Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-24
DANGER SEEN IN
HUGE MAJORITY
IN STATEHOUSE
Republicans Already Appre-
hensive of fractional
DiscOrds.
TAX BOARD JAM HINTED

Republican leaders are looking for
ward apprehensIvely TO the coming ses-
sion of the Legislature with a fear that
the huge majority they have in both
houses may lead to fractional discord.
They are none too sanguine that the
Republicans can be held in line and in
the growing break between Governor
elect MeCray and Governor Goodrich
many profess TO see trouble brewing
Ever since McCTay announced that he
will call for a new deal on the State
Board OF Tax Commissioners and his ad-
vocacy of-the repeal of the primary law
there have been indications that Governor
Goodrich would oppose his plans. Many
political observers foresee a struggle in
the Legislature between the two men.
McCray on the one side attempting to
put through his own program, and Good
rich on the other, bent on saving legisla-
tion enacted during his own regime.
Although Goodrich will be out Of Of
fee. his power still will be great, in the
relief of many, especial among the hold
over assemblymen who supported him in
the three Goodrich sessions.
MAY POSTPONE TRIP
To STUDY REDS.
1t is even reported now that the Gov
ernOr will postpone his trip to Russia
until after the Legislature adJourns in
order that he may remain here and d.
rect the forces that will resist the at
tempt TO emasculate his pet Legislative
measures.
McCray undoubtedly viii insist that a
speaker in harmony with his program be
named, although so far he has given no
intimation Of his choice. J. D. Millten-
berger Of Muncie, who has announced his
candidacy for the gavel. is considered b
be a Goodrich man and for that reason
# is expected considerable opposition
will develop to him.
McCray's choice for speaker was Otto
G. FiheId OF Crown Point, but he &C
eepted a place on the legislative visiting
committee and probably will be Chairman
OF the ways and means cOmmitte. 1t is
doubtful whether the Governor-elect will
eSpouse the candidacy Of J. Glenn Harris
Of Gary because Of the latter's residence
in the Tenth, McCray's home district.
HOLDS ELEMENT OF
FACTIONAL DIVISION.
The election Of speaker holds an ele-
ment OF facttonal division. according to
many observers, but there is a growing
belief that the McCray man will be Sc
lectet. McCray's friends are anxious to
see a strong speaker chosen, because
they feel that much depends on the Sc
lection If factiOnal differences are 10 be
kept down and the McCray program put
through. In this connection Henry
Abrams Of Marion County is frequently
mentioned.
The attempt to repeal the primary law
IS likely to lead to another division OF
sentiment. Already Governor Goodrich
has shown his unwillingness 70 see this
measure stricken from the books and
many believe he viii rally his friends in
az 70 eara 0f he Forfhron7fur
session.
The tense situation over the personnel
of the State Board Of Tax Commissioners
holds another element OF danger. Nc
Cray opposed the re-appOin:ment OF
Philip Zoercher to the board and has
announced that he Will seek to strip the
commission OF all Goodrich influences. If
ZOercher and Fred 4. Sims, the other
Goodrich appOintee. elect TO remain in
oIice 1t is probable McCray would have
to ask the Legislature for a special act
in order 20 Gust them.
A maneUver of this sort would be
bound TO lead to trouble and would bring
about a quick lining up Of the McCray
and Goodrich adherents on opposite sides
Of the question.
TAX LAW ONE OF
PARAMOUNT ISSUES.
session, Of course, Will be the much
discussed tax law. McCray has an
nOunced that he viii recommend changes
in the statute while Goodrich takes the
position that the law is sufficient az 4
stands. GOOdr:ch's supporters contend
that the tax law was an issue in the
campaign and that It was ratified by
16S,O00 voters and therefore shouold be
permitted TO stand as IL is
McCray's friends agree that Il was an
issue and point out that McCray ran
10 600 votes behind Harding, due, they
claim, to people scratching because Of
the tax law. They assert this difference
In votes is an indication that thousands
Of people were opposed to the law as It
IS at present.
McCray, II he elects to accept tho
issue, will find strong support among the
friends OF Senator Watson. who already
are planning 10 win control OF the Re
publican State organization. The Gov
ernor-elect and the Senator have been
firm political allies evers since the pri-
mary campaign and as both are opposed
to Goodrich it is held certain they will
fOin forces IN the erent IL becomes nee