The Washington herald., 1912-01-29
PARTY PRIMARIES
Bid TO Be LIVELY
Quadrsnnial Chance to Vote Stirs
Up Enthusiasm in Both Parties.
Gossip of the Candidates.

'S9Ai%AlEA1Al - Gil dSllr over the prl-
mar3es which are soon to be held by the
Republicans and Democrats of the Dis
trict for the election of delegates to the
national conventions of the two parties.
1t is only quadrennially that such en-
thusiasm is displayed.
The Republicans are somewhat more
enthusiastic at present than the Demo-
Gratis, but this is because the Republican
primaries are to be held almost two
months ahead OF the Democratic pri-
maries. The Republicans will cast their
ballots on February 10 for the election
Of two delegates and an alternate to the
Republican national convention, TO be
held in Chicago next June.
Keen rivalry is existing between the
various candidates Each Of the more
prominent candidates is confident Of VIC
tory. 1t is the opinion of the Republic
cans Of the city at the present time, how
ever, that Aaron Bradshaw, who has at
tended every Republican national conven-
tion since 1872, probably will be elected
as one Of the delegates. Mr.. Bradshaw
said last night that he has no doubt he
will be elected
Rests On His Record.
Mr.. Bradshaw said that he will do but
little campaigning for tire election, rest
ing on his past record and services for
favor at the hands OF the Republicans of
tine city. Mr. Bradshaw is strong for
President Taft. He praises the Chief
Executive highly for the excellent ad-
ministration, and predicts that Mr.. Taft
will be reelected by sweeping ma ajority.
For the last forty years Mr.. Bradshaw
has stood for firm Republican princi-
pies.
Comment at the National Republican
Club last night was TO the effect that
Mr.. Bradshaw would undoubtedly be
elected as one of the delegates. II is
thought that the fight for the second
dclegscy lies between W. Calvin Chase
and DR.. James Randall Wilder, both
Colored. At present Mr.. Chase seems 10
have the largest support, but Dr. Wilder
is pushing a vigorous fight. and II Is
noticed that his supporters are tncreas-
ing in number every day.
Mr.. Chase was delegate 10 the Phila-
delphis convention in 1900. He was sent
to the convention with DR.. ]. L. Jones
TO nominats William Mckinley. Mr..
Chase Is n thorough Taft man. Mr..
Chase says tiiat so far as he knows
he was the first coIored man in the
community TO advocate the original nomi-
nation of President Taft He says that
at that time the colored people were con-
sidering Foraker.
DIR. Wilder Confident.
DR.. Wilder said last night that he has
no doubt but what he will be elected.
There is absolutely no question about
II" said DR.. Wilder II am a strong Taft
man and I have strong words of indorse-
ment for the present administration. 1
anticipate a sure victory. My name has
already been indorsed by a number OF
political organizations, and I feel that
my supporters are growing daily. I am
confident of victory"
Among the organiz2tio which have in
dorsed the name of Dr. Wilder are the
Southeast Progressive Republican Club,
the Colored Northeast Citizens Associa-
tion, and the South Washington Repub-
Hcan Club. At recent mass meeting Of
the citizens Of Ivy City, DR.. Wilder was
also indoTsed.
This morning the committee ar
ranging for the primaries. headed by
Leonard Bradshaw, will open offices in
1he Union Building in G street, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets. II
was first planned to open the Offices
on February ], but Mr.. Bradshaw
found that it would be advisable to es-
rahlish headquarters several days prior
TO that date. On February l all of the
candidates must qualify.
DR.. Charles II. Marshall has been in
dorsed by the Mems Club of the Ninth
district as an alternate to the conven
tion. DR.. Marshall said last night that
lie is somewhat doubtful about enter
ing the campaign. DR.. Marshall be-
lieves that Mr.. Chase will be elected
one of the delegates. He said he
did not think that DR.. Wilder has a
very good chance OF election.
A. :. Burt and f. NJ. Hewlett have
hecn indorsed as candidates by the Burt
and Hewlett Club Of Republican en-
thusiasts.
In Democratic Ranks.
While there is much talk in the Demo-
cratic ranks about the coming primaries,
candidates have not yet begun their
campaigning. More than a score OF
Democrats have been named as candi-
dates, but no competition between them
has commenced yet. At the primaries,
which probably will be held in April, a
national committeeman and three dele
gates will be elected to the Democratic
national convention, TO be held in Balti-
more in June.
No definite plans for the election will
he made until the Democratic central
committee meets. J. Fred Kelley is
chairman OF this committee. The comit-
tee probably will meet this week. when a
date for the primaries will be decided
upon. The question of sending an in
structed or uninstructed delegation to
the convention also will be discussed. 1t
is believed by most Democrats that an |
uninstructed delegation will be sent
The committee also will consider the |
advisabiIity of instructing the delega- |
ton to favor suffrage in the District.
Among those who have been named as |
possible delegates are: Edward S. New |
man, the present national committeeman; !
J. Fred Kelley, Robert Mattingly, Walter !
J. Costello, William Mex. Clayton, John |
:. Miller, John J. Purcell William |
Dwyer, George killian. Robert N. |
Harper, DR.. Samuel E. Lewis, p. T. |
Moran. Samuel De Nedrey, John Colpoys |
John Campbell William Branch McIn-
tyre, william Mercer, John Boyle, /
Charles Darr, William Carr, William Al
len, Frank P. Morgan, Lyman Burdine,
Capt. James F. Oyster, Cotter T. Bride.
NJ. I. Weller. Charles f. Shelton. Charles
A Douglas, B. w. Guy, H. W. Wheat
ley, W. F GUIDE, J S. Easby-Smith, /
Thomas w. Stubblefeld, Charles T.
Heudler Henry Z. Davis, NJ. J. Colbert,
Jesse H. Whitaker, r. T. Hough,
Thomas B. Hammond. Hugh NJ. Harvey.
James ]. hampton, and Col Charles C.
Lancaster.