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Show THE CITIZEN ROLAPP DEPLORES HIS ABSENCE FROM ELECTION Head of Pleads for Support for Senator Reed r. Mar- - cusen. Endorses HENRY H. ROLAPP, former president of the Amalgamated Sugar company, well known Utah banker, and president of the Eastern States Mission, has written a letter from New York City to Republican State Chairman Carl R. Marcusen urging the electors of his native state to vote for .and stand solidly behind the entire state and national Republican tickets. His letter received Wednes-Qj- y follows: New York City, Oct. 20, 1928. Hon. Carl R. Marcusen, Chairman Republican State Commit-- . tee, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dear Mr. Marcusen: I am gratified to learn of the enthusiastic support the people of Utah, my home state, are giving to the Republican national and state tickets. Never has there been a more important election. Never have the issues been more vital. They strike at the very foundation of our homes, our industries, our prosperity. In no state are the people more dependent upon a proper solution of the various political problems than in Utah. It is a source of great pride to me to know that our people realize the importance of the situation and are meeting all the issues fearlessly, squarely and with that spirit of determination which means victory for , right and justice. Utah needs the security of a pro- tective tariff. Her diversified industries, mining, agriculture and stock raising are almost wholly dependent upon reasonable prices for her products. I' am sure no thinking voter will give his or her support to a candidate or ticket opposed to giving thi3 protection to Utah. The platform upon which Herbert Hoover stands assures the protection our people and our industries demand. It is unthinkable that the Republican Asks That Straight Republican Ticket Be Elected if Utah Wishes to Get Best Results. of Springville, state chairman of the Utah Farmer-Labassociation, came out with a strong indorsement of Herbert Hoover for President in a letter written Tuesday to Republican State ChairC. T. MARTAIN or , man Carl R. Marcusen. The letter follows: October 23, 1928. Dear Mr. Marcusen: After giving the national political situation the most careful study and weighing' the standard bearers of each major party from every standpoint, particularly as to their platforms and ideals regarding the farm problem, I, personally, as state chairAssociation man of the Farmer-Labin Utah want you to know that I have definitely and unreservedly decided to give all of my support and influence for the election of Herbert Hoover. Paraphrasing a statement issued recently by the national secretary-treasurof the Farmer-Labparty, for reasons are getting my following behind Mr. Hoover: "Herbert Hoover has the broadest experitraining, the most world-wid- e ence and the greatest executive ability of any candidate put forward by any political party. Hoovers character is irreproachable. In contradistinction to his opponent, who knows nothing of international affairs, Hoover has the knowledge and the experience that would enable him to grasp quickly and clearly every world or er or whole-hearted- ly illustrious senior Senator, Hon. Reed E. 0. Smoot; that they will re-ele- : at KELLY COMPANY Waa 4180 Wai I 4181 "iiiwaiiiiimiiiMiiiRiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiii? s . ( problem with which the United States is sure to be at grips in the years just around the comer. "Hoovers grasp of the farm problem, as shown by his speech of acceptance, is firm and dear and sure, and the farmers of America can rest assured that they will get a square deal at his hands and all the benefit of his unusual economic knowledge and experience in the solution of their economic problems. "Moreover, Hoover has a mighty appeal as a son and dtizen of the Western West. There is no doubt that the problems peculiar to the great western area would receive more sympathetic and intelligent consideration from a president western bom than they possibly could from a president from the urban centers of the eastern seaboard. "I shall therefore support Herbert Hoover for President. "Four years ago the Utah Farmer-Labo- r organization cast no less than 7,000 votes for La Follette. I hope everyone of them will be in the Hoover column on November 6, this year. "In supporting Herbert Hoover, I think it consistent to give him a solid Republican delegation in congress and for that reason, I, too, shall support Ernest Bamberger for the Senate, E. 0. Leatherwood and Don B. Colton for the House of Representatives and William H. Wattis for Governor. With sincere wishes for a sweeping G. 0. P. victory, I am "Yours very truly, (Signed) C. T. MARTAIN. BOTH PARTIES BIG BUSINESS ct P s SQUIRMING, evading, straddling, denying this and that seems to be the favorite outdoor sport of some of our Democrat candidates. Why do they not come clean? Are not the voters entitled to know where all candidates HERBERT HOOVER Leatherwood and Don B. Colton to the House of Representatives; elect standard bearer will not get a treWilliam H. Wattis governor, and supmendous majority of the votes cast in the entire Republican ticket. November. That Mr. Hoover will be port I am indeed sorry I can not be home elected, that he will sweep the nation camnone but a most fervent Democrat to take a personal part in the I would 0ould dispute, but to get the best re- paign. If I could be with you and sults for state and nation we must exert every ounce of my energy influence for the Republican ticket give to him the backing of a solid from top to. bottom. I am not fearRepublican congress and state adI ministration. It therefore behooves ful of the result in Utah, however, all loyal, patriotic, home loving have an abiding faith in her people. I know that when the votes are Utahns to vote the straight Republicounted on next November 6 my home can ticket. I am confident the people of my state will have done herself proud by giving an unparalleled majority to state will gladly assume their responHerbert Hoover and the entire state sibility and send Ernest Bamberger' to the United States Senate, where and national Republican tickets. With an earnest desire for and he will support and not oppose Utahs confident of a sweeping G. 0. P. vicSIIIIItlllllllllllllllllllllllMItlliillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll tory, I am, Merchant Doctor, Lawyer, Very truly yours, or engaged in some other pnmit " (Signed) yon will find HENRY H. ROLAPP. a a "Everything for Yonr Office I GOVERNOR DERN, ARE YOU DRY, ARE YOU WET, OK WHAT ARE YOU? By R. W. YOUNG FARMER-LABO-R Smoot by Electing Republicans to Congress. Letter to - 3 TWO IS company; three is a crowd, in a breakfast nook. Big business rides in two cars. Usually the Republican is the preferred car, but this year Salesman A1 Smith says: Boys, try our car, its recommended by Raskob, who knows all about cars; and it has a pocket on the side where you can park your flask instead of sticking it under the seat. Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for President. hip-pock- et WAR SAVED DEMOCRATS SLUMP FROM During the Democratic term of ofin 1913 and 1914 there was such depression in business circles as to cause nearly a panic among the working class and the only redemption of the time was the beginning of the world war, when the United States was swamped with foreign orders. Edward. J. Ryan, former President of fice the Railway Mail Clerks Association. IF YOU argue with a fool, wonder which is which. stand ? If a Democrat nominee is for A1 Smith, why does he hesitate to say so ? Surely he is not ashamed of the standard bearer of his party. Can a man consistently run as a candidate on the Democratic ticket and repudiate Smith? Can a candidate be consistent and accept the nomination of a party he will not publicly support? Of course he can not, yet we have two or three, maybe more who are maintaining the silence of a sphinx, notably Governor Dem. Friends of the governor no doubt are sympathizing with him in his political dilemma. They realize the precariousness of his position. If he declares himself for Smith, it means he stands for laxity in law enforcement, that he favors modification of When the eighteenth amendment. Governor Dem knows Utah is dry, and without a lot of dry votes he hasnt a Chinamans chance for what is he to do? On the other hand if he repudiates Mr. Smith what will become of the support he hopes to get from Democrat wets and Republicans who are gullible enough to think that the election of Mr. Smith would bring relief to their parched lips ? Both classes naturally would spurn him and it seems apparent that Governor Dem is fully aware re-electi- on, of it. Yes, Governor Dem, it must be admitted you are in an embarrassing situation. If you are able to fool the people by your inconsistencies, your straddling, your evasion, your squirming, we will be more surprised than would be A1 Smith if he were to wake up Wednesday morning, November 7, to find that he had successfully hoodwinked the dear public into giving him a four year ticket from Tammany Hall to the White House. OLD HOME TOWN I understand your old home town gave you a wonderful welcome. Yes, said Senator Sorghum, but the votes arent coming so strong. I am slightly afraid the old town is preparing to let me come home to stay there. I RAY I Open All I Night I & HARVEY fAFE 10 E. 1st South Bob Porter, Mgr. REAL EATS Hunters Headquarters Special Menus For After the Theatre Parties. |