Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-07
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| faction for that position and Repre-
/ sentative Charles w. Rowland cham
I pioned by the Penrose element yester-
I day formally announced their with
drawal in favor of the Philadelphia.
who acted as the pacifer and forced post
ponement OF the fierce struggle for su-
premacy which marked the meeting Of
the delegation on Wednesday.
1t developed that the Ware men were
backing ex-Mayor Blankenburg of Phila-
delphla, and various ProRressives for del
egates TO the Republican national con-
vention.
In the committee fight, Congressman
Ware. IN the course OF an interview. an
nounced that he was ready to support Mr.
Graham. Replying to a question, he said:
"My colleague, MIR Moore. was kind
mics candidate for membership in the Ma
tionai Congressional Committee, but I am
not a candidate
WILL SUPPORT GRAHAM
"Since Mr.. Niess and MIR. Rowland have
expressed their willingness TO Withdraw rs
candidates for the Congressional Commit
tee representing Pennsylvania. 7 shall sup
port Mr. Graham II the delegation feels
that a Philadelphia member should be Sc
lectcd II It feels that member from
one OF the interior districts should be
chosen then ! shall support Mr.. Grest. cf
Lancaster County, he being one OF tho
senior members Of the delegation"
Congressman Graham represents tho
Second District Of Philadelphia. and po-
liUcally ~ backed by the Penrose-Afc-
Nichol wing of the Organization.
This development assures harmony I'm
the delegation In legislation. but does
IA Dnf Ian tfYa
gressmen along political lines. AS the
of the bitter conflict for
nidable and practical political movement
has arisen.
1t is In the announcement made by rc- |
lponsible lieutenants of Representative |
w. 5. Ware that the faction opposed to |
senator Penrose will lend its influence |
md its political strength toward cement
ng the Republican party I'm Pennsyl- |
'ania by supporting former Progressives
or national delegates, and thereby win
ling back the great bulk of Republicans
Who strayed away four years ago.
This movement became known yester-
lay after peace had been effected In the
committee fight. The Re-
ublicans aligned with Ware, Governor
'rumbaugh and Mayor Smith are OPP
'osed TO the attitude of Senator PEN
ose In insisting upon the nomination OF
standpat Presidential candidate. They
ates-at-large given out by Senator Pen
osse no attempt has been made TO APP
ease this large following In Pennsyl-
ania, Practical politics dictates that
his element shall be recognized. and
herefore the Ware faction proposes to
'ork for the election of two delegates
Tho will represent the Roosevelt Pro-
ressives
BLANKENBURG OR YOUNG.
ExMayor Blankenburg. OF Philadelphia
nd State Treasurer Robert Is. Young
re two Progressive observation-disclosures
by the forces opposing Senator
enrose. Others mentioned were John
ribbel, president of the Union League;
SState Treasurer A. IL, Ssson, of
rie; eNLieutennnt John NJ. Reynolds
nd T. Larry Eyre.
Representative Griest, of Lancaster, had
cen considered for Observation-Disclosures, but ,
is understood that he prefers to go as
district delegate. He has been del2-
ate to Republican National conventions
ore times than any other man in Penn
,lvania, having been first elected in ,
90 as u delegate-at-large. ,
The faction opposing Senator Penrose {
Ill not oppose the election Of Senator I
enrose. Senator Oliver. State Senator ,
row and Mayor Armstrong, o. Pitts |
Irgh. They say that the inclusion of
ayor Smith and Governor Brumbaugh.
well as Lieutenant Governor MCClain
the Penrose slate, hoping to effect
lrmony thereby. will not satisfy them.
The slate that will be acceptable to
e forces opposed to Senator "enruse
Philadelphia, Senator Pcnrose, John ,,
ribbel, Mayor Smith and Rudolph
In the STATE, William e
'ow, Robert X. Young, John NJ, Rey-
lids. and l.. A. Watres. Western Penn ,
lvania, Senator oliver Mayor Arm
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