Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-03
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deny that Governor Sproui is the
dominating figure in the situation. In
fact. there is no situation with his per-
sonality left out.
Ordinarily Senator Grow, as chair
man OF the State Committee, and now
the senior United States Senator,
should be commanding parsonage. But
he is very sick man and physically
unfit to discharge the duties Of his
Office.
What VIII lie Do?
The paramount and insistent query
Is, What will Governor Sprnu! dot
Will he decide to appoint some man
from the east as Mr.. Pcnrose's success
sor, who IN name at least would size
up to the job?
But who is the man?
Name and business or profs ssional
ability are not the only reuHisitcN. The
man who takes Mr.. t'-nrOscS x place
In the Senate will be recognized rs the
head of the party. That is with Sem
ator Grow chronically i'll or incapnci-
tated.
The suggestion has come from various
sources that Governor Sproul appoint
some prominent citizen to fill the unex-
pircd term. he meantime announcing his
own candidacy.
Would Bring Loud Cries
Such course undoubtedly would at
once stimulate cry of Job" The ap-
pointee would be pilloried as seat
warmer" The whole situation would
be denounced as a "set up"
In the above I am merely rejecting
the various opinions and suggestions !
have met here in Harrisburg.
"Wil Governor Sproul resign with
year Of his term unexpircd, permit
ting the Lieutenant Governor to sue
cced him and then appoint him to the
Senate to the place left vacant by Mr..
Pcnrose?' I asked q member Of the
Governors Cabinet.
This was his reply
"What do you suppose Simon Cam
eron, or Don Cameron, or Senator Quay
or even Boies Penrose would have done
had such n crisis been thrust suddenly
upon them? And the Republican Party
Is facing the greatest CrisIs-as an or
ganization-possibly It has ever en-
countercd since It was formed.
Faced by Possible Climax
"If Governor Sproul should decide to
resign and accept the ad interim ap-
polntmcnt, the people would have a
chance to defeat him at the polls this
spring II his course wasn't acceptable.
Don't forget that.
Since early Sunday morning the Gov
crnor has been the target of advice, sug-
gestion and even Importantly that has
come by telegraph, telephone, letter and
by personal visit. He has even heard
from the high places In Washington.
One Senator of international reputa-
ton has expressed himself very directly
on the subject of Pennsylvania sending
as Senator Penrose's successor, man
who will measure up to the demands OF
the hour in Washington.
Soreness Sure to Follow
No matter who succeeds to the vacant
chair In the Senate there is bound to be
soreness, recrimination and bitter criti-
cism. 1t Is inevitable with the party
divided into conflicting factions as ut
present.
There is no precedent in PENNSYLVANIA
history for Governor resigning to ac-
Ccpt appointment as United States Sem
atOr.
Governor Snyder resigned nine days
before his death to enable his party to
name his successor under the laws, but
that IL not an analogous case
Yesterday all festivities at the Exec
utive Mansion. including the Governor 8
annual reception, were abandoned out
Of respect to the dead Senator.
Confers with Cabinet
The Governor remained at home, de-
clninG invitations to dinner from
friends. In the evening he held several
informal conferences with members OF
his Cabinet.
Attorney General Alter was among
those who called but no statement was
, issued either formally or informally
from the mansion.
Naturally, no one in authority or in
any way identified with the Administrn.
tion would talk for publication. 1t
was implied that any Comment or in
formation on this uppermost topic must
come from the Governor himself.
There Is no question but that Gov
ernor Sproul is waiting to hear from
State and county leaders. And he Is
getting returns, Judging by the number
of kilograms and special delivery let
tive Mansion.
He declines. however, to even hint
at his possible action.
There has been no particular influx
of visitors 70 the executive Offices this
morning. l.. Is. lleincr. Pittsburgh. Il
Federal official, and Major Sam Whit
taker, speaker Of the House. We're the
leading callers, though the Governor
had n number Of visitors scheduled this
afternoon.
Alfonso Won't Visit U. S.