Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-09-10
RECEPTION
NOT CORDIAL
Boise Papers Argue Concerning Boston
Jewish Reception for Gov. Alexan-
der Boise Papers Quoted
JENNESS DISMISSAL EXPLAINED
Land Board Desired Less Expense and
More Efficiency

Boise, Idaho, september ., ISt0.-
Especial to the Herald. Boston
newspapers received in Boise sustain
the Boise Statesman in its state
ments concerning Governor Alexand-
err and his speeches in Boston regard
ing the Jews. They do not sustain
the Capital News in its disclaimers
that Governor Alexander was not
shown disrespect as an aftermath to
his Christian Science Monitor inter-
view which was the exciting cause of
the episode and which has been gen
orally published in the state.
1t appears that after this interview
was printed Governor Alexander
made a statement which appeared in
the Boston Traveller in its issue of
Thursday, August 26, denying any
statements derogatory to the Jews as
appearing in the Christian Science
Monitor. A reception was planned
for him Saturday evening by the Jews
of Boston and the Boston Herald OF
Friday, August 27, in a column article
declares that 5000 Jews heckled Gov
ernor Alexander at the reception that
was rendered him that night at Fan
euil Hall. In introducing its story
of what occurred, the Boston Herald
saws: "Scenes of tumultuous excite
ment brought an abrupt close to the
reception rendered to Governor Moses
Alexander of Idaho by 5000 Boston
Jewish citizens last night at Faneuil
Hall" The story relates that at the
conclusion of Governor Alexander's
speech, "excited talk continued for
more than fifteen minutes and while
the governor stood on the platform to
greet those who desired to shake his
hand, not more than $50 persons ac-
copied the opportunity. Finally the
caretaker of the building turned off
some of the lights and the crowds
went out to the street in front of the
hall. The crowds surrounded an auto
mobile which was stated to be the
governors, but the governor went out
the rear of the hall and got into an
automobile belonging to Mr.. Poorvu
and was taken away while the crowd
was out in front" There is no in
dication in the Boston Herald or the
Boston Traveller that this meeting was
in any form an ovation" but was a
demonstration against Governor AL
exander.
The Boston Traveller of Saturday
August %, stated: Because of his
alleged statements concerning the
Jews, the invitation to Governor AL
exander Of Idaho to attend q recep-
ton and luncheon in his honor at the
Boston City Club at noon today by
the Young Mems Hebrew Association
of Greater Boston was withdrawn and
the luncheon was not held.
A letter was sent to Gov. Alexander
at his hotel by officers of the associ-
alton last night informing him that
his invitation to the affair had been
cancelled.
Governor Alexander, however, said
that he had received no such Motif
cation, and at noon today said he in
tended to go to the luncheon, accom-
panied by an aide. He did not go
however.
Asked for a later statement he de-
clared that he didn't know anything
about the affair and had nothing more
to say about it."
The action grew out of an alleged
interview with Gov Alexander pub
lished in the Christian Science Moni
tor, in which he was quoted as max
ing statements which some Boston
Jews have resented. 1t is claimed by
the officers that he has made while il
Boston other statements that refec
discredit on the race"
Many local people sent for Boston
papers to learn the real story of thu
occurrence. which has given the gov
ernor of the state such adverse adver
Using and papers of the character o
the Boston Herald and Boston Trav
eler surely leave no impression othe
than that Governor Alexander got il
bad with his Incorporate talk at Bos
ton.
The dismissal this week of Ne