The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-03-20
BUCKEYE POLITICS.
THE MvDoLEo STATE OF AFFAIRS
Ia the Pivotal ComnonWsAith-AB Bitter Struggle
InmInsnt In the Democratic Ranks for
tn. Nomination for the GotsrnsrshIp.
Tho Republicans All At Ssa.

COLUMBUS, o., March l0.-Considering the
season OF the year, there is doubtless more
political talk in Ohio at the present time
than for many years, not even excepting
the memorable contest in 1880, when Mr..
Sherman was putting forth his greatest
effort 10 secure for himself the undivided
vote OF the Ohio delegation at the Chicago
National Convention. Public attention has
recently been called TO the contest going
on among the Democrats who aspire for
Gubernatorial honors. The indications are
most promising for bitter struggle for the
nomination, all the candidates having
faith in the success OF the Democratic State
ticket next fall, as well as in the election
Of a Legislature OF the same complexion.
Judge George Hoadly, undoubtedly the
ablest OF all the candidates yet announced,
has made no special effort in bis own be.
half, and, it appears quite likely, never
would have entered into contest for the
nomination. He has been seriously an
noyed Of late by the course taken by the
friends OF Mr.. Geddes in announcing his
(Hoadly's) withdrawal from the list OF can
Gidates.
Turning to the Republican party, it is
admitted that there are not as yet many
men OF prominence seeking the Guberna-
torial nomination. The name OF the pres.
ent Controller OF the Currency, Judge Law
renee, Is mentioned, and he would, without
doubt, accept the nomination. He has
been standing candidate for years. Why
not put up Judge West and make the farce
more thoroughly complete" 1t was
thought that the present Attorney General,
George K. Nash, was candidate for Gu.
bernatorial honors; but such is not the
case. Mr.. Townsend, oil Cleveland, has
private affairs to attend to. Gen. Keifer,
The ex.Speaker ot the House OF Representa-.
tives, would be beaten by 10000 votes.
Ex.Congressman Butterworth would be
strong in some parts OF the State, bu; weak
in other; be knows this, and cares not for
the empty honor which nomination
might confer.
Kx PRESIDENT HAYEs' INFLUENCE.
No doubt much significance isto be at
tached to whata member Of the Republi-
can State Committee in speaking on this
subject says: "You are fully aware that l
am no situated as TO have no voice in this
matter, although, like every other Repub.
lican, l am deeply interested in the sue.
cess Of the Republican party next October.
We are placed in very responsible posi-.
ton. The word has gone but that should
0hio.go Democratic next October other
States will be sure to follow her month
later, which would give the Democrats
marked advantage in the Presidential fight
next year. The Democrats are clearly on
the defensive on this question regarding
the control Of the liquor traffic, and what
ever the Legislature may eventually do the
Democrats will occupy negative position.
Do you know that ex.President Hayes is
still big factor in Ohio politics? lam
one who does not care to admitthat this is
so, but it is being gradually forced upon
me that such is the case. You willbear in
mind that when the party has been in
bad way for q candidate in years gone by
Hayes was instrumental in pulling it up,
but admit at terrible cost. There are
now Republicans who believe the ex. Presi-
dent should be again called out. It is
rather bitter dose, but We know about
how il tastes"
"What are your personal views? Who
would be the most available candidate for
the Republicans next fall ?'
FOSTER A FAvoRITE.
"Laying all personal preferences aside, l
must admit that Charlie Foster is the
strongest man in Ohio to-day. l am fully
aware that there would be a cry against a
third term. am aware that the stand he