Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-25
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Sixth District Man Will Get the
Gilbertson Strength for Sec.
rotary Of State.

Gilbertson Strength for Sec.
rotary Of State.
At First Thought That Martin
Would Get 1t, But Redman
Leads.
Dolliver for GilbertsonM nllan Is
Confdent-Hobard and Gilbert.
son on the Ground.
Des Moines. July 25.-During Tuesday
talk of the federal senatorial succession
gave place to discussion Of the probable
resulta of the coming state convention.
number OF candidates We're on hand
and several prominent politicians who
had not before been on the scene, and
all talk was on the relative strength of
the various candidates for state offices.
w. H. Redman, Of Newton, appeared
on the scene and announced that his
campaign was we'll under way. Senator
Cheshire will have charge of the cam
paign of the old soldier. Mr.. Redman
will remain in the city continually until
after the convention. His appearance
on the ground and in close conversation
with some of Gilbertson's strongest
friends gave credence to the story which
has been given ground that a fair por-
ton of the strength OF the popular can
didate for treasurer would assist the
Sixth district man in his fight for the
secretaryship. The candidacy Of Mr..
Redman Is gaining ground in the minds
of many of the politicians. The same
claims are being made in his behalf that
are being made for Martin, Hobart and
3others OF the candidates, to the effect
that he is going to develop strength in
districts naturally belonging to other
men. 1t is said by his friends that he
has a good many friends In the north
western part of the state, in some Of the
counties where objection is raised to
Hobart on the grounds that his coming
/ into the race has injured the chances of
Hallam for the attorney generalship. 1t
has been claimed in the past that the
friends Of Gilbertson We're particularly
Il
that Redman is the choice for secretary
of many Of the supporters Of Gilbertson.
AT the same time, it is known that
many Of Gilbertson.s supporters are
friends Of Hobart and Martin, and Red
mans strength as well as theirs win
come from all portions of the state.
Most OF Gilbertson's strength, except
the Cedar Rapids Influences. is divided
4 hat, To-, IT,. u
STETSON.
Polk county politicians are, as mat
liter of fact, congratulating themselves
It is said that the county delegation
will give its solid support to the minis
ter in the convention and that If he does
not develop considerabl serength in the
Opening ballots it will enable the vote
15of the delegation to be divided among
other candidates or thrown where they
A will do most good for Polk county with
out compelling theacounty to take a po-
the first ballot.
DoLLIvER FOR G1LBERTsoN.
Congressman Dolliver, who was in the
city between trains. speaking Of state
politics, said that he was unable to ex-
outcome OF the state conventions II am
most Interested he said, Sin the candi-
i dates who live in the Tenth district.
Senator Gilbertaon is one OF my Oldest
and best friends. He has helped me in
every campaign for fifteen years, and ]
am very anxious to see him nominated
for treasurer. The district is not only
solid, but enthusiastic for him. Judge
4 Church, Of Jefferson. will have the sup
port OF the district, not only because he
Hives in it, but because HE long career
lon the bench has given him special
qualification for the Office of judge OF
the supreme court. He is an able law
5i.yer and judge Of splendid talents. His
4 nomination would give our supreme
I bench additional strength and influ-
4 ence''
4 SENATOR MULLAN CONFIDENT.
Senator Mullan is confident that he
will be nominated for attorney gen.
4 eral. He has given much attention te
the campaign during the last few weeks
I and has no reason to feel otherwise thar
4 encouraged. Senator .Mullan-C Charlie.
4 as he is called-is one OF the ablest ant
. brightest members OF the legal profes
sion in the state and few men are more
popular. Every nan is his friend
whether the conditions make it possible
to support him or not, for every repub
lican recognizes his ability and hi.
standing as republican.
HOBART HERE.
G. S. Gilbertson and A C. Hobar
both arrived in the city Tuesday eve
ming and will remain during the few
7 days previous to the convention. Eacl
expressed himself as being well pleased
with the condition Of his candidacy an,
} as being confident OF victory in the con
Il vention for their respective nomina
tions.
A WARM FIGHT.
. The hotel Hobbies last night presente,
an animated appearance, which was re
marked upon by many of the politician
az being peculiar so soon before tn,
! convention. IL the crowd tonight indi
!, Gates the fight in the convention, it i
going to be warm one, " said one poll
ticlan.
BLYTHE WAS THERE.
The advance guard of the republican
state convention now mobilizing at tn
hotels. devoted q good deal Of time yes
. terday to gossip concerning the confer
ence at the Auditorium Annex. Chica
go, held for the discussion OF the sena
torial question. at which Governo
u Shaw, Senator Allison and j. w
a Rlyfhe 0f Rnrlinrton were nrasapi