The Lamar register., 1920-04-28
BANQUET OF YOUNG MEMS
REPUBLICAN CLUB
Large Attendance and Enthusiasm the
!, Keynote of the Gathering of the
Republicans on Tuesday
Evening.

at the X. of p. Hall on Tuesday even
ing was the real opening gun of the
1920 campaign in this section. Over
one hundred and fifty republicans,
mostly young men from all sections of
Prowers county and some from Kiowa,
Bent and Baca, with a distinguished
list of visitors sat down at $50 to one
of the best banquets ever served in
our city. Not only was the feed good
but during the hour at the tables the
Blue Jay Orchestra furnished pro-
gram Of real inspiring music that
cqualled any ever given in our city.
After the banquet G. W. Miliken Of
La Junta, who is president Of the re-
publican clubs of the valley, took
charge of the meeting and after tell
ing of the purpose of the organization
called for the election of officers for
the Prowers County Club. The follow
ing were selected: F. NJ. Wilson, pres
ident; Ray McGrath, vice president;
w. E. Fisher, secretary; A. p. knuck-
ey, treasurer. After the organization
President Wilson turned the program
over to Hon. Allyn Cole. who acted
as toastmaster and in witty and
pleasant manner introduced the vari-
Gus speakers, who for several hours
entertained the audience with q num-
Der of able addresses interspcrsed with
some Of the latest approved political
anecdotes. One of the most noticeable
features Of the evening addresses was
the lack of any Of the usual denuncia-
ton of political opponents. 1t is not
necessary this year for republicans to
denounce the democratic party. That
duty is being performed so thoroughly
and efficiently by the democrats them
selves that nothing more is needed and
the republican orators can devote their
time to the really great issues now
confronting our people, issues that rise
above mere questions of party and
vitality affect the very foundation of
our government
The leading speaker of the evening
was Chief Justice Garrigues of the
Colorado Supreme Court. The Judge
made n clear and able presentation of
the danger to our institutions and the
individual rights Of the citizens in the
doctrines now being promulgated by
the /. w. W., socialists, non-partisan
league, and other organizations who
would run the government on the class
basis, and made an eloquent plea for
all good citizens to take firm stand
in favor Of law and order and the up
holding of our government. His ad-
dress was a splendid and effective eff
fort and was received with hearty ap-
plause by the audience. The Judge
has been one of the fairest and most
able members of the supreme court
and it is largely through his efforts
that the work of the court has been
brought up to date for the first time
in years.
There was long list of visiting
speakers including, Will R. Murphy.
organizer of republican clubs for the
state, Fred Carroll, district manager
for Chairman Will Hays in the Rocky
Mountain states, John F. Vivian, twice
chairman of the state committee, Ma
ior Symes, John C. Vivian, of Denver;
Senator Candlish Of Leadville, Judge
Steinmyer of Canon City, Senator A
N. Parrish was called on and made a
short address.
It was greatly regretted that sick
ness prevented Governor Shoup being
present. He has been confined to his
room for two weeks and sent let
ter expressing sincere regrets for his
inability to be with us. Some idea of
his popularity could be gathered
though by enthusiastic applause with
which every mention Of his name was
received. 1t was Shoup gathering
apparently.
Holly, Hartman, Bristol, Grsnada'