The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1922-05-11
FITHIAN IS PROGRESSIVE

The following recently appeared II
the Portland Telegram. 1t was writ
ten by Henry M. Hanzen, one of the
states keenest political observers. As
the article shows, o. H. Fithian, who
seeks to represent the state of Oregon
on the national Republican committee,
is a progressive Republican and citi-
zen of character. Mr.. Hanzen says:
Progressiveism versus reactionism,
and public service versus professional
politics are the principal issues In the
contest between o. H. Fithian and
Ralph E. Williams for the position OF
Republican national committeeman.
n Fithian is a progressive Republican
Hand is seeking the Office on construc
tive platform promising party loyalty,
and faithful public srevice to the
state.
Williams is a reactionary. and is seek
ing reelection on a political platform
promising merely party service.
Fithian promises to "loyally support
the principles of the Republican par
ty." and also to conscientiously labor
to advance Oregon's industrial, agri-
cultural and financial interests.
Williams promises ''to champion
those principles for which the Republi-
can party stands" and there his plat
form stops.
Fithian's conception of the duties of
national committeeman is two-fold-
LOYALTY to his party, but ever and
above all service to the people.
Williams conception of the duties Of
IL fao IL
litical-fealty to party, and its organi-
cation.
Fithian promises "to work in har-
monious cooperation with Oregon s
delegation in congress.
Williams has never worked in har-
mony with the delegation. and makes
no promies in his platform that he will
endeavor to do so in the future.
Fithian promises to do his utmost
to assist the Oregon delegation" to OBJ
tain legislation for the relief of Ore
CONS farmers, and livestock men.
Williams has never lifted finger to
aid either of them, and promises moth
ing for them in his platform.
Fithian promises to aid the Oregon
delegation to secure for Oregon farm
ers their just share of loans from the
war finance corporation.
Williams has never offered to aid
them. and in his platform makes no
pledges along that line for the future.
Fithian favors a nationwide presi-
Dental primary.
Villains is silent on that all import
ant political issue IN his platform.
Fithian declares himself heartily
in favor" of prompt" and 'just" rec
ognition of all war veterans.
Williams is also silent on this great
issue of human rights now pending be-
fore congress.
Fithian favors "equal rights for
women within the Republican party"
Williams platform is also silent on
this big political question.
Fithian has always been disciple of
Theodore Roosevelt. believing with
great statesman and patriot that ''the
people should rule. :"
Williams has always worshiped at
the shrine of the old guard, and in the
l9l2snational convention was antagon-
lstic to Roosevelt, despite that the
Oregon delegation was pledged to the
great American.
Fithian, although life long worker
in the Republican party, has never
sought political Office.
Williams is a professional politician
and after serving fourteen years as
committeeman is asking the electorate
to- honor" him with still another
term.
Fithian is d business man of the city
who has built up big wholesale shoe
business.
Williams is a banker, hop man and
sneculator.