Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 237, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 October 1915 — Mr. McCray’s Candidacy. [ARTICLE]

Mr. McCray’s Candidacy.

Lafayette Journal. Reports from various parts of the state prove that Warren T. McCray, candidate for the republican nomination for governor, is making a most favorable impression and that his candidacy is meeting with approval. Newspaper comments, letters and interviews indicate that Mr. McCray, although unknown in state politics, is developing unexpected strength. Political writer's express surprise over the strength of Mr. McCray. However, their surprise is easily explained. After years in politics they are inclined to judge a man’s acquaintance and popularity solely by his political prominence, forgetting that there are other channels through which a man may become known. That Mr. McCray has friends in all parts of the state has been demonstrated and evidently they are speaking a good word for him.

There is no denial of the statement that Mr. McCray is very much in the race for the republican nomination. His candidacy is gaining much ground not only on the strength of his acquaintance but for the reason that he has been a successful business man and stock raiser—a man of affairs who is qualified to assume the responsibilities of the governor’s office. And we believe that the very fact that he has hot been identified with state politics is proving a factor in his favor, for it would seem that the people of Indiana want to put aside some of the differences of past campaigns and get down to business. The development of the McCray candidacy has been truly wonderful.