The evening times., 1900-10-03
AID OF PosTMAsTERs.
Republican National Committee Re-
ported to he Seeking 1t.

1t was stated at the rooms of the Civil
Service Commission today that no COM
plant had been received from postmasters
that they were being assessed for politi-
cal contributions. Complaint had been
made, however, that the Republican State
Central Committees of Pennsylvania and
Iowa had sent circular letters to clerks
from those States in the departments ask
ing for funds. This is held by the Civil
Service Commission to be a violation of
that section of the law which prohibits the
solicitation Of money for campaign pur-
poses. No clerk. however. has thus far
been willing to come to the front to make
test Of the law-that is, whether or not
it is violation OF the law to solicit funds
through the mails
While the postmasters may not be as
sessed il is declared that they have been
recently called upon by the Republican
National Committee to use every inuflence
at their command to assist in the cleo
tion of Mr. Mckinley. This, while not in
strict sense q violation aofslaw, is, so it
was said at the Civil Service Commission
today, disregard OF the Presidents order
prohibiting Federal employees taking a
received here today that Repubiicaz lead
ers are sending to postmasters a demand
that they become camT afgn managers in
the interests of Mr.. Mckinley. This de-
mand has been exposed by a Nebraskan
postmaster-John Emanuel. OF Pleasant
Valley despatch from Omaha says:
MIR. Emanuel has given, out letter
written on the letter7head of the Re
publican National Committee and signed
by H. c. Payne, Vice Chairman of the
Republican Executive Committee, which
is in part as follows:
- The American Farmers League Of
Commerce and Industries has the en-
dcrsement, approval, and support of the
Republican National Committee and the
Republican candidates. IN behalf of the
Republican party of the nation we wish
TO impress upon you with all the ear
nestness and zeal at our command the
necessity of encouraging this league or
ganization by Joining 1t yourself and
securing at least ten additional mem
bers in your locality.
The league desires to get returns.
from all localities within FIVE days,
. and the same will be carefully compiled:
and what you do will be recorded
Postmaster Emanuel says that with
this letter he received a circular from
/ the American Farmers League of Com
merce and Industries. 324 Dearborn
Street. Chicago, which contained the
following;
You are addressed by the Republican
NatiCEai Committee and a note Of warn
/ ing sounded of Importance 1t is expedi-
ent you should at once proceed 20 secure
at least ten members beside yourself in
your locality as called for by letters.
Increased work and energy, with
small expense. will aid in reaching five
times many doubtful votes as you can
! secure members to the American Farm
ers' League of Commerce and Industries.
Can the Republican National Coinmitte,
reach 500, COO farmers with special lit
erature through the American Farmers
League of Commerce and Industries dur
ing September, October, and November ?
Yes. if you and your associates who have
/ been recognized by this Administration
] do the part assigned you
IT is a serious personal responsibility
/ to neglect, for ii may be this movement.
now we'll planned will elect William Nc
| Kinley, and you cannot afford to make
/ any excuse paramount for not acting as
President, Vice President. and National
! Committee urge it without reservation
and ask you to do your full duty and con-
tribute what you can; and in conclusion
/ say it is your individual duty to aid in
! this movement
Postoffice officials here say they know
/ nothing about the movement of the Re
publican National Committee TO work the
DOS tina sterS for campaign purposes