THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16. 1916.
GREAT AUDIENCE AT
SEATTLE CHEERS AS
HUGHES AIMS SHAFTS
Former Justice of Supreme
Court Gets Warmest Dem
onstration of His Trip.
MAKES FRESH PROMISES
Vaferance to Jtoogevelt Signal for Out
- burst of Applauae From Audience;
Imrna How to Win Laughter.
II y Perry Arnold.
Seattle, Wasl... Aug. 1R. (U. P.)
. Seattle last night acconled tho
"Republican a.iftant for presldent
tal honors the greatest demon
stration he has yet received. Kight
thousand Jammed the hall and a
thousand wore jostled outside pound
ing vainly on the doors for admission.
Tr3vn above this din Hughes' volcn
could be heard.
This vast audience cheered every
shaft which HuKhes shot at the Demo
cratic administration with a vim and
enthusiasm that echoed and reechoed
through the hall. Stimulated by the
warmth of Hie reception the nominee
gave tliein what members of his party
declared was his best speech of ll.o
tour.
Jtooeevelt Reference Cheered.
Vociferous clicers greeted Hushes'
first direct reference during the to;ir
to JJloosevelt. lie did not mention
the- rniine of the former president but
the reference was unmistakable. It
was lrr connection witli a satirical ref
erence to the Democratic claim or ex
citability" when preparedness first be
came- an Issue. Hughes said
'"Then a stalwart figure appeared
before the American people. lie told
them a few things and then the admin
istration changed its mind "
Hughes bitterly assailed Democratic
control of the army ami promise.!
"competent and efficient men" in the
army and navy portfolios if he wus
elected.
Cneera for Alaska.
"You've got an empire here in Alas
ka,"' he said, "I want to see It de
veloped," and the crowd yelled Its ap
proval in roof raising volume. Again
tne cneers came. when, after declaring
had been assi;iuted in orreciin
abuse., he declared not In Alaska or
elsewhere "is anyone going to pull
anything out if l know of it."
"If we ever fall so low a to tecog
mie it as unnecessary to protect
American cuizerib, lie asserted we
might as well haul down the flay."
"The administration," n deviated at
another Juncture, " knocked Iluert-t out
of the box. It amuses me when 1 am
asked whether I favor intervention.
Why, the administration Intervened
when It nought to oust Huerta.'
Gets Fresh Ammunition.
80 far the Republican aspirant for
presidential honors has cited no in
stance to support charges of "pay
ment of po ltlcal debts aU the public
expense lmluslve," and "wordy' laws
In the anti-dumping sections of the
DemocrHtlc tariff law and failure of
the Wllaon administration Uj live up
to the platform pledge of protection
of American citizens and their prop
erty abroad. Yesterday at Tacoma he
added a. new charge that it r-Julred
a Republican emergency currency
measure to tide thd Democratic parly
through the panicky days ju.st at the
beginning of the Wilson administra
tion. It is known the governor his re
cently received a great deal of data
from headquarters of the national com
mittee in New York, including one 575
telegram. This is a treasure house of
information for his use. From now
on In every one of his big speeches the
candidate v ill attempt to strike a new
blow at his political opponents by cita
tion of specific instances supporting
his claims.
Hew Features Bring Laughter.
Tho Republican nominee has tdded
a new featureor two to his repertoire,
and he is :ow In such form that he
elmply has to spring a few laugh get
ters. He "pulls" these with a tjuizicaj
smile, and acts mightily pleased with
their Invariable result In laughter. De
spite the fact that he has polished off
his speech now so that it is a com
pletely finished product, the governor
now talks at a slower rate than he
has In years. James C. Marriott, one
of -the official ; teno'graphers on the
transcontinental train, who ha's "taken-'
Hqghes speeches for. the last 12 years,
said todav he was hitting it up at
about 150 words' a minute.
"I recall times," he said, "when the
governor talked tit a rate of 180 or
even 200 words a minute. lie is
an extraordinarily eay man to take
because he has splendid enunciation
and talks at an even rate of speed."
Mrs. Boghes Rejoins Party.
. Mrs. Hughes Joined the campaign
rarty late last night, greatly refreshed
after a water trip from Tacoma to
Seattle. Mrs. Hughes so far hasn't
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- ( J llllll f after another and not IrJH II
; III llllll go taste-stale. fls
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missed sending a postcard to each of
the three Hughes girls Helen. Cath
erine and Elizabeth back at Brldge-
hampton, at every city in which her
husband has remained for more than
a few minutes. 1
She has also taken the newspaper-'
men of the party under her wing. To- r
day she sent a huge box of candy into
the newspaper car. When some of the j
writers hustled back to the observa- j
tlon platform at one stop, and didn't i
have time to put on their hats, she 1
Bent them back to get the missing I
lieadgear, suggesting they'd catch cold.
Take. Part la Handshaking.
Airs, nughes Is also doing her snare
of handshaking. Because word was
sent ahead of the party that she did
not desire to accept any social engage
ments, a false impression has been
Kiven in a few cities that she did not
desire to take part in receptions with
the goernor, undergoing the arduous
work of standing In line and greeting
townspeople.
But that Impression has always '
M"iv., ucctl uin.eu oy wrs. xiugiies
imparting the information whenever
the patty arrives anywhere that she
wants to do everything the governor
does and accompany him everywhere.
HUGHES DECLARES HE
WOULDN'T SHIRK WAR
IF IT CAME AS DUTY
By William Hosier.
Seattle, Wash., Aug. 16. -(P. N. S.)
Charles Evans Hughes told two big
audiences in Seattle and Tacoma yes
terday that he would not thirk war If
it came through the performance of an
obvious duty. With this declaration
he coupled a plea for international
agencies which will encompass a last
ing peace.
These and an attack on the anti
dumping act of the Democratic ad
ministration. Intended to prevent the
flooding of American markets with
European goods, and a charge that the
administration was forced ip 1913 to
seelc refuge in the A ldrich-V'reeland
law, of Republican revising, to save the
nation from a panic threatened by its
tariff policy, were the t.ew features
01 the Republican candidate's two set
speeches of the day.
Urges Protective Tariff.
Hughes staked his Judicial reputa
tion on the w orthlesness of the anti
dumping act. For the rest, he re
newed ttls plea for a restoration of
the protective tariff and pledged him
self once more to maintain the na
tional honor throughout the world.
The tariff, a business administra
tion of tlfe affairs of the nation and
the upholding of the national honoi
were the three topics accorded the ;
most lasting applause
There is abundant evidence on
every hand however, something is
vouiit 1" 011a tic.iiuii vtnu Lilt; iic-
publican campaign. it doesn't take
fire. There is a very manifest lack
of enthusiasm. There hasn't been a
good healthy western cheer since Mr.
Hughes left Minneapolis.
The chief complaint is this:
Mr. Hughes is, wasting too much
time attacking the Wilson administra-
tlon. The attacks are generally de- 1
scribed as petty, but whatever their 1
nature, the point is being made that
what the people of the west are most
anxious to hear is not what the pres-
ent administration has failed to do, j
but what Mr Hughes will do if he ,
should be elected president.
Business Man Wants Wilson.
But the main thing desired is that
the attacks on the Wilson administra
tion shall cease and that the candidate
Bet dowri to business
We all know what Mr. Wilson has
done." a city official of Tacoma said
today. "We are agreed that he should
go to the White House. What we want
is plenty of speeches from Mr. Hughes
telling ua what he proposes to do."
Here in Seattle a prominent busi
ness man, a member of the committee
on reception said to a group of corres
pondents with the candidate, before the
party had been in the city half an hour:
Cut Out Attacks."
"Can't you gentlemen induce Mr.
Hughes to cut out his attacks on ttie
Democratic administration and talk on
the issue he represents himself? What
we want out here
a tariff taik.
That and business. We want a busl-
ness administration and If Mr. Hughes
will convince ua that he will give us
that kind of an administration lie will
carry Washington state overwhelm
ingly." Britain Afraid of
Infantile Paralysis
newspapers Are Beginning Campaign
Advising Strict Quarantine of All
Passengers Arriving' Prom America.
London. Aug. 16. (I. N. S.) Britain
is beginning to take fright at the pos
sibility of infantile paralysis spread
ing here. Newspapers are beginning
a campaign for the strictest quarantine
of all arriving from America. It was
made compusory In 1912 to notify
health officer of cases of the disease.
A serious outbreak never occurred,
since the iTOrtallty never exceeded 13
per cent, and permanent injury was
done in only 50 per cent of the uises.
Special regulations possibly w,ll be
issued within a few weeks.
CORDIAL GREETING IS
GIVEN CANDIDATE BY
LOCAL POLLOIRS
. ,, n ,.,
Leading HepUDIICanS,
Old
Friends and Well Wishers
Join in Reception,
WOMEN PARTICIPATE ALSO
Beautiful Bouquet of Bom Preaanted
a ju. wna-hae WUUini Intro-
duces Committee Member .
Treading Republicans, and Progres
sives who are now Republicans, Gov
ernor Withycombe representing the
state and Commissioner Baker the
fity, old friends and well wishers
greeted Charles Evans Hughes, Repub
lican presidential candidate, upon his
arrival in Portland this morning.
Let through gates at the Union de
pot the official reception committee
and others who constituted an unof
ficial reception committee were out
aide the Hughes private car Constitu
tion" some minutes before 9 o'clock.
Watching them eagerly was a Jam
of people pressed close to the irci
grille that separates the train shed
from the concourse.
Candidate Is Cheered.
There was a buzz of conversation
and exchange of pleasantries until pre
cisely at H:0o when a sudden hush
I signified that the door leading to the
observation platform of tile car had
opened.
Mrs. Hughes appeared first and
slowly descended the steps to the plat
form. Governor Hughes followed. A
cheer and clapping of hands greeted
him.
Ralph E. Williams, Republican na
tional committeeman for Oregon, was
first to greet them as chairman of the
official reception committee. Gover
nor Withycombe and Charles L. Me
Nary, chairman of the Republican slate
committee, followed.
A committee of women immediately
surrounded Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. T. B.
Neuhausen presenting her with a
gorgeous bouquet of Portland roses.
What beautiful flowers." exclaimed
Airs. Hughes with marked
tion.
RaIpn Williams then did the honors
introducing each member of the offl-
, ial and unofficlal committees that
passed by Governor and Mrs. Hughes.
Reception Committee Warned.
On the reception committe were
Governor Withycombe and Judge Mc
Nary, T. B. Neuhausen of Portland;
Edward D. Baldwin of The Dalles;
David M. Dunrft of Portland. A A.
Bailey of Portland, A. E. Clark of
Portland. K. B. Hermann of Roseburg,
Clyde Huntley of Oregon City; Marion
Jack of Tendleton, Frank H. Lew is of
Portland, 1. J. Mahoney or Heppner,
Willard, Marks of Albany, Arthur I
Moulton of Portland, David L. Povoy
of Portland, Thomas Tongue Jr. of
Hillsboro, Walter Tooze Jr. of Dallas,
and 8. H. Smith of Medford.
City Commissioner Baker, Charles E.
Moores, former Republican state chair
man, and others prominent in politic.il
life, were in line.
Among the women in addition to
Mrs. Neuhausen, were Miss Mabel
Withycombe, Mrs. C. L. McNary, Mrs.
Ralph E. Williams and Mrs. David M.
Dunne.
Jesse Stearns, a Portland attorney,
an old time friend of the governor,
was one of the first to greet Mr. and
Mrs. Hughes. Mr. Stearns knew Gov
ernor Hughes in New York.
Hughes "Enjoys Visit.
Governor Hughes stepped briskly
from the car and appeared to have
rested well. He apparently enjoyed
meeting Oregonians and Mrs. Hughes
met everyone with a delightfully
sweet smile that won ai,
Over the tracks, through the con-
course and out into the street passed
the visitors and the reception com
mittee but not until both Governor
and Mrs. Hughes had posed for pic
ture after picture. Both are evident
ly well accustomed now to facing the
press camera.
Governor Hughes was greeted with
remarks such as "Good luck, Gover
nor" and "You'll win," as he passed
through the crowd.
Reaching the auto used to carry
him to the Hotel Benson he stood for
a moment that the crowd outside the
depot could get a glimpse of him. In
the machine with him were Governor
Withycombe. Judge McNary. National
Committeeman Williams and T. B.
Neuhausen.
Led by a police car the Hughes car
preceded a long line of autos up Sixth
; street to
Washington, to Broadway
"d back on Broaaway to the Hotel
I tenson.
Governor Hughes was cheered fre-
quently along the route.
WELCOME IS
EXTENDED TO
GOV. HUGHES
(Continued From Pag Ot)e
the busy day of handshaking, speech
making and sightseeing began.
Portland people gave him a warm
welcome as he stepped from the car to
greet the local reception committee
Several thousands filled the concourse
of the Union depot to cheer him as he
passed through the crowds to a wait
ing automobile.
As he whizzed up Sixth street head
ing a' long line of automobiles those
on the sidewalk waved their hands and
cheered and the air was filled with
the din of shrieking horns.
The street and sidewalks fronting
the Hotel Benson were packed with en
thusiasts as his car glided up to the
curb. He walked through a mass of
reople into the lobby into another
crowd awaiting him inside the hotel.
Numbers thronged the mezzantne.
too, and all broke into handclapplng
as he walked briskly through the
lobby.
Many Shake His Hand.
Mr. and Mrs. Hughes were immedi
ately escorted to the northeast corner
of the room to head a reception line
the former Justice on the left, Mrs.
Hru.ghea on his right.
For exactly half an hour those eager
to shake hands with the city's visitors
passed In a long line, beginning at the
Broadway entrance jo the hotel and
going out on Oak street. Fully 1000
persona were In line.
The reception over, Mr. and Mr.
Hughes were taken to a parlor on the
second floor of tlte hotel where the
ex-governor posed for a ' portrait
study for a local photographer.
Mr. Hughes next met Portland
newspapermen Informally for a few
minutes' chat and then left with Mrs.
Hughes to rest In tha large suite aet
aslda for their us during their atay
Shortly &fUr midday. - Governor I
Hughes resumed his busy day, de
scending to the main dining room of
the hotel to attend the luncheon of the
Portland Ad club.
Press Clnh Is Last.
At the conclusion of his talk to
some 400 Ad club men and their
friends he was escorted across the
street to the rooms of the Portland
Press club in the Elks' building, in
formally to meet Portland newpaper
men and their Invited guests.
From the Press club he stepped Into
an automobile with Mrs. Hughes for
a spin over the Columbia river high
way. After the return from sightseeing
Governor and Mrs. Hughes will rest
at the hotel before proceeding to the
Ice Palace for his formal campaign
speech.
Here he will discuss the issues on
which he is making his race for the
presidency and it is expected that a
record crowd for Portland will be on
hand.
At 10:30 o'clock he will officially
say good-bye to Portland, retiring to
his car at the depot, although the
party win not leave the city as a
matter of fact until 1:30 o'clock to
morrow morning, when the regular
Southern Pacific train leaves for
California.
Governor Hughes will have a rea
sonably busy day.
HAM AND EGGS IS
BREAKFAST FEAST
FOR THE CANDIDATE
Charles Evans Hughes and his party
reached Poitland at 6:37. The special
train was not turned over to the Great
Northern railroad until 12:to last
night, owing to a longer time having
been taken in Seattle than had origi
nally been planned. The four car spe
cial in which the party is riding cer
tainly traveled over the smooth road
bed between Seattle and Portland, for
they reached Portland only 30 minutes
behind a train which left Hi hours
ahead of them.
The special rolled into the North
Bank depot at 6:37, and five minutes
later waa taken in tow by a switch
engine and pulled into the Union sta
tion at 7 o'clock as per schedule.
The candidate for president didn't
get up until well after 7 o'clock. His
breakfast of bacon and eggs, sliced
orangeo and coffee was served at 8:15
and at 9:05 he descended from the
private car "Constitution," in which
he is traveling. The Portland recep
tion committee then took charge.
The question, "What did Mr. Hughes
eat for breakfast?" brought a quick
answer from the porter on his car.
"He's human, ain't he? He ate bacon
and eggs, of course, and some sliced
oranges, too, and two cups of coffee."
The first members of the Hughes
party to leave the train were the
ever-watchful secret service men
Frank W. Tyree, one of the members
of the duo in charge of the candi
date's safety, was smoking a big briar
pipe on the rear platform within two
minutes after the train slid into the
North Bank depot. Sylvester Brier
ton, the second member, appeared a
few minutes later.
The newspapermen in the party were
awake early also.
"I can sleep no matter how fast they
are running but the minute they get
into a depot I'm awake," explained
Charles M. Wheeler, representative of
the Chicago Tribune, who was the van
guard of the early risers in the press
party.
The Hughes party is traveling in a
three car special. There are 30 In the
party altogether. The train Is made
up of the Pullman coaches "Constitu
tion," "Manchuria" and "Sunderland"
assembled in the New York Central
yards at New Y'ork. W. H. Van de
Bogart, who has made many trips to
this coast with specials, la in charge
of the train over the whole route and
Is assisted by local officials as the
train progresses.
Charles . Farnham Is master of
ceremonies as the tour progresses,
looking after the programs through
out.
The train was drawn into Portland
over the Great Northern by Engineer
John Carey, with Conductor Geo. E11U
in charge of the train. "Dad" Parker,
traveling engineer, made the trip from
Seattle, as did Joseph Weber, superin-
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Leslie E. Crouch.
Ieslie E. Crouch, grand vice-chan
cellor of the Knights of Pythias of
Oregon, became a member of Ivanhoe
lodge. No. 1. of this city, in Septem
ber. 1904. when it met in the old Mar-
qtiam building. His active interest in
Pythian work attracted the attention
of the veterans, who desired to encour
age the young man.
From July. 1S0 0. to January. 1ti5.
Sir Knight Crouch was chancellor com
mander of Ivanhoe. arid during his
term the foundations of the present
K. of P. building were laid at Elev
enth and Alder streets. The recogni
tion of his services to and Interest in
the order elevated him to the second
highest position in the grand lodge,
and the future is confidently expected
by his fraternal friends to bring still
higher honors.
Leslie E. Crouch was born in Stock
br'.dge. Wis., and came to Oregon In
1902. He is a graduate of the Uni
versity of Oregon law school and has
practiced his profession In Portland
since receiving his diploma In 190 4.
tendent of terminals at Seattle, and
W. H. Dudln, traveling passengett
agent from Seattle.
HANDSHAKING STUNT
KEEPS THE CANDIDATE
BUSY IN PORTLAND
At the rate of 36 persons a minute
for 30 minutes. Justice Hughes
grasped , the hands of Portland's cit
izenry this morning at the Benson
hotel. Thus more than a thousand
men. women and children were given
personal Introduction to the Repub
lican presidential candidate. .
At his side was Mrs. Hughes, who
shook hands with aw many as did not
fail to see her, and who beamed upon
all impartially.
Hughes smiled but once during the
reception but it was a smile that
lasted a little longer than 30 min
utes. It appeared on his face Just be
fore the people began single filing
through the hotel lobby and it did not
disappear until he had reached his
room on the third floor after the re
ception was over.
"Smile Like Teddy's." .
"That smile is Just like Teddy's
with the beard added," observed Spe
cial Officer Mallett, who was assist
ing Frank Tyree, ex-United States
marshal of West Virginia, and S. F.
Brlerton, Mr. Hughes' personal body
guard, in keeping the crowd in line.
With the people who endeavored to
check the line for personal chats,
Hughes exchanged the commonplaces
of welcome and Mrs. Hughes followed
his example. Evidently he has learned
thus far In the course of his national
tour that one shakes hands with more
people in the proportion that little is
said to each.
A member of the receiving line. was
Our Entire Stock of Mens Fancy
Suits Grouped Into Two Lots
ST.
Governor Withycombe and occasional
ly the governor looked a little lone
aome. for at -least nine-tenths Of the
people marched by him, their face?
steadfastly set in the direction of the
Hughes beard and the Hughes smile.
The governor did, however, greet a
good number of his personal friends,
but it was evident that the crowd had
only Hu-gnes in nrtnd.
Veterans Are la Lint,
Manv passed Mr. and Mrs. Hughes
with merely a how and a shake of the '
hand. Others addressed Uttle remarks
to him.
"Good luck" and "I hope you'll be
our next president" were the most fre
quent. Three venerable men in line told the
governor that they had voted for Abra- ,
ham Lincoln.
"I hope it's for eight years," said
one.
"Fight free trade and you are all,
right." said another.
"We need you," was a frequent re
mark, v
Many recalled meeting Governor
Hughes on previous occasions, mem
ories that he obviously did not share.
"1 met you at the G. A. R. encamp
ment in Saratoga," said one old vet
eran, i
"I met you In New York," was a
frequent phrase. ,
"How;j your hand?" asked one well j
wisher. j
"Perfectly fine," responded Gover-:
nor Hughes. j
Attorney J. "Hat" Hitchings was in
line with a gleaming high hat. "God-
speed," said he, "It'll be three to one I
this time, instead of two to ono. ' j
"It's Easy." Says Hughes. I
"Good:" exclaimed the former Jus- j
tice. I
Many passed by the povernor with
unseeing stares, manifesting tnat pe- ,
culiat phenomenon of psychology 1
which apparently caused blindness
when in the light of an eminence. !
"I want to shake your hand," said a ;
benign old lady. "I am a descendant 1
of the tribe of Ethan Allen." j
"Pretty hard work, Isn't it?" inquired
one. j
"No, it's easy," replied Mr. Hughes, j
Judge Henry E. McGinn was in Hue, j
with Mrs. McGinn.
Ralph Duniway proved to be a pupil '
of Governor Hughes in 1892, when he
was professor of law at Cornell uni
versity. "Colgate, '77," said another nun, and
the governor's welcome waa exception
ally cordial. The governor was 1 stu
dent at Colgate at that time.
PERSONNEL OF PARTY
TRAVFL INfi ON HUGHES
QPPPIM TRAIN nivpN
The personnel of the party travel
ing on the Hughes special train fol
lows: Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hughes;
Charles W. Farnham, manager of
tour; W. R. Van de Bogart. transpor
tation manager; Dr. Norman Edward
IMttman; Lawrence H. Green, private
secretary; Carl D. Shepard. director of
publicity; Frank W. Tyree, secret
service;. Sylvester Brlerton, secret
service; William Gibson, messenger;
James C. Marriott. stenographer;
Charles A. Morrison, stenographer;
Frederick D. Elmer, stenographer.
Press SepreaeatavtlTea.
Louis Seibold. New York WorM;
Angus McSween, Philadelphia North
American; William Hoster, New York
American; Rodney Bean, New York
Times; Roy H. Leek. New York Trib
une; Eugene Ackerman, New York
Herald; Frank L. Shellabarger, New
York Sun; Theodore Joslin, Boston
Transcript: C. M. Wheeler, Chicago
Tribune; Howard O. Hadley, New York
Evening Post; H. O. WeiLschat. Detroit
Free Press; Frederick M. Davenport,
Outlook: Frederick M. Davenport Jr..
Georpe T. Odell, New York Mail; Perrv
Arnold, United Press: William P. Helm
Jr., Associated Press: J. L. Barrios,
Underwood & Underwood; Karl Fasold,
Pathe Weekly.
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Seattle, Wash.. Aug. 16. (P. N. S.)
James Edward Galbraith, head of
Galbraith, Bacon & Co., shippers, died
here today following a long illness.
The Galbraith, Bacon & Co. main
tained their own piers and shipping
yards here. Mr. Galbraith was well
known on the coast.
He was born September 19, 1849, in
Rochester, N. Y,
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The following publicists and lit
erary men of the United States,
on August first last, addressed
you in the following open letter:
To the Hon. Charles E. Hughes:
The professional writers who sign tnis letter have
small interest in parties but a yery deep interest in
democracy. It is our hope, through this voluntary
association, to assist in the promotion of honest, educa
tional discussion in order that fundamental issues may
not be decided in prejudice and ignorance.
Mr. Wilson's beliefs have been expressed in law
and in declared policies. He has made an open record
by which he may be judged. Wise choice is not pos- -sible
unless you yourself make equally specific slate-'
ment of purposes and convictions.
Without intent to offend, we feel justified in charg
ing that in no single public utterance have you filed a
bona fide bill of particulars, nor have you offered a.
; single constructive suggestion.
Generalities are without value. Blanket criticism
is worthless. What we desire to know, what it is fair
that the electorate should know, are the exact details of
your disagreement with President Wilson. What has
he done that you would not have done, and what has
he failed to do that you would have done or propose to
do? Honesty and patriotism demand that you put
yourself upon record in such a manner as to permit
people to judge you as they arc now able to judge
Pi
'resident Wilson. For example:
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of Belgium and backed up that protest with the United -States
Navy?
2 It is arrant nonsense to talk about action that would have pre- -vented
the Lusitania tragedy. The vague advertisement did not
appear until shortly before the hour of sailing. The occurrence
was one of those things that civilization has made the world re-
gard as incredible. 1 he only honest question is this: Would
you have made the disaster the subject of diplomatic no
gotiations or would you have broken relations with Ger-1
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the shipment of munitions to the allies?
4 Would you urge universal compulsory military service ?
5 You are frank in stating that Huerta's morals were of no concern
to America. Does this mean that you would have recog- -nized
Huerta?
6 As matters stand today, would you be in favor of inter
vening in Mexico?
7 Does your attack upon the Wilson shipping bill mean thai
you are in favor of ship subsidies ?
8 You speak enthusiastically of the rights of the worker. Doe
this imply that you endorse the Clayton Anti-Trust Law
and the Seaman s Bill ? Or will you urge their repeal ?
9 What are your specific complaints against the Federal .
Reserve Law ?
10 As Governor of New York, you opposed the Income Tax
Amendment. Does this antagonism persist ? Do you or do
you not believe in paying tor preparedness out or a tax oo
incomes, inheritances and munitions?
We agree with you that it it a "critical period," by
far too critical, indeed, for candidates to talk in term '
of. office seeking rather than in the simple, earnest
language of definite Americanism.
Saml Hopkina Adam
Bay Stannard Baker
Ellii Parker Bo tier
L. Ames Brown
Dante Barton
Irvln Cobb
Wadaworth Camp
J. O'Bara Coca-rava
Stoughton Coolly
William 4 Cbenerr
George Crael
Jame Forbea
Frederick C. Howe
Gilaon Gardner
Frad'k Stuart Greene
Olirer Harford
Prof. Louia Johnaon
Richard Lloyd Jone
Petar B. Kyne
.Deeds
In the Fall of 1915 proposed woman's suffrage
amendments to the constitution of New York and New
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President Wilson made
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ingion to rrinccion iu rcgisici aim auuuici special irip
to vote for VOTES FOR WOMEN.
I he records of the
cjther registered or voted
Furthermore, the records show that since 1910 yon
nave wholly neglected to
citizen
lines
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Respectfully, (Signed)
Board man RoHnaoa
John Read
Ople Read
Edgar Selwyn
Wm. Leavitt Stoddar
Lincoln Steffent
Auruataa Thomaa
Frank Vrooraaa
George Weet
A. J. MeKclway
Baail Manler
Meredith Nlcholeoa
Harvey J. O'Hicsina
Albert Jay Nock
Charlea Johnaon Poet
Eurane Man loraRhodae
Wm. McLeod Raine
vs. Talk
a special trip from Wash-
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board ot Elections of New
on this occasion.
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