The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-03-28
HARMON PICKED To.
LEAD DEMOCRATS
Mack, Murphy and Sullivan Agree
Ohioan Is Best Bet--Tarif
To Be Issue.

HOT SPRINGS. rk., March 2S-The
conference Of Democratic notables be-
ing held here has virtually decided
that Judson y Harmon, Governor OF
Ohio, will be the next Democratic
candidate for president. This is not
predicted upon the general admission
that Harmon will be reelected gov
ernor, either, says a special TO the
New York merican.
Even IL he should be beaten for his
second term. there is feeling he
would still be the most available can
didate. Friends Of the Ohio governor
have been here to consult Norman f..
Mack, national chairman; Charles +.
Murphy, the Tammany boss, and
Roger Sullivan. OF Illinois. who form
the triumvirate occupying the Demo
cratic dias at this time and place.
These friends have come away emin-
emily and jubilantly satisfied.
Chairman Mack refuses. Of course.
to declare himself for any candidate,
but he has admitted the probability
IF Harmon's nomination. Murphy has
nodded acquiescence.
Roger Sullivan, putative father OF
the anaemic boom for Senator Culber-
son, of Texas, has withdrawn blithely
his alleged favorite, but has qualified
the withdrawal by saying that 1T Is
too early to be making claims or pre-
senting arguments. Lots OF things
can happen. Let's wait till after next
November"
culberson For Second Place.
Culberson's name has been dis
cussed for second place. And all
three-Mack. Murphy and Sullivan
have savagely suggested to those who
have inquired that 'the Congressional
elections might develop a dark horse" "
But that talk is all bouncombe.
There is no other candidacy but that
of Harmon being given even passing
consideration by the leaders here.
Gaynor's name. II is true, has been
mentioned, but only out of mere polite
ness.
1t is strenuously insisted by Mack
that there has been no formal confer
ence since he has been here. He ad-
mlts political subjects have been dis
cussed, but denies the formation or
any definite plans Of campaign. But
there have been many informal"
meetings.
One In particular was held, and
while no organization was effected
and no minutes kept. the questions OF
candidates,~and platform were the
subjects. The campaign Is TO be
walked on the tariff Issue almost ex-
clusively. The platform Is to consist
of denunciation Of the Payne-Ald-
rich law. followed by as many sup
Elementary remarks to the same gen.
eral effect as may be necessary to
give Il dignified size. The tariff will
get the blame for everything, from
the high cost Of living to the north
pole controversy
Tariff to BE Main Issue.
Allrich and Cannon will receive
proper mention. But the tariff will be
the main thing and all isms" are to
be tabooed. That's the only thing
the Democratic party ever got by on"
is the way Phil Donahue. Tammany
treasurer, puts It.
The air of mystery that Is thrown
about the gathering OF Democratic
leaders here Is humorous Every one
looks furtively about at the sound OF
footstep, and the chairman of the
committee for the disposition OF per-
used letters Is always on the job.
Charles Francis Murphy is about the
most laxative man hereabouts. He
gave out an authorized interview to
a local paper as follows:
II am a great lover of golf and
found to my great pleasure that you
had golf links here. A great resort
like this should have golf links for