The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-19
GOV. DAVIDSON AND
LENR0O1 IN LEAD.
SHARP CONTESTS FOR REPuBLI-
CAN NOMINATION IN WISCONSIN.
Less and Less Talk Of Dark Horse
Candidate = Three State Officers
Break Hoary5 Precedent by Seeking
Nominations for a Third Term Frear
Is Ambitious.

Madison, WIS.,, Apfu l4.--P0ltt1cS IN W1Sc0n-
sin is shaping for the first general primary cleo
tion in September, when the parties will make
their nomina tons by direct vote. Governor J. o.
Davidson is the leading republican candidate for
that office. with Speaker I. L. Lenroot, the La
Toilette personal: choice, second, and Senator
J. J. McGilivray and State Chairman W. D.
Conner trailing behind. -, r r y 1'--,'
Governor Davidson is in the field on an author
lied interview given out by his private secre-
tary Senator 0. G. Munson but will within a
week or SO make a formal statement of prin-
cples his own signature. He says that
the reason he has not done this before is that
state business has been pressing, and he
fuses to allow politics to interfere with official
affairs. i s~%27s = = ~ -se. r.
Senator McGnliyray will fire his first cam
paign gun at meeting at Camp Douglas Sat
urday night. Mr.. Lenroot is making occasional
addresses some Of them outside of Wisconsin,
and Chairman Conner is quietly Saving wood"
in personal canvass. Senator W. III. Hatten
who was considered seriously to be the most
available compromise candidate; is hardly con-
sidered now, as the prospect Of a compromise
on dark horse has practically vanished.
Davidson AS a Compromise.
If compromise is to be effected among the
republicans it will be upon one of the candi-
dates now in the field, and the friends of Gov
ernor Davidson are firm In their demand that it
be upon him. 1t has been suggested that Sen
ator La Toilette hold Speaker Lenroot back,
throwing his influence to Governor Davidson and
bringing the Superior man out candidate
for Senator Spooner's seat in the upper house
| at Washington. There is little probability that
any such thing will be done, however.
Three state officers are candidates for third
terms a situation unprecedented In the history
Of the state. Walter L, Houser, secretary of
! state is making strenuous fight thru the state
railroad rate commission for reductions of freight
and passenger rates, and it is charged that his
| motive is largely Ito gain third nomination.
There is no mistaking the fact that he is "a
| candidate thar 10 q On the IenrOOt
| side Of the guberna torial fight. f'
Frear Candidates.
Senator J. A. Frear of Hudson, chairman Of
the legislative insurance investigation commit
tee, is also candidate for the nomination, and
he is generally understood to be for Davidson
and against Lenroot and Houser., ]. J. Kemryf
Of Milwaukee has circulated his preliminary
nomination papers for a third term as treasurer,
and Railroad Commissioner J. W. Thomas, whose
| office expires next January, is quietly working
to secure the nomination that Mr.. Kempf is
| seeking. .~
| Attorney General Sturdevant has finally. an.
nounced that he will not seek a third term,
and Frank L. Gilbert Of Madison, district at
torney Of Dane county, is out for the place.
Zeno NJ. Host of the department of insurance
| Is said to have already accepted $4,000 insur-
ance7 position with a large life company and IS
urging his deputy, Thomas NJ Purtell, of Madi-
| son, for the nomination his SUCCESSOR. Other
candidates for the state offices under governor
are; expected TO MULTIPLY, anu DaV1QSOn ana
Lenroot states will be formulated for the big
| canvass. H. .., ;l.-t =; "a 4 -!
1 =, New Professors for co.
I At meeting of the regents of the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin several appointments were
made with provisions for additional professor
| ships. Professor W. D. Pence. now head OF
the department Of civil engineering at Purdue
university, was elected to the chair of civil en-.
| gineering to fill the vacancy caused by ths
i resignation Of Professor W. D. Taylor, who has
become chief engineer of the Chicago & Alton
railway. DR.. Edward B. Van Week, now pro.
fessor Of mathematics at Wesleyan university,
was appointed to the professorship Of mathe-
MATES left vacant by the resignation of Pro.
fessor G. A. Van Velzer."
| Upon recommendation of the regent committee
on the college of agriculture, George NJ Knapp,
assistant professor Of farm engineering, was
removed. The resignation Of Leslie Fl. Adams
farm superintendent, was received and accepted
to take effect June Is. ;ft:f,4s 4 = j.
/ f.; D. Angel, instructor in physical training
was appointed to fill the office of graduate man
signed. The new director Of athletics, it was
decided is to take entire charge Of all the ath
letic interests Of the university, including al
indoor and outdoor sports, the training and man
agement Of all athletic teams and the organiza
ton Of athletics, so that ali students Of the
university can take part in them.
University Debate.
The first intercollegiate debate between rep
resentatives Of the University of Nebraska ant
the University Of Wisconsin will be held IL
this city tomorrow. Compulsory Workmen
University. Of Wisconsin will be represented b.
j. Earle Baker Of Eagle Harold l.. Geisse o
Chiffon and Emil Olbrich@ Of Harvard, Ill. Mucl
interest is being manifested in the coming con
test, because the University of Nebraska ha
+ an unbroken record Of victory in debate 10
nine years having defeated the universities o