New Britain herald., 1924-08-18
COVERT INDICATES
 HE WILL NOT RUN
telniinusd from First Passl

lNahhAAnNs w tSN0Hllhallohs TOT
 some time a determined effort has
 heen in progress to unsest MT. Fsnn,
 partly because of his attitude toward
 e2rseFlieemen who were candidates
 for the postmastership, An aniir
 Tenn slate of candidates for the con.
 gressional convention has been pre-
 pared and although petitions have
 not been formally filed with Chair
 man William II, Judd it is expected that they will he filed by [ o'clock
 standard time, tomorrow evening,
 Bingham ar Tempieton.
 Names suggested as a slate for the
 state convention are Oliver l, Davis,
 Maxwell s, Porter, Albert Anderson and Mrs, Arthur c, Kimball
 Several members of this slate have had informal meetings for the pur- pose Of discussing the state ticket One Of them frankly stated 10 the Herald" that sentiment was divided although there were no indication Of bitterness, the situation being that individuals had certain opinions which they were at liberty 10 hold. Several express great confidence in Lieutenant Governor Hiram Bingham, who is a candidate for the nomina- iian for governor. Others believe Governor Charles A. Templeton has given good account of himself and would like 10 see him returned 10 office. Governor Templeton has re- peatediy said that he will not be candidate 10 succeed himself.
 George w. Rlett, state central com mitteeman who will probably be &C., live In the fall campaign, was asked yesterday whether he had heard any names mentioned in connection with the delegation 10 the state convention and replied in tho negative.
 May Endorse Judge Gaffncy
 Republicans who have been aues- toned say they do not believe there will be opposition ot the reelection of Judge Bernard F. Gaffney as judge of the probate court, Judge Gsffney. a democrat has held office for many years. his candidacy being endorsed at the republican probate convention because 1t is generally recognized that he is the ideal man for the place. Abortive attempts have been made to nominate a candidate against him but sentiment at this writing favors his endorsement by the c. o. P. this year.
 LaFollctte Has Supporters
 Mathematics teachers trying to drive algebra into the heads of their pupils used to begin with the for mua: Let x equal the unknown quantity" This year the unknown quantity in the political situation is Senator Robert NJ. LaFollette and political leaders on both sides of the fence admit it. LaFollette has many and admirers among work ingmen and he may have enough strength in the presidential eection to upset calculations.
 An interesting point of dispute Is his support will be derived from the republican or dem mocratic party. There are oraces on both sides ready to prove the case accord ing to their political predilections. It Is believed that many democrats who wanted to see Governor Smith of New York win the party nomina tion will vote for LaFollette in protest gainst the decision of the convention. It is also reported that there is a rend toward the Wisconsin among republican voters, who say that re- publican promises of prosperity with york enough for anyone who wants to york have been fulfilled. Hundreds ,f factory emplolyes have been work ng under reduced schedules with reduction in their weeks ,ay.
 Who Will Run For Treasurer:
 Now that c. Harold Gilpatric has esigned ns state treasurer, friends of enator Ernest r.. Rogers of New Lon on are pressing his suit for the posi- ion. Senator Rogers Is well known I legislative circles and has always cen popular at the capitol and at olitical gatherings. He has .wids nowledge of financial affairs and is Spected to be a candidate for the. . o. r. nomination for treasurer.
 The appointment of Captain Anson McCook as treasurer by Governor cmpleton is thought 10 be of tenn orary nature, If Chairman Roraback the state central committee and his tends have their say. As executive 'cretary to Governor Tcmpleton, aptain McCook has been intimately :sociated with his chief and has "obably earned the displcasure Of 'e state machine" as much as the overnor himself.