Evening journal., 1907-01-12
q CANNOT ACCEPT"
SAYS MR.. PENNEWILL
Now That He Has Refused SEN
atOrShip Dark Horses Have
Not Enough Stable Room
"SIM" PENNEWILL
WILL GET BIG VOTE
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DOVER, Jan. 12.-'I cannot accept"
SO spoke Judge James Pennewill yes
terday to a number Of prominent Re
publicans, including several members
Of the Legislature, when they called
upon him at his residence to make a
final effort TO induce him to consent to
enter the senatorial race, or at least 20
say that he would accept the election
If made by the Legislature.
1t is said by one Of those present
that the judge gave a most considerate
and respectful hearing to the delega-
ton. but said, however that he had
thought the matter over very care
fully and had decided definitely and
finally that he did not want the place,
and therefore could not accept il il ten
dered to him. He also gave good and
satisfactory reasons for his decision,
and it is not likely that any of those
who called on him yesterday VIII be
likely to again urge him to reconsider
his decision, particularly as il Is known
that he is not a man who weighs light
ly any matter and has not wavering
mind after reaching a decision.
With Judge Pennewill thus. by his
determination, out of the senatorial
race, the dark horses have commenced
to come on the track. 1t seems to be
conceded that ex-S Senator "Sim" Pen
newill will get the support of his
brother Judge Pennewill and that of
Harry A. Richardson, and in addition
has the assurance OF a large number
Of the New Castle members.
New Castle Men for Higgins
A canvas of the New Castle county
members before they left Dover yes
terday. justifes the claim of ex-Sen-
ator Higgins friends that their choice
stands a good chance Of being Senator
duPonts colleague. OF the thirteen
New Castle members, six are claimed
to favor Higgins on the first ballot.
which win give him perhaps more then
any other New Castle man.
Congressman Burton Looms Up
The nebulous candidacy Of Congress-
man Burton took some definite shape
yesterday for the first time. 1t is said
that he is sure Of three votes in Sus-
sex and as many in Kent. His friends
calm that he is the most logical man
for the place in the two lower counties,
that his experience in Congress and
his acquaintance with senator's and
representatives at Washington we'll
qualify him for a seat in the upper
House.
Among the other dark horses on the
track, and being groomed for the race,
are DR.. George w. Marshall and ex-
Representative Benson. 1t is said that
the stable room in Dover viii not be
half large enough to accommodate the
senatorial dark horses expected to ar
rive here next Monday.
Early Caucus Plan Fails
An effort was made yesterday to hold
a general caucus on Monday morning
or early in the afternoon, but it was
frustrated by the Kent and Sussex peo-
pie who saw in It an attempt by New
Castle to control the senatorial situa-
ton. The scheme was abandoned and
It Is now arranged that the general eau
Gus will be aclled to take place next
Monday night. The Kent and SUSSEX
members are TO meet I'm a conference
or caucus on Monday morning to agree
upon some plan by which the lower
counties win be enabled TO have a po-
tent voice in the caucus Monday night
1t is expected that the largest crowd
seen in Dover for a long time will be
here on Monday. The supporters OF the
county rights proposition will be here
In force, and will probably make theil
demand upon New Castle county fol-
recognition in a most emphatic manner
It is said that nearly all the rooms
at all the hotels are engaged for Mon
day night
The fight which will take place Mon.
day and Monday night will be perhaps
the most determined and bitter that
has occurred in Dover for many years
and unless unexpected good judgment
be used It is feared that there will bt
sores left which will be long in healing