Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-08-24
MARION A 4STAGE, !"
AS ACTORS GREET
c. 0. P. CANDIDATE
New York Thespians Take
Mr.. and Mrs. Harding to
Chicken Dinner.
By the Associated Press.


MARION, Ohio, August 24.-This
was Theatrical day on Senator Hard
lng's front-porch calendar. and for
the moment the center of the repub-
ican campaign stage was taken by a
group of dramatic stars who came to
present picturesquely their pledges of
support and to listen to a speech of
appreciation by the nominee
A program of fireworks celebrating
the visit occupied most of Senator
Harding's day. but he reserved time
for conference on serious aspects of
the campaign with Charles Evans
Hughes. who was the republican pres
idential nominee four years ago. Mr..
Hughes came at the senator's invita-
tion, and it was said that many i'm
portant subjects were to be talked
over before he departed. He breakfasted
at the Harding home.
Will Discuss Speeches..
The conference with the party
standard bearer of the last campaign
Harding will harArsthisc week with
men Of prominence IN various lines OF
activity. 1t was said at his head
quarters that important speeches to
be made soon by the nominee would
be discussed with these callers and
that their advice would be received on
the issues in which they are most in
timately interested.
The delegation Of actors and ac-
tresses which came under the au-
spices of the Harding and Coolidge
Theatrical League was given the keys
to Marion for the day, and in return
arranged versatile program of pub
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downtown section behind a special
band of hundred pieces was be-
fore-breakfast feature. but the Hard
ing front porch itself was chosen as
the stage for the stellar stunt of the
day.
Al Jolson, president Of the The
atrical League. was cast in the lead
ing in speech and song the senti-
ments of the troupe. After the NOM
inee's response voicing his apprecia-
tion the entire company, including
Senator and Mrs. Harding, were in
vited to a chicken dinner at a farm
just outside the city.
Senator Hardfng's speech.
In his speech to the theatrical dele
cation. Senator Harding declared the
standards of the American stage
should be the highest in the world.
of moving picture producers. saying
that there was mo single avenue for
the dissemination of information
equal to that of the moving picture.
Il have been thinking lately" he
continued. that there is a great 1ike-
ness between political life under pop
ular government and many of our
most successful productions on the
stage. There are many plays espe-
cially written for notable stars and
their presentati ton has depended large
ly on the work of portraying one
genius. There is, of course, a fascina-
ton in the one-lead drama, but it
makes the spectator very much de-
pendent upon one individuality. and
if the star should be incapacitated
for any reason. there is inevitable
disappointment. 1 think it is a very
practical thing to suggest that our
American popular government ought
not to be a one-lead or a one-star
drama of modern civilization. want
to commend the policy of each and
every one having his part to play,
and we all must play with enthusiasm
in order to perfect the whole produc-
tion.
Drifting Under "One Lead"
I'VE have been drifting lately un-
der one-lead activities. and I am sure
come change of the bill. For the
supreme offering we need the all-star
cast, presenting America to all the
world
The nominees reference to Ameri-
cani SIN was made in expressing his
appreciation of the faithfulness with
which regal power is portrayed in
Charles ""
There is no kingship in this repub-
lie" he said. but thoughtful Ameri-
cans are wondering about the NOR
row, Is our civilization secure?
Every normal human being wishes
for a better morrow than today.
"Some of our people lately have
been wishing to become citizens of
a fine elderly daughter of Virginia
who would have been justified in
boasting her origin in the Old Do
minion and uttering her American
pride, but / was shocked to hear her
say, I am no longer an American; 1
am a citizen of the world
Frankly. am not so universal 1
the name, the land, the people and
the flag"
A line of flag-draped automobiles
had been provided for the delegation
nv the Marion Civic Association, and
the Marion Club was their host at
breakfast. The front porch call was
timed for shortly before noon.
senator Ii Caller.
Former Senator Sutherland of Utah,
president of the American Bar As
sociation, will see the nominee on
Thursday. An eminent lawyer and
student of International relations. his
advice is expected to be sought by
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