New Britain herald., 1922-08-04
R0RABACk SCORED
 BY ATTORNEY GEN.
Aealy Attacks (. 0. P. Mogul at
 Col. Ullman'S Dinner

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 torment of Connecticut republicai
 politics, declared that "the presen
 chairman has outlived his usefulness
 The second member of tn triumvir
 ate spoke. when Col. ullman, late
 referrd to Mir. Healy with the words
 He admits he Is politician and Il,
 makes wonderful political speech
 and l admit that I agree with him"
 Great Applause Greets Declaration
 MT. Healy's remark. winch wa made at the end of speech laudin, Col. Ullman and touchng on republi can politics in general came with ( certain amount of abruptness. There was ripple of applause and then, a! the full significance of the remark wa. realized the entire gathering o, friends and admirers of Col. ullman- ss1 by actual count, including many women-broke forth into thunde rous applause which was prolonged severa minutes.
 Hits at Hired Agents.
 l A passing reference" to the loca republican situation, regarding the activities during his absence was made by Col. Ullman when he said that he was glad to see that a campaign oi enrolment of republicans on the caucus lists was being made, but was sorry to see that 1t Is necessary tc lire people to do this. Getting names for the caucus lists. should be privi- | lege, duty, an obligation he said Tt should not be necessary to urge people to do their duty"
 Should Build Up, Not Destroy. Another significant observance of the colonel wa seasily interpreted in the light of the claim made by the local Blakeelee~ Woodruff republican league, when he declared The idea of self-deternination Is one that ought not to be lost sight of. but 1t also carries many obligations. the principal one of which Is to build up. not destroy"
 U1lman Not a Candidate.
 Col Ullman also saw to 1t that his friends were set right regarding cer- tain reports that he might be pos sible candidate for governor or any other office in the coming campaign I thank the newspapers" he said. "for mentioning my name in connection with certain offices but don't think it's necessary for me to repeat that I am not a candidate for office of any kind I have tried to do my duty in the community in the past and hope to do 1t in the future. aspire to no office and to no leadership" Remarkable Gathering Says Gilson
 The dinner as described by Judge John L. Gilson ,toastmaster, was "the most remarkable gathering, the most enthusiastic gathering, and one that will hold a place for many years in the history of community gatherings in the city of New Haven" Repre- sentattves were on hand from Bridge port. Waterbury Milford. Branford, Stratford and New Britain, There was very little political talk in the speeches, Col Ullmen being lauded by each speaker for his character and career In politics and civic service.
 Tilson and Orr Get Ovations.
 Congressman John Q. Tilson, ar rived at the dinner after it was we'll along and was given an ovation by the gathering The arrival of Fred erick w. Orr president of the Young Mems Republican club, still later was occasion for another demonstration Mir. Orr who was the last speaker on the toast list, after praistng Col, 1rllman in a speech containing words of almost lyric beauty, presented the latter with 8 gold watch In behalf of his friends,
 Mir Healv. who was the first speak CT presented by Judge Gilson, was greeted by three cheers from the gathering, led off from the Bridgeport section. which reminded him of the old adage: "A prophet is not without h onor. except in his own country" he said.
 Tribute to Col Ullnan
 "I have come here tonight he said. "to voice the sentiment or the state of Connecticut and to acknoWl- | edge the tribute which the state feels and that which I feel to one of its foremost citizens. The guest here to- night is the typical American, because he has overcome diversity ana ,brouoh industry and self-denial has made himself one Of the foremost citizens of the commonwealth lie walks with citizens of the world and vet has not lost the common touch
 "There is not a single man In the state whose leadership Is more cheer fullv followed than that of the dis fin eu,shed guest of the evening Puhlic service is not always easy Sometimes mems motives are mlsnn- and sometimes deliberately zo can say that no matter where ,n tha battle line he fought, back Of his energy, industry and aolllty' nothing was ever turned fer ms own nolitical preferment and that state nent cannot be said for any other man in political life in Connecticut
 Country Needs Men of Principle.
 we have tried to do his bidding. We have confidence in his aollity' America today, as never before needs men of principle We have too many Men who are look ing which way the wind blows be- fore they act. Col. Ullman has an- ,thAr characteristic, and that IS ovaltv to his friends. His word is ,hsolutely good, in any spot or place, ST under any circumstances. and that s the kind of leadership to follow.
 Will Fight For Harmony.
 mThere is war and rumors of war, ind I have heard for years what is zoing to happen In this city of New Haven. But republicans of New Haven believe in harmony if they nave to fight for 1t. That is the way