Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-19
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By the Ex-Committeeman

~ state OF armed neutrality Will
likely exist between the two Repub-
lican factions for the remainder of
the legislative session. Senator Pen
rose and his friends have decided not
to engage in open warfare with the
State administration until forced to do
so by some overt act. The Governor
and his friends have decided to refrain
Tor the present from doing anything
that would start hostilities. In fact,
the State administration does not plan
to do much except let things take
their course and the policy in regard
10 appointments may not be deter
mined until the very closing week of
the active part of the session.
The general impression is that the
Legislature will conclude business about
May 10 and will take a recess for
thirty days, to return and review any
Vetoes of appropriation bills. If the
Governor does not send in his ap-
pointments by that time, as required
to do by the Constitution, in the
opinion of many at the Capitol, there
Will be another recess taken, and
meanwhile things will start to happen
In the event that the Governor
ignores the Senate there will be a test
invited by Auditor General-elect Sny-
der, who will probably refuse to pay
salaries of men not confirmed. And
then the Legislature, being in recess,
can order Investigations of various de-
partments or commissions.
The visit of Senator Penrose to Har-
risburg tomorrow has stirred up in
terest all over Pennsylvania. The SEN
ator will visit the Capitol and it is
probable that he will meet many men
and that he will address the Legis-
lature either tomorrow or next day.
Governor Brumbaugh and his
friends spent few hours in confer
ence in Philadelphia on the general
situation. The Governor is desirous
of getting some action on the appro-
priation bills as soon as possible. 1t
is understood that no conclusion was
reached as to the compensation
amendments TO favor.
Senator Penrose was advised on
Saturday by number of his friends
to forget the warfare on the Governor
and TO devote some attention to the
Auditor General at the Saturday con-
ference.
Senators Grow md Sproul are
scheduled to meet Senator Penrose to-
day in Philadelphia and program
may be discussed.
The Philadelphia Record i'm an
article from its Washington corre-
spondent to-day declares that Vance
c, Mccormick is being urged to ac-
cept' the place of ambassador to ia
pan. 1t also states that IA determined
effort" Is being made to have him ac-
cept and that in the event that he de-
clines Roland S. Morris, of Philadel-
phia, former state chairman, may be
rendered the post, What is interest
ing people at Washington is whether
Mccormick is to be given some added
prestige before becoming q candidate
for Governor or United States senator
or whether it is a plan to get him out
of the country and away from state
politics,
The Record says in parti cit is
felt that. inasmuch as a man eff po-
litical experience rather than a trained
diplomat is to be chosen, Mr., McCor-
mick could fill the post with greater
ability than most of the men who
might be chosen from this category
An important consideration weighed
by the unofficial circle who already
have selected Mr.. Mccormick is the
fact that, if appointed to TOXIC, he un-
doubtedly would have the ear of the
President and would be capable OF
eXerting stronger influence in behalf
of the recommendation of Far East
ern policy he would submit than
man of less intimate acquaintance with
the President"
The Philadelphia Press, which has
been friendly to the State adminis-
tration, insists to-day i'm an editorial
upon more economy in the govern
ment. The Press has been printing
series of interesting articles from this
city showing the need for some change
in business methods at the Capitol and
says: Senator Sproul believes, he
says, THAT by ordinary business care
at least $1,000.000 year could be
saved the State without affecting pres
ent operations in any way. How much
work could be saved by thorough
business reorganization of State de-
partments and of the purchasing and
distribution systems now multiplied
over the whole area of the state, and
without uniformity or cooperation or
the advantage that comes from buying
in bulk and paying cash?"
The Democratic state ringmasters
committee. having made a noise like a
popgun with drafts of various legis-
lation, has planned fine piece of
drum fire" for tonight. 1t will ask
the Economy and Efficiency Commis-
sion whether the Legislature needs all
of the legislative employees on the
rolls. Up to date there Is no evidence
of any Democrats refusing to accept
such places and the performances of
Jesse J. Lybarger, willing and able
Democrat, of this city persist in COM
ing out OF the :Forge gettery', to the dis
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