The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-16
Postmaster General Denies
Backing Candidate as
Lyons Successor,
MOT HERE FOR POLITICS.
Cabinet Member Says Hard
ing VIII Speak in Indiana
on Return From West.

What 1 want and all 1 want is
IL the Indiana Republicans elect a
Chairman with some brains and who
will be unselishly for the Republican
party" Postmaster General Harry S.
New declared on his arrival here to-
day in discussing the chairmanship
fight brought about by the prospective
resignation of Lawrence Lyons.
The postmaster general is IN Indi-
annapolis TO attend the Indiana postal
conference convention, which he viii
address at the Athenaeum Tuesday
afternoon.
In Barber's Chair
Through hot towels and while dodg-
Ing the lather brush and razor strokes
IN the Columbia Club barber shop.
New discussed the craftsmanship stu
alton and President Harding's pro-
posed trip TO Alaska.
Il have no candidate for the chair
manship," he continued. when it
comes to political organization I
never have sought either to make or
control. I am not now departing
from long established custom. I
want to see an efficient, respectable
party organizations. that viii be un-
selfshly for the Republican party. I
have not come here TO press any in
dividual."
Not to Talk Politics"
New said his sole purpose in coming
to Indianapolis was to attend the pos
tai convention and not to talk politics.
He said he expected to attend a mum
Der Of similar conventions in other
parts OF the country.
While President Harding's itinerary
on his trip to Alaska has been dis
Ikcussed only tentatively. New said he
sobably will not speak in Indiana
until August. on his return trip. He
said at least one speech will be made
IN Indiana II is doubtful, New said.
whether the President can accept the
Invitation Of Republican editors 10
speak in South Bend early in June.
To Start About June 20.
President Harding viii leave Wash
ington about June 90" New said. He
will make a number Of speeches going
out and coming in. He probably will
speak in ST. Louis. Denver. Salt Lake
City. Los Angeles and Portland going
out"
Coming back. he will take the
Northern route, stopping for at least
enc speech in Indiana. The President
6 Is making the trip because he is in
terested IN Alaskan development"
New refused TO discuss the effect
the Daugherty announcement Hard
ing is a candidate would have on the
Presidents tour.
Delegation at Train
New was met at the train by large
delegation of pOstmasters and postal
employees. AS ne stepped from the
station he was met by a detachment
of marines.
In the reception delegation. besides
postoffice officials, were Bert c. Nor
gan. Federal prohibition enforcement
officer for Indiana; Charles W. Jewett
and Gen. Dwight NJ. Aultman. com
mander of TT. Harrison.
New will make the first speech of
his visit before the Rotary Club Tues
day noon. He said ne will not talk
politics.
Officials Speak
@ The postal convention will open at
Cie Athenaeum at O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon with speeches by New, Gov
ernor McCray. Mayor Shank and
Wallace o. Lee, representing the
Chamber Of Commerce.
John H. Bartlett, first assistant
postmaster general. will arrive Tues
day for the convention.