Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-02-18
SIMMERINGS from
THE POLITICAL POT

, Incidentally, Mr.. Bookwalter disclosed
publicly what rurnor has said would be
the principal theme Of the Beveridge OPP
posihon-that he is too radical and too
progressive to fit in well with the sur
roundings in Washington.
we should see more Republicans in
the United States Senate and fewer in
dividuals," said Mr.. BoOkwalter at a
meeting here Wednesday, which was
called hurrled1y In order to take the edge
off Of tho Beveridge coming out party the
next day. we need men who will place
party above self Indiana wants no
Borah nor La Toilette in the Senate"
The Beverldge people already are feel
ing the pinch of the new organization
which has been put in the field and
which IS functioning. They charge the
Senator through Administration support
in Washington has held up practically
all Of the postoffice appointments in In
diana until he IS assured or has actual
evidence, that the job seekers will work
for his denomination
The New forces, on the other hand,
charge the Beyeridge people are endeavor-
ing to bolster up their organization by
uniting with popular candidates for dis
trict and county offices.
And 30 1t goes.
Democrats were taken aback, to say
the least, when Mr.. Ralston, in a few
words announced he would not become
senatorial aspIrant. There had been
a ground swell In the former Cover
nors direction for several weeks, and,
while it had not assumed the proportions
Of a popular uprising" In his behalf,
there was every indication his can
didacy would be acceptable, not alone
to the leaders, but to the party mass as
well.
Mr.. Ralston is undoubtedly sincere in
his refusal to become a candidate, but
certain observers believe after the work
ers turn to Thomas Taggart in the vain
hope he again win seek the toga and
meet the rebuff 1t is known he will ex-
tend, they will bring unrelenting pressure
upon the former Governor. Whether he
will recede from his determination not
to run remains to be seen, but there are
q lot of Democrats who Lelieve he will
respond to popular clamor.
The editorial banquet developed scores
of booklets, and some one remarked there
were few at the banquet who would not
be willing to save the party" If neces-
sary.
Claude G. Bowers of TT. Wayne, who
has been mentioned in connection with
the SENATORIAL nomination. got distinct
edge on the field by fiery, impassioned
Grafton that swept his hearers off Of their
feet repeatedly.
There is feeling if the old war horses,
Mr.. Taggart or Mr.. RaIston, cannot be
prevailed upon to enter the lists, young
man must be groomed for the place In
this connection Walter Myers, an attor-
ney Of Indianapolis, is mentioned fire.
quently. Mr.. Myers is an orator Of abil-
ity and has taken a leading part in
An~ fican Legion affairs, both State and
national.
Although Bernard r. Shiyely of Mar
ion. formerly Progressive candidate for
Congress in the Eleventh district, is an
announced candidate for the senatorial
nomination, few of the leaders are taking
him seriously. Shively however, with
his customary activity is putting an or
ganization in the field and promises to
be man with whom The other candi-
dates must reckon.