New Britain herald., 1918-06-22
i, M, LANDERS DECLINES TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR
Spellacy May Be Democratic Nominee-G. o. P. Makes
 Eyes at Scoville.
(Special to the IIerald.) )


 Hartford, June 22.-It became known today that George M. Landers, of New Britain, could have the nom ination for governor on the demo- cratic ticket if he would accept it, but that in view of his pressing duties in connection with the food admin istration, he would be unable to con- sider the nomination. That MT. Lan- ders would make a splendid candl- date is the general opinion among democratic leaders,, who regret that he cannot see his way clear to ac- cept the proffered place at the head of the state ticket. Personal reason, too, weighed heavily with MT. Lan- ders in his decision, as it is runlored now that Robert Scoville, of Sails bury, federal food administrator for Connecticut, with whom MT. Landers is associated, is being boomed for second place on the republican ticket in place of Clifford B. Wilson, who was dropped this week from the slate by the Ciark-R Roraback-Healy forces at their conference in New Haven with Colonel Isaac Ullman. In view of the intimate friendship be- tween MT Landers and Mr. Scoville, it is not likely that either would care to run on a ticket opposite the other. The reason for MT. Scoville's candi- dacy can be found in the desire of state leaders to find a compromise candidate who would be acceptable to the Roraback clement and to the King forces in Fairfield county. MT. Scoville's record as food administrator has won him many friends, not only in, Litchfeld county. but throughout the entire state, and he is looked upon as ideal political timber. MT. Scoville is not a novice in politics, having represented Sails bury in the legislature in 1901 and 1908.
 Because of the split in the repub- lican ranks. the democratic state leaders are more optimistic over the coming elections than ever before. They feel that with the two opposing forces in their opponents ranks work ing against each other, they can de- feat Governor Holcomb at the polls if they can secure strong candidates.
 United States District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy has been pro- posed for the nomination for governor. MT. Spellacy recently refused a s5,000 position as corporation counsel for the city of Hartford, which was ten dered him by Mayor Kinsella. He is regarded as a very strong candidate and would undoubtedly poll a heavy vote. Like MT. Scoville, MT. Spell lacy is highly regarded, not only in the state, but in Washington, where the work of both men has been highly commended by the federal au- thorities.
 In connection with MT Landers' work with the Food Administration, a movement is on foot to make that office permanent. MT. Landers, it is reported, has also been approac che d on the matter of representing New Britain in the legislature permanent ly. Those in favor of the idea pro- pose to offer MT. Landers name to the convention and to have one of l the present republican representa- = tives also sent back to the assembly without contest
 In view of the statement by Rep- resentative Covert, that he does not care for a renomination, it is likely that if the plan goes through, the l candidates for the office of represen- atives from New Britain would be MT. Landers and F. r. Hall, a pres ent incumbent.
 /: It was stated, furthermore that such plan would apply only to the can- l didates for the lower house and that 1 the nominations for senator would be l left open to contestants When in 1 terviewed on this point MT. Landers ! refused to discuss the matter