The Washington herald., 1921-03-24

America will successfully over
come all Of the present difficulties
under the stellar leadership of
President Harding and with the
loyal support and cooperation of
the people"
This was the key note Of an ad-
dress by Will III. Hays. Postmaster
General and chairman of the Repub-
lican National Committee, before
prominent Republicans of the Dis
trict assembled at the University
Club last night to honor George B.
Christian, jr., secretary to the Presi-
dent.
The reception dinner was ar
ranged under the auspices of the
finance committee of the, Republican
State Committee.
Upward of 500 officials of the Re-
publican National Committee, MEM
bers of the District Republican Club
and guests were in attendance.
Praises TumuIty.
After paying high tribute to the
ability of resident Harding, the ju-
dicious activities of his secretary.
George b. Christian, jr., Hays 10y
ally recognized the loyalty and
ability of Joseph Tumulty, secretary
to former President Woodrow Will
son.
Lauds Harding Cabinet.
Although thu activities of Joseph
Tumulty, secretary 20 former Presi-
dent Wilson. caused us no little
trouble" said Postmaster General
Hays. Il am compelled to Iaud him
for the loyalty which he manifested
toward his chief and the admirable
way in which he han1led the quite,
OF his office. He is a credit 10 the
country and % the party which he
represents.
In brief address of thanks,
George b. Christian, jr.. declared
that one of the most judicious moves
made by President Harding was the
admirable selection in regard to the
members of mis- Cabinet. They are
all capable men. and we may expect
Sreat things from them" he said.
want the people of the Dis
trict of Columbia to feel that they
nave right to visit the White
Mouse, and L can assure you. that
the latch string will be free so long
as IT is within my power to make it
so, said Secretary Christian.
Praise was given Mrs. Harding
Tor her conduct and creation Of "a
homelike atmosphere at the
White House, in a brief address by.
Mrs Mary Logan Tucker. vice
chairman of the Woman's division
Of the District Republican Com
mittee.
Women Pledge Aid.
Il pledge loyal service. service
without faultfinding, of the women
of the District of Columbia to the
President of the United States and
his Cabinet and those whom he has
placed about himself to assist in
the conduct of the executive func-
tions OF the country" said Mrs.
Virginia W. Speel, chairman of the
Woman's division of the District
State Committee.
Brief addresses of congratula-
tion to the cooperation of the peo-
pie of the District during the Presi-
Dental campaign and praises. for
the men who have been selected to
take the reins of government were
delivered by Clarence B. Miller, sec
rctary of the Republican National
Committee; E. +. Colladay, Repub-
}ican National Committeeman for
the District; Frank ]. Hogan, Dis
trict delegate to the National Re-
publican Convention.
The invocation was asked by Rev.
James S. Montgomery, chaplain of
the House of Representatives. w.
7. Galliher, chairman of the Repub-
lican State Committee, presided as
POSTMASTER. T. Lincoln Townsend
was chairman of the committee on
arrangements.
John T. Adams. Milton Z. Allies.
Byron S, Adams.
H. Clifford Bangs, William III
Beck. Charles J. Ben, Ira Z. BEN
netf' Albert e. Berry DR.. ]. Gozier
Biggs, Thomas Bones, Lucius M.
boomer. Mrs. Henrietta B.tes
Brooks, Chaplin Brown. Mrs. Mar,
Perry Brown, 9. S. Bundy, DIR. @ w.
r Boyd. E. ". Bradford. Geo. W.
Bean. H. N. Blair. Louis Brush. s
u. Brooke.
Henry NJ. Camp, A. E. Chaffee A
". Chaffee. George e. Christian, ir..
Edward r. Clark. Meyer Cohen, Fred
coldren. EfwErd =. coliaday.
c. conao-. L. Lee coomos.
Charles Z. Crane. ID. r. Cr.ss,sger.
Frank Ii. Crosrhwaite Josenh