Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-09-15
WOMEN HEAR
G.. D. P. ISSUES
Meeting at So. Amboy Large
ly Attended County Can
didates Are Heard

SOUTH AMBoY, Sept. 15.-Under
the auspices of the Women's Repub-
lican Unit, a large meeting, which
was largely attended by women and
also by some men, was held at the
city hall last night.
Mrs. John Perkins, president of
n women's unit, in opening the
meeting remarked particularly about
the rapid growth of the unit. stat
Ing that when it was first organized
only twelve members signi1ed their
intention to affiliate themselves with
the Republican club, but at present
they have lis members on the list.
The first speaker to be introduced by
the president was Mfrs. Elizabeth w.
Oliver, of Perth Amboy, who a few
weeks ago came here and first or
ganized the Women's Republican
Unit.
Mrs. Oliver stated that politics
meant a lot to women as it was their
most valuable utensil, for with It
she declared good food, pure milk
and sanitary conditions were avail
able. On account of having been
i'll, Mrs. Oliver did not go into any
lengthy talk, but remarked hat the
Republican party was fortunate to
have all good men on the Republic
can ticket. Her choice she stated
was Senator Frelinghuysen for
tor,and not a candidate who one
year is a Democrat, next year a Re-
publican, and probably another year
would be a socialist or an indepen-
dent.
In order to allow City Treasurer
Harold G. Hoffman to attend an
other meeting, the president intro
duced Mr.. Hoffman, who is a candi-
date on the Republican ticket for the
office of assembly. Mr.. Hoffman
again put before the voters present
his stand and reason for seeking the
nomination and election to this Of
flee. He stated that he had in mind
several good ideas for state legisla-
tons. which If he was elected he
would do all in his power to have
enacted. He remarked that he had
been informed that he a no
definite platform, but the reason for
this was clearly brought u by the
speaker, when he declared That in
October the Republicans would hold
a state convention, in Trenton, and
at that time would make up a plat
form, and whatever they decide on,
that would be the platform on when
Mr.. Hoffman would run.
After the performing of Fred w.
Sherman at the piano Mrs. Perkins
made the audience acquainted with
Miss Lillian Rushing, of Asbury
Park. Her speech was termed
'Women in College," Miss Rushing
began Immediately by appealing to
the women's part In the political
game. She said: w women nave
Just finished preserving and canning
iii -tiJI cnntin1ta hU nra-
serving good government n can
ming bad politicians" She declared
bv the women getting the franchise
or right of suffrage they were now
helping to make history by electing
good Republicans to make good
Government. She remarked that the
Republicans were flying under a
good color. "All wool and a yard
wide were the terms that were USED
but that the color was not guaran-
teed not to run, as she knew they
would run fine on primary day and
election lay. She urged the election
of Joseph S. Frelinghuysen for SEN
ator. William Runyon for governor,
and T. Frank Appleby for congress-
man to represent the third district
OF New Jersey. She stated that all
the voters, especially the women,
should make it a point to attend all
the meetings n get acquainted
with the political situation. The Re-
publican party was pointed u by
Miss Rushing as a large radio sta-
ton. broadcasting G. o. P, meaning
Grand Old Party and Guarantee OF
Progress.
Senator Morgan f. Larson. OF
parth Amboy. was next introduced.
M Larson stated that when man
xya he was made strong IN
order to protect himself and family
b,t while women were made a Attie
more delicate they were armed WIN
intuition which, according to MT.
Larson, would play a big part IN tne
voting of the women. A candloase
must be clear and concise as TO Inc
platform and plank and must aiso
remember that il elected ne ihus'
do what he promised. II ne ever ca.
pected to be placed IN lnat
again as Mr.. Larson stated women
de not forget very easily. me Dem
ocrats have no issue. but the he
nuhlicans have chosen neither the
wet nor the dry, but are running On
the platform of law n1orceIheh
end the adjustment of laWlessness
Mr.. Larson said. ,A
cunt Solicitor Fred F. Richard
son. the last speaker OF m n
stated that while he was hot ne
for any office, he felt as though ne
sHo,,Id from a personal as well as
an Interested standpoint put the Re.
nnblican candidates on the ticket
lover" this year. as he declared
them all to be good men ana worthy
~ the vote of everyone present. He
Was he stated, requested to speak In
behalf of DR.. Belloff and Mr.. Haight
both candidates this year Tor the
ONCE Of freeholder. 49,
Mr. Richardson stated that In TN
democrats have two platforms. In
tariff question, which women are
naturally interested in because j
means in the home. is pu'
up for the m while the plat,
form of light wines and peers u
!. served I'D to the male voters.
The members of Lyceum Bureau
entertained for one-half hour aftel
the last speaker finished. when tn
meeting was adjourned.