Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 January 1918 — Will H. Hayes Offered Republican National Chairmanship [ARTICLE]

Will H. Hayes Offered Republican National Chairmanship

The retirement of William R. Wilcox from the position as man of the Republican national committee to become a member of the railroad wage board, has caused the Republican leaders to look around for a capable man to fill his place. Among the names most mentioned, is that of Will H. Hayes, the chairman of the Republican party in Indiana, and it is understood the chairmanship will be tendered him. When informed of the intention of the leaders, Mr. Hayes in a statement said he would not accept the position. He .is chairman of the state council of defense and probably will be a candidate for governor at the next election.