Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-12

enactment of the federal amendment.
IheSe women, many of whom opposed
IN the conference the denunciation of
the national administration repre-
sented to the President that they were
pledged TO oppose his reelection un-
less his formal support were given.
other members of the conference de-
clared an intention to wage an active
campaign in support of Charles Evans
Hughes, the Republican nominee,
Leaders of the majority. however,
pointed out that the statement OF
policy was adopted, while command
ing the attitude of the Progressive,
Prohibition and Socialist parties and
praisins the attitude of Mr.. Hughes
upon equal suffrage was essentially
non-partisan and that the party was
committed to a program on behalf
OF nationwide equal suffrage. 1t was
important, they added that the indi-
viduality of the woman's party should
be maintained.
Mrs. Bertha Fowler, of Colorado,
chairman, in calling the conference to
order, termed President Wilson's atti-
tude toward the movement for national
tempt" and political expediency. Wo-
men who Endorsed the palm TO secure
suffrage by States, she said, were ''po-
ntical doormats Of designing politi-
Mrs. Sara Bard Field. of Oregon.
spoke of the political tricks" which
had played. in its efforts to keep the
Federal suffrage amendment from re-
ceiving favorable action and being
brought before the House of Represen-
Pledged to Sound Government
Charles z. Hughes, in series of plat
voters of the country to accept his rec
ord as Governor of New York State as
evidence that he would enter into no
R4iteai R3ita intdTiigI@s nor PERMIT any p9
hamper him in giving the United States
an honest, economic and efficient gov
ernment if elected President AS his
special train carried him through the
cattle country OF western North Da-
kota and into the bad lands OF Mon
tana; en- route to the Far West, Mr..
crowds of hardy western voters who
collected at the ten stops his train made
to welcome him with bands and wav-
.Pledging himself to the principles
Of sound government. he said:
That is what I stand for. That was
what 1 endeavored to have when
Throughout the day of campaigning
Mr.. Hughes, using his denunciation of
political intrigues and waste as a foun-
dation. built up a complete program of
efficiency, economy and protection of
American business and agricultural in
terests and the maintenance of Ameri-
can honor for the voters Of the coun.
try to digest.
His protestations OF independence
We're cheered heartily whenever they
were made.
Makes Evident Line of Campaign
MIR. Hughes made evident the line of
campaign he will follow. He feels that
honest, efficient. economic administra-
ton of its affairs, a protective tariff
is the basis Of the country's economic
cope successfully with the problems
Following the European war. and in
slstence upon the respect of other ma
tions: Military preparedness. he will
obtain the respect of others. His first
step was to place the Wilson Admins
tration on the defensive and he feels
that ne has accomplished that
That he was nominated largely be-
cause of his record as an independent
Governor and that attitude of independ-
srb gnee ne emphasized by word and action:
mere nave been no secret political
conferences in. hotels or on the train.
Leaders who have come on the train
have t, seen him as might any friend and
then departed. There were no political
leaders on the back platform anywhere.
He pictured himself as the man with
no political obligations to meet and ii
was distinctly a Hughes party on the
back platform. 1t was different method
0t campaigning, for the people of North
Dakota or Montana have been accus-
made a hit
The day was replete with interest for
among the people of North Dakota or
Montana before. Before the train had
made its way. far into North Dakota
ne was Striding up and down the plat
forms, shaking hands with every one
ana swapping stories with COWBOYS and
cattIemen; His campaigning lacked
many OF the spectacular features of the
showed a restraint not apparent when
roosevelt was here. They know Roose-
velt, put they were sizing up Hughes.
Wno tL mas oeen man of mystery to
Women Welcome Mrs. Hughes
Mrs. Hughes was welcomed by the
route with cordiaiity. They had Seard
she was coming and pretty girls and
ouxom matrons put on new ribbon
or their freshest gowns in honor of the
occasion. Mrs. Hughes stepped from
the, train at several of the stations
and entered into the spirit of the oc-
ession as if she had lived in the wiids
many brilliant bouquets.
At Medora, North Dakota, where
Colonel Roosevelt once owned ranch,
form to talk with several of the Col
onels old-time friends. They pointed
out to the nominee and his wife the di-
rection in which the ranch Law.
]. W. Foley. father Of the poet. wbo
has charge Of the big ranch. asked Mr..
Hughes why he didn't bring the Colonel
Il know he would have been glad to
come" replied Mr.. Hughes. 1T wished
he could have been here"
Yes, I know he would" repIied
Foley. Il got letter from him the 9th
er day saying you were coming"
He is in fine fettle," answered Mr..
Hughes.
He always IS" said Foley.
What do you think of Mr.. Hughes?~
some one asked Foley.
He is all right" replied Foley. "I
reckon. with Teddy's backing. he will
win"
AS Mr.. Hughes was about to get back
on the train. boy in full cowboy at
Mr.. Hughes walked back to shake
hands with him. The train stopped At
Medora for ten minutes. AS it pulled
Don't forget to make Teddy secreS