The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-22
He IS NOT THE LEADER.
Congressman Thayer and
the Anti Williams
Movement.

Congressman John R. Thayer re-
turned to Worcester Saturday night
and was at his office, in the State Mu-
tual building, yesterday. He has been
at Pomfret, Conn, with his family, for
several weeks.
In regard to recent statements con-
Meeting his name with the leadership of
the Williams faction in the state,
Mr.. Thayer had this to say:
There is not a word of truth in it.
Why" said he, "these plans for organ
izing a Worcester county democratic
club have stirred up fearful commo-
ton in Boston. When 1 was at the re-
cent dinner given TO Gen. Henderson
in Rhode Island, 1 heard of it down
there, and I was told that it had set
all the Boston democrats talking. One
would judge from all this stir that
Worcester county democrats really had
quite an influence on the movements
and plans of the party in the state. AS
a matter of fact, this county organiza-
ton has no connection whatever with
any movement in favor of Bryan or any
other candidate. We are just going
down to the lake or somewhere else
and eat few CLAIMS together. The re-
publicans have an organization in the
county, and we need one, too, in order
to bring about a more systematic and
unified effort for democratic success.
OF course, l am only speaking for my
self, but at the same time 1 doubt if
Mr.. Rourke or any one else has con-
ceived of any other purpose for the Or
ganization."
Speaking of the contest for the lieu
enant-governorship Mr.. Thayer said:
The two candidates, Bates and Guild
belong to a. higher grade of men in
public life than we have had in 20 years
running for that office. The contest
seems to have simmered down to one
between two rings-the state and coun-
ty committees on one side working for
Guild, and the members of the legisla-
ture on the other working for Bates.
feel entirely unable to predict who will
win OUT
With reference to the special cleo
ton for alderman, Mr.. Thayer ex-
pressed the opinion that it was useless
to go to the expense and trouble of
electing an alderman to serve less than
three months. 81 have not looked care
fully into the matter" said Mr.. Thayer,
but l don't think the acts Of the all
dermen would be rendered invalid by
the fact that Mr.. Wallis place had not
been filled. AS to spending $500 on
such an election, I should think it would
be much better to distribute it among
the poor"
Frank L. Dean did not return to Wor-
cester yesterday and may not be back
before Wednesday. In his absence the
Guild forces confined their efforts to
missionary work in the various wards
although the ward meetings will be
resumed on his return.
The Bates men are quiet and one of
the leaders in the movement stated
yesterday that there would probably
be no meetings before the last of the
week, unless there is some unusual de-
velopment which is not anticipated al
present.
There was no change in the matter OF
a special election yesterday. AS the
matter stands at present, it seems tc
be sort of waiting game all around
A member of the aldermanic board
said yesterday that his colleagues
would await instructions from the may
or and city solicitor before taking
action in the matter. On the other
hand the solicitor has received no in
structionS to prepare an opinion, ans
fails to see how he figures in the mat
ter, as the mayor thinks 1t rests with
the board of aldermen. The public
takes no apparent interest in the sub
ject one way or the other.
The Armenian bishop, Hovsep Sara
| jan, returned to Worcester yesterday
and active preparations for organizing
a political party will begin at once. S.
H. Shooshanian and others who arc
leading spirits in the movement will in
terview the bishop today and arrange
meeting for, some evening this week
~According to the estimate of leading
Armenians, there are about 100 of their
countrymen in the city who are entitled
to vote but have never had their names
placed on the voting list.
Members of the republican city COM
mittee are holding ward meetings this
week to revise the list of election Of
| ficials in the various wards in order
that their recommendations may be
ready for the mayor to make his ap-
pointments.
The chairs at republican headquar-
tiers have changed their color. In fact
a casual observer would incline to the
belief that mahogany formed the prin-
cipal factor in the furnishing of the
room. But the change in complexion
is due to judicious application OF
| paint in the hands of Clerk Hastings.
The collection of pictures Of mayors
of Worcester which adorn the walls OF
the republican city committee rooms
is the first of a series which members
of the committee are endeavoring to
secure. 1t is planned to get portraits
of all men who have served as chair
men of the city committee since it
was founded and have them framed in
the same manner. Some members
have made a suggestion that a group
Of governors of the state might also be
secured.
TODAY,S SHOOT.