Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1883-06-07
JUDGE GEDDES.
A Plain, Practical, COmmOn-Sense
Political Talk.
From the Cincinnati Times-Star.

FROM the IlnclnnAu llInes-Sthr'l
Hon. George w. Geddes, member of
Congress from the Mansfield District,
and O prominent candidate for the
Democratic nomination for Governor,
is in the city, at the Gibson House, and
this morning Tmes-Stdr man enjoyed
a very pleasant chat with the distin-
guished gentleman. He Is man of
fine appearance, possessing much of that
important adjunct to the success of a
pOlitician--"personal magnetism"
Tall and stately, with the sterotyped
proclivities of the average Ohio states
man, namely, smiles and an ever-ready
hand, Judge Geddes commands the adj
miration of all with whom he comes in
contact. He greatly resembles the inn
mortal Lincoln, and in his conversation
one can almost portray the countenance
of "Honest Old Abe.n
~ am here on little private busi-
ness and expect to see O few friends this
morning. said the Judge, responsive to
an inquiry. af
"Of course, Judge, our subject must
be politics"
knowingly quoth he: "Well, the
two political parties of Ohio are on their
good behavior. They cannot assume to
have things their own way. 1t will be
significant campaign. | look upon
the contest this year as of great import
ance in State agd National point of
view, and it must have much influence
in the welfare of both parties in the
State and Nation"
allow do you regard the chances of
each party?"
"The people are inclined, and l might
say willing to abide their faith in the
Democratic party, but they will by no
means do it Internationally. Should
| the Democrats win, their actions while
in power will be watched closely, and
upon them will depend their future
welfare" @s1 aA
"And the Republicans?'
~ think the Democrats recognize the
fact that the Republican party in Ohio
is moving very cautiously in regard to
| the ticket they will present to the peo-
pie, and will carefully avoid antago-
nisms. So / have felt we should do
with view to success, and that has led
me to avoid any aggressive campaign
for the nomination.
"About the Scott Bill, Judge?n
~ do not think it will prove satisfac-
tory to all. l am inclined to believe
that the Legislature of last winter will
have great influence on the result this
year. That Legislature, taken as q
whole, l think, has not satisfied the
people of Ohio"
"Now coming down to the delicate
question. You know there is always q
delicate question in every interview"
ayes, [ know to what you refer.
think the contest has narrowed down tc
three men, Judge Hoadly, Genera
Ward and myself. Who has the in
side track no one knows"
"You expect the support of the north
ern part of the State and the Western
Reserve, do you not?"
ITO great extent I do.n And aftel
hesitating a moment he continued: -
do not think that it helps a candidate
to cause the announcement of the with
drawal of another in the same contest
This race will be decided by the people
in conventions, and l do not think ther'
will be any Withdrawals until tina
time.
'Have you noticed the drift of senti
ment in the Republican campm !,
"From the current of newspaper in
formation only, it looks to me like tn
fight will be between Foraker and Law
renee" @a gl.sa,
fisherman is. practically out, I sup
pose?' s...5 y, '5fr,,. 4.
aOh, he does, not seek the .nomina
tino, but If it Were forced upon him n
would accept H iia,3 ssg3'aa'a1s. 'as-'.l
uAnd resign his seat in the Senator,