El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-05-18

that they stay out OF the Democratic
8Ir. 8IcNary. in a short talk. pleaded
that politics be removed from tradi-
ton. and that the solid south be
not solid when affairs of the country
demanded a non-partisan vote
II was recommended to the eLecu-
tive committee that the plans OF the
club include the acceptance or women
as members, and It was decided that
women be invited to the meeting fol
lowing the next one. when reception
would be accorded them. This meet
ing viii be called by the executive
committee as soon after the Repub-
lican national convention as possible
headed dragon-Fudspeth poses as a
friend Of union labor and Blanton
fights IL on every occasiOni Huos-
peth has a lot Of union men in his
district and BlantOn hasn't many
and they slap each other on the back
in the house and laugh and joke to-
gether. That's the way Il IS na-
tionalIy. They "cuss" each other in
speeches and in the papers. but you
don't know what they do when they
are not posing for the camera
So you can't tell how serious this
talk OF splits in the two parties is
really going TO prove The Demo
Gratis believe and hope the Repupli-
cans viii split; senator Borah almost
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party doesn't 80 on record fatty
against the league OF nations
A Democratic Threat
Representative GalIivan. Demo-
crat. OF Massachusetts. declares the
"Old Bay state Democrats viii leave
the party if the president forces such
an Endorsement OF the treaty into the
platform" He said so percent Of the
New England Democrats would not
support such a declaration.
Republicans believe the president,
II the country backs him az he ex-
poets II to. viii defeat some OF his
own strongest party leaders John
Callahan OLouEhIin, looking at it
from an impartial standpoint. asserts
that the president has in effect. not
only thrown down the gauntlet TO the
Republicans. but has as good as chal-
lenged the right to reelection Of
those Democrats who have opposed
his league Senator Chamberlain Of
Oregon. was one Of these. and the
presidents letter demanding support
Of the league as a test Of party fealty.
was addressed to an Oregon Demo-
crat who is fighting Chamberlain's
reelection In Kentucky, senator
Beckham must also labor under the
presidential stigma in his fight for
reelection
Hit BY the President.
llr. O'Loughliu calls attention TO
the fact that in Florida the presi-
dents party whip singles out senator
Fletcher, who voted for the Lodge
program, and in Nevada senator Hen
derson faces the same predicameut
Senator Nugeut. in Idahos senator
Smith. in Georgia. and senator Smith.
in Maryland. all Of whom are up for
reelection and all OF whom voted fer
the Lodge reservations. must admit
teddy Justify their positions ire
spective OF the white house dictuu-
They cannot accept the verdict that
able or utterly inconsistent with the
nations honor" as the president
brands all opposition 70 his treaty.
Out in California the presidents
rebuke hits squarely at senator Pie
Ian. who voted for the Lodge pro-
gram and is up for reelection, and in
Oklahoma senator Gore not only voted
for the Lodge reservations, but
proved one OF the most determined
opponents Of the presidents whole
WI They Take lit
There are other Democratic sena-
tors who did not vote for the resolu-
ton Of ratification with the Lodge
erTationists. but voted for some OF
the reservations
VIII men like senators Kirby,
Smith Of South Carolina. and over
man of North Carolina, who are up
for reelection, be made 10 feel that
they have not the support OF the
PRESIDENT asks OL0uEhlln. and
adds: 1T is generally believed that
senator Thomas. Of Colorado, who be-
came an out and out opponent OF the
treaty and the league VIII undoubt-
eddy be regarded as having failed in
his support Of the party's program
1T Is evident, therefore. that there
az
mined fight within the Democratic
ranks against the Wilson leadership
and men like Bryan may be expected
to take quick advantage Of this senti-
ment and attempt to build it up and
encourage it." O'Loughlin continues.
BOrah's Praise Of Wilson
Very few Of the presidents own
party have commended his letter
Senator Borah, Republican radical.
praises the consistency Of the presi-
dent. He says;
SWhfle ! utterly disagree with
the president rs to his views,
frankly express my admiration Of
his consistent, courageous course.
1t is exhilaratinE these days to
see n man with courage enough
to advocate his convictions re-
gardless of the political cOnse-
quences."
But who wants praise OF that kinda
Eyes Of political observers are
turned this week TO Vermont. Penn ]
sylvania and Oregon. where primaries I
10 express the presidential preference !
VIII be held Vermont and Peunsyl- I
7ania vote today and Oregon Friday I
Oregon alone viii be Of any sig
1ificance so far as the respective 4
strength Of senator Johnson and Gen. I
Wood, the two leading candidates. is Z
In Vermont Wood is the .
1nly candidate entered and 10 is ex-
lected that he will be given the eight I
votes Of the state. while in Penn {
iylvania Johnson again is not can Q
iidate. Wood having gone in with q 4
purpose Of Wrestling a few Of the 4
Is delegates away from the control ]
II Penrose and Knox, old guard 4
eaders-
The withdrawal Of Hoover from
he oregon primary left Johnson and ]
Wood the only contestants there and
/ warm fight is in progress.
Because OF the proximity Of Ore
son TO California johnson may win
)regon's 10 votes Senator McNary
las urged the Republicans in the
tate 10 support Johnson in spite Of
he fact that he disagreed with John
ION on the treaty issue. and fought