Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-12
Advertisement of the Demo-
cratic Campaign Committee.
MR.. GRIGGS' STATEMENT
WHAT HE EXPECTED TO SHOW
BY IT
he Will Make a Tour to the Pacific
Coast-Mr. Gable to Manage
Affairs in the East

Al advertisement was placed in New
York newspaper several days since at the
instance of the democratic congressional
campaign committee IN this city, which of
fered reward of 500 for an export sheet
for any month Of the present year of the
exporting firm of Henry w. Peabody & Co,
and So for such a sheet of any other ex-
porting firm Following this up this morn
ing. the New York Sun prints an interview
with j. L. Rradlee of the firm mentioned, In
which ne characterizes the advertisement as
a fake" Of some kind
The officials al democratic headquarters
IN this city, however. are very jubilant at
what they say the Sun has done for their
cuse. In speaking of the matter this af-
ternooa Chairman Griggs said to a Star
man:
Chairman Griggs' Statement.
Il am very much pleased with the inter
View of MIR. Bradlee. We offered the adver-
tisemeEt to several of the New York news
papers which declined TO print 1t for the
very good business office reason that the
firm named was a large advertiser, and
they did not want to do anything that
might be offensive to it.
III seems that the newspapers which .le-
ehned TO take our advertisements were
mistaken in their view that any offense
would be taken by the firm. The Sun very
kindly brings the matter to public notice
by reprinting the advertisement in its news
co!umns without cost to US. together with an
explanatory Interview with Mir. Bradlee
IKE the spirit of Mr. BradIee's comments
and l like Bradlee. While | have NOT he
pleasure of his acquaintance / knew he IS
clever fellow. He would not have helped
US with TINS interview II he was not Yes,
] love Bradlee
The advertisement states exactly what
IS desired by the committee. | quote We
desire 10 demonstrate the very great differ
ehce between the home market and the ex-
port prices charged by the protected Amer
lean manufacturers If We cannot show
this with these sheets. I do not understand
why the firm of Henry W. PEABODY is not
az liberty to supply US with one. On the
other hand, If We can show 1t. with tn sc
sneetS, then there Is certainly nothing of
the fake order connected with 1t. and the
TAKE game would seem to be located and
running in full blast somewhere near Mr.
bradlees onfce rather than at democratic
headquarters.
1T is impossible or us to get this In
1t Is impossible for us to get this in
sheets of the export houses, and as the Pea
oody hrm is probably the largest house Of
desirable 10 get it from them.
Sheets Coveted by Democrats.
THE interview states that Mr.. Bradlee
showed the Sun reporter one of the sheets
coveted by the democratic literary bureau
ana explained Its use 10 him. 1t is to be
regretted that the reporter did not see fit
TO print the Information he thus obtained. 1t
boys say.
Ihat there IS a great difference In the
prices charged our people and those charged
IN foreign markets by American uanufac-
1r.,fp L
that We shall not be able TO show exactIv
now great the difference between the two
prices Is. but this interview with Mr. BRAD
lee IS positive proof of the charge made by
US OF this difference in price. Whether that
teriaI difference -'' ma
As Mr. Brad1ee has taken UP the matter
II the newspapers We shall all he very
greatly indebted to him if he will go further
and give the whole story TO the American
people l sympathize with Mr. BradIee in
his expressed regret that the democratic
committee did not go to his firm for the
information desired. although he saws he is
not at liberty 10 furnish it to u.s. His in
terview explains clearly why we did not
60 to him.
Mr.. Bradlee is probably not averse to
turning an honest dollar, and shall be de-
lighted to send him a check for 500 upon
receipt of one of the special discount sheets
named in our advertisement. | shall not
only be glad 10 send him money. but be
iieFe the american people Will join in glad
bosannas to him for thus exposing to them
the location OF the real fake game"
Plan of Campaign.
Chairman Griggs of the democratic con-
gressional committee has decided to take
an extended western trip. He will go to
New York in q few days, from there to
Chicago. where he will remain perhaps a
week: then. after a short run to Washing
ton he vii. go to the Pacific coast It IS
not expected that the chairman of the con-
gressional campaign will take the stump
during his swing around the circle" but it
is desired TO have him come into close per
sonal touch with the various state organi-
cations Of the western section Of the coun-
try. Ii is not expected that Judge Griggs
will return 70 Washington until some time
In September.
1t was stated at democratic headquar-
tiers in this city today that Mr.. Ben T.
Cable would have entire charge of the
campaign west of the Alleghanies Mr.
Cables headquarters IN Chicago have been
open for the past month. in charge of Mr..
Spangle. and it is stated that the prelimi-
nary work Of an active campaign is randi
ly progressing in the windy city. Mr..
Gable is expected to arrive from Europe
within day or two. As soon as he lands
IN New York. Chairman Griggs will go
to that city, and the democratic triumyir-
ate-Griggs. Gable and Nixon-wil hold an
extended conference. There is declared to
be absolute harmony among the demo-
cratic campaign officials None of these
off1cers are figureheads, II is said but all
pacities.
During the absence OF Mr. Griggs from
headquarters. Secretary Edwards will be
the senior officer present" Demands for
rive, and additional clerks are making
their appearance daily. until the three