The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-16
DEMOCRATS LINED UP
 FOR PRIMARIES. Nomination of Avis Quite Pos sible, According to the Drift of Current
 Sentiment. REPUBLICAN SPLIT
 MAY PROVE SERIOUS Rebellion Against the Leaders Seems Probable, Despite the Reports of
 Harmony,

decide whether James B. Martin or Samuel R. Avis will be that party's standard bearer in the battle of ballots which will occur on Monday, October 2,
 Everything is In readiness now for the primary conflict, both wings of the party under the direction of their re- spective leaders have been making careful and effective preparations.
 The final touches have been made and both armies are resting in prepar- ation for to-morrow's final shock Both sides are sanguine of a victory and 1t is difficult to pick the winner. Mfr. Martin is a political general of con- summate skill, ability and eperience and his management of the campaign 1 is strategic, and wise, his associate leaders are also experienced in the art and science of political campaigning and their best efforts and counsel have been given to pull out victory
 : On the other hand, Mir Avis is no l tyro in political warfare. He is a man of large executive ability, accustomed to successful management of business enterprises, and particularly successful in the handling of men, one who in spires enthusiasm in his associates, l and wins the unreserved confidence of his followers has a splendid reputa- | tion for flair and liberal treatment ac- quired through long years of active tusiness life and he is formidable antagonist for any man to encounter, | Mir Avis has associated with him capable political managers who have proven their ability on many occasions. Those gentlemen are assisting him and taking charge of parts of the contest. The trend of sentiment for the past few days Is unquestionably toward l Avis among democrats of all classes and his nomination would not be a surprise.
 Involved in the mayoralty combat Is the contest for city clerk, and also that for city sheriff, Both to some extent will influence the vote for the head of the eicket One thing is specially ap- parent and extremely creditable to both sides and that isj the absence of I personalities and bitterness. The meth ods employed by both are of the high est standard and indicate a strong de- sire to win ga democratic victory. at the polls next month.
 There is a decided determination among democrats, especially, of what is commonly called the rank and file that the relative positions of the two l great parties shall be changed this year; that the democratic party shal enjoy the victory and shall assume the responsibilities of administration ot our municipal affairs, If that is a: i it appears to be, the boast of the re publican leaders that they will cleo Minotte B. Chatfeld, who will bc their candidate for mayor, by { large majority, may not be realized There is quite considerable dissatis
 faction with the republican machine in some quarters, and if straws are a all valuable as barometer of senti
 ment it may prove more widespread than the leaders realize. Colonel ! M. Ullman, the recognized leader O the party, is without question an un usually able nfan; strong, shrewd, cap | able of large executive talents, diplo
 matie and has used rare judgment fl ! some features of his management, es | pecially in relation to democrats, bu has he in all instances been as judi ! cious with republicans, whose opinions on policy and candidates have differed l from his own? The mutterings an( criticisms which one hears of his ex ercise of power in his own party woult 1 indicate that all is not harmonfou! and that there is Something wrong
 in the state of Denmark, If rumor i'
 true, and, it is partly admitted, thu friends of Frederick w. Orr are con siderably angered at the turning dowr of their candidate, and may they moi give trouble on election day2
 May they not prove to be mora numerous than is now expected?
 It looks as if a condition bordering
 on revolution exists among repub licans against the Ullman dominion
 which might we'll cause uneasiness
 The first conference held after fou
 attempts in connection with the pres
 ent campaign is reported to hay,
 finally only brought together abou
 half of those invited, and that man!
 remained away because they disap
 proved of the conduct of the party
 affairs by the inner circle headed ant
 dominated by Colonel Ullman.
 ATr rtrfTI
 MT, Chatfield for mayor in the republic an city convention to be held on tn
 24th instant in Republican hall If
 man who Is ambitious of a political flu ture is told that he must do oertaii that thing is personally distasteful q
 him, does the action augur harmony l or is it merely temporary submission t the inevitable, with the mental reser vation to await a more opportune tim