The New York herald., 1921-07-25
Will Give G. @. P. Coalition
Meeting To-day Ten Rea-
sons for Urging Curran
as Tickets Head.
DEMAND BY DEMOCRATS
Battling for at Least One Of
Three Top Places in Con-
test Against Hylan
Forces.

The Republican coalition commit
tee will designate to-day the candi-
dates who will lead the anti-Tam-
many and anti-Hylan ticket in the
Mayoralty election this fall. While
no definite official action to block out
the entire ticket is expected, the can
didates for Mayor, Comptroller and
President of the Board of Aldermen
probably will be known to all prac-
tical purposes before nightfall.
The remainder of the ticket is up
in the air and probably will remain
so until further meetings are held
and the views OF all factions are as
certained
The independent Democrats are
expected to put up strong fight to
obtain place for one of their mum.
ber either as candidate for Comp
troller or President OF the Board of
Aldermen. No member of the Re-
publican committee seen last night
would hazard any comment on the
outcome of this movement, but there
is no doubt that it holds out interest
ing possibilities.
An effort may be made to concili-
ate the Democrats by Offering them
places as Borough President and in
the county offices. but it is not be-
lieved that they will take kindly to
these suggestions unless they can be
shown beyond doubt that they have
no chance for one OF the three big
positions.
Curran Men Are CONFIDENT.
Supporters of Henry p Curran,
President of the Borough Of Manhat-
tan, said last night that they will go
into the meeting this afternoon with
increased confidence that he will 30
chosen to head the ticket as the fusion
candidate for Mayor. They said that
their chances had been shown TO be
better by correspondence and hard
work on the part of the Greater New
York Merchants League and other or
ganizations back of the Republican
Borough President. In most quarters
last night it was regarded as certain
that Mr.. Curran. IL he wishes, can have
the fusion nomination for Comptroller
IL he fails to get that for Mayor. which
would leave the office of President OF
the Board of Aldermen as the only
one among the big three for the inde-
Mr.. curran's position was further
strengthened by a marked trend Of cer-
tain OF the 1917 fusionists from Senator
Charles c. Lockwood Of Brooklyn. who
is Mr.. Curran's close rival for the norni-
nation. That movement, II was stated,
set In after Senator William NJ. Calder.
who was their choice. declined on Sas-
urday night 10 have his nap,1 considered
for the nomination.
At the time OF the issuance OF the
Calder statement, Mr. Currsn hal twen-
tytwo votes OF the committees fortyA
seven definitely clinched. His support
ers were inclined yesterday TO believe
that he may have added several 20 that
number as result OF the reaction srom
Senator Calder's refusal
Two-Man Battle To-day.
The battle al to-uay's meeting. how
ever. will be between Mr.. Curran and
Senator Lockwood, with several less sr
lights in the offing withou, great oppor-
tunity to shine unless deadlock or a
stampede should occur.
r. II. La Guardia. who has announced
his candidacy for Mayor in the pri-
maries could have the nomination for
reelection TO the head OF the Aldermen 1
IL he wants Il. So far he has given no
indication that he would be willing TO (,
forego his Mayoralty chances for the in /
dorsement of the Republicans and coali 7
tionists for his present job. On the !
other hand. neither has the organization /
given any indication OF complying with
his request that he be indorseJ for /,
Mayor should he win in the primary.
The Me~hants League submitted yes
terday 20 the members of the conference
committee new plea for the nomination
of their men. The appeal for support
sets forth ten reasons why they regard
Mr. Curran as 'the most available can
| didate for Mayor"
why Merchants hack Curran.
The league gives these reasons 10 show
Mr. Curran is the most logical opponent
OF Mayor Hyian:
His long experience In city govern
ment and familiarity with the needs OF
the city; his war record; his successful
fight for the tax exemption ordinance To
encourage home building; his stand for
home rule and a five cent fare In the
matter OF transit organization: his
recognized vote getting ability and his
strength with the people throughout tho
city due TO his unassaIlable record OF
public service"
Among the lesser candidates for Mayor
IL Frederick A. Wallis. COMMISSIONS OF
immigration, a Democrat. whose friends
are advocating his nomination BY con-
tending that the nomination OF DEM