The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-20

Cecil HoYes. f Topeka. is director of
publicity for the state.
The Kansans who were elected dele
gates to the Kansas City meeting and
who attended are:
William Allen White, Emporia.
Clyde Reed, Topeka.
Charles l.. Mitchell, Topeka.
Arthur J. Carruth. Jr;; Topeka.
Lieutenant Governor Huffman, Colum-
Charles Petition, oIathe.
4. +. Bracken, Beloit.
+. l.. Barrier, Topeka.
Earl Akers. Topeka.
Albert Denton, Arkansas City.
James Mitchell, Lawrence.
Henry Dean, Kansas City, Kan.
John Crawford, Topeka
Chester stephens Independence.
Emerson Carey, Hutchinson.
Harold Chase, Topeka.
J. A. Kimball. Topeka.
John Bryfogle, Olathe.
Harvey Lewis, Hutchinson.
Cecil Howes. Topeka.
Elmer Peterson. Wichita.
Paul Nagle, St Johns.
Thomas Harley, Lawrence.
W. A. Blodget. Kansas City.
"a Dime for Every Person."
1t is figured by Earl Akers, state di-
rector. that If every man. woman and
child In Kansas contributes a dime the
campaign fund will be raised.
THAT is the way we would have II. -
Akers said today. I'VE don't want
the fund raised by large contribu-
tions. We want the SIPS, 900 contribut-
ed in Kansas by every citizen. We
want the Roosevelt sentiment to pre-
vail. 1t is the spirit of the man that
moves the nation-and the $125,000
is simply to reflect that spirit among
the great mass of admirers in this
state"
The campaign lasts from October 20
to 81. The memorials include a mon
ument in Washington, a park at Oys-
ter Bay and Roosevelt Foundation
for the propagation of his ideals.
For Roosevelt Foundation.
What Colonel Roosevelt would most
approve in the aims of the memorial
association, General Wood said. is the
foundation to disseminate his stand
ards and ideals. General Wood was
introduced by Arthur NJ. Hyde of
Clinton. Mo, state chairman, follow
ing a brief explanation of the plans of
the association.
II might pose as a prophet" said
Mr.. Hyde in introducing General
Wood. land introduce the speaker as
the next president. or 1 might sit as a
Judge and proclaim him as the best
American soldier. but use the phrase
which means most of all. He was
Roosevelt's best friend"
General Wood said he had found
keen interest in the central depart
ment for the. aims of the memorial
association.
HeneTbl w OOu spoke DTlelly Oh the
memorial fund and then talked in a
reminiscent way of the strong charac-
ter of Roosevelt, how he disliked the
shallow differences between races and
creeds and desired them smoothed
out; how he dreaded internationalism
and wanted a strong and vigorous
America standing alone.
Fair with Everyone.
HE wished to build a national con-
science" said General Wood. He
had confidence that this conscience, if
built up to the proper pitch, would
direct the American armies better
than the mandates of other nations.
HE was fair with everybody and all
| interests. An autocracy of capital or
an autocracy of labor were equally re-
pugnant to him. He believed both Ia
Dor and capital should be of service
to the people.
CONSERVATION of resources of all
ests. His aim was not merely the
| conservation of forests and minerals.
| but of manhood and womanhood,
mental, moral and physical.
The Ideal American.
He was the ideal American-The
American-the embodiment of all
which we strive for.
our purpose is to perpetuate his
doctrines, his ideals. This is a time
when we need them. These are dan
gerous times, not only in the United
! States, but in the world at large. 1t is
no time for rash innovations
I'VE must keep our feet on the
ground and follow our own ideals"
Why Fund Was Cut I'm Half.
When the business session was re-
sumed, following the talk by General
| Wood, delegates asked why the orig
inal plan for a ten million dollar
fund had been cut in half. Harry N.
Blair, secretary, said the reason was
not generally known and perhaps Mrs.
Roosevelt would not care to have it
| given publicity.
But the reason" he said. twas
that Mrs. Roosevelt asked it be, cut
down because CT the unsettled condi-
ton of the times and the struggle
people are having with living COSTS