The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-20
Bosses In Pennsylvania De-
eide on Ball-playing Mem
Der for Governor.
PENROSE CONTROLS
THE CONVENTION
Rumors of An independent Ticket
BY the "Drys" Fail to Stop
the Machine.
rBy a stan Correspondent

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 2O.-Mun-
sons rejection Of the Democratic nomi-
nation, bringing utter demoralizati ton 10
the Democratic forces, has prepared the
way for the naming Of a much different
ticket by the Republican convention
With opposition destroyed, the dominant
State leaders say that there is nothing
alarming, and they discount the threat
ened formation Of an independent party.
Republicans throughout the State had
hoped that Mr.. Munson would head the
Democratic ticket. lie would have at
once cemented the Democrats, attracted
many independent Republicans, and
caused the coming convention to name
ticket headed by a man Of the Gov
ernor Stuart type. Such an expedient
ticket is not now necessary.
Secretary KnoX's withdrawal from the
Eubernatorial field was brought about
as plannCt. Il does not mean that Sec
retary Knox may give up his ambition
70 return TO the United States Senate.
II is understood by P1ttsburg friends Of
Mr.. Knox that his present attitude is
merely tentative, ana E-2t Senator Pen
rose and President Taft discussed the
possibilities Of his being returned to the
Senate in place Of Senator Oliver.
PenrOse Controls Convention.
Senator Penrose will come TO the con-
vention with his control undisputed.
Mayor Magee controls about thirty-tyvo
delegates. and Lieutenant Governor
Murphy has a scattering number. Aside
from about forty, the State leader can
use as he desires the 373 delegates.
Congressman John K. Tener, who is
ell known as a former professional
baseball player. and a prominent Elk,
vilh a good record as a Congressman.
and who I'm Washington county defeated
Ernest Acheson on local platform two
years ago, win oe named for governor
by the convention which meets Wedues-
Gay no agreement has been reached
on lieutenant gJVcruol
henry HOuck viii be renOminated for
secretary Of internal affairs and Charles
Fred Wrlg1t VIII be named to succeed
hlmSeI as state treasurer. Senator
Penrose has decided that it would not
be in keeping with his dignity TO be-
come state chairman TO succeed the
late Col W r. Andrews, and former
Speaker Henry +. Walton. Of Philadel-
pnla VIII probably be elected state
chairman.
Senator Sproul. CT Chester. who has
been suggested for lieutenant governor.
Will not permit his name to 20 before
the convention. Ie VIII be chairman
OF the resolutions committee, and CO.
operating with him IN writing the plat
FORM is Congressman Olmsted and
Henry T. Walton.
Drys Threaten Independent Ticket.
Thr nomination by the Republicans OF
Congressman Cener. who is more dis
tasteful 70 the local option people than
Senator Grim. means the formation OF
IN Independent ticket said the Rev S
z. Nicholson national organizer for the
Anti-SalOOn League. ] hear that a move
IS now under way 90 get former Trels-
Urer Ferry 70 head such q ticket and
that former Congressman Achescn is
being discussed for lieutenant governor.
RenOTtS in circulation here are that
n iudC1cndeut ticket will be formed
Il IS believed. however, that il viii not
he very effective.