New-York tribune., 1922-12-18
0uly Nine Ask
Party Reform
In New York
4 m Congressional Delega-
sou Refuse to Sign Plea
! Morris Calling for Re
mubIican Houseceaning
Direct primary Urged
Canine Home Rule and
short Ballot Are Among
,he Measures Advocated

WASHINGTON, Dee'l''-7o'.,e ~
c-.rr, X. Morris was called upon
;. =. a. !, nine of The thirty-three Re
.l,,., members Of the New York
..,.-,.lou In Congress to take steps
- /. statewide reorganization OF
4. ,,r,y. The sending Of the letter
,.hv With these comparatively rev
'I...,. 4, declared by a majority OF
4. Allegation % be an admission that
's. so-calied Progressive movement
las failed at It's source.
those who signed the letter did not
,,rin5e any OF the members from
western New York They "eIe, IN so
dition 70 Representatives noet anu
Fish. who launched the onsiaught
Seek ago, Representatives, poho, no,
gan, Kisssl, Lee, ROssdAie' Ryan ana
VoIk
Fsture Party SuecesseH
The LITTER states that those who
have signed Il invite attention 10 .
'situation involving not only the po-
stiesl welfare and future success Of
y party 70 which we belong and 70
dose principles we adhere, but also
A. welfare Of the people Of the En-.
N. state" II suggests that the con
hrnee be held not later than the
riddle Of February and that Congress-
an, state legislators. state and county
.onnitteemen and others be asked to
p,isnd.
he letter declares IL 20 be the opin-
IN Of the signstories that the Repub-
iletn state Committee should "be re-
orTannsd and demecratized and that
reutftt Of the executive committee,
With Dc exception Of women members,
hosId Be elected by the whole member
,hip Of the state Committee, and that
,he executive committee shodld elect
NJ own chairman"
Overwhelming defeat Of the state
,kkst in the recent election resulted
i,or the fact, u Is asserted, that "our
rsrty Loaf contact with tho people, and
hereby ceased 20 hold their confidence
ard support at the polls. The loss Of
ear entire state ticket the control Of
tbs state Senate by The Democratic
party and the defeat Of many Republi-
ssn Congressmen and AsSemblymen
we're Q serious reverse, which must be
aiken eognizance Of and repaired by
ADOPTING proper and adequate policies
for the future guidance of our party, ~
We wish 70 avoid even more serious
reverse in 1924"
Hope TO Restore Confidence
The program recommended to re-
store confidence in the party follows;
/. Restoration Of statewide direct
primaries.
2. Reorganization Of the state gov
ernment through constitutional amend
ment providing for short ballot and
elimination and overlapping Of useless
departments, commissions and bureaus.
3. A genuine home amendment
70 the state constitution for all cities,
particularly in transit matters.
T. Improvement of thalterminAl niaf-
ket facilities IN order TO eliminate ur-
rseesssry middlemen, spectators and
jfofteers. and 70 reduce expenses be-
veen producer and consumer.
g. State control Of waterpower and
regulation of power now being de-
s,loped By private companies under ex-
sting grants.
Elimination OA nlIbtt otbblbUCHN
yrogision of workmen's compensation
ia
T. A commission 70 investigate g
rnimum wage for women and chill
tfsh In industry.
s. Enactment of legislation to stimu-
li. building Of homes and the redue-
ton Of rents.
2. The removal OF our courts from
political domination by the elimination
u party emblems from the ballot.
"Roek-Ribbed Republican"
are Of Republican origin and most OF
&sm are on the statute books Of rock
sbbed Republican states" IL is as
serted.
The letter explains:
we seek in no way 70 dictate the
policies or measures 20 be adopted by
Ae duly elected members Of the Re
publican State Legislature, and we fsel
sre they will recognize that as fellow
Republicans and as citizens Of New
lork we are not presumptious IN
tslitioning for the consideration Of
he recommendations we have made
through you in the interest Of party
harmony and success.
we believe Il wuold be a fatal mis-
ei, FOR the Republican organization
2 New York or the Republican State
legislature TO adopt any policy OBJ
rrueting progressive and reform
ssasures 70 which Governor Smith
an pledged the administration and
eath received the overwhelming
4 iaHoft Of the people al the polls. We
ssas,s that it is the duty Of all Re-
g1oh,ahs 10 support all sound meas
e'ss IN the interest Of the people re-
p,altks Of politics"
! statement issued by Representa-
~ Aoh and Fish said that several
sssaos's Who declined 10 sign the let
expressed approval Of its Senti-
~, nthcugh Reprcsentative-elect
Nssfeia, Of New York, declined TO
~ u eeesass Il is not sufficiently
pysIs"ive o. radical 20 suit him.
~. w mciive back Of the appeal, se-
.vs''ng 70 the statement. is ito hold.
4 ~ sOAe Encouragement to the work
sNsu' ianers, women and small
eaners 70 continue 70 support
republican party in order 20 turn
'1'ter Of 1922 in New York State
0' victory In 1924"