Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 151, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 June 1920 — HAYS HEADS CAMPAIGN OF REPUBLICAN PARTY [ARTICLE]

HAYS HEADS CAMPAIGN OF REPUBLICAN PARTY

Washington, June 22.—An executive. committee of 21 members, including 7 women, to have charge of the republican presidential campaign, was announced late today by Chairman Hays. Mr. Hays heads the committee as chairman, with Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton, of Ohio, as vice-chairman. One member of the executive committee, Chairman Hays said, remains to be appointed. Mrs. South, in addition to being a member of the executive committee, has been chosen assistant secretary of the national committee. In connection with the appointment of the executive committee Senator Harding made the following statement: “I cordially approve of the executive organization as worked out by Chairman Hays and the subcommittee of the national committee. As the nominee I want to express appreciation of the organization heretofore made and my gratitude to the many interested republicans who constitute it and who have been working for two years to restore a republican party administration. It will be noted that we are calling all republicans to the party colors and the good faith of the program will be emphasized as the personnel of other highly important committee are announced.