New Britain herald., 1924-07-16
LA TOILETTE NEEDS
 CAMPAIGN FUNDS
Labor Organizations Are Asked
 10 Come Across

washiHs,en. July is,-finanela support for the La Toilette for pTesi' dent movement was sought todd, from thirty or more national labor oF' ganiystions in an appeal sent out hs officials of the conference for progress siys political action. which endorsed the Wisconsin Senator's independent candidacy at it's Cleveland convention
 Each group was urged 10 make an immediate contribution to he used m defraying preliminary campaign ek- penses and to aid in the solicitation later of funds from members of the organization,
 The appeal vas made by William II. Johnston, President of the interna- tlonal Association of Maehinists. and Arthur E. Holder. chairman and secs retary. respectively. of the conference. They said that detailed plans for raising an adequate campaign fund. chiefly by small contributions from those in the working clas. would be laid before the conferences national committee when 1t meets here Friday 10 select a vice presidential candidate and perfect campaign plans.
 Hope for Volunteer Aid.
 In some instances. 1t Is said, mem bers of labor organizations will be solicited directly. while in others the appeal will be directed through union officials who prefer to follow such procedure. The belief is ex- pressed that volunteer aid will be available to. such an extent during the campaign 10 carry on varied ac- tiyities that any vast expenditure of money can be avoided.
 Funds obtained by the conference organization will be used in carrying its fight for Senator La Toilette into all sections of the country. They also will be made available for use by Representative John M. Nelson of Wisconsin. campaign manager for Mr. La Toilette. who has established headquarters in Chicago.
 Conference officials emphasized yesterday that they intend to work hand-in-hand with the organization worked out by MT. Nelson. and will have offices adjoining his in Chicago to facilitate interchange of support.
 Word has been sent to Mfr. Nelson that members of the national com nlittee would like to have him here for their meeting the last of the week. It is their plan to have him take part in their discussions in or- der to acquaint him with their plans and, in turn, to learn what prelim- mary work has been accomplished by him and his assistants
 Committee to Greet La Toilette.
 While Senator La Toilette is not expected to take part in any of the sessions, it is said the entire com nittee probably will call upon him in body to exchange greetings.
 The senator again was at his office at the capitol for short time today. He conferred with several friends, discussing campaign matters and the selection of running mate. It was said authoritatively that six or more men are acceptable to MT. La Fol lette for second place, and that he is willing to leave the selection to the committee. No selection will be an- nounced, 1t was said, until it is known definitely that the man named | Will accept.
 According to official figures made l ublic today at the La Toilette head quarters. the various groups that were represented in the Cleveland convention, which nominated the senator, spoke directly for 12,200, 900 | men and women voters.