New-York tribune., 1908-12-20
M4NT W4NT KNOWS SEAT.
DaleeH -4nnounces Candidacy -
Burke, Huff and Others ReceptiUe.

Washington Dec, 1a-Announcement Of his
candidacy for the United States Senate, TO sue
oeed PhiIander G Knox, who has accepted the
portfolio Of Secretary Of State in the next ad-
rninistration. was made to-day by Congressman
John raIzeu. Of Pittsburg. Representative
James Francis Burke. of Pittsburg, viii also
be candidate. It is known that both men
began 10 sound the sentiment among the other
members Of the Pennsylvania delegation. and
Fe1nsyIranians generally, as soon as the ru-
NOR arose that Senator Knox would go into
the Cabinet Il is expected that the choice Of
new Senator viii De made within a few
weeks.
Rerreseuta1ive Dalzeu has served twenty
years in Congress, and by reason Of his ability
and long service is one Of the ruling powers in
the House he is said 10 possess the conf
6e1ce 4 the business world Of the big CONNER
claI centre IN Western Pennsylvania, and viii
have strong following for a seat in the upper
house
Eep-=sentative Burke, now serving his second
term IL Congress, has had an unusual career
Never having made z speech CT the floor OF the
House. he proved one Of the most popular ora
tors sent out Dy the Republican National Com
TniJtee last fail. demands coming for him from
various sections Of the Union He managed
The campaign Of Senator Knox for the Presi-
oencE, ana has been so close TO the Senator dur
ing the last few years as to be almost one of the
family. il is said. Speculation is heard as to
whether Senator Knox VIII throw this young
Congressman any Of his support
Other men also mentioned here to-day in con-
nection with the Senate vacancy are Represen-
tstve George r Huff, Of Greensburg; Colonel
u. r Andrews. Of MeadviIle, chairman Of the
Republican state Committee and George 7.
Oliver, Of Pittsburg-
When asked to-day about his reported desire
10 succeed Senator Knox. Representative Dalzel
SAID.
IS Il IS now q matter Of common knowledge
tlaL Senator Knox IS TO be the premier Of the
nez- administration which viii create d vacancy
IL the United States Senate, and As l have been
approached by many Of my friends upon the
subject. ! have no hesitancy in saying that |
shall he candidate Tor the honor ] appreciate
Very highly the dignity Of the Office, and shall
teel very grateful for such assistance as my
fneuds may see fit 10 give me 1 have been for
long time IN the public service and feel that
: Is net oUt q place 10 aspire TO seat IN the
3lr DslzeIl viii content himself with conduct
Ing mis- campaign for the Senate from Washing
ton He ranks as second member on the Ways
and Means Committee. now engaged in holding
fearinss on the proposed revision Of the tariff.
Next week the Republican members Of that
e1nm1tee VIII begin she secret work Of pre-
laElng The schedules 10 be submitted 10 the
House Al the extra session. and Mr.. Dalzen feels
That ii is his duty To be present for this work
AeIreseEtative Burke VIII leave here for Pitts
burg tomorrow night. lie had long conference
F-lh Senator Knox to-day.
Representative Hun. when asked to-day about
MS aspirations, said that he Was very much
fattered by The mention Of his name. but that
r had not announced his candidacy. He and
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