The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1911-12-09

Intend to break with you openly and
finally and to select the next governor,
legislature and senator. He came to
propose that I join with them. He
held out big Inducements: He offered
to contribute to my campaign fund;
also to place the next governorship I'M
der my control and to put me at the
head of the new state organization,
subject to certain limitations. Of
~ told him that proposed to line
up with you" Bob paused, looking at
the others inquiringly: ~ - f.:
II suppose you didn't leave your cam
paign merely to tell us this" Murchell
said. Il -: <,:.s.. = -, :
mo. AS 1 told Sanger. choose to
Join you people. But. Of, course, my
doing 80 depends upon certain condi-
lions. L must name the next candi-
date for governor Bob said coolly.
"That," Murchell said decidedly. I'VE
can't consent to unless your candidate
meets with our approval. Have you
some one In particular. In mind7''
yes; Remington
"Paul Remingtonw Dunmeade ex-
claimed. II had suspected He
paused. -. :.. ...-.
His ambition must ny high" Muir
chell said, looking at Bob in surprise.
mo. He knows nothing Of the OBJ
ject of this visit: l don't suppose he
has even thought of himself in con-
nection with the next governorship."
"Nor am I prepared for the sugges-
tion," Murchen said thoughtfully.
Gan he be elected?'
"He stands as good a chance as any
one we could pick. He's the most
popular man In the Steel City. He
has a clean personal record. He's well
and. favorably known over the state.
He has spoken in every county. He's
good campaigner, and his youth is
in his favor"
''Then can we trust him?''' Murchell
demanded, looking at Bob keenly.
EYES," Bob answered firmly. almost
too firmly, Murchell thought.
"Well," Murchell said slowly, you
may be right; but. frankly, while I
like and admire Remington, haven't
absolute confidence In him. He's bril-
liant and enthusiastic. but he lacks
stability Of character, and I doubt If
he really has high conception Of po-
litical responsibility. The next gov
ernor will have need Of these quail
ties, as the present governor has had
need Of them" He laid his hand
kindly on Dunmeade's arm.
If we choose him I'll be back of
him." Bob said, meeting Murchelrs
glance steadily. "And-I know him
better than you do-if think there
ever Is or can be the least doubt as to
his good faith or nerve I will with
draw my request"
The governor reached his hand
across the table to Bob. 'sYour word
is good enough for me-"
For an hour they discussed the mat.
ter in detail, Bob remaining very firm
In his demand. At last Murchelra
consent was won.
"Then it's settled he said. LET us
hope we never regret it,
''You will never regret 1t, Mr.. Muir
chell," Bob replied earnestly. III ]
should change my mind about Reming
ton I'll support whomever you choose
do you really believe there is any
chance Of your changing your mind p
II hope not Bob answered quickly
TN the meantime, gentlemen, be 80
kind as to keep this quiet for the pres
ent. I prefer that Remington shouldn't
hear Of it at once"
''You have no objections to my wife
knowing. hope" said Dunmeade.. 81
have no secrets from her. you know"
mo. But please see to It that Mrs
Gilbert knows nothing about tt-espe
cially Mrs. Gilbert" Bob added EN-
phatically.