The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-11-20
REACTION
BRINGS new
FORW ARD
Talk of Running Junior Sena'
tor for Governor Strong
at Capital
1Np1ANAPoLS Ind. \

INDIANAPOLlS, Ind. Nov. 20
The many reactions from the re-
cens election are now absorbing the
interests OF the state politicians. One
Of the reactions which Is causing a
mild sensation in the inner circles
cf the republican organization is the
word passed out that Senator Harry
s. New may be a candidate for gov
ernor IN the next election.
It Is possible that the talk started
anong the close friends of ths Junior
>cnattr and that sf,ere is really NO
basis for the speculation. Senator
New has often expressed himself on
the question OF office seeking since
his defeat IN the primary election
He has stoutiy maintained that he
would never seek a political office.
Nevertheless tho talk OF him run
ing for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton is SO strong that II deserves be-
ing recorded. It is natural that there
should be such talk because there
were many in the party who never
hecarne reconciled to the fact that
he was not given another term--or
~ least a nomination for a second
serm But whether It is politically
vxpedieat TO bring him out ss con-
cnder, especially under existing
eonditions, Is doubted seriously by
any Of the older heads in the
pa-ty.
One OF the remarks heard most
frequently ir post mortems over the
Election is an expression OF glee that
lew Shank. mayor OF Indianapolis,
has been eliminated from the guber-
natorial contest by the turn OF
events in the election. It is pre-
sumed by the political leaders that
he fact that Shank was a supporter
of Peveridge in the primary coupled
with the fact that the organization
n Marion county. which he was sup
posed TO control. went to pieces on
the eve of the election. will react
to the disaf-antage OF the mayor.
All Of THIS might be enough to
put almost any politician out of the
running. some point out. but on
second thought there are those who
reflect that Shank does not know
when he IS rebuffed and might run
any way.
This leads up to the strong senti-
ment which Is found on almost every
corner for the abolition Of the direct
primary system during the coming
session of the legislature. What Is
referred to in political circles as the
SHANK menace" is expected to drive
q f1@ ~ ~,
least TO the extent OF amending 1t
so that conventions Will name nom
inees for governor.
One of the most ardent supporters
OF the primary system in the last
lie gfslature was asked for his opinion
on 1t this year. This man is a state
senator from an upstate county. He
Immediately replied that he was still
strong for the primary, but was
time,
Questioned little closer on the
subject he admitted that he would
be willing to compromise with the
foes OF the primary by consenting
to nominating candidates for COVER
nor in the party state conventions.
While the election two years from
now IS receiving a great deal Of at
tention and persons are wondering
just what will happen to the guber-
material booms OF Ed Jackson, sec
retary OF state. who was reelected,
and William @. oliver. auditor of
state. who was defeated. to say
nothing OF the possible candidates.
OF Ed Bush OF Salem. Ed Toner of
Anderson and Ed Wasmuth of Hunt
ington, the more prasdrable men
thoughts on tho legislature which
will convene IN January.
Aside from a clean cut policy OF
economy which will be the watch
word of the republicans and demo
traits alike there are number of
qsestions which are almost certain |
to be brought before the law max |
ers. Among these are:
tax OF ono cent gallon on |
gasoline.
Placing inter city bus lines under
the control OF the public service
commission and the levytng Of a
special tax on buses.
Proposed repeal of the absent vo-
tcrs law.
Repeal of the direct primary law
or amending IL
Increase IN automobile license
fees
Action 20 eliminate the issuance |
OF tax exempt securities