Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-06
Work Advises Aides to 0p-
pose Smith Because He
Is a Democrat.
INFORMATIVE CAMPAIGN
CALLED FOR IN LETTER
Tariff Stressed as One of Leading
Issues in Coming
Campaign.

country have been admonished to CON-
duct their fight against Gov. Smith not
on grounds OF his religion or wetness.
put simply because he is a Democrat.
chairman Work of the Republican
national committee today issued a state
ment which Is taken as definitely elirni-
mating the religious and wet questions
from the Republican campaign. The
protective tariff was held as one of
the outstanding issues of the campaign"
Ihe campaign We propose to follow"
Dr. Work declared in the statement.
which was based on letter sent to
all members of the Republican national
committee. will be informative and
constructive only"
Advice to Leaders.
The promptings of conscience and
personal liberty within the law are moi
proper subjects for political debate
republican speakers will be advised
70 stress their objection to opposing
canoldateS for the substantial reason
tnat they are Democrats; that the elec-
tion OF these candidates would install
tne Democratic party in control of this
government. and precedents warrant
me oe!ier that national prosperity would
cease"
We wish to secure complete unity in
our common purpose for good govern
ment, the letter said THE Republican
party Is interested solely in preserving
tne foundation Of good government ad-
minlStration through our party organi-
zation
"A tariff on imports to protect our
workmen in the mills. mines and fields
against the cheap labor of competing
nationS and to give employment to our
workers. that they may buy the produce
OF our farms, is. of course. one of the
Outstanding issues Of this campaign.
our people should vote to protect the
american payroll, vastly larger than
that OF all the rest of the world. m is
our one universal asset. We must pro-
tect IL TO maintain our high standards
Of living
Ine Republican party is most fortu-
nate In the selection of our stsndar5
bearers. The favorable reaction OYER
the country at large to these men. since
tneH nomination, has been almost un-
precedented
They viii. of course, carry the nar.v
vote and also draw TO themselves sun
port IN great numbers from those who
tions
Former associates of Secretary
hoover In the food administration ana
ms rellef activities overseas, are eager
ior the opportunity to assist in his cleo
uon; Racial groups. because Of his
services for their relatives in forei0n
countries, who were distressed bv hunger
and deStitution. now wish to demon
strate their appreciation. The thinking
masses. especially professional and busi-
ness people, have unlimited confidence
IN MN. These groups. ordinarily mac
ave IN political campaigns, can in the
present one De mobilised as never be-
fore. particularly in getting voters IN
register and eniisting their active inter-
est before and on election day.
Urges Aggressive Campaign.
Hoover committees and clubs should
De stimulated as auxiliaries To the
regular organization and ENCOURAGED TO
associate themselves with State or
ss.anizaionS, 10 secure common direc-
ton of effort.
We should begin now 10 irnpress
upon the thoughtless the privilege of
tne franchise and urge them TO prepare
themselves for its exercise on election
Gay. Eight millions of young men and
young women are now eligible to vote
Tor a President for the FIRST time. They
should be given special consideration by
our committee members
nope that an aggressive campaign
IN oenaif OF Republican candidates NAV
oe earnestly waged to insure the elec-
uon OF Republicans TO the highest
offices in the gift OF free people
Politics is the art and science Of
government and should be SO regarded.
In al the history OF our great country
SINCE the Republican party was found
eo II mas been the dominating infiu-
ence that has carried us forward 20
world supremacy. Our efforts should
therefore be directed TO the selection OF
men and women of this proven party
who are qualified and willing 70 serve
the country IRON the highest motives"
The letter pointed out that the month
OF July vii be devoted 70 acquiring
headquarters. engaging assistants ana
Setting the national organization IN
order. During August printed publicity
viii be distributed and operation Of the
speakers bureau started
The announcement came ON the eve
OF an important conference Of political
leaders OF the Atlantic Seaboard 10 lay
plans Tor an aggressive Republican
Gov. Smiths own State. The conference
will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock at the Willard Hotel. Chair
man Work. Secretary Hoover. Senator
Moses or New Hampshire. who has
been offered the Eastern nlanaSerShsp
former Gov, Henry Allen Of Kansas. the
new publicity director for the cam
paign, and national committeeman frnnn
the six New England States and a num-
ner OF Middle Atlantic States viii take
part.
Eastern ManagerShip.
II is probable that the formal an
OF selection az the MANAGER
'or the Eastern division viii be made
st this meeting Senator Muses. CON-
erred today with Chairman Work at
Republican headquarters. in the Barr
and W was expected he would
Zee Secretary Hooyer this afternoon.
James w, Coed Of Iowa, Who man
ged HooverfS pre-eollventioa drive and
rho has shown reluctance to accrpg she
Western managerShip because VI lNgVS~
ure OF private business. talked with the
republican nominee today fisS ssnAi
nSwer with regard To the Western ISaSs
nay be forthcoming within tho NEXT
ew days.
Among national committeeman whe
rcady have sent wurd they viii Ne
ere for the conference tomorrow are
'harleS u, HilteS Of New York, Frea~
rick 5, Reck of RheSie island EAsa :.
,mSley N Vermont and teasS X l1S~
etc ef Massachusetts w, w Alter
ury Of rennSylvaalA wlgva that ne
roeAely would attend
ns Work announced teSsAv that there
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