The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-02-13
All Have Decided, 1t Is Said, to Con-
tinue to Represent Their Dis
trfcts I'm the House.
LETTERS FROM CONSTITUENTS
HAVE URGED THEM NOT TO BE CAN
DIDATEs FOR GOVERNOR.
Miers Also Has Changed His Mind,
and VIII Not Seek the Empty
Democratic Honor.

Staff Correspondence of the Journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The latest po-
litical gossip relating to Indiana affairs
that las been heard in Washington is to
the effect that not a single member of the
Indiana delegation in Congress will be a
candidate for Governor. This seems to be
a straight tip from those who know what
Is going on, and applies to both Repub-
lican and Democratic members. However,
among the minority members Mr.. Miers is
the only one that has been spoken of in
connection with this candidacy. 1t is
pointed out that since 1894, and even before
that year. the trend of politics in Indiana
has been Republican, and Mr.. Miers real
ICES that Indiana is a Republican State
Hence he will not run for Governor. 1t is
positively asserted that the Republican
members of Congress who have been most
prominently mentioned in connection with
the office of Governor will not be candi-
dates. Numerous reasons are given as to
why they will not be In the race. One is
that it is a physical impossibility for them
to run for Governor and also for a seat in
Congress. Further, 1t Is asserted that the
sentiment among the Republicans of In
diana toward their congressman tends to a
desire to keep the men there who have
won responsible places in the national
body-places that have been acquired by
long service and experience 1t is stated
that the Indiana Republican members of
Congress whose names have been promi-
nently mentioned candidates for Gov
ernor have received loads of letters and
kilograms urging them to remain where
they are and keep out of the race for GU
bernatorial honors. Inasmuch as there is
plenty of material at home from which the
Republicans may pick candidates. the In
diana congressman will stick to their pres
ent jobs.
Senator Beveridge to-day introduced a
bill providing for post-check currency. The
bill is practically the same as was reported
favorably by the House last Saturday.
XXX
1t Is announced at the War Department
that Major Charles Shaler, formerly in
charge Of the arsenal at indianapolis, will
arsenal near Troy N. Y. Major Shaler has
been stationed there for several months.
The House committee on buildings and
grounds will tomorrow discuss the differ
ent appropriations asked for In the omni-
bus bill which Chairman Mercer is COM
pleting tonight. 1t will contain item
of 100000 for Indianapolis. The bill will
H..
Chairman Mercer thinks the bill will get
to the House some time next week..
Thomas r. Kackley, of Indianapolis, is a
guest at the Willard Hotel tonight
Representative Overstreet did not get an
opportunity to introduce his military post
amendment in the House to-day, but will
do so at the earliest opportunity. He said
tonight that he regretted the War De-
partment did not decide to require deposit
of 80 per cent. instead of 10 per cent. from
bidders on the arsenal property. He
Thought q 80 per cent deposit might have
a tendency to prevent competitive bids from
those whose motive ii might be to "hold
up. the technical institute people.
Robert ]. Tracewell. of Indiana. con-
troller OF the treasury. is still resting at
Atlantic City and. in his absence. Perry
Mitchell, also an Indiana man. and deputy
controller of the treasury, Is shouldering
the responsibilities OF the office. Mr..
Mitchell is at work on an opinion regarding
the war claim OF the State of Rhode Island
which Ii similar in many ways to the
claim OF Indiana that was allowed. The
Court OF Claims has given an advisory
oninian that the State OF Rhode Island