Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-01-28
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+ween the supporters Of Funk and Ken
Won. They estimated that 1t would be
easv to secure from Ave to ten more
names. but in view Of the fact that they
were notified that not one Of the Young
following would sign, 1t became evident
the call could not be completed.
There was some talk Of framing up
/. regular caucus call and providing
that It would require IS per cent OF
those attending to make a nomination,
hut as vet no steps in this direction
have been taken.
Better Feeling Prevails.
Tho simple fact Of the circulation OF
a caucus call among the members mas
had the effect which was anticipated by
many Of soften1ng up the harsh att1-
tude Of the contending friends OF rival
candidates. The matter had gone on
40 long that men were unwilling to
even discuss plans for reaching con-
clusion. They were beconingi set and
determined In their alliances AID drift
inr further apart al the time. As soon
~ prominent members set oul to get
sisners to q. caucus cali It forceF dis
cussion Of the advisability OF q getting
toxether. compelled men to least
consider whether or not 1t waf worth
while to try 70 elect q sena4r; and
out Of this has grown what appears 10
be a somewhat better feeling oyer the
eenatorShip.
while the friends Of Senator Young
have now to admit they are IN second
or third place. depending upon the
slight shifting Of tho few votes that
are not very well anchored. they are as
Arm in their determination not to per-
nit Of the election Of a senator as ever.
The Kenyon men are counting conh-
dently upon an early disintegraton OF
the Young forces and believe that when
that time comes Kenyon will get the
entire standpat vote and be elected.
They figure that If only a dozen votes,
for instance, were needed to elect Ken
Won tho progressive leaders would furn-
ish the votes. The Funk people, on
the other hand, have all along wanted
a caucus for settlement OF the matter,
and they believe that a caucus should
he held with at least q majority OF the
LEGISLATORS signing the call.
Whsrs They iDsasrss.
or course It Is recognized that II
eighty signatures can be secured TO
caucus call, the 104 will be in the eau
Gus: FOR IL eighty agree to caucus and
abide by It, they would also have the
nower to elect. The other twenty-four
would be worse than foolish to remain
out
So it appears that the Immediate
ouestion Is whether there shall be
caucus Of 80 or q caucus Of 10. Tne
Kenyon men insist upon the former.
the Funk men would accept the latter.
The change In votes from day to day,
A seen in the totals. really represents
nothing moro than the shifting view OF
members who are beset on either side
10 40 this or that. They all recognize
that the Joint assembly Is not getting
anywhere by these tactics.
The Visiting Committees.
one matter that Is causing the mem-
hers to wish for Fastening Of the end
of the senatorial deadlock ls that OF
Visiting the state colleges and institu-
lions. A committee has been named 70
visit the colleges and II custom Is fol-
lowed there will be a committee to visit
the other institutions. But these COM
tmittees will not be able to move until
there 40 m agreement for a recess OF
q week. or IN end to the deadlock
the deadlock Il ended there will be
~ IL endod there will surely be not one
Il u costing the state not less than
$3.50 every time ballot is taken on the
senaAorsflip. Il takes a half hour each
time and It Is estimated the cost Of
the legislature while In session Is about
$500 an, hour.
He Stands BY oarst.
senator Chase, who voted single
handed and alone for Governor Garst.
stated when he did go that he did not
care what others were doing, but as for
himself he believed he was doing his
duty. II wanted to emphasize this
Cart matter in Just that way" he said.
aslf there 70 any man In lows 60 whom
the republicans owe this senatorial
election It 10 Warren Garst not only
for his worth - . man and his great
ability but slso because OF the sacri-
s1oeo No has made for the cause and
ilhes years Of splendid service he has
given TOR the good Of the state"
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