The Washington times., 1924-02-27

had faith in the venture and he
intended to make a success OF 1t.
Finally, in debt. alone, but su-
premely confident that he must
succeed, he reached the turning
point. From there on it was a case
Of receiving the plaudits Of those
who such a short time before had
urged the admittance Of defeat,
liquidation and new start. Today
Mr.. Moore's business is among the
largest Of its kind in the world,
placed there as a monument to the
determination of a man who re-
fused to permit his associates to
talk him into failure.
Good government is Allen Moore's
hobby. Up until four years ago he
played the game of politics as a
private in the ranks. He had held
some minor offices, such as mayor
Of his home city, school director
and the like. He served the Uni
versity Of Illinois and his State as
q member of the board of trustees
Of the State institution for six
years.
Senator william B. Mckinley, who
had represented the Nineteenth
Congressional District of Illinois
in the House of Representatives
for a period of fourteen years, he
came q candidate for the United
States Senate. The Republican
leaders of the Nineteenth district Of
Illinois began to cast around for
a man to take his place. Every eye
rested on Allen Moore. 1t was
unanimous, He was elected to
Congress by the largest majority
ever given a candidate in that dis
trict. Two years later he was
renopinated and reelected without
opposition. He has announced that
he will not again seek reelection
20 Congress. His retirement is re-
GREETED, and hardly a day passes
that the mails do not bring to Mr..
Moore's desk g. letter from his dis
trict urging him to reconsider his
decision and continue to give the
Nineteenth district of Illinois the
able representation that it has en-
joyed during his tenure Of office.
Believes I'm G. O. p. Success.
Politically Illinois is in the slough
Of dependency. It is torn wide
open by factionalism. So tense is
the situation that many profess
the belief that the Republican party
may be unsuccessful in its effort
to elect its candidates in November.
Congressman Moore discounts such
statements and expresses his conf.
dence in Illinois with the prediction
that it will roll up its usual Repub-
Ivan majority in November.
Overtures have been made to
Moore to become the candidate for
Republican national committeeman
from illinois,. He is pointed to as
the one outstanding figure in the
State who is not involved in the fac.
tional fighting. Many leaders
throughout the State urged him to
become a candidate for governor.
He fatty refused. The Republican
Congressional committee of his dis
trict has now directed attention to
the unique position he occupies in
Illinois politics by indorsing him as
Illinois member Of the Republican
national committee. limitations
have gone out from all factions in
Illinois that Moore would be salts
factory to them as q member Of the
Republican national committee. He
is seriously considering the matter
and If he becomes q candidate 1t Is
most probable he will be selected
without opposition.
Congressman Moore would prove
tower of strength to his party
az national committeeman from
Illinois. He is an executive of re.
markable ability and foresight. He
is the one figure in Illinois politics
that occupies position from which
he may successfully direct the set
Element of the fractional difficulties
there and unite the party. It IS
for this purpose that he Is being
called upon to continue his politi.
cal life, rather than to retire as
he has expressed desire to do.
Congressman Moore, during his
two terms in Congress, has been
actively interested in the welfare
and growth of the National Capis
tai. It has been his ambition to
see the Capital the finest city in
the world.
His interest has not been solely
confined to the physical improve.
ment of the city-the laying out
Of parks, erection of beautiful
buildings and monuments and the
construction Of adequate streets
and highways throughout the Dis.
trict. He IL interested In the
mental and moral welfare Of the
city AZ well.
Friend q School.
Congressman Moore has consist.
emily stood in the House In favor
Of q school system for the District
which win serve a. Q model for
the world. He favOrs building up