Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-14

LOa8SE any DOuOt Rat AhC AAo UT
gents VIII Vote With the Demo-
crats-Other Republicans Inclined
to Desert the "Regulars.o
Another day added more complica-
yions to the Councilmanic political
tumble, and the ultimate end of the
scramble for Office is more uncertain
than ever. Both sides rested, in so
far as conferences and caucuses are
concerned, but there was any amount
of good hard work, and waste of
persuasive eloquence on recalcitrants.
One report has resolved itself into
. fact. The Republican insurgents,
Messrs. Chew, st. Myers and Marshall,
will vote with the Democrats. Mr..
Chew said so in as many words last
night.
On the other hand the Republicans
claim to have the assurance that
Messrs. Burke and Bailey, of the
Sixth ward, will vote with them.
Democrats claim that Bailey will sup
port their candidates from top to bot
tom of the list, and that Mr.. Burke
will simply vote with the opposition
on the Board of Public Works, and
possibly one or two other Offices.
To Offset the assertions from the
nj fhnrn i1Sdino-
tons that more Republicans will bolt
the caucus. The claim is made that
the oath of secrecy was more binding
than a caucus obligation, and since
some members have broken the for
mer, no just complaint can be made
against others for violating the latter.
Upon the truth or falsity of these
reports a great deal hinges. The Re-
publican majority on joint ballot is
four. If Messrs Burke and Bailey
vote with the Republicans, it will be
reduced to two. If MIR. Bailey stands
with his colleagues, it will be a tie.
The Importance to Democrats of other
accessions from Republican ranks is
apparent.
The situation is so badly complicat-
ed, and the probability of further
changes so strong, that it would be
folly to venture a forecast of the re-
suit.
A report was circulated that a DEM
ocratic caucus slate contained the fol-
lowing:
Assessors. Wilson White and ".
j. Mcmillan.
Collector-John Corcoran.
Receiver-A. Fl. Forgey.
Solicitor-John ]. Coniff.
Lookup Keeper-Patrick Moran.
Health Oficer-Dr. J. A. Campbell.
Sexton-John Burt.
Board of Public Works-Joseph Spe:-
DEL Paul O. Reymann, C. ". Kreiter.
There were conflicting rumors as to
these Offices, and the selections for
minor places.
Democrats are non-committal on the
subject. They admit to Register re-
porters that a slate, of which the Above
is substantially a correct reproduction,
has been discussed, and possibly rec
commended or taeitly accepted; but they
deny that they are caucus nominations
in the sense that every member is
bound to support them. They intimate
that it is a sort of conditional ticket,
which may be greatly altered when the
time to vote comes.
Pertinent to the attitude of Mr.. Bal
ley, Mr.. Chew said last night that he
had positive assurance that Bailey
will not desert his colleagues. Demo-
cratic Councilmen confirmed this.
Mr.. Chew would not talk relative to
the insurgent agreement with Demo-
cratss but intimated strongly that
Democrats made important concessions
With reference to Forgey's selection
for Receiver, Mr.. Chew would not ad-
nit that he had any knowledge, but
said he would certainly be much pleas
ed to see Mr.. Forgey retained
The situation goes gradually from
bad to worse, and may end in each
Councilman going it alone
Disappointed Republican candidates,
sore since publication of the caucus
slate, are said to be advising personal
friends in Council to bolt
Take supper with the Senior Kings
Daughters at st. Matthew's P. e.
Church. Friday evening.
Circuit Court.
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