Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-06-06
WOMEN ACTIVE
IN REBUILDING
PARTY STRENGTH
Democratic Headquarters Is
Scene of Busy Planning
for Campaign.
BY CONSTANCE DRExEL>

- WASHINGTON, June eff the Demo-
rats don't come back at least in some
measure at the next election. 1t won't
be the fault of the Democratic women
charged with women's activities at ma
tionaI headquarters of the Democratic
party.
Inquiry there today developed the fact
they are very, very busy. Mrs Emily
Newell Blair, whose title is resident head
quarters national committeewoman, left
this morning for a three weeks speak
ing tour Of the northwestern States.
According TO Mrs. Blair Banister, SIS
ter OF Senator Carter Glass. who Will
take charge during Mrs. Rlair's absence,
her mission on this and other trips IS 70
present to the women the more impor-
tant political topics now under discus
sion, in order t. Interest them III party
organization and to urge the necessity OF
a more thorough understanding on the
part OF the women or the policies and
prIuciples Of the Democratic party.
Mrs. Blair emphasizes everywhere the
inheritance OF organization and does not
champion the cause OF any particular
candidate Just as in the Republican
party. the districts and States themselves
are expected 10 select their own candl-
dates at the primaries.
Al this iuncture the work OF both ma
tionaI party organizations Is only to
stimulate and encourage in preparation
for the grand struggle between the Re-
publican and Democratic nominees Tor
Congress at The polls next November.
The Democratic women who have, as
f.Gs IN
lifs their heads and take courage after
the defeat in the last election, seem to
- making startling Roadway. They are
asst forming a new national ways and
means committee to finance their ac-
tiyities, but details of organization are
not vet matured.
However, what may prove their most
effective piece Of work is the recent or
ganization OF a series OF speakers train
ing schools, which Mrs. Blair completed
between her return from the front in MIS-
souri, and her departure for other pivotal
States this morning.
Mrs Halsey NJ Wilson Of New York a
vice president Of the National Women
Democratic national campaign, is direc-
tor of these schools and started the first
one in Augusta, Maine, on June !.
From q prospectus of the schools OBJ
tained from Democratic women at nation
al Democratic party headquarters today.
an excellent picture Of what its sponsors
are thinking is to be obtained. II says in
part:
do you believe domestic issues and in
ternatienal problems pressing fer con-
structive handling, have found satisfac-
tory solution in the present administra-
tom"
DO you believe the hope lies with the
Democratic party whose principles and
policies hold the only safe and humane
settlement Of problems before the Nation
do you want to take part in the n
coming congressional campaign by going
before your voters and answering with
understanding and conviction the fore
going questions:
If 50, you are ready to push the prof.
ect of a speakers training school for your
State.
'At the present moment the most con-
structive service which the women Of the
Democratic party map render the Nation
. f:er etfecting live organization is to
Dtcpmc thoroughly informed on pubic
questions; SO 10 know party policies,
party issues, party principles: TO assem-
BE accurate facts concerning the present
administration: and then with adequate
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continuous q part as possible In the fail
campaign.
THE speakers training school is offered
to prepare you for Intelligent and efec-
tive participation in the campaign. 1t Is
one consideration 10 be convinced that
you should take part in the election Of
your congressman bat far more vital
one to prepare yourself to do SO By put
ting Into clear acceptable form the
reason for the faith that is within
you"
All this goes to prove the women of
both parties are determined to acquain,
themselves with real facts of the case
SO campaign methods Of the past may no
longer succeed Ia pulling the wool over
voters ewes