Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-27
STRONG RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by the Republican
Editorial Association.
ROOSEVELT PR AISED
SENATORS HANNA AND DEPEW
MAKE SPEECHES.
Former is Accorded an ovation-Pres1-
dent Receives Delegates at
the White House.
ROOSEVELT PRAISED

Absolute harmony and evidence OF ira
ternal spirit characterized the maj SEES
sion of the annual meeting Of the National
Republican Editorial Association held this
morning at the Arlington Hotel.
Resolutions indorsing the administrator
of President Roosevelt were adopted unani-
mously The opposition of southern EDITORS,
which 1t had been anticipated would de-
yelop upon the presentation of resolutions
of that nature. failed to materialize, and
there was no indication Of hostile sentiment
during the meeting
Features of the morning session were
addresses by Senator NJ. A. Hanna of Ohio
and Senator Chauncey NJ Depew Of New
York Senator Hanna spoke particularly
of the power of the press in political af-
fairs and urged harmonious action on the
part of the editors.
Senator Depew gave a comprehensive out
line OF what had been accomplished during
the present session in regard to important
questions which are expected to prove
vital issues in the coming presidential cam
paign and especially of the attitude and
action of the republican members of Con-
gress on the trust problem.
Several important matters OF direct con-
Germ to the association were also disposed
of, including the adoption Of constitution
and bylaws of the organization and the
election or ofhcers ana an executive COM
mittee.
Called on Roosevelt.
The members OF the association assembled
at the Arlington at o'clock this afternoon
and after routine business had been COM
pleted the delegates called President
Roosevelt. They will visit the Congressional
Library late this afternoon and most Of
the delegates will depart for their respect
I've homes tomorrow.
The morning session was called to order
by President Sleicher shortly after ~
o'clock, when the report of the. committee
on organization was submitted by w. >.
Cappeller Of Ohio. The report of the COM
mittee was unanimously adopted. 1t was
decided that the name OF the association
shall be the National Republican Editorial
Association Of the United States" MIR,
Platt Of New York objected to the words
United States and asked that the word
America" be substituted, but his motion
was lost.
As stated In the constitution the object
OF the association shall be the advance
party throughout the United States by
bringing republican editors into closer re-
lationship with each other In unison OF
work every year and IN special effort dur
ing presidential campaigns: in the strength
ening of republican state ediJorial associa-
lions and in securing the organization Of
such associations in states and territories
where there are none"
Each republican state association Is to
be entitled to representation in the ma
tional body by one delegate for every If
teen members. The salary oil the secre-
tary-treasurer was hxed at $50 year.
The time and place of annual meetings are
to be set by the executive committee.
Committee on Resolutions.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Chapple Of Massachusetts, sub
nitted the report Of the committee on reso-
lutIons. which was adopted The resolu-
lions recite the purposes of the organiza-
tion, stating that one Of the aims is to
secure united action for the education of
public sentiment in the intelligent under
standing and acceptance of the spirit and
aims which are illustrated in republican
administration and legislation"
The resolutions further declare that 1.-The
association accepts and adopts the republi-
can national platforms In 1895 and 1900, as
the authoritative declaration of the republi-
can creed and as the chart by which the
government should be guided in dealing
with the living and vital questions which are
presented to the American people for set
Element
THE unbroken prosperity which has given
the country an unparalleled growth and adj
vancement since the restoration Of repub-
ncan rule in 1897. is the complete vindica-
ton Of the value and success of republi-
can ascendency, and the great achieve
ments OF the strong. progressive and brill
liant administrations Of Presidents McKin-
ley and Roosevelt, and the faithful fulfill
ment OF republican pledges constitute the
highest appeal for continued republican su-
The editors also expressed their thanks
to Senator Depew for his hospitality toward
the delegates while here; to the Arlington
Hotel for the use Of Its assembly room; to
Senator Hanna, Charles Emory Smith and
others for their addresses, and to the press
and people Of Washington. for the hospital
tty and consideration extended to the menu
beTs OF the association while here. A spe-
cial resolution of gratitude was voted in
acknowledgment of Pre-ident Rooseyelt's
consideration. co-evidenced by the recep-
ton to the delegates this afternoon.
The election Of officers took place just
before adjournment at noon and resulted as
follows: President, John A. Sleicher. New
York; vice presidents. Charles Emory
Ohio: George c. Rankin, Illinois; J. NJ.
Chapple Massachusetts,: Stuart e. Reed.
West Virginia.; NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., A. ..
Bunnell, New York.
The members Of the executive committee
are as follows: Ohio. Malcolm Jennings;
Illinois. w. w. LOWS: Missouri Capt.
Henry King; Kansas. J. r. Junkin: Mary
Der: North Carolina. Robert Mitchell: Iowa,
W. F.. Parratt: New York. Charles 8.
Francis: West Virginia, Major C. d. Elliott;
Massachusetts. DR.. A. E. Winship; Vir-
ginia NJ Bolts Lewis.
Ovation for Hanna.
Senator Hanna entered the assembly room
Immediately after the adoption Of the re-
port or the committee on organization. He
Erected the editors with a friendly saluta-
ton. and they responded with loud hand
clapping. President Sleicher at once pre-
scented the senator. characterizing him as
''the best type of the stalwart western re-
publican. for whom the American people
feel the most profound respect and admira-
ton
Amid enthusiastic applause Senator Han
ma responded. In part saying:
II have never before had the opportunity
OF addressing so many republican editors
In one gathering. and I am glad to have
this opportunity to speak to you. know
the power Of the press; have felt It; have
been slightly dishgured, perhaps but am
still living. and present myself as an OBJ
5ect-lesson OF the power Of the press. II
you want to make the press more powerful
still. you must know what you are writing
about.
Cooperation In your work in behalf OF
the best interests Of the country means
strengthening Of the influence of the press
and am glad to see this organiza ton max
Ing preparations for unity OF effort. II the
best interests OF the country are to be ad-
vanced, II must necessarily be done through
the republican newspapers. which are in
line with the policy OF the party which Is
standing. and for the past forty years has