The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-10-26
Rhode Island Democrats Slate
GldddenS Republican Leaders

PROVIDENCE. --- when Rhode
/ Island democrats overthrow the
plans Of party leaders ut their con.
Vention Tuesday ana selected tick
/ ct practically new and untrled IN
state politics, they spoiled excellent
Z prospects OF strong fight at the
[ polls ana played directly into the
hands ~ the opposing republicans,
according to the older heads Of
both parties. Had they nominated
Judge George T. Brown As their cau-
didnte for governor and put through
the tentative slate arranged by their
hclmsmen. the state would probably
havo witnessed the closest campaign
IN years, with the outcome very
much in doubt,
Candidate for Governor Obscure.
Representative William s. Flynn,
democratic candidate for governor.
ls one Of the youngest candidates
ever to seek the office In the state
As party leader In the lower branch
of the assembly. he has conducted
himself well, but 10 the rank and
file OF voters even In his own par.
", he is comparatively unknown.
lie IN "a militant politician, how
ever, nud is already planring an In
tensivo campaign throughout the
state.
Party Leaders Oppose san SouCl.
Republican leaders. who had boon
waiting for tho outcome Of the dem-
ocrntlc convention, now express
/ themselves as free to 80 ahead and
name "A typical "old guard' slate.
I GOV Emery j. san Souci II wnHing
"A determined fight for renomina-
/ tion, but. 90 far. has met with moth
ing but opposition from party lead
ers. Textile min owners. who COM
prise the partys backbone are
bitterly opposed TO him. because Of
his conduct during the recent pro-
longed strike ia their plants.
a feature OF the strife within the
republican ranks IN the effort Of
former 4. s. Senator Henry +. Llpa
pitt To regain control OF tho party.
For the first time since his retire
mont from the senate, he II actively
engaging in state political affairs
and present Indications are that he
has met with "A considerable moa-
sure Of success.
with Isaac GIL party leader In
tho Blackstone valley, former Sem
Htor Lippitt Is supporting Congress
man Ambrose Kennedy Of Woon-
socket, for the gubernutorial nom
ination. Other party leaders arc
supporting Lieut.. Gov Harold j..
Gross, son-in-law OF u, 5. Senator
LoBaron B. Colt. both factions are
waging a strong preconvontion cam
paIgn, with Gov. San Souci appnr-
emily running "A poor third.
Expect senator Colt ca Aid.
Opponents OF Lieutenant Govern
or Gross have declared that his
nomination will assure Senator Colt
complete command of the party In
tho state, with every appointivo Of
flee. either federal or state, In his
hands. This Gross friends deny,
however, with the declaration that
the lieutenant governor IL entirely
independent OF his father-in-law,
and that Senator Colt, because OF
poor health. has no desire to mix
In an active political fight which
might lenva deep scars and result In
his defeat for denomination.
The contest between the Kennedy
and Gross forces viii undoubtedly
be carried to the convention floor,
but not beyond. Both are strong
advocates OF party harmony nud the
successful candidate will be assured
the defeated ones hearty support
In the prediction campaign.