The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-24
G. 0. ?. Of SOUTH
DAKOTA At WARII

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i Huron, s. D., Feb. 24.-The poll.
i teal atmosphere of South Dakota
threatens the most serious storm that
has swept the state in years. Unlike
Iowa and other states the fight here
between the progressive" and "stal-
wart' republicans is not confined to
representatives in Congress, but ex-
tends all along the line of state Of
ficers from governor down.
| Early in the month the ''stalwart'
republicans came out with the an
nouncement that they intended to
put complete ticket in the field,
made up solely of members of their
own faction. Today the leaders of
the progressive" faction met in con-
ference here to take similar action.
This is taken to mean that between
now and June7, when the state pri-
mary will be held, there will be a
battle to the death between the rival
republican factions of South Dakota.
Former Governor S. H. Elrod is
slated for the gubernatorial nomina-
| tioI on the "salwart" ticket. In the
formal announcement of his candi-
dacy he Endorsed the principles enun-
tciated at the "stalwart" conference
held here at the beginning of Feb
ruary 1t is not anticipated that he
will have any opposition in securing
the nomination of his faction. In
addition to the governorship the
'stalwarts" have also picked their
candidates for congress and for near
ly all of the state offices.
The "progressives" so far have not
been able to present so united front
as the "stalwarts," but it is expected
that today's conference will accom-
plish much toward bringing about
the desired harmony and unification.
Governor Vessey is slated for renom-
ination on the progressive ticket.
Much is believed to depend upon the
attitude of R. o. Richards, one of the
prominent leaders of the state. Mr.
Richards, after having supported the
progressive republicans for five
years, broke with them over a year
ago in a letter repudiating Governor
Vessey and Senators Crawford and
Gamble. Ever since the break oc-
Cured, politicians have been wonder
ing what ticket Richards would put
forward this year. Recently it has
been reported that truce would be
arranged between Richards AMI he
would be allowed to frame the plat
platform and the Wesley people name
the ticket. These reports have been
denied and from all indications it
will not be definitely known just
where Richards stands until after the
present conference of the progress
ives" is over.
There is also some curiosity as to
the course that will be taken in the
coming campaign by former United
States Senator Pettigrew. He is
quoted as having said privately that
there is no longer any democratic
party, that what was left of it's was
destroyed during consideration of the
tariff bill, and that there ought to
be a new party.
Alleged extravaganza on the part
of the present progressive" republi-
can administration will be the prin-
cipal slogan of the "stalwarts" in
the impending battle for supremacy
at the June primaries, while anti
Cannon will be one of tho main is
sues upon which the progressive
republicans will wage their fight for
continued control The progress
ives" confidently declare that Wesley
has made so creditable a record as
governor that no one can beat him.
Some of the more hopeful demo-
Gratis profess to believe that the fight
between the republican factions will
be so bitter that thousands of men,
bers of the faction which is defeated
in the June primaries will at the
election next November cast their
votes for the democratic ticket