The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-20
nine CONSIDERED
BY REPUBLICANS
For the Gubernatorial Nomi-
nation-Shank and Car
I Isle Real Seekers.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 20 That Ad-
Olson C. Harris of indianapolis and
Winfield r. Durbin of Anderson are
being considered seriously as aspirants
to the Republican gubernatorial nomi-
nation appeared yesterday when party
workers discussed the probable out
come of the contest. Both names were
mentioned several months ago, partic-
ularly that of Mr.. Harris, but recently
the discussion has turned to others,
and it was not known to what extent
the two were figuring in the race until
yesterday.
Mr.. Harris is on his annual fishing
"trip in Canada, and he probably will
mot return to Indianapolis until after
1.-THE Republican state convention, Aug.
6. 1t is understood that, while he is
not an avowed candidate for the NOM
fination in the sense of seeking the Of
I flee, he would accept it if given an OPP
Iportunity. 1t was said yesterday that
friends of Mr. Harris are watching
the Republican situation with the hope
of bringing about his nomination If the
conditions are favorable at the time
the state convention meets.
It was also understood yesterday
That while Col. Durbin has not been
in Indianapolis attending to any poll
teal fences, he has friends here who
are looking after his welfare.
Nine Would Accept.
The fact that Mayor Shank has been
! the only "vocar' candidate for the
nomination is not an indication that
there are no others. 1t developed yes
terday that there are at least nine Re-
pubncans who would be more than
merely willing to accept the party lea
tdership this fall
fhe list includes the names of Col
Durbia and Mr.. Harris, D. w. Henry
Of Terre Haute, Judge Walter N. Odds
of Fort WayEc, Hugh TIL. Miller of
Columbus, James Wade Emison of
vincennes, Mayor Shank, Charles Ar
thur Carlisle of South Bend and Will
| liam l.. Taylor of indianapolis. George
B. Lockwood had been mentiChed but
has made an announcement that he is
not in the race.
Col Durbin served one term as Gov
ernor of Indiana. Mr.. Harris was an
avowed regular" in the fight for dele
gates to the national convention and is
stanch supporter of President Taft
Mr.. Henry, the possible candidate from
Terre Haute, is supported by some of
the leading politicians of the Fifth
District, it is said, and similar support
is given to Mr.. Odds from his district
Mr.. Miller served as Lieutenant Gov
ernor during the administration Of
Governor Hanly, and has almost the
united support for the nomination now
by the avowed dry" element in the
party. Mr.. Carlisle's candidacy has
become more vigorous during the last
few weeks than 1t was before. 1t Is
considered unlikely by the party lead
ers that Mr. Taylor will make a race
for the nomination, although it is be-
lieved he would accept it.
Mayor Is Confident.
Mayor Shank regards Mr.. Carlisle
as practically his only opponent for
the nomination. He said yesterday that
he feels confident of the result of the
convention, and even the election. His
friends assert they. will offset the
strength of Mr. Carlisle with an ap-
peal to the common people" and with
the argument that the South Bend as
pirant is an "aristocrat' Mr.. Emison's
candidacy was suggested several
months ago and is being revived He
has been active in Republican politics
for number of years.
1t is probable that the candidates
for other offices on the state ticket
will be the same as were nominated
two years ago.
Word was received at the Republi-
can state headquarters yesterday that
the Sixth District convention will be
held in Connersville, August IS.
1t is understoon that William Rob-