Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-08-29
Senator Camden, of West Virginia, on the
situation In that State.
PoI,,,,or, H.nnld Rep1hiicdR,

Senator ]. n. Camden, of West Virginia,
who is very enthusiastic Democrat was at
Barnum's yesterday, and left last night fs'
Parkersburg. He has but recently returned
from Europe, where he has been with his
family during the past six weeks. As he
himself states, the Senator has not yet been
at home sufficiently long to form a correct
opinion of the political situation. Mr.. Cam
den is one of the millionaires Of West Vlr-
GINA, and is largely interested in mines and
railroads in the State. He is personal
friend of Mr.. Blaine, but opposed to him
politically; so, Of course, his views present
the Democratic chances in their most favor
able aspect. A reporter Of the Morning
Herald saw the Senator yesterday just be-
fore he left the city.
what do you think, Senator, of the re-
ported dissensions amongthe Democrats in
West Virginia.
II don't understand that there is any dis
sension in the party. In nominating the
State ticket there was an active canvass by
frienA of opposing candidates and, as in all
such cases, there was necessarily some feel
ing of disappointment among the friends OF
the unsuccessful aspirants, but to call it dis
sension is an error To be a split in the
party there must be two parties opposed to
each other, and in West Virginia there is no
bolt-all are agreed to support the party
ticket. The Wheeling REGIsTER, l have no
doubt, will give its hearty support to the
whole ticket
What is your opinion of the Irish-Ameri
can movement in favor of Blaine in West
Virginia.
II don't know anything about that move
ment, and in fact did not know one was
contemplated. The Irish in West Virginia
are, as a rule, solidly Democratic, and do
not believe they will be led off now from the
party they have followed so long.
40 you think Blaine's interest in West
Virginia enterprises gives him any special
influence in the Slater
AS far as know, Blaine is only inter
ested in one enterprise in the State just
as there are many people living outside of
the State who have material interests there.
[ should not think this would have any
fleet one way or the other. Bayard, Cor
man. Barnum, Davis aud myself, all Demo
Gratis, and ex-senator Window, a Republi
can, are in the same enterprise with Blaine.
There has been a great deal said about the
course Davis and myself would pursue In
his campaign. Now, ! think that Blaine
IS a strong candidate. He has many friends
in West Virginia, and devoted followers,
and is generally popular, but do not think
that personal feelings toward him will affect
the political sentiments Of those who may
lie his friends"
DO you think Mr.. Elkins sufficiently we |
acquainted in West Virginia to make the
most effective campaign thereY
"Elkins has pretty wide acquaintance
in West Virginia; knows the sentiment Of
various localities, and is man of decided
ability. think he will do the best for his
party in the State that can possibly be
DONE"
evil the difference between the parties
m the tariff question change many votes in
the StateT'
THE people of West Virginia will stand
unaffected by either the Democratic or Re
publican nominations and platforms, and
will give their usual Democratic majority,
no side issues are brought in to disturb
he political situation. What | mean is
hat the State is as Solidly Democratic now
rs heretofore and that Blaine is not strong
er than his party | think the people are
atisfied with the utterances of the Demo
ratio platform on the tariff question. The
tmonnt of revenue to be collected by tax
,hould be regulated by the necessities Of
the government, and this amount must also
# necessity, give the measure Of protection,
and We of West Virginia simply want our
,hare. neither more nor less.
What of the charge that colored voters
were being imported into the StateY
Il saw it, but do not believe it. Those
men were taken there as laborers on the
railroad"
Don't you think that the Republicans
might make gains among the mountain
eersY
Those people are very shrewd and intel
ligent and are not easily influenced to
change their politics. | do not think that
money would be of very much use among
them. The Democratic plurality in the
State has been from $4,000 to $4,000. If
the Greenback and other elements that
might be affected by General Buffers can
didacy were united and his plan for dis
,ributing the electoral vote was cOnsum-
mated it would reduce the majority very
much; but the State is still certain for the
Democracy over all opposing elements"
Has Buffers candidacy excited much
INTEREST,"
"As far as know it has not been sgita-
ted. do not think his personal following
yould be large. ] have been away for two
months and have not yet seen enough of
me present canvass to form a very accurate
opinion, but on my general knowledge of
he State which is extensive, / believe the
views have expressed to be correct"
How is the prohibition vote in West Vir-
giniaY'
There is a large prohibition element
but this question will not enter into the
State cam paigu. TWAS not made an issue
at the nominations and both candidates are
acceptable to the temperance people
What Of the charge that Blaine favored
the hiring of imported laborers in the mines
and the reduction of wages?'
81 don't suppose that Blaine had person
ally anything to do with it if it was ever
done. He was simply stakeholder like
many other prominent men, and had moth
ing to do directly with the management"
do you intend to enter the canvass &C
tivelyT
"Yes, l expect to go through the State
for the Democrats, and believe ex-senator
Davis will do so also"
Where Brains and Honesty Have Lifted Us.