The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-05
HOG MARKET REGAINS TUESDAYS LOSS
SAND VS.. STONE
ISSUESAT CAUCUS
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Republican State committee, act
ing for Clyde Walb, and Joseph M.
huntington of Evansville, Klan H.
tan and contender for the office of
grand dragon when w. Lee Smith
quits.
From authoritative sources it Is
learned that this group is claiming
forty-two votes for Pittinger, out of
the sixty-seven Republican members
Of the House. Leslie's friends are
claiming thirty.eight
Despite statements that the Gov.
ernor is maintaining a "hands off,
attitude in the fight, it is learned
that he has participated in many
conferences regarding the speaker
ship, and will, if necessary, bring
all the power and pressure of his
office to bear for the Selma man
to any Investigations by the Legis-
lature of any of the state offices.
promises of the Governor are also
While it is conceded that there
are other interests vitality concerned
with the office Of swinging the gavel
beside the crushed stone and gravel
interests, these two interests dove
tail into all the other propaganda
afloat.
The break in the Marion County
delegation indicates that some of
the members from this county will
support Leslie despite the unit rule
which was reported as having been
adopted. The Marion delegation will
caucus tonight just before the big
caucus.
Milling IN the Hobbies of the Clay
pool and Columbia Club Tuesday
night could be found most of the
State politicians and their friends.
Lobbyists began to make their ap-
pearance and their presence felt.
Most voting members were noncom-
initial on their speakership choice.
With the arrival of the entire mem
bership today there will probably be
a capitalization of sentiment.
A lack of cohesion among the
membars of the majority party is
the main concern of the leaders.
Strenuous efforts are being made to-
day to knit together the various
cliques.
Calvin Ferris, Muncie, will again
act as parliamentarian of the SEES
sion. He has been unravelling The
knotty problems Of law making for
the past twelve years and on the
fight for Speaker declares he has no
choice although Pittenger comes
from his county.
Lafayette Gilley. Washington,
seems to be the choice as principal
clerk against William G. Lyle of
Flora, although Mrs. Elizabeth
Daugherty OF Treaty has mustered
SOME strength. The clerkship may
depend on the outcome of the main
fight. Much trading IS expected.
Harlan VS.. Nejdl
Friends of Denver c.. Harlan,
Wayne County. candidate for presi-
dent pro TEN of the Senate
claim to be making serious inroads
on the candidacy of James ]. Nejdl,
Whiting, who held the place in the
session of 1925.
Absence from the city OF Harold
Van Orman, Lieutenant Governor,
and principal hacker of Nejdl, has
been giving the e-gatherers for
Harlan much hope. They maintain
that II Van Orman fails to reach the
city until shortly before the eau
Gus, which is to be held in the SEN
ate chamber tonight at Z, that they
will have enough votes to put Har-
Ian over.
The administration forces are raj
lying to the support of the Senator
from the northern end Of the State
and deals galore are being made.
Not little unpleasantness has
been caused by rumors to the effect
that Van Orman sent for Nedjdl and
another advisor to make up COM
mittee assignments for the coming
session.
The usual group Of candidates for
various Senate posts have been an
nounced. > AS in the House final dis
position will depend on the trading.