The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-17

the Democratic State committee, but he
also wants to be i'm a position where he
in general and Taggart in particular. To
achieve this end he has two plans under
consideration The first is to ally himself
temporarily with Taggart. secure the chair
manship with Taggart's assistance as
Taggart man and then, once at the head
of the Organization, cut loose from rom Laggarrt
The second is to start out in an energetic
but exceedingly quiet campaign and cap
ture enough OF the members of the state
man whether or no Taggart assents.
AS the first step in this second plan a
movement is under way to bring out
Charles Polster a candidate for member
of the Democratic State committee from
this. the Seventh district. Joseph t. Fan
ming. one of Taggart's right-hand men, is
the present committeeman from the dis
trict and will, in all probability. be a
candidate to succeed himself. The Polster
talk is going the rounds and there can be
no question that he is really con-
sidering the advisability Of being a candi-
date for committeeman. He has sent out
several "feelers,' and while the result has
not been altogether gratifying, yet he can
undoubtedly command some little support,
and with Reach at his back might actually
become formidable factor. That Reach
admits of little doubt. If Polster is a
candidate for committeeman it will be as a
part OF some ones game. 1t will be re-
called that Polster was one of Keach's lieu
tenants in the latter's race for city chair
man, and that he was also one of the clos
est advisers of Reach and Holtzman dur
ing the city campaign; consequently n is
apparent that Keacn must be behind Pol
ster in this new movement. Every effort
has been made to keep the scheme under
cover until the opportune time for bring
n1If 1y,1 occfr-
candidate for the place, and it is even
said that Reach has not wholly consented
to stand for PolsNr's efforts to get him
self into the high councils of the party.
He wants to be sure of making no mis-
take and will not commit himself to the
Polster plan until he has satisfied himself
pedient. 1t is possible, but improbable.
that Taggart does not know of the schem-
ing against him that is going on, but some
of his friends know of it and they do not
take kindly to 1t.
One of Taggart's friends, when approa ched
last evening. denied at first that there was
anything in the Polster story and said he
knew nothing of 1t, but finally admitted that
he had heard it.
II have heard this Polster talk. but don't
want to say anything about it," he said. IT
won't be quoted on the subject, for this is
you what think of Polster as a candidate
for district committeeman, on condition,
though, that my name is rot used. I think
ear
Posters possible candidacy is received
with similar expressions from others of the
Taggart following, but there are those who
mink that the former Indiana-avenue sa-
loon keeper would not be a bad man for
Trainings place; Polster has disposed of his
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one or the local brewerfes. He has made
this move as part of his programme to
advance himself in political affairs and
hopes to extend his sphere of influence from
that of a precinct and ward boss to that Of
leader in Democratic state circles
With this Polster scheme brewing pros
poets for fight to finish between Reach
and Taggart are regarded as excellent
Reach measured strength with Taggart in
contest for control of the city organza-
ton, and won out, although Taggart in the
end wrested the most desirable kind of vic
tory from defeat, so hOnOrs are almost even
between the two at present, and Reach is
hankering for another test. To settle the
question OF Taggart's state supremacy
Reach must make complete and final
surrender, or make the fight of his life Pol
ster wants him to fight
The result of such fight is not so much
a matter of doubt. Reach has neither the
acquaintance nor the friends over the State
democrats in the outlying precincts" i'm
fact, did not know there was such a man as
him formidable factor in a contest for
the state Craftsmanship unless he has Tag
CARTS support even If he should succeed
In eleeting Polster as the committeeman
from this district.
A number of weli-known Democratic poll
ticians from over the State were at the
Grand Hotel last night, but the gathering
was said to be impromptu and of no espe-
cial significance. Mr.. Taggart was in EVIL
dence and on all sides received congratula-
tons on his entrance into the newspaper
business and questions as to "how it feels
to be an editor
George H. Clifford, of Upton, was one
among the unterrifed present. Mr. Clifford
represented Upton and Clinton counties in
the State Senate in 1888 and 1895, and is one
Of the active party workers in the Ninth
district.
There's not much politics up our way
now" said Senator Clifford. Little or nc
| interest is being taken in State politics and
about all the talk among the Democrats is
| concerning the probable presidential candi-
| date next year. The sentiment is strong
| for German, especially since the recent
elections. Personally L regard the Mary.
for President and believe he has more ele.
| ments of strength than anyone who has
| been mentioned Mcclellan, of New York
has come into prominence since he was
| elected mayor, but there is an impression
| that he is ineligible for President because
| he was not born in this country. How.
| ever, / see that several prominent Eastern
attorneys say that Mcclellan is a natura
born American within the meaning Of tn.
Constitution, and that no question of hi:
| eligibility can be raised, so he may become
| a leading factor in the race for the nom
nation. He would probably have power
| full influences behind him."
| Senator Clifford was reminded OF the fac
| that Indiana Democrats had vigorously de
| nounced German in their State platform IL
| 1894, but he laughed as he answered:
| "Oh that was ten years ago. German ha.
| reformed long since and he's the best kim
| of a Democrat now"
| Senator Will H. Johnston, of Crawfords
| vile, one of Montgomery county's leading
| Democrats, agreed with Senator Clifford a
TO the growth of the German sentiment
| ITS too early 10 be nominating candidate
| velopments of the next few months ma.
radically change the situation
Charles s. Hernley, former Republican
State chairman. and the busiest man II
| seven States, is at the Denison and will b
In the city all week. The New Castle poll
tician can unquestionably lay strong CLAIM
to recognition as busy man. for beside
owning and directing a newspaper. In itsel
no mean undertaking, he is the secretar
and manager of several manufacturin
| enterprises and the secretary or compan
f1d IN N fnr