Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 192, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 August 1919 — M’CRAY MAY NOT BE A CANDIDATE [ARTICLE]

M’CRAY MAY NOT BE A CANDIDATE

RUMORS STATE THAT KENTLAND MAN MAY NOT MAKE GUBERNATORIAL RACE. Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 14. Rumors to the effect that Warren McCray, of Kentland, may not be a candidate for the republican nomination for governor after all are being circulated here. Rumors are also being circulated to the effect that Edmund M. Wasmuth, of Huntington, republican state chairman, as toeing groomed for the race. Consequently, those who thought they bad it all doped out are guessing again. All Are Hanging Back. Although numerous candidates and .possible candiates Wave been mentioned there seems to be little inclination to make announcements and to start the race. When Will H. Hays, republican national chairman, withdrew his name for consideration it was stated that Mr. McCray in all probability would be a candidate. Now some go so far as to venture the opinion that Mr. Hays may be induced to re-enter the

racer - ... Everybody Just Guessing. These, rumors simply go to show the unsettled condition of affairs. Just what is likely to happen only a few on the inside are supposed to know. The rest are kept guessing. The only thing certain thus far is that Edgar D. Bush, lieutenant- governor, will be a candiate. His candidacy seems not to be taken seriously; so as it stands, the field is still wide open. Besides Mr. McCray, Edward Toner, of Anderson, is probably the most frequently mentioned possibility but he is not meeting with general favor and it is considered a matter of doubt whether he will decide to make the campaign. Wa*muth a Farmer. There are strong indications that the story that Mr. Wasmuth may be a candidate has some basis of fact. Mr. Wasmuth is a farmer as well as a manufacturer and for this reason could be expected to appeal to a large class of voters. He is ■not as well known as some possible contenders for the nomination, but his record as a republican has never been questioned and with a strong campaign he could be expected to poll a heavy vote.