Omaha daily bee., 1915-05-16
REPUBLICANS HOLD
GET TOGETHER MEET
Leaders from Over State Confer on
Methods Of Advancing In
terests Of Organization.
PRESIDENT UPHELD IN CRISIS

braska Republican Publicity assocl-
alton. at the Hotel Fontenelle
Friday evening, the errancy OF the
democratic party was reviewed by
prominent republicans of the state,
historical evidence that the repub-
lican party is the party Of real prog
ress and prosperity was presented.
support as Americans was pledged to
President Wilson in the present
crisis and a publicity campaign
started for the dissemination OF re-
publican policies in this state during
the forthcoming national and state
campaign.
The spirit OF the meeting was the
welding together Of elements Of the
party-of men who have been con-
testants and who now expect to stand
shoulder TO shoulder as political
brothers.
L. d. Richards OF Fremont called the
meeting 10 order and explained the pur-
pose. A. w. Jefferis was chairman and
]. b. Haynes. secretary.
Upon recommendation OF the cofnmft-
Tee on organization--H. c. Lindsay OF
lincoln. chairman-the following officers
Of the new association were elected:
Frank Currie OF Sargent. president; A.
G. Epperson OF Clay Center, vice presi-
dent: Martin w. Dimsry OF Omaha, sec
Rotary; l.. J. Dunn Of lincoln. treasurer.
The officers viii serve with the following
on the executive committee: l.. ID.
Richards, Fremont: Arthur G. Smith.
Omaha; c. y. Towie, Lincoln John r..
Cordial. Mccook; J. J. Mccarthy. Ponca
n. p. McDonald, Kearney; Paul lessen,
Nebraska City.
The members OF the COMMITTEES on
organiSatior which met during tho after
noon WERE n. c. Lindsay. Lincoln. c.
r. McGrew, Omaha; Burt Mapes. Nor
folk; Charles w. Mecker Imperial
William Rusenette. L.inwood: ]. c. Nc
Nish. Wianer; c. d. Mari, Fremont: J.
w. welptOn. ogallala; c. A. McCloud
York.
Opportunity for Party.
Severe attacks were made by tbs
speakers upon tho democratic mail
administration" with reference 10 finan-
cial. tariff and Mexican policies There
was unanimity Of opinion that a great
opportunity faces the republican party
and that success for the party and
prosperity for the country will result,
from union and unity within the ranks
OF republicans. These republican leaders
placed much stress upon Nebraska
federal reserve association with Kansas
City. which has resulted In the people
here paying q 10 per cent tribute 70
satisfy democratic political ends. several
speakers commended.
Uphold Preridenrs Hand.
While feeling free 20 criticize the dem
ocratic administration IN mstters OF pol
icy. Il was the sense OF the meeting tina
republicans at this limo rise above par
tisanship In recosnlElng tho president a
the spokesman OF the country In the pres
ent national eriais. and IN thia connec
tion the following resolution. Offered b!
Ross l. Hammond OF Fremont. wa
adopted:
whereas II Il the hope and desire o
every citizen that our own beloved com
try may sustain itself IN a position o
complete neutrality and preserve tn
peace and welfare Of the nation; never
tholsss. be II
Resolved. That In this critical aitaa
tlon We arc al American citizens. IN
president OF the United states IL ou
president. his position with respect 10 on
foreign relations In this hour Of DANCE
~ our position. and we hereby expires
our sympathy and approval OF whateve
course he and his advisers may take 10
the protection Of the nationoi honor"
Not Referring 60 Mexico.
briaf discussion 81 the resolution n
suited IN the understanding that this r,
ferred 20 tho German situation and NJ
20 the Mexican policy. the latter bein
condemned by r. +. Quincy OF Frcmon
who. In his address. maintained that
this country had pursued n vigorous no
fey when troops we're sent 10 Vera CT,
year ago this country today would !
IN a position TO command greater rcspe,
from the powers of the world
A general feeling existed at tho NEE
ing that there should be closer rel,
tionshtp between the republican organ
zations a. the state and the republica
newspapers. and that this new organic,
tion should work IN harmony with n
state committee and the National Repu
lican Publicity association.
Tariff and Hank GaIIiaE.
Congressman Charles ~. sloan
Geneva. referring 20 recent disruption
within tie party, declared that tho bool
are closed and tho accountant disnisse
AAo kfftAA AtAA NoHlouink Issue OF IN
campaign viii be she same as during Il
last campaign. namely the protect
tariff" said the congressman. In co
tinuanco he declared THE Underwo
tariff law has few apologists, less d
Tenders and no champions IN tho We
and northwest. lie said the administr
ton Il now kiting checks at Washingt
20 pay tho government expenses
1T - humiliating for Nebraska. who
credit IL the best in the country. TO be
taehed 60 OKLAHOMA and Aikans
through the operations Of the federal
serve law was another statement OF {
congressman.
Party Large Enough for An.
II the democratic party IL big enou
90 hold Bryan and Clark the republic
party is large enough 20 hold Taft a
Roosevelt II IL necessary 10 get all Q
meats and factors Of the party tosetf
and all must work together" were I
words OF counsel offered by Victor Ro
water. He urged the necessity OF
party getting behind acceptable can
dates before expecting support by
republican papers OF the state. I'VE NJ
candidates We can support with enthu
asm and self-respect." he added
FOLLOWING Mr.. R0seWater. John l.. w
ster presented the thought that repl