New Britain herald., 1922-03-20
Despite Urging of Friends
 Former Merchant Has
 Not Yet Made Known His Decision on Matter
Feeling Strong, in Many Quarters, That He Could Carry City Election Next Month if He Ran.

In the person of D. McMillan, re- tired New Britain business man. one of the most promising candidates for the republican nomination for mayor appeared on the horizon this morn. ing.
 Mir. McMilan was talked of in va rious sources, mention of his name spreading like wildfire and seeming readily acceptable to a large number of people along the street Seldom has an incipient boom been received with so much enthusiasm in so many quarters, although some of the old line politicians were not clamoring wildly for his nomination, probably realizing that his election might mean the loss of their own grip upon the machine in the city.
 In the opinion of many MT. McMil- Ian is admirably situated for the posi- tion. being independent, with real business ability, and capable of talk ing a definite stand upon civic mat ters.
 Not "Rcgular" Republican. He has not been regular" repub- lican all of his life though he has all ways leaned to that party. Several years ago, at the time of the rise of the Bull Moose party, he was an ar dent follower of Theodore Roosevelt and ran for state senator on the ticket He has been regarded as a man who has the courage of his con- victions and who was always ready to stand staunchly for what he be- lieved right.
 Has Excellent Record.
 Mir. McMillan came to this country from Scotland when he was young and, by careful work, built up the large business which he recently sold. He was very successful in business and is one Of the largest property owners in the city. Since the disposal of his business he is enabled to spend more time for civic work and should prove a valuable man to control the destinies of New Britain
 Not Yet Decided.
 The proposed candidate has not yet decided whether he will run or not He admits that he may, but realizes that much work would have to be done before he could go before the republican voters at the primaries "The thing has come upon me too to run," he stated today Should I care to I will so announce later" he added.
 Mir. McMllan, should he decide to run, has until next Saturday night in which to file a petition for the prim- aries.
 The possibility that Mir. McMillan may enter the mayoralty fight will several weeks-a three -cornered race for the republican nomination. Per sistent reports have been going the rounds that a third, or dark horse" candidate would bob up after Curtis and Quigley had both announced their Candidacy. In mention of Mir. McMillan's name, completion of this prediction is expected to be brought about.
 Chances Look Bright
 News of the McMilan boom reach
  publican and democrat ranks in short order The prospective candidate is looked upon at the present time as standing equally as good, if not bet ter chances of securing the republi- can nomination than either Of the present candidates: and in the event of his choice by the primary, his chances of election at the polls are considered brightest of the republican aspirants,
 Would Avert Split
 That there is a wide breach be- tween Curtis and Quigley, and, neces- sarily between the followers of each candidate, is no secret. On each side, threats are heard that the selec- tion of the other candidate by the primary will result in their jumping the party traces. Mir. McMillan would enter the primary a comparatively new man in politics without having had occasion to make political enemies, and it is expected that his selection as a compromise candidate would be urged, this to prevent a widening of the breach in the repub- lican party.
 Fear Democrat Breach.
 Democrat leaders have openly ex- pressed themselves as of the opinion that the Halloran- Paonessa fight will l result in breach. particularly If Paonessa is not named 10 head the ticket.