New-York tribune., 1920-07-12
Chairman Presents 500
Requests for Speeches,
but Nominee Clings to
Porch Campaign Plan
Long Conference
Is Held at Marion
Penrose and Other Party
Leaders Add to Pressure
for Active Stumping
From a star <,orrespondent

MARION, Ohio, July 1.-THE front
porch campaign survived another as
sault to-day, Senator Warren G. Har
ding clinging to his idea in the face o1
word brought from Chicago by Chair.
man Will H. Hays of the Republican
National Committee of 500 requests fo1
the Presidential nominee to speak al
Important meetings in many states.
After Mr.. Hays had breakfasted with
the Hardings, gone to church and had
luncheon with them he conferred most
OF the afternoon in the headquarters
with the nominee and Harry Daugh.
erty. The national committee chair
man said none would attempt to say
what would be the campaign course in
October. But Senator Harding said:
"There has been no alteration in af-
fection or judgment for the from,
porch campaign"
There is unquestionably strong pres
sure being brought to bear in an eff ort
to compel Senator Harding to leave his
front porch for a swing around the
circle. Senator Boies Penrose, OF
Pennsylvania, is strongly opposed to
the present campaign plan. Other Re-
thus far Senator Harding has given no
inkling that he purposes to change his
tactics.
Works Before Breakfast
I Mr.. Hays arrived from Chicago this
morning before the Hardfngs had
awakened The front door of the head
quarters next door was unlocked, how
ever, and Mr.. Hays and his secretary
Whorter had prepared the Sunday
morning country sausage and coffee
Mr.. Hays crossed the lawn and joined
the Senator and Mrs. Harding at
breakfast.
The Senator and Mr.. Hays had their
heads together all morning until
church time, when, with Mrs. Harding,
they n1otored to Trinity Baptist Churcn
where the Senator is a trustee. The
Rev. T. H. McAfee delivered what the
nominee said was fine sermon. His
text was taken from Luke tx, q: 81
tell ye of truth, there be some stand
ing here which shall not taste OF
death until they see the kingdom of
God"
At the conclusion of the services
platform. The congregation greeted
the Hardings and were introduced to
Chairman Hays.
Greeted by First Names
Nine out of ten persons that passed
in the reception line were greeted by
the Hardings by their first names, and
not few of these replied with a
Hello, Warren!" or "Howdy, w. c.
or Chow are you, Florence There
were scores Of children. and the Senator
had genial word and chuck under
the chin for all of them
Returning from church, the Hardings
and Mr.. Hays found Mr.. Daugherty
seated on the porch of the headquarters
He had motored up from Colum bus, his
secretary making a brave effort to
take dictation on the way. Mrs. Har-
ding joined Mr.. Daugherty at once, and
in little while the Senator and Chair
man Hays crossed the lawn, on their
way to the Senator's office.
Coming in, Harry?" asked the Sena-
tor.
Mr.. Daugherty shook his head mega
lively and the Senator and Mr.. Hays
went indoors to continue their confer
ence. After luncheon, however, the
three went into a conference that
lasted until late in the afternoon.
Then Mr.. Hays said he had an an
nouncement to make. He said he
wanted to give it out il typewriter
form. Turning to Senator Harding, he
said:
II always tell the newspaper boys
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