The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-18

ton may be changed. There is probability
| that both conventions will be held in June.
this being earlier than usual. Candidates do
| not care to go through the hot summer and
| then be defeated in convention.
E. A. Glenn of Pike County will probably
| introduce a resolution calling for a general
| primary to nominate Senator. Friends OF
| Glenn admitted yesterday that they did not
expect to pass the resolution. Opponents
| of the plan gained strength as the dis
/ cussion regarding the merits Of the primary
1 progressed. The principal argument used
was that the State Committee could not
properly assume the authority to order a
general primary.
Outside Of the matters indicated there is
little probability that much other business
will occupy the committee. Certain ele-
ments do not care to be put in the position
Of directors. AS a new State Committee
will be chosen at the next convention, they
feel that they should concentrate their ef-
forts then.
: Factionists Getting Together.
Interest in the troubles of the Kansas
City Democrats has been aroused by the
presence Of representatives Of both factions.
A delegation from the Jackson County
Democratic Club. headed by James Black
and T. T. Crittenden. Jr.. arrived yesterday
morning and registered at the Planters.
The advance guard was soon at work with
the State Committeeman. who had arrived.
and before night. had done some effective
work in favor Of Kansas City for the Ju-
dicial Convention. =. Another delegation Of
twenty or more will come in this morning.
among whom will be W. T. Kemper. presi-
dent Of the club: Frank p. Sebree and
Judges Elijah Robinson and E. L. Scar
rit.
The Kansas Cityans are in earnest in
their fight for the convention. The men,
bers of the delegation here are trying TO
harmonize the factions in the party in
Kansas City. They claim that the hold
Ing of the convention there will create
Democratic enthusiasm and that this will
Kansas City may be handicapped in its
fight for convention as Committeeman
Walsh is not in high favor with the ma
man. William Aull. by the reapportionment
has been put in the same district with
sedalia and Springfield. both Of which are
There are a few factionists left in Kan
sas City" said Robert L. Yeager, one Of
the active workers for Kansas City. last
are demanding that personal differences be
buried and the party organized harmonious
~ and effectively for the next campaign.
Many Of the leaders appreciate the strength
Of this sentiment and are aligning them
selves in harmony with IT."
The movement to unity the party was
started about month ago. The leaders In
It were Tom Crittenden. Jr.. James Black.
w. T. Kemper. James Pendergast and 9TH
tives Of both factions and their first tri-
umph was made apparent when they
brought a harmonious delegation to the
e St. louis t. two % weeks '''e"eH ago. Ae'a III
Andrew Gallagher was with the delega-
tion Yesterday. He is the personal repre-
working actively for the convention He
expressed himself as strongly in favor of
any fair plan that will harmonize the fac
Sentiment among the conservative mem
bers of both factions Is rapidly crystallizing
In favor Of the appointment of Black and
: Frank P. Walsh and E. A. Glenn were to-
gether during much of the time Regard
in Kansas City. Mr.. Walsh said 1.-The peo-
pie Of Kansas City are deeply interested in
the appointment of. Police Commissioners.
people are not SO deeply interested in the
personnel Of the board as they are in the
hope that Governor Dockery will appoint
that the sole and only duty OF Police Com
missioners is to bring the police force Of
Kansas kansas City % up 70 a standard Of efficiency
that his appontees will be Instructed to
eschew politics entirely.
Il have not the pleasure Of an intimate
personal acquaintance with Mr. Kemper,
but I know James Black as a lawyer Of |
ability. man Of stainless private character
and Democrat Of Democrats. His ap- |
pointment would be grateful to our people, |
and am sure that under him the police l
lorce would be devoted to the suppression 4
Or crime and kindred duties.''
Working for Convention.
Headquarters were opened up yesterday |
by st. Joseph. Joplin and Springfield. In |
each OF these Refreshments were served to |
visitors. The corridors Of the Laclede Hotel |
are placarded with cards directing poll |
ttciars to the HEADQUARTERS on the upper |
doors.
The Monroe Club Of St. Joseph occupies
room IS on the third floor. Among those
receiving callers yesterday were: J. Q.
Price Smith. Frank F. Harl, Colonel Will
lam E. Stringfellow. James J. Garth, Doc
or z. J. Walsh, Charles C. Crow. John F.
Johnson, Richard Garvey. Joshua A.
Graham and Doctor Bell. John Albus. the
Republican, who has been fight
nE for the St Joseph Post Office did |
service as g booster during part of the day. |
st. Joseph urges its claims for the con-
'ention on many grounds. The club MEM |
,ers say that no convention has been held |
here since 1880. and that no candidates
rave reached the State ticket. St. Joseph !
S In a district that returns certain Demo-