The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-12
His Attitude VIII he that the Nomi-
nation Was Forced Into His
Hands.
WILL MR.. BELL WITHDRAW2
HAS BEEN MADE CLEAR TO HIM
THAT HE HAS NO CHANCE.
Rank and File Of Party Declare that
He VIII Not DO for Head Of
the Ticket.

A petition asking that John ]. Appels
name be placed on the ticket as "A candi-
date for the Democratic nomination Tor
mayor will be filed with the Democratic
city committee within the next three days
This information comes from a leading
Democrat who adds that an agreement
to this end was made between Mr.. Appel
and a number Of Democratic managers
at the Grand Hotel yesterday morning.
1t is not known that Joseph T.. Bell viii
withdraw from the race, but IL Is UNDER
stood that he has been made TO under
stand by the Democratic managers the
improbability of his nomination and the
impossibility of his election.
Just when this truth dawned upon the
powers that be in the Democratic party
is not known, but since the announcement
of Bells candidacy the dissatisfied MUIR
murs that have risen from the ranks or the
marty have grown louder and louder until
at last even those who were the stanchest
supporters became alarmed at the signs
of discomfort which seemed TO prevail and
decided that the party must have another
candidate.
II has been charged repeatedly by Moore
Democrats that Bells candidacy was be-
ing managed by the Democratic city COM
mittee This has been denied by Chairman
Tanning, but Bell has been looked upon
as the administration candidate. and Fam
ming and others have looked upon Moore q
candidacy with contempt.
II appears. however, that since Chairman
Tanning interviewed the Democratic poll
takers on Saturday he has changed his
mind in regard TO the relative strength OF
Bell and Moore, and il is suggested that
these reports as much as anything else are
responsible for the quick change from Bell
to Appel. Ii is also said that the rank
of the Democratic party is not alone IN
protesting against Bells candidacy. as II Is
a well-known fact that at least two OF the
candidates who slated TO run on the
ticket with him, in the event of his nomi-
nation, are violently opposed 10 having
Bells name at the head OF the ticket
There have been several cases of rebellion
among the best of the party workers.
part of whom are employed at present i'm
the city offices in the basement of the
courthouse.
Mr.. Appel Is 10 be the administration
candidate. lie said last night that he had
not changed his mind with regard TO his
candidacy since he had declined TO enter
the race some weeks ago. He felt a dis
inclination to enter politics. he said. and
urged that his business could not afford TO
be neglected Mr.. Appel also assured w.
+. Moore that he did not intend to enter
the race against him, and Moore said aft
erwards that he was convinced that Appel
was telling the truth
Chairman Tanning also denied that there
any truth in the report of Appers
candidacy, and asserted that no meeting
had been held at which any understands
ing TO that effect had been agreed TO.
There has been growing demand for
Mr.. Appels candidacy" said Mr.. flaming.
but / do not know whether he Is going
any part i'm the fight for the nomination. as
believe that the nominee OF the Democratic
party will be elected whether IL Is Mr.
Appel. Mr.. Bell. Mr.. Moore or somebody
else"
1t is said that Appel. II he really i'm
tends 10 enter the race for the nomination,
wishes ii TO appear that he is being forced
10 do so against his will. and that he has
therefore assumed Mr. Taggarts policy OF
denying that he is candidate
IL is said that I'm the event that Appel
absolutely refuses to become a candidata.
an effort will be made TO persuade John
w. Hoffman 10 take his place. Mr.. Holtz-
man intended to depart the latter part OF
last week on his vacation, but for some
reason he has postponed his trip and is stiu
iE the city.