative from Multnomah, says! Advocate such legislation as will as sist In a successful allied victory: the loyal support of the boys at the front regulation of war profiteers; support and encourage shipbuilding and all other home Industries, and 100 per cent Americanism at all times. several days. also, formally sntered the race today, declaring against National prohibition and la favor of the sal of beer and light wines, but against whisky and the saloons Walter M. Plerc also filed as Demo cratic candidate for Governor. His only opponent Is Harvey G. Stark weather, of Mllwauki. who filed sev eral weeks ago. ftla Oat ! Treararett Br.Jh filing of O. P. Hoff and Ben F" West today, the original six candi dates for State Treasurer wer all In t! race and thlr names will all ap pear on the ballot, including, besides the two mentioned. K. D. Cuslck. Al bany: William Adams. Portland: O. M. Hummer. Portland, and Thomas F. Ryan, Gladstone. At the last minute opposition de veloped against Krank J. Miller. Public Service Commissioner from th stat at large, and chairman of th Commis sion. In th person of Fred A. Williams, of Grants Pass, who makes an Issue of th -cent far cas in Portland and declares 'a (-cent far is too much for A (-cent ride." Another candidate also unexpectedly appeared for superintendent of water division NK 1, when J. B. Srhaefer, of Linnton. filed. Three ar now In the race for that office, the other two being Percy A. Cupper. State engineer, and H. E. Abry. of St. Helens. Bruc Dennis, of La Grande, also entered the race against Ralph E- Will iams, as a candidate for Republican National Committeeman. John Nlckum. of Portland, also filed at the last moment as Republican can didate for Labor Commissioner, placing four in the race, Bartoa Net te Reatgm. A. IT. Burton, of Portland, member f th last Legislature, entered the lists as short-term candidate for United States Senator on the Republican ticket, but declares he will not resign. ed W. Mutkey and C. J. SchnabeU his opponents, both say they will resign If elected In favor of tb long-term Senator that Is named. Robert N. Stan field. In filing, de clares in his sloKaa that he will "sup port th President; provtd homes for soldiers, sailors: permanent shipbuild ing, nior factories." In bis platform he says he will "render patriotic, faithful and efficient and consistent support to the Govern ment war programme, endeavor to win recognition of Oregon's great natural resources. Government recognition of Oregon rivers and harbors and force development of Oregon's ports; win Government recognition of Oregon's reclamation and irrigation rights: naval recognition at mouth of Columbt; River; support equal suffrage, uni versal eight-hour day and all measures tending toward an amicable and har monious understanding between labor and capital and through businesslike and efficient representation endeavor to place Oregon In the position that her patriotism and economical possi bilities deserve. C Harley'a slogan Is, "Io yon want a live state Vote for llarley for Governor. pet Preeajsed) Preeldeat- Walter M. Pierce. Pemocrat of La Grande. In presenting his candidacy for th gubernatorial nomination, says In his platform: "Unqualified support of President Wilson In the present crista We must win th war or perish. Oregon must be organized from top to bottom with the one object In view of making the slat tho most effective In war. There must be be shortage of labor In fac tories manufacturing material nor on the farm. Greatest possible economy In all etate Institutions. After the war rapid building of good roads. Making present compensation law obligatory to all In gainful occupation. I am In favor of enforcement of prohibition law. National prohibition and woman uffragm I betWve In th people's rule. Huslnees effltoancy in every depart soent of state government." "Organ laation of Oregon for tha wtn rng cf the war" ts his slogan. 1-en F. West. Falem. Republican can didate for Treasures', says la his plat form: "So far aa ltes within toy power, assist In svery way to win the war. Th development of tb state's re sources will hav my hearty co-operation and assbraac without fear or fa vor of anyone. I will he a fearless represeatatrv sf ths people . an all boards and ennmlaajona. Ths several counties ef tha state wfU receive a lust and equitable distrtb-trtloa ef ths prop erty valuations aftth pah lis aexvlcs corporations." "On hundred per cent JUnsrku and 100 per cent efficiency" is his slogan. O. P. Hoff. Labor Commissioner, ts filing for tha Republican nomination for State Treasurer, says In his plat form, "FalfUl mynath of office." and In his slogan, "My oath, my platform; my record, your guarantee; my axpert ance, year protection." IX C. Kerrin. PorCacd. has no plat form or alogan to repport his Republi can candidacy for Representative from Multnomah. Frank E. Smith. Portland, seeking ths same office, on th same ticket, says In bis platform: "Use com mon sens and business admlnistxa tuD." and has ths earns slogan, Wsaaa Caadlaata Flies. Varia U T. Hidden, of Portland. TAemocrat, seeking nomination of that party for Representative in Corvgress from th Third IHsirtct, says la her platform: "Loyally support President Wilson In th moat vigorous proeetlon of th war. to th and that we hsvs a vic torious peace and thereafter a true In aurtrlal democracy. Great queetlona will arise which women must help to solve, but sll must be subordinated to th war. Th development of our state, tb utilization of Its resource, opening lands for homes, woman suffrage, pro hibition, will tire my support snd careful consideration. As a pioneer In hatpin- tetur aual suffrage I shall try to Justify the value of women in politics -by truly representing all my constituency." liar. ffra Is; "WUl support Prsai- His slogan Is "One hundred per cent When thousands of our American boys Americanism, first, last ana an me hav gon ta other lands to battl for I time. world democracy, for our rights, and Walter 8. Asher. or Portland, also th rights of others. It behooves us Republican candidate for Repreeenta- stay-at-homea to see that those boys " '' jniuiuumeH, . hav all th comforts this stat. and "Stand for an Americanism, exclu- Nstlon can glv them. Unqualified Intense, whole-hearted. I believe support of ths President In his efforts 1" well-considered. forward-looking for a speedy and successful tormina- legislation. I bellev that railroad tlon of th war." I transportation must be supplemented Hla slogan Is "Conservation of th T roaas xor motor iramc ana state s resources. -Entrenchment and "y imier use oi our waterways, i ana., refofro." " I support any reasonable policy which s Trer.n.neiL lCnt.er.riee. n.mn- I will develop water transportation, local cratlo candidate for Representative n.d. 'ore.lsn' -1 "'! ,uv?r. '"fislation from Union and Wallowa, has no plat- wnicn. oeaJing rainy wun employer ana employe, win niwuiiiKc iimusw ic, for the manufacture both of home prod ucts andof foreign raw material." His slogan Is "War legislation first. then laws to encourage development and promote well-being. National Welfare First. John A. Mears, Portland, candidate for Republican nomination as Repre sentative from Multnomah, says:' "Glv my undivided and earnest sup form or slogan. L W. Haines, Repub lican candidate for Representative from Washington, has no platform. Hla slogan is "Faithful, patriotic Ice." J. W. Crawford. Dundee, candi dal for Representative on th Repub lican ticket from Yamhill, has no plat form, but has ths slogan. "Do my duty to the very best of my understanding and ability. J. D. Messlck. of Baker, Democratic candidate for Circuit Judga In th Eighth District, says In his platform: I port o our National officers In their "Act fairly and Impartially, that equal I prosecution of the world war and will lustlc be don, and with due industry, I thereafter support such constructive MAYOR HARLEY IS ANTI-PROHIBITION Executive Announces Candl- ' dacy for Governorship and Submits Statement. LIGHT BEVERAGES FAVORED Aspirant for Republican Nomina tion Declares He Is for. American Labor and Development of Oregon' Resources Frankly opposing National prohibi tion and declaring for th Introduction of light wines and beer under state reg ulation, Mayor F. C Harley. of Astoria, yesterday announced hla candidacy for Governor on tha Republican ticket. He declares unequivocally for American labor and the development of the state's to the end that th law's delays may be reduced to th minimum." He has no slogan. War Cries Ar IdeatleaL Eugene E. Smith, Republican, ef Portland, and Oscar W. Home, Repub lican, of Portland, both candidates for Representative from Multnomah Coun ty hav Identical platforms and slogans, I siOKan. "Work for legislation to register and mobilise tha manpower of the stat for food production, harvest and war in dustrles; to register and mobilise the wealth of the stat that It may be available as needed to win the war. To punish as traitors any judged guil ty of obtaining undue profits or money for work performed on Government or ders and eon tracts. To safeguard the standards of labor, the stability of business snd tha Interests of the pro ducer that each may contribute the utmost in efficiency and money, toward defeating our common enemy. Slogan: "Labor, life, wealth, all for th Nation nothing for any profiteer.' 8. B. Burley, Republican, Portland, candidate for Representative from Jdultnoraah. says: "Endesvor to do things necessary to make Oregon of the greatest possible assistance in winning the war. I will work for the promotion of our Indus' tries and to make the state a desirable location for new Industries. I sm In favor of rigid economy, the conserva tion of food and ths stimulation of the production of food products.' measures as will develop our schools, roads and puhllo institutions. I will further lend my uslstance In what ever manner necessary to eliminate such of tha numerous and nameless commissions aa have practically 'stopped functioning. "Help keep Oregon first In war aids. In education. In clvio purity," is his Fred A. WIHIams, Grants Pass. Is entered as candidate for Public Serv ice Commissioner to contest the Re publican nomination with Frank J. Miller. Incumbent. He says: In case any public corporation shall apply for a raise In rates during my term of 'office I will take the, sworn tax statement of such company as th true valuation of their property for the basis upon which to figure the percentage of their earnings. I will devote my especial attention toward helping all projects referred to th commission that will Increase the pro auctiveness or tne state or uregon, thereby securing to our soldier boys at the front a continuous and never- falling base of supplies.' Mia ilnran in. "A alx-rent fare Is too much for a five-cent ride." Dan E. Powers, Portland, filed as candidate for Representative from Clackamas and Multnomah with the platform. "Permanent industries and payrolls sfter the war. win the war. His slogan Is, "World democracy our fight." Chester C. Moore, Republican, csn- I I p m it . . ji ii -T " aaaassi - - i "i ,'. ,' v.v, ; - T V' . - Opens Today AGAIN 2inl. FIRST RUN F, C. Harley, Mayor of Astoria, Who Announced Candidacy for Governor Yesterday. at. s - , - - y - . F ; " aaiaw IN . "Over th top for Oregon. United dldat for Multnomah Representative, aays: 'Loyally and enthusiastically support the Government in the present war. will favor and support worthy meas ures in the interest of manufacturing and industrial enterprises. I believe that those who labor should receive Just compensation for their services and should be provided with a reason ably saf place to work and proper sanitary- conditions. I am especially A. M Wright. Moro. Republican can- Interested in legislation respecting the dldate for Representative from Gilliam, health of the Individual citizens of our Sherman and Wheeler, says: . state. 1 oeueve mat economy ana dusi- "Um ray best endeavors to advance ness methods snouia be applied to tne in interests vi mi ,ii to db i .unuu. w. B,m.w ."- nomlcal. but not to the extent of re- I Hla slogan Is. "Loyalty to the Gov- tardlng development or hampering ef-1 ernment; more einciency; teas taxea flctency and to aid and support a vlg- I , ,Ve nrnii, nrnecutlon of the War to a auC- I cessful conclusion." I & c- McFarland. also Republican of His slogan Is "Do my duty to the I ronisna ana candidate for Kepresen States and our allies" Is his slogan. W. B. Dennis. Carlton, candidate for nrpresentative from Yamhill, says: "Serve tha Interests of my state and my county to the best of my ability. lie has no slogan. 3. N. Hurd. Seaside. Republican can didate for Representative from Clat sop, says: "i'errorm tne duties tnereoi In accordance with law." His slogan Is "Business, not politics." very best of my understanding and abiiitr. William E. rVhtmpff. of Astoria, seeking re-election as Republican Rep resentative from Clatsop, has no plat form or slogan. " - C ap era float ls Keyset. Denton G. -Burdick. who wishes to be elected as a Republican Represen tative from Multnomah, says: 'Support any -.legislation that will assist in Dringmg victory to our armies and thereby Insure to the weak as well ss th strong their natural rights snd forever put an end to the doctrine that 'might makes right.' I shall op pose ail appropriations for non-easen tiala; we must devote our men and wealth to winning the war. I favor tatlvs from Crook. Deschutes. Grant, encouraglng permanent Industries. Ow , "","u" tT" ' . ' th great Increase in popula- wooaiientiousiv , tt.e Uon In certain centers, many labor- f my oath . of office, particularly!-.. - w.j . ------conaiuona t snail support rigid regu and equal suffrage amendments. To support legislation necessary for pro- Mectlon of organized labor under pres ent conditlona. and all proposals truly essential for protection of property and industries. To positively oppose the expenditure of stale funds for anything non-essential. support measure to facilitate co-oper ation of stats with Nation In matters pertaining to conduct of tha war and successful termination thereof. To support measure which will provide means for support of returning soldiers snd their families, To support state latlon which will Insure comfortable and sanitary conditlona Support any legislation to win war; secure permanent industries; Improve bousing conditions. Waller G. Lynn. Republican candidate f nw I.'.nr....l.fli. .nn. , r . . I . ! r.HoP.atmnt f V.tlnn.l nrohlhlf ion w" - -.-unuuita, Kndeavor to securft legislation look ing- to the fullest support of the Na tional administration In the successful prosecution of the war. Improve the public schools of the state, an econom ical construction of state highways, the development of Oregon's latent en ergies, abolish uaeless commissions and Hts slogan Is -Present Incumbent v,v niiinti r nfhr.iaa Will conscientiously perform the duties ,eCure to cities the greatest measure of of a true American cttUen.1 John B. Coffey, Portland. Republican rami. date for representative Multnomah, says: "Support any measure that Is in the home rule consistent with the moral and Intellectual welfare of the who la from pe0pie( and I shall oppose any specific class legislation tending to create any nbarmofTloifs actions that may hinder interest of winning the war at the the progress of state development in earliest possible moment, for this will any lines of commerce, trade or xnanu- save the lives of hosts of our boys; facture.' - will demand the most rigid economy In His slogan ls Patriotism, progress all appropriations, except for war pur- and a square deal for all.' poses; will favor legislation encourag- David lofgren, Portland, candidate lng industries which will Insure pay- for Representative from Clackamas and rolls now and after the war. I Multnomah, says In his platform: - His slogan is -Any legislation to win 1 ' Kndeavor to the best of my ability to the war; permanent Industries and fairly and honestly meet each and every payrolls. Strict economy." I issue that may arise ana tavor on.y Cyril G. Brownell. Republican candl-jsuch legislation as will be neceesary date for representative from Umatilla, and to the best interests of the state and Allen Eaton. Eugene, Republican and Nation during this war." candidate for re-election aa Represen- Hla slogan is. w ill rajriy ana nonesi. tative from Lane, have no platforms or IT consiaer an uu slogans, and 1L M. Patton, of Portland. I Government. Republican candidate for State Senator Joseph G. Richardson, Portland, Re from Clackamas. Columbia and Multno- Publlcan candidate for Representative man. has no platform, but in his slogan irom Munnoma, tj . Intelligent effort In the Inter- toupporx any est. of the common ood.- F?n"!r","U VV. Norbome Berkeley. Pendleton. Demo- I"""' I... :;.,:;,:; T,. "7 cratlo candidate for Senator from Mor-c?" 112. - i win' --rv row. Umatilla and Union, says in his :u" V t h j t f mv abllitv o industrial and agricultural resources. His slogan is: "Do you- want a live state? Vote for Harley for Governor." In his announcement Mr. Harley says: If I am nominated an elected I will. during my term of office, support and favor Republican party principles; all measures harmonious with Federal war programme and patriotic service; woman suffrage; rec ognition of rights of labor as well as cap ital; against National prohibition amend ment; favor Introduction of light wines and beer under state regulation, distinctly ex cluding whisky and saloons; development of Oregon's agricultural, dairying, natural and Industrial resources; an adequate road butldlng programme; state-owned grain ele vators; action to obtain Federal naval pro tection at mouth of Columbia; establishment of state constabulary for protection of life and property; home rule for cities and ad ministration of all public offices on Just and economic principles. Views on Prohibition Given Mr. Harley discusses his antl-prohi- bltlon views in a statement Issued yes terday, in which he says: I shall decline to Indorse the principles of absolute prohibition In this state and so far as National prohibition is concerned, fight it with all my ability, for I believe i that it Is the most pernicious piece of legis lation ever attempted agalnnt the American people. It Involves the fundamental rights upon which our whole Government is based. It la threatening to the autonomy of the state and will sow the seens of future re be! lion. In Its final analysis It resolves it self Into a question of whether 3 A states shall have the right to foist their legislation upon 12 states that do not happen to agree with them on matters of public policy and whether a majority of the citizens of the United States shall' be governed by a minor lty. for It ls altogether probable that the minority of the states that might vote against National prohibition would contain a majority of the population. It is my purpose, therefore, to nave ure- gon take the lead against tne wnoiesaie Invasion of American rights and liberties. With respect to state prohibition I call at tention to the tact that if out of S24.60S people who voted on the bone-dry amend ment In 1916, only 2631 more had voted against the amendment Oregon would not be bone dry today, and I deny, therefore, that the state of Oregon is overwhelmingly com-, ml tied to this doctrine. But. while 1 am not In favor of absolute prohibition, I am not tn favor of returning to conditions that prevailed before prohibition went Into ef fect. I think a happy medium can be found and If I am elected I will take necessary steps to Induce the Legislature to refer to the people the Question of whether or not it shall be lawful In the future to manu facture and sell tn this atate light wines and beer, excluding whisky and saloons. President's Attitude Cited. The President of the United States, who could establish Nation-wide prohibition with one stroke of the pen. ha publicly and wise ly declared asalnat whisky, but In favor of light wines and beer, and I believe that a majority of our people will agree with hlra. , And I ask the people of Oregon In their next election to compel the legislators whom they are about to elect to commit them selves on this proposition so that If I am elected the voice of the people may not be stilled by the reactionary candidates who are afraid to commit themselves. In announcing my candidacy I am fn- flue need by no faction and I have made no political pledges or promises that will in any wise prevent me from conducting the executive afialrs or the atate in an impartial, constructive manner as well as on an eco nomical and business-like basis. The com lng campaign will be one of Issues and I hall limit myseir soieiy to their oiscus- ion. And Z shall discuss these issues, not In a superficial general way, but In a di rect and specific manner. Honest Opposition Expected. t shall not he afraid to commit myself distinctly on every vital proposition that will come before the people, for I sincerely believe hat the tlrse has come when Oregon can no longer afford to depend upon the verbal expressions and vague though glittering generalties of its ambitious statesmen for growth and prosperity. X do not expect that all our citizens and all my opponents will agree with me. nor do I expect that all candidates now running for office will share my sentiments. I know there will be honest dlfferencea of opinion and I shall cot hesi tate to support a man for any office who. while differing with me on the less essen tial aspects of the Issues Involved, will be courageous enough to tell our people exactly what his sentiments are with respect to ths vital ones, for Z appreciate that "out ef the anvsj of discussion fly sparks of wisdom." Z am striving for a "Greater Oregon." an Oregon for all, not the few, and Z am striv ing to kill the lethargy which has charac terised our state officials in the past. Ana whether Z am elected of not. if I can but succeed in arousing our citizens to an ap preciation of what these trying times de nTvird I shall have attalnd my obet. pl.tform: Vs. my b.t efforts to !- JSat no "aw will b. enacted that will vanca th interest of my country nd P"1 tb. greatest good to the . "i"" greatest number. I will oppose all un- aU. assclal privileges for nons. necessary appropriations snd all laws stat for llrwatar G aria a ta Ram. - I anticipating- selfish or personal gain. a.nn.i T. Tafiar. t,k, - t- I will do mv best to eliminate th waste. cratlo candatat for re-election rTiiK. w.ru... Senator fron, Linn, ssy. in his plat. T '.-,,, u -Do all Z can to hslp wla ths war and iCaaciud ea face 14 Coliuoa .. Convict 99i 5 Complete Acts of Love Thrills and Adventure Something ' Doing Every Minute. I PTTV If- THE LITTLE HOUSE -' IOC WITH THE BIG SHOWS DC I t r, ) ; ti aJ Chester Conklin Sidney Chaplin IN FRIENDLY ENEMIES A Mack Sennett Keystone Comedy in Two Parts. BRUCE DENNIS FILES La Grande Man Would Serve ' as Committeeman. LOYALTY IS FIRST PLEDGE I a II j Army Orders. j 8AJ FRANCISCO. April 12. The follow Inr orders wer issued by the Westers De partment of the Army here today: Colon.l Ij. Alervin Jriaua, Memral corpa. department .urraon, will proceed to I.1 Monte, Cel., on official bnsin.ss. Major Clarence ii. .Wood. Washtnrton Medical Corp. National Guard. Fort Mo- Arthur, Cat., will proceed to Santa Barbara, Cel., on official eBusiness. First Lieutenant Bruce H. Brown, Med ical Rswrvt Corpa. Camp La.wr.nce J. Hearn. Palm City. CaL, will proceed to camp at San Xsldoro, -CaL, for duty. Candidate Says Oregon 3Teeds Re publican Party That Is Thor oughly Progressive and Sin cere In Its Undertakings. 8AZ.EM. OK, April 12. (Special.) Bruce Dennis, prominent newspaper editor and publisher of Eastern Ore Bon and until recently executive dl if --v.- If- l v ' : -' v :- i . ; "i i L '' :: ' '' i t J ' ' I Bruce Dennis Who Annoancee Hie Candidacy (or Republican Rational Committeeman for Oregon. rector of work for the State Council of Defense, tonight filed a declaration of his intention to become a candidate for member of the Republican National Committee from a Oregon to succeed Ralph E. Williams, of Portland. Mr. Williams is also a candidate to suc ceed himself. i Mr. Dennis Is of La Grande. At the outbreak of the war he entered ac tively into . the service of "the State Council of Defense, had charge of a large share of the active work in that connection, organized the various coun ties of the. state and generally han dled much of the work. Some time ago he acquired an interest In the Baker Herald and more recently purchased the Ia Grande Observer from O. C. Letter, to whom he sold the paper a few years ago. . . He resigned from the Council of De fense to resume charge of this news paper work, although he still is ac tively engaged along patriotic lines. The announcement of Mr. Dennis fol lows: Republican! of Oregon have been dissatis fied for years with tb mannjp In which he oitica ox .National committeeman bits been handled, and it is in response to requests from all corners of the state that I ask the support of party members for this non- salaried office. I contend this Is & time when the Repub lican party snouia De Kept tnorousrnly or ganized In order that loyal support ad I party may be given tho present National Ad ministration In all war work. And this should continue vigorously unless Inability ls shewn by the party now in power to han dle a situation upon which depends the life of this Nation and tne ireeaom of our people. If you agree with this principle, support me, for 1 sincerely promise ta.t iresident Wilson will have undivided loyalty of the Republican organization. Jn state affairs the Republican party has been led into the by-paths and shady nooks by some men who have assumed leadership, where trading and trafficking for personal advancement and aggrandisement have re flected upon the party of Lincoln and Grant, McKlnley and Roosevelt, until it Jhas been turned into a vehicle for a few "fixers," causing the great rank and file of its mem bers to lose interest in party arrairs ana shrink from taking active part In Repub lican organisation work. This condition should not be permitted to continue and will not be If some one ls elected as Na tional committeeman who believes In chang ing the Republican organization or Oregon from a closely woven, personal machine of a few men to a broad, progressive and con structive Institution in which every Repub lican can take part. The weight of Repub lican principle will then be felt and men for office will be selected by party mem bers with great care because of the re-' sponslbllity which true Republican- .prin ciple attaches m any square-dealing citizen. Colonel Rooselt Is today rightfully the dominant character In the Republican party and I know that Oregon Republicans, wlihi possibly a few exceptions, agree with m that he is our greatest statesman, and that hie wisdom In Governmental affairs should be heeded by all members of our party. Should you choose me as your National com mitteeman. Oregon s KepuhUcan organ lea tion will have the benefit of Colonel Roose velt's counsel and advice. I ask your support that you and I may have a Republican party that ls thoroughly progressive, thoroughly sincere, thus chang ing It from a lifeless, mummified organi zation of the few to a virile, active institu tion of the many. E. VERS TEE G WILD MAKE KACU County Commissioner ship Sought by Iyong-Time Resident. E. Versteeg, property owner and tax payer, who has lived 52 of the 63 years of his life in this county, yesterday filed with the County Clerk announce ment of his candidacy for County Com missioner on the Democratic ticket. The following words are requested by Mr. Versteeg to be printed on the ballot following his name: "Consolidate count ty and city government, rigid economy. fewer autos at public expense." If nominated and elected, Mr. ver steeg declares he will devote his entire time to the duties of the office and "will exercise the utmost care to give the taxpayers 100 cents for eevry dol lar expended. The all-important ques tion is to win the war, and to that end I pledge myself to a programme of making unceasing warfare on the Kai ser until a complete victory is achieved for the. allied arms." Phone your want ads to The Orego- nian. Main 7070, A 6095. PEOPLE; Quality Our Policy Last Day! Don't Blame Us if You Miss It THE KAISER Mad Dog of Europe Ask Your Neighbor