Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 271, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 November 1916 — HAYS WRITES TO COMMEND WORKERS [ARTICLE]

HAYS WRITES TO COMMEND WORKERS

State Chairman Jubilant Because of Magnificent Victory in Indiana— Demonstrates Reunited Party. While the result in the nation may possibly still be in doubt, we do know the result in Indiana and can proceed accordingly. To our splendid candidates and the loyal republican workers all over the state, we are under everlasting obligations. The. victory in Indiana, with the election of two United States senators, governor and all the state offices, nine out of thirteen congressmen with two more defeated by a very few votes, if beaten at all, with both ■houses of our state legislature republican, and with innumerable republican county officials, we must feel the deepest appreciation. With this victory comes added responsibilities and duties which the candidates and the party recognize and will fully discharge. Our platform and professions made during the campaign we regard as solemn, contractual obligations and the suffrage of this state may depend upon their fulfillment by the party.

The result demonstrates a reunited republican party in Indiana, for which we are deeply gratified. To the former progressives and the Hughes Alliance who so fully joined with us to help bring the result, we are thoroughly grateful. Also, thousands of former democrats aided us, and to these men, too, we are under many obligations. Finally, the precinct committeemen and precinct workers, the county chairmen, district chairmen, executive and campaign committeemen, who worked with an unalterable purpose and a patriotic enthusiasm unprecedented, we thank with an appreciation measured by the importance of the result and the knowledge that their loyalty and unselfish service made this victory possible.

WILL H. HAYS,

Chairman.