Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1919 — Republicans Await Hays' Speech. [ARTICLE]

Republicans Await Hays' Speech.

Indianapolis, Aug. I.—“ Say, I’ve got a boy three and a half years old who Is trying to swim Lake Michigan and I believe he’ll do it yeL” This was the reply of Will H. Hays, chairman of the Republican national committee when asked If he will be a candidate for governor of Indiana. Hays will address a meeting of the state Republican Editorial association at Magnesia Springs Republican leaders throughout the country are waiting with Interest to learn whether he will announce his candidacy. Pressure is being brought to bear in some quarters to prevent him entering the race, party leaders wishing him to devote his time to the national campaign. Hays declined t<f state his position, saying he is “going to make his speech soon and It’s too hot today anyway.”