Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-11-16
Special TO Times-Republican.
NO VOTE TAKEN
Iowa Delegation Holds Caucus on the
Federal Judseship - Candidates
Nominated, But No Vote is Taken
] MEETING Next Thursday.

| Washington. Nov. 14.-After two
hours session yesterday afternoon the
| Iowa caucus to determine the federal
| iudgeship contest adjourned to meet
mex. Thursday at 2 o'clock. without
| having taken a vote. The members
present were Senators Allison, and
Dolliver, Congressman Conner. Cous-
ms, Haugen, Thomas and BirdsaT.
Senator Allison called the caucus to
order and acted as chairman. Mr..
Haugen was chosen secretary. Mr..
Allison outlined the object of the eau
Gus and called for nominations. Judge
Conner presented the name of NJ. F.
Healey, of Fort Dodge, and Senator
Dolliver added his endorsement Judge
Thomas presented the name of Craig
Wright, of Sioux City; Cousins nom
mated Mr.. Dawley, of Cedar Rapids;
Haugen presented Judge Reed. Of
Creston; Judge Birdsall presented j. c.
Longueville, of Dubuque. The name
of General Remley was presented by
Senator Allison, who spoke in highest
terms of the qualifications and fitness
of Remiey. Senator Dolliver followed,
endorsing what Senator Allison had
said concerning Mr.. Remley, and add
ing his own tribute to Mr. Remley' 5
ability and worthiness.
Each candidate was strongly and
eloauently presented in speeches vary
ing from. five to fifteen minutes
~, 10 that fha
speeches were along the line OF the
particular qualifications, service and
temperament of the candidates. In
fact, every point calculated to indi-
cate evidence of strength, was brought
out.
The session was conducted from be-
ginning to end with utmost cordially.
Only kind words were spoken. The
candidacy of no one was disparaged by
any spokesman for a competitor. No
attempt was made to develop strength
Of any candidate or to disclose the I'LL
innate purpose of any member of the
caucus.
After the presentation of the candi-
dates some attention was given to en-
dorsements, which We're upon the ia
BILE in convenient form for examina-
ton A rather superficial scrutiny
developed the fact that several candi-
dates had strong letters from the
same persons. From now and next
Thursday all endorsements will remain
in Senator Allisons room. and 1t is ex-
pected that members will give consid-
cradle time TO examining them critic
ally.
While some members are exceeding
~ anxious to have the matter determ-
ined, it is understood that no request
for a vote yesterday afternoon was
made When asked If he thought the
next meeting would be final, Senator
Allison merely smiled.
The day brought forth absolutely no
Developments The stories that certain
members have limited that after a few
ballots they will drop their candidates
and throw their vote to another, is not
based on facts. 1t may be stated IS a
fact that every member Is dead in
earnest TO land the plum IL possible.
Obviously however, with one office
and five candidates and seven mem
beers in caucus, there must ultimately
be A breaking away and dropping of
candidates. but what will occur, or
when, no member knows.
1t is likely that during the next six
days some rather lively skirmishing
Will be done preparatory to the real
battle Of next Thurs day.