Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-07-22
AN APPEAL FOR N
Mr.. Mclean Asks Individual Demo-
Gratis to Aid the Party.
The following letter has been issued

The following letter has been issued
to Democrats by Mr.. A. w. Mclean.
North Cardinals representative for
Democratic National Committee:
My dear Sir
You will no doubt recall the dee:.
sion of the Democratic National Com
mittee, made Immediately after the
last presidential election, to maintain
permanent headquarters, all the year
round, in Washington, for the b
of carrying on the publicity work. The
work done by the National COMMITTEES
along this line has been of very great
benefit to the party, and it has been
determined to continue this publicity
work not only during the present year.
but during next year, also.
We realize that to maintain it's pres
ent position, the Democratic party
must put up an aggressive fight all the
time. 1t is not sufficient to o
for a campaign just before an election
I think you will agree with me that
not only regular Democrats, but ali
.fair-minded people, irrespective of
former affiliations. have great conf.
dence in the constructive achievements
of the present administration, led by
our able President. Great good for
the country at large is being accom-.
plished. Notwithstanding the fact that
the difficulties which have to be met
are worldwide, and almost over.
whelming.
If we have faith in the wisdom o.
the present administration, we ought
to have courage to fight for Demo-
cratic success in 1916. We cannot win
without constantly displaying a mill
tant party spirit. The opposition Is
becoming very active. They hope to
take advantage of the present busI
ness depression caused by the unpre-
cedented war conditions to persuade
as man. people as possible into voting
against the Democratic party.
The Republicans are no doubt pre-
to wage an elaborate and ex-
pensive campaign, and, as evidence OF
this, they have already created and
are now maintaining three separate
organizations. Our Democratic Ma
tional Committee desires to continue
it's campaign OF National education
and publicity. Immediate funds are
necessary to do this work. Unlike our
we propose to appeal to In
dividual democrats who conscientious
ly believe i nthe principles of the dem
party to furnish the campaign
instead of relying on the special
interests who expect favors in return.
If you believe the Democratic party
deserves to remain in control of this
government and that it is to the in
,erests Of the American people that
Woodrow Wilson should remain Pres
dent in these times which try mems
then, we confidently expect you
help us in our efforts to raise suffi-
,ient funds to maintain Our headquar-
.ers and carry on our compaign of ed
and publicity.
The National Committee has appor-
Toned the amount necessary to be
'aised among the various States on
he basis of the electoral vote of each
State. Last year North Carolina did
Ter part faithfully, although the
mount was subscribed by a compare
lively small number.
1 earnestly appeal to you to make as
arge contributions as possible for this
SA0oI WIN just al IAC pAOSOht AAA0
he committee is urgently needing a !
considerable amount. A check, for
such amount as you feel that you car
i've, will be greatly appreciated. 1
also like to have any sugges-
that you may be able to make
With reference to the work.
A. w. MCLEAN,
representative, Democratic National
Committee for North Carolina. /
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