THE JIOR.MXG OKEGOXIAX, THURSDAY, SEPTE3IBER 23, 1020
BARNES OE
HIES BOOK
no stranger to Wall
his money?"
IS CAMPAIGN PAPER
"Republicanism of 1 920" Only
Private Enterprise, He Says.
POWERS ARE CHALLENGED
Head or Liquor Interests Avers
That Only $2500 Is Raised on
IoUer Supporting Cox.
WASHINGTON". Sept. 22. The sen
ate investigating committee again
plungred into the sea of republican
and democratic campaign financing
today, but the record had little af
firmative information on party funds
at the close of the session to add to
what had been previously disclosed. 1
Two flat denials connected with
charges that have figured in previous
testimony were produced, however.
One was entered by William Barnes.
Jr.. who asserted that the book Re
publicanism in 1920." published by his
company, the Albany N. Y.) Journal,
had no connection with the repub
lican national committee and was a
private commercial venture. The
other denial was made by George T.
Carroll of Klizabeth. N. J., president
of the National Retail Liquor Dealers
of America and of the Federated Li-
quor Industries of New Jersey, who
said that such support as these or
ganizations had given the candidacy
of Governor Cox was in no way con
nected with the democratic party
financing. ,
Power Arf Challenged.
Mr. Barnes carried his denial to the
extent of challenging the committee's
right to demand subscription lists for
the book, and questioned its authority
to call for an accounting as to a pri
vate business venture, contending
that the explanation he made showed
the work not to be a campaign docu
ment. After an argument with Sena
tor Reed, democrat, Missouri, who In
sisted that a form of subscription con
tract differing from those produced
by the witness was already in the
record, completion of Mr. Barnes' ex
amination went over until tomorrow.
Kxhibits filed with the committee
during its Chicngo sessions will not
be available until Thursday.
Mr. Carroll acknowledged having
authorized the sending out from his
office of letters urging liquor deal
ers In the national association to aid
the Cox and Roosevelt ticket. The
letter before the committee, he said,
had been read to him over the tele
phone for approval, but he said he did
not recall the paragraph specifically
urging that the democratic candidates
be supported. No official actio-n had
been taken by either organization of
which he wbb head to indorse a pres
idential ticket, he said, although it
had been decided to urge the election
of a liberal congress, regardless of
what party they represent.
Only S2r.OO In Rained.
A "total of less than 2500" had
been received in response to the cir
cular letters, Carroll said, adding that
no campaign literature had yet been
put out, although it was in prepara
tion. Senator Edge, republican. New Jer
sey, asked if any democratic party of
ficial had ever sought to have the
liquor men "desist" from this activ
ity in behalf of the democratic ticket.
Carroll replied in the negative and
the senator then asked if the work
had not been "accepted" by the demo
crats. Senator Pomerene, democrat. Ohio,
challenged this last question as un
fair and Senator Reed finally broke
into the discussion with the declara
tion that the single subscription of
John D. Rockefeller to the Barnes
book was larger than the whole fund
raised by the liquor men. He insisted
that such a subscription was shown
in the committee records.
Details of the financing of the
democratic and republican national
campaigns were sought from James
W. Gerard of New York, chairman of
the democratic national finance com'
mittee. and William Boyce Thompson
of New York, chairman of the ways
and- means committee of the repub
lican national committee.
Mr. Gerard testified that his com
mittee had collected $128, 821; declared
that a national fund of $2,000, OOQ
would be sufficient for a democratic
campaign and said he would be thank
ful if the committee raised $1,000,000
Contributors listed in records he pro
duced included B. M. Baruch, $5000:
K. L. Doheny, $6500; August Belmont,
$u000; Charles B. Alexander, $5000,
and Secretary of War Baker, $50.
Mr. Thompson said he had seven
tates and the District of Columbia
particularly under his observation.
and that all of the funds collected
by his committee were turned over
to Fred W. Upham .treasurer of the
national committee, and would ap
pear In his records. He had a heated
colloquy with Senator Reed, demo
crat, of Missouri, regarding the total
of the fund the republicans sought
Talk: Tailed Barroom Politics.
The witness said the quota fixed for
New York state by Mr. Upham was
il.60o.nno and added that it was
"dead hard Job" to get money with all
this talk about slush funds and cor
rupt politics. He characterlxed such
talk as "barroom politics."
"Now, lets see about that." said
Senator Reed. "The total for the
country will amount to $7,000,000 when
you get through.
"Your candidate Is now talking
aoout 30,ouo. uou, Mr. Thompson said,
pounding the table. "The democrats
have the Wall street committee this
year. Cox is '
street, too."
"Where did he get
Senator Reed asked.
"I've heard about securities. Ohio
cities gas and railroads he has
bought," replied Mr. Thompson.
"Do you know of Governor Cox
speculating In Wall street?" Senator
Reed demanded.
"I do not." Mr. Thompson replied.
"All I've heard are the rumors."
Both Senatbr Reed and Mr. Thomp
son finally agreed that "both Cox and
Harding are fine, clean American
citizens."
Papers Called Bis Interests.
Senator Reed said he wanted to
know "what big financial interests
are supporting Cox."
Mr. Thompson mentioned three
New York newspapers, the Evening
Post, the World and the Times.
"I'm not finding any fault." he said,
"I'm just telling you that there's big
money on both in spite of all this
b'rnk about campaign funds."
Mr. Thompson was questioned by
Senator Reed regarding the New York
Times and replied that "it is the
paper most of the moneyed people in
New York read."
In response to a question by Sena
tor Kenyon, the witness said that the
New York Evening Post "is the prop
erty of a corporation, all of whose
stock is owned by Thomas W. La-mont."
Senator Reed brought out that Mr.
Thompson had an interest in the
American Association of Foreign
Language Newspapers, the object of
which, he admited. ' was to control
advertising patronage of these papers
so as to control their editorial pol
icy." He said, however, he entered
this concern in connection with some
Americanization work which he had
been doing.
Citing past campaign fund collec
tions, the witness expressed the
opinion that the republican effort
this year was a forward step toward
cleaner politics.
Pennsylvania Quota $.175,000.
Senator Pomerene, democrat, Ohio,
reverted to the republican quotas set
tor states. Mr. Thompson said the
national committee expected $75,000
frcfm Connecticut and $375,000 from
Pennsylvania. Maryland had "no par
ticular quota, he continued.
"I'm trying to get this great big
work done in a fine way," declared
the witness, adding:
They are very hard up at national
headquarters and will have to borrow
some more.
Kxcusing Mr. Thompson, the com
mittee turned its attention to poli
tics in New York, first hearing
Charles McDonald, democratic state
chairman, and then calling Edward
C. Stokes.
Mr. McDonald, asked by Senator
Kenyon what methods he had adopted
to raise a state fund, replied that he
had an office and had sent out 20
letters appealing for funds.
"Gettins.any liquor money?" Sen
ator Kenyon asked.
"None that I know of," the witness
responded.
974,000 of :iOO,040 Raised.
Chairman Stokes, summarizing re
publican campaign work in New Jer
sey, said:
"The national committee is trying
to raise $300,000 in New Jersey and
has succeeded in getting $74,000 so
far. The national committee will
take 60 per cent and the balance will
be divided 32 per cent to the county
committee and 8 per cent to the state
committee. We don't expect to solicit
anything independently."
William Barnes Jr. of Albany, N. Y.,
next witness, was questioned regard
ing his book, "Republicanism in 1920,"
and explained that he sold a con
trolling Interest In the Albany Jour
nal in 1916.
"In March, 1918, the management of
the Journal entered upon a contract
for the publication of what has de
veloped' into this book. It was in the
nature of a special edition for the
newspaper. They were to sell pages
"at so much a page."
STATE LABOR NAMES
HARTWIG FOR CHIEF
Portlander Nominated to Suc
ceed Self.
OREGON TOILERS CONVENE
CANDIDATES WANT DEBATE
Farmer-Labor .Nominee Asks Gov.
Hart to Join In Discussion. -
SEATTLE, Sept. 22. In replying to
a challenge to debate made Monday
by W. W. Black, democratic candi
date for governor. Robert Bridges,
candidate of the farmer-labor party,
today declined to debate with J u dire
Black unless Governor Hart joins in
the discussions.
Judge Black proposed as a subject
for debate the question of "Which
one of us three the people of the
state should vote for November iT'
Mr. Bridges in his reply said it "Is
Impossible for two parties to the tri
angle to debate that question."
"I shall be more than pleased." he
continued, "to join you and Governor
Hart in discussing this question in
the county seat of every county in
the state. Please see if you can
prevail upon Governor Hart to "Join
in such a discussion."
Three Independents File.
SALEM, Or., Sept. 22. (Special.)
J. O. Stearns, Jr., of Gold Beach, to
day filed with the secretary of state
petitions entitling him to run inde
pendently for the office of district
attorney of Curry coanty. He will be
opposed by Collier T. Buffington, re
publican nominee, and J. C. Johnson,
who also filed as an independent can
didate for the office more than a
week ago. C. W. Barrick of Tilla
mook City, has filed as an independ
ent candidate for district attorney of
Tillamook county, and will be opposed
by T. H. Goyne, the regular republican
nominee.
Read the Oregonisn classified ads.
Ofrice of Secretary May Go to City
Worker; Three Men From Port
land Up for Delegates.
PENDLETON. Or.. Sept. 22. (Spe
cial.) O. It. Hartwig of Portland,
president of the Oregon State.Federa
tion of Labor, was nominated to con
tinue in office at today's session of
the state federation convention here.
Davie Ellis of Portland was nom
inated for vice-president and W. E.
Kimsey, incumbent, was nominated
for secretary-treasurer.
Nominations for the executive board
were as follows: Portland. Arthur
Brock, J. C. Jensen, J. E. Starr; Salem,
L. J. Simeral; Astoria, M. M. Lornsten;
Pendleton, Charles Keane and Sandy
McClain; La Grande, H. T. Dodd:
Baker, Alex. Sewell; Bend, C. H.
Baker.
I'ort landers for Delegates.
F. C. Ream3. Grant Warner and
W, E. Kimsey of Portland were nom
inated delegates to the American
Federation of Labor convention. C. S.
Hartwig, Portland: William Meyers.
Astoria; Sandy McClain, Pendleton,
and V. C. Hornack, Portland, were
nominated as alternates.
L E. Whiting of Portland was nom
inated for delegate to the state
grange, with Mrs. L. Gee, Portland,
and Pascal Traglio. Salem, alternates.
Alex Manning of Pendleton, with
J. C. Murphy, La Grande, as alternate,
were nominated for delegate to the
Farmers' union.
C. M. Rynerson and Gus Anderson,
both of Portland, were nominated for
delegates to the Washington State
Federation of Labor convention, with
V. P. Martin and Arthur Brock, both
of Portland, placed in nomination for
alternates.
All I nlons to Ballot.
These nominations will be referred
to all local unions affiliated with the
state federation, to be voted on by
referendum within 30 days.
The new officers will take office
March 4.
Portland was named a the place
for next year's state federation con
vention. No date was set.
Nearly the entire morning session
today was taken up with the discus
sion of a resolution embodying the
fundamentals of "the formation of one
big union in the United States. The
proposed plan .calling for a radical
reorganization of unions in the
United States, presented the idea of
grouping all' laborers In the United
States employed in crafts of a like
kind Into one big union. The as
sembly by a vote of 49 to 17 voted not
to recommend any such plan.
Support Single Tax Measure.
The convention voted to reaffirm
the action of the 1919 convention in
the urging of all affiliated unions to
support th single tax measure both
morally and by the contribution of
funds in an amount equal to at least
5 cents a member.
The delegates passed favorably on
a resolution calling again "for in
dorsement of the Plumb plan as the
onlv plan that has been offered to
the present time that offers relief
and proper representation to tne gov
ernment, the employes and the
people."
Rail Rate Rise Hit.
The resolution also states that "we
brand as a lie the propaganda circu
lated to the effect that it was neces
sary to raise the revenue or the rail
roads one and a half billion dollars
because the railroad employes were
granted an increase of $6,000,000
thereby causing unsuspecting people
to think the employes were the cause
of the billion-dollar extra burden to
carry."
Favorable action was also recorded
on a resolution demanding "the im
mediate release of all persons in the
United States prosecuted or now in
prison for political reasons or re
ligious beliefs, and further requests
the immediate repeal of all laws
tending to restrict the rights of free
speech, a free press and the peaceful
assembling as guaranteed by the con
stitution of the United States.
A copy of this resolution will be
sent to the president of the United
States and the department of justice
by the state federation.
Teacher Fund Urged.
Dealing with the teacher problem
and educational measures, a resolution
was passed to the effect that the exec
utive council of the state federation
be empowered to co-operate with
proper agencies, "with the view to
secure an adequate teachers' retire
ment fund for Oregon teachers out
side the city of Portland."
Resolution was also passed that the
federation go on record "in support
of the raising of standards of certifi
cation of teachers," and "urging school
hoards to pay a substantial bonus to
every teacher who attends summer
school," and "co-operating proper
agencies In a movement to establish
a four-year normal training course to
supplement the present course of two
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years, the four-year course to lead
to a college degree."
Free textbooks in the public schools
of the state were also asked for in &
resolution passed by the convention.
A short executive session this morn
ing" will close the session, most of the
delegates planning to stay over in
Pendleton to witness the Hound-up
festivities which start tomorrow afternoon.
OVERCOATS
and SUITS
for Men and Young Men
Profitable Prices
for Those Who Buy
The reduced prices mean a saving of $10 to $20
on each suit or overcoat bought during this
real clothing sale. My personal guaranty of
satisfaction goes with every garment, just the
same as it does when regular prices are paid !
Every Fall and Winter Garment
Is Deeply Reduced Now!
$40 Suits and
Overcoats . . .
real
clothing
sale
$30
$50 Suits and 2Q
Overcoats M00
$45
.$55
HAYES FILES FOR OFFICE
Portland Attorney Seeks Election
Under Independent Banner.
SALEM. Or.. Sept. 22. (Special.)
Thomas A. Hayes of Portland today
filed with the secretary of state peti
tions of his candidacy for United
States senator from Oregon at the
general election to be held In No
vember. Mr. Hayes will make the
race under the independent banner,
and will be opposed by Robert N.
Stanfield, republican, and George E.
Chamberlain, democrat. His petitions
contain 4590 signatures.
Centralia Called Legion's Shrine.
SPOKANE. Wash.. Sept. 22. The
Washington delegation to the- Amer
ican Legion convention, to be held at
Cleveland next week, will have the
honor position In the ex-service men's
parade to be held Wednesday, the
closing day of the convention, accord
ing to word received today by Henry
Wise. Washington state adjutant.
Centralia, according to the same ad
vices, has been designated by the
American Legion as the "Shrine of the
American Legion."
Spokane "Woman Elected.
SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 22. Mrs.
David S. Reedy of this city has been
elected national chairman of the sis
ters' divis'on of the Service Star
league, according to Information re
ceived today from Mrs. Sara E. Flan
nipan, third national vice-president.
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$70 Suits and
Overcoats . . .
$80 Suits and
Overcoats . . .
$90 Suits and
Overcoats . . ,
'All Garments at Other Prices
Are Proportionately Reduced
Leading Clothier ? -
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who has been attending the national
convention of the organization in the
east.
Students Make Money at X'alr.
HOOD RTVER, Or., Sept. 22. (Spe
cial.) Superintendent of City Schools
Cannon says members of the high
school student body who operated
booths selling candy and foodstuffs
during the county fair, report a gross
return of J715. netting more than
$300, to be used In augmenting the
student body treasury. The booths
were in charge of Ray Slavens. Stew
art Allshaw, Paul Huelat and Walter
Kaestner.
Strenuous Trip Eliminated.
clal.) The completion of the Hfcod
Rlver-Mosler stretch of the Columbia
river highway, eliminating the stren
uous trip formerly necessary over the
mountain, will result In a larpe at-
HOOD RTVER, Or., Sept. 22. (Spe- tendance of local folk at the Wasco
county fair, to be held at The Dalles,
October 4 to 6. inclusive. The fair
board of the neighboring: county has
announced unusually attractive ex
hibits this year.
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