The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-27

of the party during the idle hours sur
rounding the notification ceremonies
in Marion. o. And the Topekan, who
holds a record for keeping his polit-
icaI facts on straight, sees Harding
sweep in the November election
Every man and woman in Kansas
politics who knows Dave Mulvane is
convinced of one thing The national
committeeman isn't susceptible TO
spells of political emotionalism- He
registers none of the grand opera tenn
permanent which overcomes SO many
people who take chips in the political
game. A political squall worries Null
vane almost as much as jazz band
fuses a Salvation Army drum corps,
Mulvane always keeps right on play
ing. On the other hand. a bit of good
news doesn't exactly send Mulvane to
bed to night of joy dreams. He ap-
plies his own system of arithmetic and
writes his own totals.
Ear to MuIvane News.
So when Mulvane comes home with
a dope sheet showing that the down
east countr is looking favorable to the
Harding cause, his statement will re-
ceive attention from impulsive Re
publicans and is worth of some serious
consideration from the ardent Cox
boosters. Parties who have played the
game against Mulvane in former years
from current history-may safely be
disposed to give an ear to the news
which Mu1vane brought from the
Marion and Columbus caucuses.
In an ordinary newspaper inter-
view Dave Mulvane is good for quo
tation marks around two short SEN
fences Ambitious reporters who call
on Mulvane find lead pencils and
scratch pads are excess baggage. He
does not run strongly to verbiage. But
in many years in active politics and
with a personal acquaintance with
every man of prominence in national
affairs, Mulvane has maintained a
high average on political guesses.
The situation as outlined by Null
vane today is based on many talks
with many people. And usually the
men with whom MuIvane compares
political situations. know something
of the matters under consideration.
Harding to Carry Ohio.
Men with whom I talked" ex-
| planned Mulvane, didn't seem very
badly frightened. Things looked
Marion and even the leading Demo-
Gratis there seemed to be working for
him There is consid erab Bile confidence
| that Harding will carry Ohio, altho it
may be quite fight in that state
Reports which I received from
course Pennsylvania ought to be
strongly Republican. Because of un-
favorable reports from that state. I
took considerable trouble to inquire
as to Connecticut. There is conf
| dence that Harding will easily carry
that state as well as every other New
England state.
| Speech Carried Weight
Senator Harding's speech of ac-
! ceptance made a great impression with
the 1000 or 1000 people who heard
it. Quite clearly an effort has recent
" been made to create the impression
that he is negative in his views and ex-
pressions. His speech was a clear
clean hit from the shoulder and car
ried weight and conviction. With con
ditions developing as reported BY
members of the committee and others
Senator Harding is not only going K
win, but a Republican victory is quit,
generally expected
Mulvane spent a couple of days a
national headquarters in Chicag,
while on his trip. He will devote mos
of his time to work for the nationa
committee in Kansas, Missouri and II
linOis during the campaign. Mulvan
has already completed general plan
for national campaign organization il
Kansas. Not only will MuIvane direc
the Harding fight in this state, but h
will assist in national campaign activ
tiles in several other states, giving
portion of his time to national head
CHARTERS in Chica go.