Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-11-12
G. 0. P. WILL WIN
DECLARES BURTON
Former Senator from Ohio. Address
ing Party Men Says Harmony
Spells Victory.
TARIFF TO PLAY GRtAT PART

addressed a representative gathering
Of Omaha and Nebraska republicans
at the Fontenene hotel Wednesday.
The event was the conclusion OF an
eventful day of a man who is being
prominently mentioned as tie re-
publican standard bearer next year.
In token OF party solidarity there
were on the platform with Senator
Burton men who in the past have
differed upon matters of party pri1-
ciples, but who shook hands amid
loud applause. Seated beside the
distinguished ohioan we're J. H. Mil
lard, Norris Brown and j. NJ. Thurs
ton, former United States senators;
Chester II. Aldrich, former governor;
former CONGRESSMAN sloan. Victor
Rosewater. Walter A. George, Peter
Jansen OF Beatrice. Ernest Pollard
OF Nehawka, former congressman;
r. B. Howell. national committee
man; Judge Epperson Of Clay Center,
( Tom Majors of Peru, Ross l.. Ham
mond Of Fremont, and John Berger.
Senator Willard called the meeting to
order with felicitous remark about the
HARMONIOUS aspect of the gathering
introduced by Drown.
Norris Brown. who introduced Senator
Burton, paid a tribute 10 the state Of
Ohio as ''the mother Of presidents." He
expressed the hope that when Mr.. Burton
shall have become president his visits to
Omaha will be mote frequent. and he
Z said that this is n time when the country
calls for the wisdom OF It's best Htates-
men. He referred TO Senator Burton as
a man equipped with ability necessary to
ill the office of president
Senator Burton began his address from
the platform, but after speaking few
minutes, stepped down TO a level with
the crowd. His earnest manner Of ex-
preston and his thoughtful style OF pre-
senting HIS views on the European war.
tariff. republicanism and other subjects
won a strong place in the hearts of his
audience. At the conclusion OF his talk
he shook hands with those who met him
az the door.
Tribute 90 Mckinley.
Referring 10 the Mckinley club. whose
members had much to do with getting
the senator here. the speaker says the
country owes much 10 Mckinley. whom
lie knew as a friend. lie said Mckinley
gave this country new impetus in for
elgn relations and created new national
dignity
Ina consideration Of the United states
and the war. he said. 1--WE have not the
sl!ghses1 appreciation OF pending results.
We are ike the tourist 81 the foot OF
the fnountain--he sees the mountain top,
but cannot view what lies beyond. There
has been nothing of greater Significance
since the christian era. Political and
social economies will change for better
or worse. II were better that Il should
be fought 20 decisive finish. else there
will be another conflict and we inovit-
ably would be involved.
We should prepare adequately, but not
extrayagantly. We need not have blud-
geon in our hands, but VIC do not want
20 be Belgianised, because We are not
ready. Let us DO strictly neutral enjoy
ing our nlAgnificont isolation. After the
war let II be said OF US that we had
justice and fairness for allr us
N Senator Burton referred to this nations
progress In wealth as being the marvel
OF the world and he spoke OF the era
Of regulation OF great wealth His hops
was for a rational adjustment OF prob
lens affecting labor and CAPITAL, en-
ployer and employo.
III Democrats Desert PrincInIes.
Taking up the republican party as
standing for progress. the senator ex-
pressed his belief that the political and
social welfare Of the country viii be
promoted best by the republican organi-
zation. He did not condemn the demo-
cratic party with ono fell swoop. hut
threw the mantle OF charity around Il.
.commiserating that party because Il did
not have men who really understand tho
country's needs. The democratic party
was cited for having deserted principles
for political expedlency. while the repub.
,lican party was upheld for it's steadfast-
mess In times OF victory and defeat.
Defeat Of the republican party IN 1917
and 1912" he said. was due largely on
account OF mlsinformation regarding the
tariff There was an impression that the
tariff had to do with high prices. whereas
u was q fact that there was Worldwide
phenomenon OF high prices. These high
prices were attributive 10 increased de-
mands OF our modern life-fnore luxb-
Ties and comforts. You could not find
with microscope an instance OF lower
prices under tho Underwood Simmons
acts. believe In protection which is am.
pie and permanent The interest OF the
consumer should be conserved and pro.
lection also should be given to the
sources OF our supplies. I am tired OF
voting on inaccurate and incomplete In.
formation furnished by persons OF one
sided Interests. An investigation should
be made OF the entire country and the
voters given the facts. You can trust the
people when the facts. are given"
s Tariff L9onH Dix.
The senator predicted that al the CLOSE
OF the war there viii be conditions which
VIII call for more serious oonsidera.
zion Of the tariff question than has been
given this subject for twenty years.
The &division IN the republican marty
was referred 10 Ia this manner: ,.per.
sonal rivalry has had much 20 do with
the differences, Some were welded q
Old sideas-they were not IN touch with
the progress OF the times. Let "a zei
together with a united front and face
the common enemy. Let there be good
viii. unity. and harmony ana then Nc
win conanss and be invinelble Repub-