I have lost hundreds of subscribers by that action, although I have made satisfactory arrangements with many of the old subscribers by giving them even more in the extra Saturday edition than they formerly had in the Sunday issue.

My greatest loss has come from a falling off in advertisements, and from the attitude I have felt obliged to take on political questions.

The last action has really cost me more than any other.

The bulk of my subscribers are intensely partisan.

I may as well tell you all frankly that if I continue to pursue the plan which I honestly believe Jesus would pursue in the matter of political issues and their treatment from a non-partisan and moral standpoint, the NEWS will not be able to pay its operating expenses unless one factor in Raymond can be depended on." He paused a moment and the room was very quiet.