Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 121, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 May 1919 — HAYS ASKS FOR SMALL SUMS ONLY FOR CAMPAIGN [ARTICLE]

HAYS ASKS FOR SMALL SUMS ONLY FOR CAMPAIGN

Washington, May 23—Chairman Hays of the republican national committee announced today no~ contribution of more than SI,OOO would be received from any one for the financing of the coming republican camThe new plan marks the pacing of great campaign contributions from corporation and individuals long the subject of attack by the republicans political opponents. “Every one recognizes the necessity of meeting legitimate campaign expenses,” said Mr. Hays. There is just one way for this money to and that is by means nf small contributions from the great membership of the party- This plan will be followed completely. A general committee of ways and means, acting with Mr. Ppham, the treasurer, will carry this work into each state and into the cities and towns with a general organization for the raising of money. The purposes will be to get small contributions for a great many members of the party. It is the plan to have these sustaining contributions run from year to year and in amounts from one dollar up. No contribution of more than a thousand dollars will be received from any one.” Chairman Hays added that the finwould be an open book and that it ancing of the republican campaign would accord with the best spirit of the campaign publicity laws of the nation and the state.