New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
THEY'RE OFF

THEY'RE OFF
 The primary contest between Don aid l.. Bartlett and George A. Quiz ley for rhe Republican mayoralty nomination adds zest to the Re publican prediction campaign The surprise, Of course. is that the Republican organization manage nent turned 10 Mr. Bartlett at the last moment in order to defeat the aspirations Of that old-time enemy of the organization, Mr. Quigley.
 There are personalities in sight that leave many Republicans dubious. The political battle between these two men illustrates the rift within the party. Should Mr. Bart lett win the nomination will the Quisley bloc support him? Or. should Mr. Quieley win the nomina- tion, what will be the attitude or the, regulars at the polls:
 Such rift in the party can oc- cur only when the contenders rep resent regular and Irregular" factions. It is easy 10 conclude that after the primary all will be for gotten and "all good men will come 10 the aid Of the party" and the nominated candidate. But in prac- tical politics, that doesn't neces- sarily occur. The leaders Of the fac lions can publicly set an example, but that means little with the ranl; and file. the friends" the nomina tion aspirants mention when an nouncing their determination to cn ter the primary fray.
 The situation duplicates similar political tussles staged in the past in this city. With almost any othel independent candidate than Mr. Quigley contesting the regular Re publican candidate the results would not be serious. Mr. Quigley. however, has been a thorn in the side of the regular organization for years and it will do everything pos sible in s primary to defeat his aims. This will be no news 10 Mr. Quisley.
 The impression is inevitable tha. Mr. Bartlett was drafted by the organization. When he resigned from the Common Council some time ago it was taken for granted that he no longer had time for poli- ties; but at the same time rumors were rife that the organization was willing to see him resign because it was felt that after his failure to defeat Mayor Paonessa he would no longer be considered as a mayoral candidate. The organization, it was said at the time. would groom some other regular candidate. and among these Mr. Nair was regarded as 6 likely prospect.
 If it be true that Mir. Nair was thus considered. the switch from him to Mr. Bartlett is what is term, cd Intriguing" MT, Nair, naturally. has had a long statement issued telling the public that he really could not give his vholehcarted at- tr,.- ion to the mayoraltH and his law business at the same time. But this is rather old stuff" The state- ment. it will be noted, came after the organization had picked Mr. Bartlett, and not before. Until Inc day whea the selection ol MT Bartlett was made MT. Nair was pictured as carefully considering tho prospects of being q mayoralty candidate. Which probably means he would have been able 10 find time 10 be the candidate and tho mayor if elected had the orsani2a- ton willed him the candidacy.
 The same holds true of Mr. Bart lett. When he resigned from the Common Council it was definitely stated that his vocation with the Stanley Works precluded the possi- bility ot any longer playing wjtr politics as an avocation. He h3d been given additional duties, etc. and really the situation was onl where business required all hi' time. Mr. Bartlett no doubt nas serious about it and his duties al the Stanley Works undoubtedly have been increased; out all thc same, it is rare that a gentleman no matter how busy. refuses 10 hcet the cal Of his party It really is al honor. and the Stanley Works, like any other institution in similar cir. cunn3.4nacs, is not likely to objec' 10 ha,.inS the Mayor on the prem, i~es. nor is i. likely 10 intorfer, with the mayoral duties by loading