Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-23
SIleehaI1 to be
SidetraCked
NEW CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR
LIKELY TO BE SELECTED.
A CAUCUS ON MONDAY NIGHT
Matter Threshed Out at Conference
Held Yesterday-Friends of sheehan
Say He Won't Withdraw.

Albany, N. Y. March 22-Without
opposition or debate the democratic
members of the legislature at a con-
ference today voted to hold another
ed States senator. The insurgents
joined with the regulars in the con-
ference which lasted but few min
utes.s
The resolution adopted at the con-
ference fixed next Monday night at
$50 O'Clock as the time for the eau
cus.''
Sheehan Eliminated.
This fact tended to strengthen the
belief expressed by many that Will
lam F. Sheehan. the present caucus
candidate, has been practically elimi-
mated from the situation, despite Wig
orous denials by some of his friends.
Ashley T.. Cole, secretary to Mr..
Sheehan, said after a long talk with
him over the long distance telephone
tonight:
Sheehan Won't Withdraw.
Il know that Mr.. Sheehan will not
WITHDRAW under any circumstances"
The same conviction was expressed by
James w. Reilly, who is in charge of
Mr.. Sheehan's Albany headquarters.
Senator Roosevelt after the adjourn
ment of the conference would not say
whether he or his fellow insurgents
would enter the new caucus.
Republican Insurgents Meet.
The insurgents held meeting at
Senator Roosevelt's residence tonight
to discuss the situation. Several of
them favor going into the new caucus
but declare they will leave if an
attempt be made to thrust upon them
a candidate whom they deem unfit All
the insurgents stand fast in their un-
alterable opposition to both MIR. Shee-
han and Daniel f. Cohalan.
Dix More Hopeful.
Governor Dix seemed more hopeful
OF an early solution of the matter aft
er the conference than he has ever
been. He expressed confidence that
Mr.. Sheehan would make his position
clear by the time the caucus assem-
bles. The impression derived by his
visitors was that the governor thinks
that the name of Mr.. Sheehan will not
be presented to the new caucus.
Speculation as to Murphy's Next Move
Various opinions are expressed as
to the probable outcome of Monday
nights meeting One. report is that
Charles f. Murphy's programme is to
have the regulars divide their ballots
among so many candidates that there
will be no selection. Another report
has it that a sufficient number of Shee-
han men will remain loyal to him. even
though he should withdraw. to prevent
the election of any man who might be
named by insurgent. cooperation.
sheehan Has Little to Say.
If William F. Sheehan has made up
his mind to withdraw his name when
the new caucus assemblies in Albany
on Monday. that decision could not be
confirmed in. New York today.
Mr.. Sheehan himself said today:
There is nothing for me to say
here at this time. We look for any
developments that may come to work
out at Albany
Charles F. Murphy would say moth
ing other than to admit that he par
ticipated in the conference held in
New York last night and there should
be a speedy settlement of the sit
ua ation.
Senatorial Possibilities.
Among the names so mentioned as
heretofore are those of Herman Rid
der, Morgan J. OBrien and Justice
James w Gerard and Victor J. Dow
ling of the supreme court