The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-10-02

| tine week IRON ihuf-uay hfAt, Vh th'
18th day Of this month. the representa-
tive republicans Of Oregon are TO as
zemble At Portland al the behest OF
State Chairman Frank &. Baker.
The meeting has been called In the
direct interest Of the whole party and
not Of any faction. at least this l. the
Interpretation put upon II throughout
the state. and in the absence Of the old
and formal convention, the pending as
sembly l. Of essential importance, not
only 10 the organization as the domi.
nant factor in Oregon politics, but TO
the state at large by reason Of the su.
preme force inherent in tine party In the
Launching and perpetuating Of policies Of
government that shall best serve and
dignity Il.
This IL the Astorian's idea Of the
meet. and IL has supplemented II by the
Expressions Of prominent republicans
In this city, and the same are hereto
annexed:
senator &. W. Fulton--"I think II q
very wise move and do not really
see why II should cause comment. II IL
not an unusual thing for the chairman
OF central committee TO call meet.
ing, nbr for republicans 10 meet in
conference; and under existing eondi.
tion- and in view Of the direct primary
law being for the first time on trial, il
is necessary that the party organiza'
,ion should meet and determine the
modes Of procedure, and besides, there
are many things TO be discussed con-
cerning which IL Is essential TO be ad.
vised In season. and. therefore. ] think
ris stt proper and commndable
one"
Samuel Elmorc-"If the meeting can
be held within the ranks without ex.
traneous interference; and the real
business OF the party arranged, It's diff
ferenccs. misunderstanding, and di.
yergcnt interests reconcilcd. il will be
of distinct benefit TO the party and the
state; but IL the doors are 10 be thrown
wide open and the world called In 10
counsel with us and assist in widening
the minor breaches that are known to
exist, then the republicans had better
stay at home
J. W. Welch-"I think the idea is a
good one, as far ~ getting the republi.
can hosts together. II they will only
lay down old grudges and SORES and be
honest with one another, and work for
the elevation Of mankind and the ne.
publican party in all future elections
and not particularly for the advance.
ment OF soine particular person or per.
sons for the 1906 election only
Judge j. y. Tayior-"The party
ought to get together. Fractional diff.
ferences should be pat aside. Whether
or not this can &c done | am not sulIi.
ciently in touch with its politics to say;
however. II is worthy OF effort"
DIR. JAY Enthusiastically speaking
| think IL advisable. II the republi-
cans will get together and exchange
views, | think il will be of benefit 10
the party, and the state. They may
have no plans 10 present; they do not
have to nave any; but friendly review
of the whole situation may be of very
great service; they need do nothing
more than unite; after that, all new
plans may be formulated.l
Albert Dunbar--"I think il is a good
idea for the republicans tp get to.
gether and harmonic; and believe il
would be well for them TO meet again
in the spring for an understanding on
nominations--the primary law is a
very poor substitute, as il places so
much power in the hands of the Ore.
gonian, and incidentally, gives the man
now in Office an opportunity for re.nom.
mating himself for as many terms a. he
may care TO take.'
Martin Foari-'I think it good
idea to meet, and better for the re-
Ipublicans to harmonize for the benefit Of
the state as whole"
Harrison Allen-"I had not given the
matter much thought, but the meeting
may be of benefit to the party and GER
tainly can do no harm. Personally I
have never been at war with anybody
in the party, and like them ALL"
DR.. @. G. Fulton-aI am in favor of
il. ! seeSpg other way Of maintaining the
party's identity. If the republican party
has accomplished anything and | think
it has, \ ought % be perpetuated; with.
out Conventions there cansbe no party,
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