Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-05-14
&. 0. P. SEEKS AGAIN
TO FOSTER REUNION
Would Gel PFOgrGSSiVGS Back
Into Fold

Chicago, ILL.,, May 13.-That a union
of the progressive party with the re-
publicans is not only desired, but ac-
tually is sought, was the gist of senti-
ment expressed at the close of a two
days conference here yesterday, a.
which leaders of the latter party out
lined plans for recognizing the party.
Herbert S. Hadley, formerly COVER
nor of Missouri, who, with Senator
Cummins, of Iowa; Senator Borah, Of
Idaho, and Senator Sherman, of Hi
nois, led the discussion at the confer
ence, said afterward that the desire tc
have those back in the party who left it
to join the progressive party, was
manifest.
The conference resulted in the issu-
ance of a statement. 1t expressed the
belief that the republican national
committee should call a republican ma
tional convention at as early a date as
possible to effect radical changes in
party affairs, and especially in refer
ence to the conduct of national con-
ventions.
ut is to be inferred that the repub-
licans who met here desire to have
adherents Of the progressive party
come into the ranks of the republic
cans?" was asked Mr.. Hadley
"Manifestly so" he replied. THE
coalition is to be brought about not
by any mechanical means, but by a
frank recognition by the rank and fie
of those parties that by remaining di-
yided they are defeating all they
both favor. All we could accomplish,
or would try to accomplish, here
was to start the movement for bring
ing about the changes in conducting
the affairs of the party which seem
necessary. These changes are to cor,
rect the evils which have been a just
cause of complaint in the past, and
are necessary in order that the will o.
the majority may control in future par
ty councils"
ITO reorganize the party along pros
gressive lines" Senator Cummins, of
Iowa; Senator Borah, of Idaho; former
Governor Hadley and other leaders
agreed that the proposed convention
shall change the basis of representa-
ton in future conventions and make
other radical changes so that the par
ty shall stand for constructive and
progressive activities in the affairs If
government"
Does the suggestion to reunite the
party mean that those who joined the
progressive party are to be asked to
come back?" Senator Cummins was
asked
1T means, just as have said before,
that the convention will be a sort d
Lords supper, and all those who be
lieye may partake," replied Senator
Cummins.
The following statement was given
out:
AT an informal conference of repub-
licans from eleven states, held at Chi
cage, May u, it was voted that it be
submitted to the national republican
committee at the opinion of those
present that a national convention of
the party should be held this year at as
early a date as may be practicable, to
consider the expediency of changing
the basis of representation in future
conventions so that the delegates shall
be proportionately representative Of
the voters and not general population.
TO the end that the will of the members
of the party may be more accuratel.
determined; also for the purpose of
changing the rules relating to dele
gates and members of the national
committee so that the primary election
laws of the various states shall be
recognized and have full force; AMI
also for the purpose of making such
other changes IT. the methods of con-
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