Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-06-03
OHIO POLITICS.
THE SITUATION GENERALLY RE-
VIEWED.
The Difficulty of Casting Horoscope
The Different Conventions for
Governor Intrigues and
Pots-The Outlook.
Correspondence of the Register.

long and patient inquiry to ascertain
the exact views of affairs at the presen
time within the precints of the Demo
cratic Temple OF Ohio, but the more
learn the less | know. There is but Ont
simile that will express the present
situation, and that, after much menta
effort, | have discovered. Buckeye
Democracy at this juncture is like unto
a kaleidoscope-at every turn new com
binations appear-and the existing con
fusion is rendered worse cOntounded
by every fresh arrival.
The Democratic State Convention con
vcnes in this city on Wednesday, and
already the clans are beginning to gather
All attempts to reach conclusion, how
ever, from conversation with the dele
gates and others prove fruitless. lnfor-
nation is plenty and may be had for the
asking, but no two people tell the same
story, hence my recourse to ejaculation.
To less extent even than in the Re-
publican voluntary canvass do the
nominations for the offices other than
Governor and Meutenant-GOvCrnor en-
ter into the present contest, everything
being lost sight of except the two posi-
tiOns named. Therefore | will cOntine
myself to the discussion OF the question
of the hour.
Two years ago r. NJ. BishOw was
nominated by the Democrats and
elected Governor of Ohio by majority
of over twenty thousand in total vote,
which fell many thousands short OF be-
ing full one. Whether or not his adj
ministration has been satisfactory 10
the people of the State may not be dis
cuSsed here. Suffice it to know that 1t
has not been so to many Democrats,
who are now endcavoring to defeat him
for nomination. 1t is a time-hOnOred
custom with the Democracy OF Ohio to
favor with denomination an officer who
has acquitted himself with credit,
and it is upon this ground
that Governor Bishop now seeks recog-
milton at the hands OF the Convention
next Wednesday.
On the other hand, il is urged by
those who oppose his claims that his ad-
ministration has been a succession Of
blunders and, while admitting that his
majority was large two years ago, they
point to the fact that his vote was very
much less than that received by other
Democratic candidates who had been
defeated. They urge further that this
is no time to be guided by
precedent, but that eXpediency
should govern the action of the conyen-
ton. Recognizing the Importance OF
the coming election, and how much will
depend upon it, all Democrats, friends
ana foes. OF Governor Bishop alike, de
mand that the strongest man available
shall be placed at the head of the ticket.
If it can be demonstrated that he is that
man, then he will be nominated; but
unless it can be so demonstrated he
will not. Whatever the outcome, all
will acquiesce. But of One' thing all
NAV be assured-that the ticket nOmi-
mated on Wednesday will be composed
of the strongest men rather than OF ia
vorite sons.
At last writing it looked as though the
ticket would be headed with Thurman
and Ewing, but since that time word
has been received that General Ewing
positively declines TO leave his seat in
Congress to accept the second place on
the ticket. 4 ticket was then made OF
Thurman and Rice, and for day or two
it looked as though the combination
would win, but word now comes
that Senator Thurman does not recog-
nize the existence OF an emergency
which should induce him to make the
race against his inclination and prefer
enCes-fOr it is conceded on all hands
that he will be the nominee il he will
accept the nOmlnatiOn-and the latest
combination, which was announced last
night, is Rice and Hassaurek. General
Rice is the candidate of the any-thing-to-
beat Bishop faction, a one-legged soldier,
agOod man and an eX-member OF Con-
gress from Northwestern Ohio. Hon
Fred. Hassaurek is editor OF the Gin,
cinnati IiOlkSbldH, the most influential
German paper in the state
combination has all the elements OF
strength needed to make it successful
1t is the avowed intention of the Repub'
lican leaders, ignoring utterly state
issues, to make the impending campaign
upon the platform of sectional hate and
rearing aloit the "bloOdy shirt, march
forward to battle under its folds. The
nomination of General Rice, ii is claimed
would cOunteraCt the effect Of this in g
large measure, since his war record
is most honorable, he having lost a les
and now having his body full OF bullets
Hassaurek's S nomination, il is thought
would lure back TO the party many
Germans who have wandered off from
the fold in the last few years.
John G. Thompson arrived home
from Washington Friday, and is work
ing with might and main and bringin.
every influence TO bear 10 det,at th,
denomination OF Governor Bishop
In an interview with a reporter o
the Pittsburgh TelegrOpB, while
passing through that city en- route hith
er, on Friday, he stated that his oh
ject in coming to Columbus was TO have
the strongest man nominated, and thai
that man was General Rice. In COnver
sation with him Yesterday he denied
the authenticity OF the interview above
alluded to, and stated further that h,
| had never seen the reporter. His denial
however, may be taken cum qranO sails
for he has fashion OF repudiating hi
own utterances when he finds they re
act. But be that as it may, il j
known beyond a peradventure tina
he is here in Rice's interest, the chic
significance OF which lies in the fact tina
he is recognized, moreover, as Senate
| Turner's lieutenant.
Despite the combinations made agains
him there are many who believe tina
Governor Bishop will yet pull through
/ The cities are in the main opposed .
/ him. and he will have few if any vote
from Cleveland, Toledo, Dayton 0
! Columbus, though Cincinnati, his home
will probably give him a solid vote
But Notwithstanding this tn
| fact that he is very strOn
in the country cannot be denieC
In fact, leading Republican member {
the Legislaturel remarked to me Ia:
evening that he would rather the Den
ocrats would nominate any Of the car
didates mentioned Thurman, of cours,