Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-08
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BY the Ex-Coxnmitteeman

There appears to be an interesting
difference of opinion between state
ments made by National Committee
man A. Mitchell Palmer and some of
the newspapers inspired by other
bosses of the Democratic State Ma
chine. Palmer is insistent that Ma
tional Chairman Vance c. Mccormick
is to be put into the cabinet, inferring
that when he has attracted attention
there he will be a candidate for United
States Senator. Mccormick is under
stood to be willing to enter the lists
against Boies Penrose in 1920. Pal
mer remarked rather graphically in
Washington Monday that Mccormick
might also run for Governor in 1918
and again he might not.
To-day the announcement is made in
very inspired manner that Persons
looking for changes in President Will
sons cabinet are likely to be disap-
pointed" 1t is also added that this
has been understood in government
circles" at Washington for some
time"
The statement is also made by lead
ers of the reorganized and internally
troubled Pennsylvania Democracy
that 1T is too early to discuss State
candidates for next year.
-Johnstown council has arranged
for a proposed $2,000,0OO bond issue
to be submitted to the people. The
money is to be used for general i'm
provements and will add materially to
the city's attractiveness.
The Pittsburgh GaZette-Times
which has been reviewing the guber-
material outlook, prints this portion
of an interview with National commit
teeman Palmer: George w. Guthrie,
Samuel Mehard and Joseph +. Cuff
fey, of Pittsburgh, and Judge S. Les
lie Mestrezat and Congressman Bruce
R. Sterling, of Uniontown, are men
toned for the Democratic nomination
for Governor. When asked about the
probable candidacy of Colonel Rich
ard ]. Coulter, of Greensburg, Mr..
Palmer did not appear enthusiastic
He said he understood there had been
some publicity on the subject in Pitts
, burgh, but it had not attracted atten-
, ton in the east. Then he took Messrs.
Guthrie, Mestrezat and Mehard out of
the fight, saying they were able men,
but the situation called for a vigorous
young fighter, and he doubtless would
thus classify himself"
The manner in which John Bar
leycorn is being handled in the courts
from end to end of the State is at
tracing attention. In Philadelphia
police have gotten after some saloons
and in several of the coal counties
the dealers have proceeded against
men who have not kept places which
could pass muster. While Luzerne,
Perry and other counties remain
wet" it is regarded as only a ques-
tfon of time until big reductions are
made in the number of licenses.
Pittsburgh citizens who are op-
posed to the city administration are.
threatening impeachment again, this
time in court. Councilman Dillinger.
an opponent of the Mayor, is the
prime mover.
Things are again stirred up in
| Reading where charges against the
police aroused some excitement. This
time the city solicitor holds that the
city treasurer cannot collect school
taxes.
The Philadelphia Record rises to-
day to protest against the stating of
Register Sheehan and Receiver of
Taxes Kendrick for denomination. 1t
wants Democrats chosen.
The Philadelphia charter revision
is being explained to clubs and other
organizations by prominent Philadel-
phians. The interest in the move con-
tinues to be pretty keen and it is ex-
pected that things will grow active
when the Legislature reconvenes.
The Philadelphia Press is insist
ing upon some very real economy in
the State government and the men,
bers of the commission are being
urged to take steps to bring about
changes for cheaper methods of ad-
ministration on Capitol Hill.
-Philander c. Knox appears to
have taken a pretty prominent place
| in Congress without much delay. He
| is being extensively quoted now for
his views on the armed ship matter.
DR.. ID. K. Santee has been elected
to fill vacancy in the South Bethle-
hem town council.
| -EX-County Chairman PETER. of
Cumberland county, is the subject of
an interesting story of how he was
barred from the Capitol at Washing
/ ton because some did not like his
looks. That is nothing. An eminent
Harrisburger did not get by the White
House gates without some explaining.
| The Philadelphia Ledger objects