Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 183, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 August 1919 — HAYS’ REFUSAL BRINGS OUT GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES. [ARTICLE]

HAYS’ REFUSAL BRINGS OUT GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATES.

Indianapolis, Ind., August 4.— A. free-for-all seems to have opened immediately following the announcement (by Will H. Hays, republican national chairman, that he will not be a candidate for the nomination for governor and ’ the names of a number of candidates are expected to be announced soon. Major Ed. Jackson, who resigned as lieutenant governor Ito join the army, is the latest candidate. It seems to be taken for granted that Warren T. McCray will announce his candidacy, although no definite statement has been made thus far. Mr. McCray is a farmer and as such will' 'be depended on to receive the farmer vote. He seems to be the general favorite among republicans and it Is generally believed his chances of receiving the nomination are excellent.

.The name of John McCardle, a member of the public service commission, as a possible candidate was frequently mentioned immediately after Mr. Hays made his announcement. Mr.' McCardle was mentioned some time ago, but discussion of (the possibility of his becoming a candidate was dropped during the period when it was assumed that Mr. Hays would seek the nomination. The statement also has been made that Mr. McCardle may 'become Mr. McCray’s campaign manager. Edward Toner, of Anderson, is again 'being frequently mentioned, although the mention of (his na!me does not seem to meet with much favor. He has been mentioned for governor almost since the last campaign, but .his boom has not gained mudh headway. Lieut. Gov. Edgar D. Bush is already making a campaign for the nomination. He does not seem to be getting very far, however. He attended the meeting of editors and party workers at Magnesia Springs and his reception was rather cool. He announced that 'he would open head quarters here soon and tijat (he. intends to make an extensive speaking campaign in the State. Senator Harry H. Negley, of Indianapolis, will make a campaign for the nomination for lieutenant governor. He seems at this time to be the only candidate seriously seeking this nomination. The race for the nomiination for treasurer is attraeting most of the attention among the minor offices. Among the candidates are Uz McMurtrie, the present treasurer; Bert Morgan, who is employed in the ofipublic instruction; Dave Scott, of Linton, second district chairman; Ben Urbahns, deputy state treasurer, and Ora Davies, of Kokomo. L. S. Bowman, of Richmond, deputy state auditor, seems to be the only serious contender for the office of auditor of sftate. U. S. Lesh, assistant attorney gerfertal, is pushing his campaign for attorney general and John Edwards, a Mitchell attorney, is also seeking the nomination. William A Roach, secretary of state; L. N. Hines, state superintendent of public instruction, and Will H. Adams, reported of the supreme count, seem .thus far to 'have 4 clear road to renominatibn, although opposition may develop at any time.