Evening journal., 1920-07-17
HARDING UNITES
PARTY FACTIONS
Former Progressives in All
Parts of Country Pledge
Their Support
ENTHUSIASM OUT
IN ARIZONA

NfhapANf DuiOf july 1l.-lne move
ment for unincation Of all elements
in the Republican party for support
Of Senator Harding continued yester-
day to show marked strength. On
the heels OF assurances or support
from such leading former Roosevelt
men as Raymond Robins OF Illinois
and Walter 4. Brown Of Ohio. and
IN line with their assurances former
Progressives In all parts Of t1e coun-
Try are plcdging themselves TO the
Republican candidate Letters and
kilograms In large numbers contain
ing such pledges are daily arriving.
Among the letters received was one
from Paul A. Ewert Of Joplin. NO..
who In 1912 was head OF the PrOTes-
sive movement. In the Southwestern
part OF his State.
II am heart and soul for the ticket
as nominated" wrote Evert Il was
Inclined to be a Johnson man. but in
the circumstances / think the party
did we'll In going outside Of ihedleld
OF prejudice and nominating Harding
and Coolidge. They shall have my
full support"
A telegram was received from Frank
Y. Ellison, Rochester, n. Y, which
read. "At a meeting Of a representa-
tive body OF former Pr0zresslves II
was solved that The best interests OF
the United States demand the whole
hearted support OF the Republican
Presidential and Nice-Presidenllal
nominees"
Senator Harding replied 10 Mr. FL
lis0ns telegram, saying. i desire "a
send my grateful appreciation OF your
assuring message, which Is but addI-
tional evidence that the Republican
party this year Is united In a gre3l
purpose Of rescuinr this country
from It's present dnlOrable cOndi-
ton. insuring the return 90 a stable
peace l,Hsis and the establishment OF
a thoroughly American policy thai
thinks OF our own people FIRST Ms
cordial good wishes TO each OF your
members
Another telegram received was from
Allen b layncs and Albert NJ. Sames
Republican National COmmitlman anC
Republican State chairman respecti-
lively or The Slate or Arizona. II
reads: "Arizona Republicans In State.
wide conference here today pledge,
you their undivided and enthusiastic
support"
In reply senator Harding asked lha
they accept his grateful thanks FOL
their TELEGRAM and then said. 1T vii
be a great satisfaction 10 me mex
November 10 see your State In ihl
Republican column A united part,
and united EFFORT should insure INF.
result"
The mission OF Gov. Cox 10 Washr
inglon is being watched with keen az
teniiOn from The Harding front porcl
II Is generally deemed improbable
among leaders close TO Senator Har
ding ih7t President Wilson will shif
from his position on the league, an'
ii Is believed that Gov. Cox. In orde
io keep from alternating Adminisira
ton support, VIII bow TO Mr. WI
sons views.
In response TO a wire from ih
American Legion Memorial Com
mlttee at 81 Louis. advising Senate
Handing That the original progr MN
for the Obslryances there would D.
carried out, Senator Harding SEN
the following.
II am genuinely pleased that M
disappointment attending my neces
sary course viii In any way alter o
hinder your plans. ] am not 0nl,
genuinely sorry that I can not hav
the great satisfaction OF joining 4
your tribute. hut I wish you a sue
ccssful programme. which will NEE
the highest aspirations Of all On
American Lesion, and give full ex
preston OF st. LOus's affection an
regard for Americas defenders
Senator Harding put I'm a long an
busy day. devotlng nearly all hi
time to his speech. He has com
pleted the flrst draft.
An applicant for the position. o
shepherd OF the White House shee
has made his appearance. D, 7
Crissnger, prominent Democrat an
head OF the Marion Civic Association
long time friend OF senator HARDING
rot word today from Frank Reec'
known also as Klondiko. a civil wa
veteran. wanting a job In the Hard
ing Administration. III there are an
sheen left when Wilson leaves th
White House." said Reece 10 hi
letter 10 Crissinger, Il want the 10
as shepherd OF the flock."