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The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
ABDUL MAY LOSE THRONE
CHILDREN PUT TO DEATH.
MOSLfMS SPARE NOT
WOMEN AND BABES
Hideous Massacre Wipes Out
Entire Population of Kirikan
in Asiatic Turkey

ALEPPo. Asiatic Turkey, Tuesday.
April 2o.-The entire population of
Kirikan, located between here and All
exandretta, even unto the last babe,
has been massacred.
The French mission at Ekbaz is be-
sieged by fanatical Moslems.
The Armenian village of Deurtyul is
surrounded, and according to a mes
senger who erawled through the Arab
lines last night and made his way here
for help, the situation there is hope
less. The buildings on the edge of the
town were already in flames when he
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
SEVEN DIE IN sroRM-cle

SEVEN DIE IN STORM M-CIeveIand. o.. ApriI
22-A survey today OF the result of Wednes.
days storm places the number OF fatalities M
seven OF these Eve in Cleveland and one AT
Ashtabula. Scores Of persons were Injured
several OF whom doabtless will die. The prop
erty damage viii aggregate more than 81 100000.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
DANISH LADIES MAY HAVE
THEIR OWN GRAND LODGE
Application Made to Society
Dania Now in Session

PETALUMA. April 22.-The ladies'
societies of the Society Dania. in grand
session today took preliminary steps
to organize a grand lodge of Danish
ladies' societies A committee pre-
sented the proposition to the. grand
lodge of DANA in session here. and the
delegates of the ladies' societies will
report to their home lodges. 1t is
probable the grand lodge will be or
ganized. as the proposition meets ap-
prova1
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
YOUNG TURKS WIN
ONE MORE VICTORY
Abdul Hamid Yields to All De-
mands, but May Not Save
His Throne

CoNsTANTINoPLE, April 22.-The
Young Turks have won another vic
tory over Sultan Abdul Hamid, but
whether the sultan will remain as SOW
ereign is yet to be decided, although
he has offered to place the affairs of
government entirely in the hands of
ministers responsible to parliament.
The sultan also agreed to replace the
Constantinople garrison by troops from
the corps that has practically been In
vesting the city for four days.
Will Soon Know Fate
The chamber of deputies and some
of the senator's met today at San Ste
fano and are now discussing the ques-
tion of deposing the sultan. The con-
centration of the investing army is now
complete, and doubtless the next "a
hours will decide the fate of the slu-
tan, who remains passively at his pal
ace. awaiting the issue
The public will scarcely be aware of
the change, and it is certain that it Will
be accomplished without violence.
For the present there need be little
fear of bioodshed within the city, but
there is much to be feared from the
plots and massacres that now are
sweeping over the districts undersTurk-
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TO-DAY
TELEPHONE kEARNY So
FRIDAY, APRIL 2s. 1909
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YESTERDAY--cIesr; west wind; maximum
temperature. 81: minimum, As
FORECAST FOR TODAY-Fair; fog in the
morning; moderate north wind. changing 10
brisk northwest Page 10
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23

THROWN FROM WHEEI-Palo Alto. April
22.-Albert Anderson thrown from his wheel
81 noon today while riding At high rate Of
speed. Anderson. who Is the senior member Ct
Anderson & Co.. plumbers. Is supposed TO baye
-lStsined concusslon II the brain
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23

TWO MINERS KILLED Chinese Camp.
April 22-John wehr. native Of Wisconsin.
was killed az the Shawmuf mine yesterday by
l.oing crushed I'm an ore chute Contrary TO
rules he entered the rock chute 10 disjodge
some ore that became 5ammed and was caught
az "A, descending ore and Instantly killed.
lihis NJ orninc Thomas Cadwallader was killed at
the ssbe mine by \ slab Of rock falling on him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
Clash With Miss Cox

Miss Cox has been brought into the
Inquiry by reason of a recent clash
with the customs authorities. she was
compelled to pay 81 900 and for time
criminal prosecution was considered
The young woman tearfully pleaded her
cause. but the matter was placed in the
hands of United States Attorney Rob
ert T. Devlin- Upon report made to
Washington the case. was not pressed.
The government retains the right to
reopen these proceedings.
In association with her sister Miss
Cox maintains ultra fashionable par
lors at 1910 Vallejo street. She makes
annual pilgrimages to Paris and re-
turns with models from which per
patrons select their gowns Her GUS
toners run the roll of the blue book.
why" she exclaimed. Il am sur
prised to learn that I am mentioned
in this matter. 1t is true had some
misunderstanding with the custom au-
thorities. but il has been all settled.
1t was merely a difference as to valua-
tion. 1t is ridiculous to think that
would be a party to any such business
make my trips to Paris and bring in
my models and pay the regular duty.
Why. on my last trip I even paid duty
on the hat 1 wore on my head. 1t
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
Prominent San Francisco
People Witnesses in
Customs Scandal
MILLI0NAIRES ARE DRAWN
INTO THE INVESTIGATION
George A. NewhdII Is Said
to Have Acted For the
Persons interested
CAR0LANS AND POPES RUN
AF0UL OF GOVERNMENT
THE federal inquiry into the op-

THE federal inquiry into the op-
erations of the international
smuggling syndicate took a sud
den shoot westward yesterday and
brought to light the names Of several
prominent San Franciscans who may
figure as witnesses in the United
States court. Those whose names
have been drawn into the investiga-
ton are:
Miss Edith C. Cox, a fashionable
modiste and importer of French
gowns, of 1910 Vallejo street.
Francis Carolan, the Burlingamc
millionaire.
George A. Pope. a wealthy member
of the Buriingame colony.
George A. Ncwhall, member of the
FIRE commission and leader in the
Burlingame set
Joseph d. Grant. millionaire resi-
dent of Burlingame.
The Investigation has been CON
Quoted from New York, but it has led
both east and west, extending across
the Atlantic to Paris ard in the oppo-
site direction TO the Pacific coast.
There have been hints from time to
time that costly costumes had found
their way to Burlingamc without en-
countering the meddling fingers of
the customs service. but the entire
matter is now to be laid bare
BY Submarine Express
The New York authorities declare
that they are in possession of evidence
that valuable garments have been
brought in from France by the sub
marine express. Collector Loeb and
United States Attorney Wise of New
York are preparing TO place the facts
before the federal grand jury. They
contend that fashionable dress makers
of New York. Baltimore and San Fran
cisco have co-operated 10 smuggle
goods into the country. defrauding the
government of millions of dollars.
The system. as they understand it,.
entailed the purchase OF goods abroad
at price that included the duty and
freight Then dress makers abroad
would ship to the American modistes
who were 10 distribute the parcels. So
many instances of differentiation were
noted that the inquiry was begun and
the surprising Developments followed.
While the Carolsns and the Popes
are known to have received big ship
ments for which adequate duty was not
paid, it appears that their baggage was
passed through the custom house
through the agency of George New
hall The federal officials are much
concerned as to Newhalrs activity. 1t
does not appear that he neglected 10
pay duty on his own inporta tions. but
rather that he was instrumental in OBJ
tanning unexplained privileges for his
friends and relatives.
The connection of Joseph Grant withs.
the current investigation is Of an en-
tirely different nature Grant. it is
said. was an innocent victim OF a
Partisan modiste and as soon as he
learned the facts assisted in exposing
the plot.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
BANK SUES CASUALTY coMpANY-Lo

Angeles. April 22-suit was brought today
against the Maryland casualty company OF Bal
timore by the First national bank Of Monrovia
in the superior court here to recover $4,000
alleged 10 be due the bank on account Of the
robbery Of the bank some time ago The bank
had four policies with the company. indemnity
ins 1t against loss by robbery
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
Kill Women and Children

The nassacres are being carried out
with the greatest violence. Neither
women nor children are spared. The
motto of the MosIem is, No twig OF the
accursed race shall be suffered to live"
The Armenians, recognizing that the
massacres have been organized and car
ried by adherents of the old Turkish
regime, are looking to the young Turks
f1s-
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
Would Proclaim Holy War

Fewer priests are seen in the streets.
Many of them have left the city for
Asia, threatening to raise the country
and return with the faithful to rescue
the grand caliph and save. religion from
the unbelievers.
Newspaper extras tonight announced
that the crisis was past, and this caused
general relief. Politics were discussed
freely in the cafes, but the sultan was
rarely mentioned The reckless talk of
a few nights ago about the sovereign
was not heard.
A correspondent drove to the Yildiz
Kiosk. which, so far as could be. seen
from the approaches, appeared to be
unoccupied. Not a sentinel nor soldier
was in sight, even at the main gates
Fleet Sails Away
The fleet sailed this afternoon for
the Mediterranean, ostensibly for ma
neuvers, but really as a guarantee that
the investing army would not be op-
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
MARINE

Colonel Bellinger moves army transports from
man-of-war row 90 make way for Swinburne's
ships and the japanese squadron. PaEe 10
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
for future, protection.
Wave of Fanaficism

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 22.-The
situation in Asiatic Turkey. according
to the latest intelligence received here.
is distinctly threatening. The wave of
fanaticism, which. originated, at Adana
some 10 days ago and found its ex-
preston ins the killing of Christions,
apparently is spreading generally
through the. eastern provinces.
More than 10000 Armenians were
massacred in Syrian towns and viii
lages, principally in the vilayet of
Adana, during outbursts of fanatical
zeal that took place at the time of the
spring festival In honor of Mohammed
and upon the receipt of news of the
overturn of the heretical government
at Constantinople. One embassy places
tffe estimate of killed as high as
15, 900.
A dispatch from Antioch dated April
i1s, via Aleppo. April 90 says that when
the message was filed murder and plum
dering in the. city were still going on.
Situation at Tarsus
Another message has been received
from Tarsus. 1t is dated April 20 and
was sent by courier to Mersina 1t
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contlsued On Page ?, column 4
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
FOREIGN
SPORTS

Sultan Abdul Hsmid to retain his throne, but
DO longer as a despot. fage 4
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
EASTERN

Dynamite is used to break great ice jam i
lower Niagara. rage Il
Chinese special envoy declares that China vii
soon manage its own affairs. rage l.
Testimony against defendant excluded by cour
in Benson land fraud case. rage
Patten. the wheat king, fees from the pi
and newspapermen. Page
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23

John p. IRISH. gold democrat and
silver tongued republican, is going
10 lose his job.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23
COAST

Noman battles with enrsged bull to sa'
man. fnge
Railroad meeting called in Eureka 10 di
cuss means Of securing extension of Northwcs
ern Pacific. age
College journalists join the Stanford pre-
club. Page
Flower laden autos for feature of Los Cat,
Maydsy celebration. Page
President Taft viii press the button to ope
Alaska Yukon exposition June l. rage
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-23

Continued on Page 2, column
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18
THE NEXT BEST.

The latest advices from Washing
ton<are to the effect that DIR. Booker
T. Washington will not be able to
accept the appointment on the sIibe-
ria commission, but that his private
secretary, Emmett J. Scott, Will be
appointed in his stead. Next to Wash
ington, no man in the country, is,
perhaps, better qualified than Mr..
Scott to advise our brethren across
the sea as to the way In which: they
should go to reestablish and perpetu-
ate their government. While 1.-THE
ADVOCATE would have preferred
DR.. Washington, it thinks the next
best man is Mr.. Scott. '.@. ( f..
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18

have been persons with the power
claimed by. witches, conjurers, for
tune te!lers and similar. fakirs? N.
Marcy 7---Acts Wit: 28t45,. Pbfiip
and the, Bthiopiah. Golden TEXT,
John ,v:39. Search the scriptures;
for In them ye think, sas: have etsrfSi
life; and thsy are they which testify
OF me. : d. - - r. tI.Ie1 ! . ~
= Verse 26G-May any person, wh6Sfs
/ not playing dobbts With, God safe
Fly trust the Inward voice. to dfrset
aS to: outward cffophaasAnees2 n.
4MaEeh ,1A4T4Aets <ix:sie5s. 8 An.
cas- and 1Uofeas.i 4 gotdon Text, Ats
Eix;$4iE And Peter, said f,upto hin.
Aehsas, Jssus Gpr|st saksth tee
tWhotg; arise snd make, tbS he'd. And
he safoBe Immediately. - : -, ~, J. e.
T. VefBes 86-8s-A~B0w do yon ciAAst-
Ef1 those VIC o64ltSAk themselves wieh
going sto2 church o teSd pr&yeF NEST
]t,sg, cid taxing and psaslns bnt IRE
l4oS following 4,Jesns, In sssinR about
doisss k6od?. tTTYas aneSaon rnust
be @a1swerSd ia writing BY member
tOf ,thSl club ~. ,FtssysSsz y
| Lesson for Sunday M&Tch '2Sth,
1909. Temperance Lesson. PROV
ixxiIi:29-35. ~. ........ ...
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18
HELP TT ALONG.

No class Of people needs to inter-
est itself more In the anti-tubercu-
losis campaign, now ON in this city
than the Negro, living as he does
for the most part; in unsanitary sur
roundings; crowded because of his
poverty and improvidence, in poorly
lighted and poorly ventilated homes,
his race in ever increasing numbers
furnishes victims for consumption
the ally Of darkness and filth.
AS the first move to cut down the
terrible toll exacted of us, each year.
by consumption, THE ADVOCATE
suggests that its local readers visit
the exhibit at the Peoples Grocery
Store, then go home and open those
windows through which no air has
passed since last October. It will not
suffice to hoist the windows for a
short time only. See that at least
one in all bed rooms remains open
at the top and bottom at all times.
1t would be we'll to clean out next
the rubbish piled in the corners of
rooms and closets, and then ham
mer 1t into the heads OF every mem
Der Of the family that light, fresh air
and cleanliness are the only safe
guards against consumption.
Our preachers more than any other
class Of men, may renter effective
aid in this cause by devoting a por-
ton OF their Sunday service to in-
structing their congregation in the
simple rul les OF tuberculosis proven
ton. They might further the work
by seeing that their churches are
thoroughly aired before each service
and that proper ventilation in main
tained at all times.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18
THE CITY CHARTER.

The Interpretations placed upon
the siisnce of THE ADVOCATE, on
the new city charter give rise to the
followinE explanation: e." -
THE ADVOCATE is for the new
charter even If, as some of it's OPP
ponentss claim, it's aim is to deprive
certain element Of the race OF what
Is considsred tnalienable rights. It
Is becSuse, of this deprivation that
1t Is eMdorsed by US. 1t is because
the bpodIsrs and grafters who have
turned many an easy dollar, are
to be put out Of business. we endorse
1t. " H. works no greater hardship
upon the respectable and respected
Negro voter than upon the white vo-
ter, but 1t does call halt upon the
hoodlers OF either color who way
laid candidates for municipal offices
and held them UP with long list OF
names Of an imaginary club, and de-
manded contributions for its support.
It will take out OF the Iimelight the
PROPORTIONAL ward heller and peanut
politician whose actions have brought
the race into disrepute and are i
steach In the nestrils Of ALI, decent
citlzena - ~. - - ;%>.>,, ! :
Under the old charter no candidate
for office was immune from the
ttouohE''A Republicans and Demo
Gratis alike, were taxed to, support
some boodlers In the name. OF a. club.
1t was a<ssimple. matter for one so
Inclined; to write the names OF Atty
or more persons-no club had less
than flfty-present it to a candidate
and ask for a contribution. which
was usually forthcoming. 1T were
a reflection upon the intelligence OF
the reader to say that these clubs,
reduced to the final analysis, were
composed Of one man, who alone
benefited by the credulity OF the
candidate. But in tho flnal summing
up the whole race suffered. So ,aa>
grant has become the abuse that few.
men can be found willing to run
for office on the Republican ticket.
BY making the municipal govern
ment nonpartisan, the new charter
largely 'corrects this evil. 1t restores
to the non&boodling majority Of the
Negroes the good name Of which they
were deprived by the boodling MI
nority. 1t shows us up in our prop
er co1ors at the bar Of public opinion
and therefore. has. the support of
PIlIHt ADv9C(As.TE. which stands for
the highest ideals in all things a fleet
Ing radical matters -"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18

done here IN aome churches. LODGES
and other organizations united I'D
make their testimonial commensur-
ate as far as possible, with Mr.,
ForakerS services to the race It Is
not Known at this time what form
Charleston's offering will take, but
tthossEwh6 have any civic and race
pride must hope that whatever. Is
given Will reflect credit upon the
donors.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18
IAR PRIZES

. SSshfSfhAA - 4SAA<HA<D ~ -
First "A gold medal to, each
of tho first Sfise contesta,sts. ~, !, !
second 6sfies--A silver medal Ito
each % the next five contestants. :.
y, 7 Third IS effe$-A Tescher,s Bible,
price ;4n.s6 Is each OF thu, next five
! Fstst VI ertes-The book 1.-THE
Hest 81 Ohrastianity," price IL 80;
20 .sNch t6f The next thirty-flve COM &
te6f6ht9 -, -. 1-F" 1NFEt 8 :;
RdSK medal viii be suitably. ~, e.a
Ersyed, gitinK the name OF the vim
ner and f0r What 1t awarded, and
IN Mke mAnner each Bible. AID book
wifi ne ta3Sri6ed. y IS - y w s.;
;, Ait who ,xa write, and have ideas,
MO 81. aEge tastake MP these studies ~ II
FAR Hess tile degree OF thedr edo.
cation, ASE tbs papers are sAtot valued
from an edaca ttonai or literary stand
point, hntsfTR the point of vie,y 5of
the. cogSRey2of their reasoned idess,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18
TOP HEAVY.

Prof. JAS. II. l.. Diggs, Pm. ID. Editor
Rev. DIR. b. Tyrre1l, Asso. Editor
U. S. G. Patterson, A. M. So: Cor.
are inscribed on the pennant at: the
masthead Of the American Trumpet,
Lynchburg, Va. This is considerably
more sail than is usually carried by
such small craft; consequently,
there is grave danger Of capsfze In
squall. &c
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CAMPAIGN.

In the city locals Of this issue an
pears the announcement of the tu-
berculosis exhibit at the Peoples Gro
Gerry store for one week beginning
today.
While the exhibit is not one that
would appeal to the scientific mind,
1t should catch the popular fancy;
lis intended to make an impression up
on the lowest intelligence, upon the
class Of people who are most sus-
cepJible to the rayages Of consump-
ton. The preventi9e-,and remedial
IefIects Of light, ftes -"|.'/ '3TalIean-
bness are brought out IN manner
which all may understand and adopt,
and our readers are urged to avail
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18

A st. Louis man ate four pounds
of, q limburger cheese, Sunday, in a
contest for case OF beer. What
he would be willing to eat Id Georgia
or any OF the other prohibition
states for the same prize fs q s3b1ect
Tor reflection in idle moments.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18
A GOOD MOVEMENT.

4" The movement inaugurated at the
Court House, Tuesday night, to ex-
press, in q substantial way the graft.
ttide Charleston Negroes feel toward
former Senator Foraker, should have
the support Of ALL Other communities
haye done what is proposed to hs
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18
March 21st, 1909.

the co8enegfof their reasoned ideIs,
~ ia. March 21st, 1900. %,,,.,,..,,.,:
Golden Texxt-They, that. were sea q
tered abroad went everywhere.
preaching the word. Acts yiii:4. 2i
The following review scheme car
be used with profit by all the lnevtts- !;
paper clubs who are taking UP the
Bible studtes. " neither having actual
ly, studied the. eleven Lessons: here re-
viewed or only one. OF them, " tor
whether this is the first lesson which
has captured q readers attentions
for whiiei IL is review" 1t is also
complete initself. - X =. @..rE -
The date and title OF each lesson
and where found. the Golden TEXT
and one question ON each lesson fol-
low. - : s;1,H'.,s' = Assngiaazz,,
Jan: 3 Acts l: !: La. The ,Aacan-.
sion OF, our lord. Golden Text: Luke,
xiv; 81. It came to pass while he
blessed them, he was parted from.
them and carried up into heaven. b" 81. ;.
Verses 10%11-Would the coming
of the Spirit Of Jesus on the day of
Pentecost, he the return OF Jesus, as
these two men meant?
Jan. 101--Acts ii:1-21. The 1Jn--;
scent Of the Holy Spirit. Golden
Text, John xiSv:16; ii. / win pray
the Fathep and he shall give you
another Comforter that he may abide
with you forever, even the Spirit Of
Truth. - -. !.
Veraea AZ, eaaspted miIIiss-
try, is desirable, but which WIN make %,
the most, converts; q man With fair,
Intelligence and common school etdfu-
cation, filled with the Holy Spirit, or,
an. university graduate lacking that3
experience? go % - . : 4 ~;
jan: 17-Acts H:2a747..; RE "a
ginning Of til. Christian Church.
Golden Text. ACTS ii:42. they con-
tinued adfastiy In the Apostles
doctrine and Fellowship and in break:
ing Of bread and in prayers. -, II:
Verse o22H6w is it that Jesus.
impressed Hi2self upon the world
as no other man has ever done and
that he has sW&ayed the hearts of the
lowly and mighty alike and that His
influence is increasing with the years
Jan. S4--AeM ,tif:1r26. The Lame
Man Healed. Golden Text. Acts Iii:
16.. His name, through faith In His
name, hath made thfs man strong,
whom ,ye see ana know ..
Verse .6---Need the TACK OF money
or ability, ever prevent any man from
doing the wofk in life, which God
has appointed him to do? ',' a..
Jan. 31--Acts tv:1-31, The trial of
Peter, and John. :. Golden, Text, Acts
iv:31. They were all filled with thu
Holy Ghost and they spoke the word
Of God with holiness >'-.'." -. : a.
Verses 143--Have Priests and
preachers In the past been quick Or
slow, to see Ggd's new revelations OF
truth, whetheR u n science or ,theolo-
gy? -. = &. ....
Feb. 7-Acts s.iv:s2 to VII. = Ths
Trpe and False brotherhood. Golden
Text, Prov. xil:'22, Lying. Lips are
an abominatton unto the Lord; but
they that dearstrnly are His delight. (
Verses 34-35-Ist .Yaithtulness to
God q sure eyre tor shortness Of
money? F-%. p.,>> ,'>
Feb. 14--4-Aets ": 17-42. The
Apostles Imprisoned. aoIden Text,
Matt. v:1O. Blessed are they which
are persecutsd'44os,F ighteousnsss sake
for theirs ie the iRinsdond Of haa-
ven. ~ i}25>5 ~ Eff' @S>';ri = 1t.,.%
fN..F ..rs
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18

TAFT has indeed set for himself.
a nice and difacift task None Z otf
his predecessors has, been able to.
forward !. both the Negro and the.
Southern end'of the. load. They have.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18

With Easter Hats quoted from
$15 to $40, all this talk ABBOTT men
marrying on Sc week is idlotic,
Six dollars a day would be about
the proper minimum. ."
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Bryan says be hopes condi-
lions may not arise which will COM
PEI him to run again for the Presi~
dency. There are some others, but
they are not Republicans. .,