Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-10-20
Renublican Women Pro- yoke Demonstration by
 Banners and Placards.
cHEERING THRONGS
 GREET PRESIDENT
yation,s Executive Urges Greater Participation by Women in Af- fairs of Nation, when Introduce
 ed by Mrs. Ella Flagg Young.

came here today to explain his views on problems which face the nation. Arriving in Chicago after shaking hands with crowds in Indiana, he de- livered three speeches, participated in several street demonstrations, and went over his western campaign plans with the managers at the head quarters here. In his speech before the Chicago Press club, he predicted the beginning of "a renaissance ot he spirit of patriotic responsibility" and urged the development of progressive ness. Speaking before gathering. of women later, he urged more partlcl- patton of women in the affairs of the nation, and at meeting tonight of new citizens, he declared for a united America.
 At his every appearance, the presi- dent was cheered by throngs which packed the streets and filled to capac- ity the halls in which he spoke. He stood constantly in his automobile while passing thru the crowds, and smilingly waved his hat.
 Women Provoke Riot.
 An attempted "silent demonstra- tion" by members of the National Wo- mems party in front of the audi torium developed into a near-riot, in which the banners opposing Wilson were torn from the demonstrators and trampled under foot, and the women were roughly handled. President Wilson was seated in an automobile a few hundred feet away when the demonstration started, but passed into the building and was not witness to the scenes that followed.
 Shouting Shame" Disgrace" and "Get the banners" crowd of several hundred, including a number of wo- men, charged the banner holders. Um- brellas and canes were used in the destruction of the placards. Many of the women were knocked down, and nearly all were roughly handled, es- pecially those who strove to main- tain their banners. The excitement continued until all banners had been seized. With disheveled hair, and soiled and torn clothing, the women marched back to their headquarters under police guard.
 Police Only Smiled.
 Charges that the police sympathiz- ed with the rioters and failed to pro- tect the demonstrators were made by Mrs. Josephine Pearce and Mrs. E.. l.. Mattice, officials of the local WO- mems Republican club.
 "There were all kinds of police men standing about merely looking on, not moving a hand" said Mrs. Pearce. "Some of them did not seem to want to help us. saw policeman deliber- ately stand near by and laugh while we were being beaten and our ban ners torn from our hands. We were merely standing quietly holding our banners, and not harming anyone Suddenly there was a riot. They grabbed our banners, and knocked us down. It was terrible"
 Negro walters, employed at the Press club, utilized the presence of President Wilson at lunch to gain for themselves raise in wages. Just be- fore the president was due to arrive, 30 special walters who were to serve the luncheon put on their coats, pre- paratory to walkingout. They had not asked for a wage raise, but when stopped by the steward told him they had decided they must have 50 cent increase over the contract price before they would begin their duties. The increase was granted.
 Mrs. Wilson accompanied the presi- dent and drew almost as much ap- plause.
 West Swinging to Wilson.
 Between his speech to the women and his night address, the president weTs to the western Democratic head qualrers and for the first time wit. messed the details of the machinery us- ed in the effort to re-elect him. Sena. tor Walsh told the president that "a decided swing had set in in the West for the Democratic ticket"
 At the meeting for women, the pres. ,dent was introduced by Mrs. Ells Flagg Young, former superintendent of Chicago schools, who declared he had kept the United States honor. ably at peace. Miss Jane Addams who recently came out for President Wilson, occupied seat in box. The hall, with capacity of 42.000, was filled and many women stood. The