Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 March 1916 — TAGGART PROBABLY WILL FILL VACANCY [ARTICLE]

TAGGART PROBABLY WILL FILL VACANCY

Gov. Ralston Will Probably Choose Close Friend—Place Open For Watson. —~— A,,,.- .-■■ - "gr *-■.-- ••... »■ •-.. ... •■ ', t Indianapolis, March 14. —That Thomas Taggart would be appointed by Governor Ralston as the successor to Senator Shively was the opinion expressed by politicians here generally. So far no other name hasbeen mentioned in connection with the place. Gov. Ralston, naturally would not even discuss the matter tonight, but there has been a warm friendship between the governor and Mr. Taggart for many years and it will not be surprising if the place is tendered to him. Gov. Ralston has the power to appoint a successor who will serve until the general election in November. Under the provisions of the primary law, the democratic state convention which meets here in April will nominate a senatorial candidate to run with Senator Kern who was ated in last Tuesday’s primary. If Mr. Taggart is appointed by the governor, he in all probability would be nominated by the state convention. The death of Senator Shively means that the republicans will name two candidates for United States senator at their state convention in place of one. ' This may clarify a situation that apparently might have . developed trouble, as James E. Watson, who was a candidate in the primary, decided to go into the convention against Harry E. New, who received a plurality of republican votes in the primary. It is understood an effort will be made to have the republican state convention nominate both New and Watson, thereby preventing a fight.