Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 April 1914 — Will Beat the Republicans to It. [ARTICLE]

Will Beat the Republicans to It.

The action of the Bull Moose state committeemen in switching the date for their state convention so that they can nominate a ticket* ahead of the republicans has been followed by a rumor that the republicans will change their date so that they can nominate first. This is denied by Secretary Henley, of the republican state committee. The republicans are not going to change their dates, but the Bull Moosers may force them to change their plans ] somewhat It is understood that the Bull Moosers advanced the date of their convention because they are anxious® t

to get into the campaign ahead of the republicans and to force the latter to come in.o the open on a number of issues. Some of the democratic leaders say that the Bull Moosers want to he in position to be regarded as tse party that is taking the most advanced position on the ; so-called progressive issues. The Bull Moosers will- declare for a state-wide primary, the initiative ; referendum, recall, woman’s suffrage workman's compensation and for a constitutional convention. They will outradical both the old parties. They I gill declare or county local option unless they change ineir plans It i - hardly regarded r s likely that they viif declare for national prohibition. | £lthough there is sentiment among \ em in :avor of that issue.