Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-10

portunity of service, the like Of which
has never been given to any party.
"With Republicans on guard and Re-
publican policies in effect, we may hook
forward to a period of progress un-
cxampled in all our wonderful history.
II am happy today in seeing here
the representatives of the women of
the Republican party. | am proud Of
the part that Pennsylvania, the historic
Keystone Of Republicanism, has taken
in bringing about the realization of the
rights for which they have so long con-
tended. and ! look forward with greater
confidence than ever to the future with
their active and welcome assistance in
meeting the. problems of politics and
government. -
Hays COnfers With Sproul
1t is regarded rs significant in the
light of the talk about the pcnnsyl-
vania Governor as presidential pos
sibility, that he had half hour con
ference last night with Will II. Hays.
chairman Of the Republican national
committee, and that Mr.. Hays made
some suggestions with regard to the
nature and scope of the address The
impression gained by those who had
knowledge of what the national chair
man and Governor Sproul talked about
was that Mr. Hays was solicitous in
behalf Of the Pennsylvania Governor
afTl desired to be helpful in a situation
replete with possibilities for the future.
Both Governor Sproul and Chairman
Hays We're pleased with the results Of
their conference. Mr.. Hays said he
had delightful chat with Governor
Sproul and he was glad to have the
Governor here with Senator penrose s
proxy.
The Governor arrived here from Phil
adelphia shortly before o'clock last
night. He was accompanied by Hurry
s. McDevitt, his private secretary. The
two were met ut the station by Charles
T. Swope, Senator Penrose's secretary,
who escorted them to their rooms at
the New willard The lobby was
thronged with Republican leaders from
all sections of the country when Gov
ernor Sproul entered His towering
figure Mt once drew attention. Rcpub-
leans who had met the Governor on
his western tour walked up to shake
hands. Pennsylvania congressman sur
rounded him. Among them was Con-
gressnan Ware. of Philadelphia. "Hello,
Will" was the Governors salutation
The Governor and Congressman Ware
had little chat and then the Governor
retired to his rooms.
AS the Governor stood in the lobby
greeting friends he was the picture Of
smiling courtesy, perfectly tailored, his
hat IN his hand. As II by prearrange-
ment Chairman Hays called at the
Governors rooms almost as soon as the
Governor reached them. Governor
Sproul did not encourage any booming
OF himself as a presidential candidate.
With rpfprpnpa tn othprc uhn RI ontiva
candidates, the Governor said that those
who shoot their charges now" are
likely to be left behind when the con
vention gets under way
Governor, it was suggested, you
know the Pennsylvania delegation in
Congress is going to give you a dinner
tonight and some of the members will
boom you for presidentP'
"oh. phew - replied the Governor.
Il don't like that. 1t looks us If I
were capitaliziDg my plain duty"
He remarked that his pulse was
normal on the presidential question.
Lauds Mayors Appointments
Chairman Hays may attend the din
ner tonight. Turning to the PHILADELPHIA
political situation, Governor Sproul
said he thought Mayor elect Moore S
appointments were gully" ana IN this
connection particularly referred to the
appointment of Colonel Furbush as
director of health, and A. Lincoln Acker
as purchasing agent.
The Governor was not disposed to go
into the question of factionalism in
Philadelphia. "Do you think there will
be fight between the Wares and the
Mavor clect?" the Governor was asked.
There is an irrepressiblo conflict :"
was the Governors suggestion in renly.
Governor Sprouts idea il that Phil
adelphia politics is@a problem by it.
self, which will have to work out with
out regard to the views of himself or
others. He felt that "sparring" would
continue to distinguish Philadelphia
politics.
When the Governor attention was
directed to q story that he had recog-
nized Mayor elect Moore as the leader
of the Republican party in Philadelphia
he said that. of course, the story was
ridiculous.
II am at Harrisburg" explained the
Governor, where i. as Governor, have
to meet and talk with members of the
House and Senate"
Martin B. Madden, Congressman from
Illinois, and right hand lieutenant of
Congressman Mann, Republican leader
of the House, was in the lobby of the
Willard when Governor Sproul entered
last night.
.Governor Sproul," said Mr.. Mad.
den, sis great man, big in mind and
body, with big ideas on industry,
finance and other questions now be :
fore the country"
"What about Governor sproul for
president?" was asked.
"Oh, I'm for Governor Lowden of
Illinois, who Is just as handsome as
Governor Sprouf," was the reply.