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licans. But he. too, has declared that
he is not candidate for the senatorial
nomination.
Among the Republican members of
the House from Massachusetts, whose
names are mentioned today as poten-
tial candidates for the Senate are Mrs.
John Jacob Rogers and Representa-
tives Andrew. rockingham, Underhill.
Luce and Dallinger. Representative
Treadway, who might we'll be con-
sidsred for the nomination, is opposed
to entering the race. Senator Gille:t
halls from the western part of the
State, and so does Mr.. Treadway, and
there is a tradition that both sections
should be represented, if possible. in
the Senate.
In some quarters, It Is suggested
that former Representative Winslow
might well be drafted for the nomina-
ton. He voluntarily retired from
Congress and is now chairman of the
Railroad Board of Mediation.
The senatorial primaries do not
come in Massachusetts, until late in
Summer. But the Republicans real
ize that IL they are to wage sue
cessful fight against Senator Walsh.
they must get down to brass lacks
within a short time. They believe
they must make an intensive cam
paign, d campaign of education. and
such a campaign cannot be carried out
| in the few weeks intervening between
| the primary and the general election.
Mrs. Rogers is extremely popular in
her own district. She has the distinc-
ton of being the first woman ever TO
sit in Congress from conservative
| Massachusetts,. If she entered the
race against Senator Walsh, she
doubtless would prove popular can
didate the State over. Admittedly, 1t
would be difficult for Senator Walsh
to attack her. Geographically she is
properly located, for she comes from
the Lowell district.
Any Republican. however, who un-
dertakes to make the campaign
against Senator Walsh must be pre-
pared for a fight which in many quar-
ters Is considered little short of des-
perate. The Walsh strength may
cause members of the House to think
twice before tossing their hats in the
ring.
Duties to Continue.
Mr. Butler in his statement, which
was in the form of letter to Robert
M. Washburn, president of the Roose-
Welt Club, said that his duties as
chairman of the Republican national
committee Twill continue for some
months and must have my first atten-
tion." 1t is understood that he vii,
hold on as chairman Of the committee
until the national convention is held
in June.
Suggestion today that possibly Mr..
Butler would be appointed TO the
Cabinet or to a diplomatic post was
discounted by some of his associates.
They do not believe that he is desir-
Gus. they said. of post abroad, and
they pointed out that he might have
had appointment as Secretary of War
after the late Secretary Weeks died.
but that he did not wish it.
During the recent meeting in Wash
ington of the Republican national
committee, Mr.. Butler won victory
in the selection of Kansas City for the
convention next June.
The retirement of Mr.. Butler from
the senatorial race pretty effectually
removes from the campaign for Office
the Coolidge administration. so far
as Massachusetts is concerned, con-
ceding. of course, that the President
will not be drafted to run for Pres
ident.