The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-11-03
BY r. II. LEACH
Tines Special Writer

PITTCBURGH. Nov. 3.-Pennsyl-
vania Republicans are beginning 70
look up Jsnissaries.
The Janissaries we're a force OF
mercenary soldiers used BY the sui
tans Of the middle ages TO protect
the throne. Soon the Janissaries
became so strong that they turned
on the sultans-who tried in vain 10
get protection from the Janisssires.
The Republican organization Of
Pennsylvania Is very much afraid it
has a Janissary on its hands.
Some weeks ago. the Republican
"old guard" made peace with Gov
ernor Clifford Pinchot. long their
most bitter enemy and effective op-
p0nent. Terms OF the peace treaty
are not yet clear. Pinchot took TO
the stump 10 try TO save the Repub-
lican candidates from what then
looked like defeat. Among those
candidates was his longtime Oppo-
nent. Senator David A. Reed.
Pinchot Hurt Democrats
Governor Pinchot did not men
ton Senator Reed in his first
speech, but indirectly he helped him
by a terrific attack on the reputa-
ton and integrity Of Joseph F. Guf-
fey. Reeds Democratic opponent. In
his second speech. the Governor did
not mention Mr.. Reed. He called
him a "reactionary" and a tool Of
the Melons and other hot names,
and said he was for him only be-
cause he was the best Of a bad bar
gain.
Old-line Republicans held their
noses. but continued 10 schedule
Governor Pinchot for appearances,
because he was the political sensa-
ton Of the state and his whitening
attacks had put the Democratic
candidates definitely on the defen-
sive. He had discovered the Achilles
heel in the Democratic campaign
the weakness and the embarrassing
records Of the Democratic senatorial
and gubernatorial candidates. And
he was opening big chinks in the
Democratic armor.
Strangely. Governor Pinchot was
bes' wing extravagant and fulsome
prai upon William A. Schnader,
the Republican candidate for gov
ernor. He was crediting Mr..
Schnader-who served as attorney
general under Governor Pinchot-
with accomplishments that Governor
Pinchot had previously claimed for
himself. And he continued TO de-
nounce Senator Reed.
Senate Probe Announced.
It was revealed that the Governor
may become the Spearhead in an
attempt 10 unseat Senator Reed If
he is elected.
The revelation came simultan-
eously from Washington and from
Pittsburgh. Senator James F.
Byrnes, Democratic chairman Of the
senate committee 70 investigate
campaign expenditures. announced
an investigation was being made Of
Mr.. Reeds primary campaign ex-
penditureS. Governor Pinchot had
run against Mr.. Reed in the pri-
mary. and after his defeat the Pin
chot forces clamored for an inves-
tigation Governor Pinchot even
was credited with having asked
President Roosevelt TO help bring
about such an inquiry.
Senator Byrnes' announcement
state that Governor Pinchot has Of
fered 70 help at once in a senate
Investigation Of the Reed expendi-
lures in the primary and general
election campaigns. This appar-
emily subStantiated charges made
almost simultaneously in Pittsburgh
by Richard J. Beamish, former sec
rotary OF the commonwealth in the
Pinchot cabinet. who resigned in
order to support the Democratic
ticket. Mr.. BeamiSh, acting for the
Pinchot administration. made a
widespread investigation Of the
Reed expenditures. and declared:
The (senate) committee will
have the most complete array Of
evidence TO disqualify a man for a
senate seat ever presented-exceed-
ing that in the Ware. Smith and New
berry cases" He charged evidence
OF a criminal conspiracy" now is
contained in the records Of the sec
rotary Of the commonwealth Cthe
office from which he had resigned
a few days previously.
Republicans Are Shaken
The two announcements have
shaken Republican ranks with the
sudden fury Of an earthquake.
For II Mr.. Guffey. the Democratic
candidate. should be defeated. and
Senator Reed. the Republican can
didate. should be unseated. Cover
nor-elect Schnsder would then ap-
point a senator 20 I'LL the vacancy.
Recalling Governor Pinchot's Law
lsh praise OF Mr.. Schnader. the
Democrats are now charging that
Governor Pinchot expects 70 get the
aupointment-that he hopes TO
knock out MI Guffey before the
election and Senator Reed after
ward in order 10 capture the seat
ne long has aspired 10 hold.
The charges sound prepoSterouS-
out the whole Pennsylvania cam
paign has become preposterouS be-
yond the worst Nightmares politi-
clans ever have had
Who viii win it7 The politicians
throw up their hands.
The Democrats ought 70 win. but
their candidates lack popular appeal
and Mr.. Guffey is under a cloud.
Maybe the old warrior. Clifford
Pinchot. who already has captured
most OF the hmelight. viii ulti-
mately capture most Of the fruits Of
the election.
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