The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-23
Aspirants for the Position of Elec-
ton Commissioner Keep the
Chief Executive Busy.
APPOINTEE TO BE REPUBLICAN.
Statement by Governor Causes the
Scratching of Names of Sew
eral Filley Candidates.
kerens Supports Aloe.

st. Louis Republicans spent yesterday in
trying TO unravel the solution Of the cleo
tiOn cCmmissionership problem for Gov
ernor Dockery. When the Governor retired
at the Planters last night he had heard
OF the merits and dement's OF about forty
Republicans who We're mentioned FOR the
place. He will announce his decision as soon
as possible.
From the time Governor Dockery left his
breakfast until late last night he was be-
sieged by applicants for the vacancy and
their friends The corridors of the Planters
We're filled during the greater part OF the
day with men who were interested IN the
contest Democrats We're not in evidence.
a. one oniooker remarked: For once in
MS HE. the Governor is learning the in
side history OF st. Louis Republicanism. He
will be a stronger Democrat than ever"
Governor Dockery made no promises. He
announced to each man that he was in the
city Tor information, and that before re-
have enough data at his TO give
an Intelligent consideration to the selec-
ton; He listened patiently TO each Re
publican, asked for pointers regarding 9TH
ers. and indicated no preferences.
1t makes no difference whom / APP
point" he said to The Republic. mo Re
ton the party standing OF the selection
The law directs that the man shall be a
Republican. and l shall carry out this pro-
vision with all strictness. l shall reach a
decision as soon as possible. Until that time
l am anxious To hear all sides"
This statement OF the Governor means
that the so-calle6 Eilley men are barred.
Politicians who heard OF this determina-
ton Immediately scratched Harry ".
G9gdrsy :n Theodore fosan 4 Ashcroft; Charles ri R,
applicants have been identified with Chaun-
cey l. Filiey. The enemies OF the "Old
Man left no stone unturned 10 demon
strate that the four have not shown SUI
tcient repentance.
All had good words to speak of J.. w.
tons were made to his appointment on the
ground that he had not been acting with
the party long enough. He is known as a.
voted the Republican ticket since 1895.
Frank FavOrs Aloe.
Louis p. Aloe had the strongest party
sonal application. his friends have been
busy sending recommendations to the Gov
ernor. Yesterday they repeated their as
friends OF Mr.. Aloe who called was Nathan
Frank Of the Star. Mr.. Frank stated that
he was in favor of Mr.. Aloe. but II the
point him. he thought that NJ. ]. Lowen-
stein. business manager of the Star, would
be agreeable 20 a great number of Repub-
leans. To offset the representations OF Mr.
Aloe's friends. q great many kerens
men objected to his appointment: Mr.. Aloe
is a strong friend Of the Republican Ma
be most agreeable to Colonel Kerens.
though he has Endorsements from many
Republicans.
Objections We're made to William X Pat
rick by the Kerens f~actionalists. They
claimed that he was not OF sufficient
strength in city politics. 1t Is said that the
Governor did not consider the name of
Charles Nagel. as he had been told that
Mr.. Nagel would not accept the position
were It Offered TO him
The extreme nti-kerens men asked that
10 friend of the National Committeeman be |
given the place. This sweeping request. II
would cut OFF not only Louis p. |
Aloe and NJ. ]. IsowenStein. but also Charles /
wenneker and John s. Leahy. both OF
yhom have been mentioned. The kerens |
strength has been ceutered upon Mr. Aloe. |
With one or two second choices.
Governor Dockery conferred with repre-
sentatiyes OF the Globe-Democrat during
tie afternoon. He had an extended confer
ance with Republican State Chairman Akins
a few days ago, but II is said that Mr.:
Atkins made no recommendations beyond
requesting that a good Republican be given
he place. Mr.. Atkins Is not pushing the
candidacy Of Mr.. Aloe or any other so.
allied Kerens man. If the Globe insisted
IN anybody in particular. neither the Gov
arnor nor the Globe authorities would ad-
II.
Just before going to bed at the Planters
asst night Governor Dockery said as a final
for the present that he could not at
,nce decide. but would settle the matter In
!. day or two. |