mu. P. -. IWHJRNIA mod. ore A. Bell, with Rela- tives in South N orwalk, States Reasons for Leav- ing Democracy A copy of the Han li‘rancisco. Chronicle has been received by Coun- atman Charles 1“. Mills. of this city. containing an article concerning the action of his nephew. Theodore A.l lu-Il, who has been one of the most. .rominenx figures in the Demoemtio -vnv-t: in California. in Joining the Republican party in that State. The & ‘licit iollows: ‘ Theodore A. Bell, democratic nom- inee for Governor in 1906. 1910 and 1318. and one of the strongest and influential members of’the' Bourbon party since that time. is a republican. Bell registered as a. republican yester- day and will vote the republican tick- (fl. at. the August primaries and the general election in November. Bell is—- med a statement yesterday in which 16: attributes his change of politics to to present foreign policy of the re- flmblican administration. i In his statean he says: "I regret that. I cannot follow any longer the irrational lead: ‘ship of the democratic party." This tomes after thirty years «if activity in the party. lloll's politiv :il cart-er has been pic- turesque. Born in Vallejo, July 25, i872, he. spent his early days on a. farm. \Vus mlucutcd in the public; schools. studit d law and was admit-| twl to the bar in 1893. In 1894 ho- was elected District At- torney of Nana county on the demo- cratic. ticket. In 1898 he was re- : let-toil. although Nana county went Irrpuhlicau. In 190‘). Bell ran for 4 ‘uugress a -ainst Frank (‘00mhs, 'u'hom he lit-:t-ulml. although the dis- triit had in" n regarded as strongly rt publii‘an. ,._' l‘i-ll was ri-noniinated for Congress lmat “‘th defeat”! by Duncan McKin- llu'. who was swept in at the Roose— 1 oil. landslide. James N. Gillett (lee i'uated hinxt'or (inventor in 1906. i l‘vt-li's campaign For iovcrnor ill .1910 was one of the bitterest, ever "t‘JI'Z‘O'Il in t‘u'it‘ornia. and is still re- ! “‘uhl‘v-i'ml by the campaigners of both «if the big parties as "a fur—pulling F'ilntiii-:~i)illiiiu t‘;llllll:lli:‘ll." with Hiram VV. Johnson winning out. g in HHS Hell “as ilvl'vuli'tl for (i0\‘—. tumor by William 1). Stephens. Since I‘llls Bell has 1.4-1; our of the strong:— «vst advocates tor wines and bet-rs, and E has appeared in t'lllll'l numerous times .115 roprow-nlulxu- ui' lllt' ltllll-[ll't)li‘llll-; tin" forces. V , l As an onilnr l'wll has few equals, Lillll his >wl'\i(*l‘:i havi- been in great| «lovrnanci at. ilrmncratic l'ullit-s. ”1" "has. :u‘cordim: to his own \\’()l‘tl8.l iriudo his last smmch in favor or thcj «lo-mtwralic i-urlv His rem-tons! arr uiu‘n in his stats-— :no-nl, issued List niuht. which follow: “‘San Francisco. March lti. 1932. 1 “l have I‘O‘LlHlt-ftwl as a republican' “vans-w i llt'llt‘Vt‘ that thi- prcst-nt for- eign policy nl‘ llil‘ i'v‘pllhllt'ull admin- istration makes a long: stride toward The maintenance of tho \vorlil’s peace. For the saint- masons that i gave the league of nations my unqualified sup- ‘mort I am for llu- settlements that are being effected in the Pacific. in the last few years our international rela— Tions have bl't'nlllt‘ of paramount im- ptrortuncc to tho- happintss and pros- perity of our country. In every lield 0‘ human endeavor our welfare has. Income inscpurubly bound up with ‘ the wellbeing of other peoples. In the wtgions of the Pacific we have been facing problems of such profound mmvity as to demand immediate so— lution and adjustment. Fate has ,br‘cn inikling up gigantic rivalries on this "stern sea. . t ‘flie arms confurence evinced an in- ' Mltent and patriotic understanding M the urgent necessity for decisive ac~ than. From this conference has emerg— ed a. number of treaties, each having as its ultimate object the maintenance 1‘ peace. Proximate as well as re-’ Lianne causes of war to a very large ex- . tent; have been removed. The most Vital of these agreements is what is known as the “tour nation pact." By this: instrument America, England. 1 Japan and lv‘rance have solemnly, agreed to respect one another's rights in the Pacific. and in the event of al (“troy-em affecting these rights to meet in Joint conference for the con-i infiltration and adjustment 0! any dis— 3 m. Certainly a. very sane and ad.- mlrfible arrangement. to prevent war.‘ “Opposed to the ratification of thisY my stand all but t'our""or five of the ' eknlpcrats in the United States Sen-L ails-and in the background looms tho; dill potent figure of Woodrow Wilson . urging the rejection of the pact. The only differences between th’ieague ol’ nations and the Pacific treaty seem fin be those of authorship and degree. rhen the vital interests of the ‘nation arejat stake politics should be, forgot- On and authorship waived. "I regret that I cannot follow any finger the national leadership of thel democratic party. 'Thut leadership I. reversed itself ’ on the biggest «nation of the age—good will. co- operation and common understand— ing: among all the peoples of the earth. “80 long as the republican party. conjunues to recognize the obvious that that our best interests are no 3r national. .but‘.’ international, in 2—...“ .r scope and character. and that .- 11.; in any quarter of the globe is a. c-gmon disaster. I shall We“ So far as domestic policies .1 concerned. such as the tariff. cur- : f . - , , Quit ‘I‘ob , . Cos-my to drop metre. Cigar, or .5 , (nae-ha habit ' bo-To-Bm had. helped thousands "' ”threat the coolly. nerve-shattering habit. Whenever you have ,_ I (or I. who or chew. just , a. harmless Twang tablet in mouth mutual. All ‘de‘aire stops . y the habit to complain: broken. :m are-better on mentally, play- 1!. financially. 19- no easy, so r; on ; bozo! tau-Toma one i New Furs ; for \ Easter PRICE SA- ING‘ EVENT Spring Selection of Suits, , Coats, Wraps and Dresses ' to be Featured Specially for Tomorrow—These , Big Specials Have Been Arranged as Follows— ‘ SUITS A wide variety of Suits fashioned in Tricotine and P oi r e t Twill, long and short straight lined tailored efi‘ects worn with or e —DRESSES =’ l . . ‘ » New Spring Frocks made in Canton Cre es, Satin Back Canton, Tafi‘etas, Crepe . enna Carmel, Periwinkle, Jade, Mohawk, - Grey, Navy and Black. These are creations of importance that are shown in Fifth . ' Knit and Crepe Roma. i . limlllllillllllmfllll without belt—also many box models in sizes from 14 to 50. Our range 0 fthe newest modes in Tweed Suits that are now ' so much in demand is most complete. These attractive materials are fashiOned in all styles and all the sought after colors. $25 ~and $35 COATS Coats in the new double-faced Polo Cloth in all the desired styles, others in Soft Camels Hair, Smart Tweeds and Herring- bones. These are shown in all colors. . § 1 5 and $25 \ WRAPS _ Wraps and Capes shown in handsome V e lo u rs, Bolivias, Tricotmes, Poiret Twill and Suedine. The shades are Reindeer, Henna, Rookie Sorrento, Navy and Black. Models have all the smart effect of the newest vogue. Beautiful shades of Avenue shops. ,Each garment represents a distinct type- $1 5 i _ - ' N... Tailored ' , 7 Waists .: ‘ How MAY, mos 31,192, "" ----,-.... _'_, -Ud,‘.-‘ 5‘- f THE PARIS ism-jug Coats, Suits,’ < Dresses, Capes;- Ski ‘ Sweaters, wool slip-ens; Silk undergamentitshmomfl, . the best Hosiery for the money in the Wond at: We sell dependable merchandise only, and yen m; values than elsewhere. We show styles alum.- _ ahead of the other shops in town .e’ I . Established 1902 4. 33 scum MAINV erase-r ‘ l 2W. ll“); b...‘ :(lul' “(EAR MI SOUTH NORWALK i ”1&1?!” ,._. -- ' l s ’ EXTRASPECIAL - $12 and $15 .Wool Jersey Suits $6.95 ' All wool Jersey Suits, smartly tailored with tuxedo front. All shades and sizes; about 100 suits in this‘ lot to go on sale, very special $6.95. N o exchanges Or alterations. follow “Sirency and taxation. 'the diderence be- ’age. .tween the two old parties cannot be dis‘emed without the aid of a. micro- scope. In the enactment 'of drastic sumptuary legislation. both ,parties have shown a lack of political cour- J "For the thousands of earnest dem- ‘ocratic men and women of California. .1 have the deepest respect. I shall always remain grateful to them too the honors I’have. received at their hands. May they feel that,,loyal ser- yice to the party for thirty years has, in friendship and support. . 1,; , - “THEODORE BELL." :‘ SAMOANS ACCEPT DECISION ,_ APIA, British Samoa, Match 31.— The Samoan: will accept as final the real. :Brlmn that. the l x \ A of Nations. it was'announced today by Chief Toelupe. leader of the house of native rulers. at a. meeting./ Great Britain's decision ed that the mandate had been granted Aus- tralia by the league as a reward for some measure; ,yvarranted their .‘ ‘Ch‘erge. Accounté, Opened New Zealand's sacrifices in the war. .It came in reply to‘ a letter from for- mer King- Malieto‘ot Samoa. to the New Zealand Minister‘of Foreign Af- fairs, in which hejotated that he was opposed to the petition‘ from Samoan Must5Veg a‘cateByAptil 1, , ' , goth-ostook‘otxonfiimnoyr 010mm; MUSTfiE" 0L1). AND: . I 5'33 “9°“ ‘ é ”v-4” i representatives in the local godem-l meat. that the'mandate be removed ' because of the alleged ‘widespread dissatisfaction among the Samoans Eng the administration by New Zea- n .* I a. « WILL SOP” l i g . Hérshfield Motor Transportation Co, Daily Service Between New York & Norway LONG DISTANCE TRUCKING '2... mg. hook: at Your Service for All Kind. , pomtion; Padded Van: for Furniture Wort:r Inn. ' Main Office, 26 Concord so, So. Norwalk, Phone 294 New York 0300, 201 Welt 20th., Phone Chelsea 805. " “am: Main Street \- SWEET PEAS AND DAFFODILS ARE NOW THE SEASON FLOWERS Fresh out every day and very reasonable GOLD FISH . We just received none)" assortment of finy pets l SO. 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Washington Street e 0 Ease guts. 1+ is AL is assured, if you have, an outfit of such furniture as ' ~ V FURNITURE V 0f the fliendlll sort; The kind you become more atfached 10 with constant use. - , _. Come in and look it over even if you intention of buying. Perhaps our unusually. low _, induce you to change your mind. W ‘ _ ’ _.. ‘. ave no immedzate prices may
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