Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 199, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 August 1916 — TARIFF AND DEFENSE TWO BIG POINTS [ARTICLE]

TARIFF AND DEFENSE TWO BIG POINTS

Latter Essential to Save Industries of United States, Says Hughes in San Francisco. San Francisco, Aug. 18.—Charles E. Hughes, republican nominee for president, reached his farthest west here today. Before three audiences in this city he spoke of dominant Americanism, preparedness and his belief in the need for a protective tariff. Enroute here, he spoke briefly several times, but not enough to tire his throat. Mr. Hughes reached San Francisco at 1 o’clock, went to his hotel, through crowds, which applauded him along the way, held a reception shortly afterward and made the first of his addresses before the Union League Club at 3 o’clock. He hurried back to the hotel and there addressed a meeting of women voters. Tonight he addressed a mass meeting in the Civic auditorium, which was presided ovri- by William H. Crocker, republican national committeeman from California. Before the addresses Mr. Hughes conferred with republican and progressive leaders in the interest of party harmony. The nominee confined his suggestions to a plea for co-operation among republicans and progressives. In so doing, Mr. Hughes said that he did not propose to interfere in the state’s local affairs, Out that he wanted all elements of both these parties to work together in the interests of the national ticket.— ——