Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-12
POLITICS IN OHIO.
Men Who May Be Candidates for Gov
ernor Next FAN.

ernor Next Fan.
From the Aetp YORK times.
CLEVELAND Nav S.-As already an
nounced, the Republican state Conven-
tios will be hello in Springfield Oh June H..
The friends Of several OF The candidates
favored later date. Their idea has been
that a combination has been made be-
tween Senator Sherman and Judge
Foraker to result in the latier's
domination for Governor. and il
IS certain that Foraker's friends
ire well satisfied with the
me fixed upon and the place chosen.
The surest possible indication Of Republl-
IAN success next fall--a $ On hat IS never
.nOwn TO fail i'm Ohio pnlitcs-lies in the
act that there are any number Of Repuh-
cans anxious for the Gubernatorial
animation. while the Democrats are
llitely aking way for each other. This
llicates to the most casual observer now
he situation is viewed by the trained
Oliticians ct both sides.
IL Judge Foraker succeeds it will mean
he return of senator sherman TO the Sem
re and Ohio's support of him in the
Presidential Convention OF 1883. This is
toll unders God on all sides, and is one of
he secrets Of what opposition has been
.soused to FOraker's candidacy. The
shcaeo Convention, and the sherman
ieu claim that when Sherman allowed
lis half Of the Ohio delegation TO 90 over
Blaine at the decisive moment 1t wa
reed by the Blaine men IN the Ohio
legation to allow ForakeT's renomi-
ton for Governor and Shermans
-lurn to the Senate If those
;laipe leaders raise objections now, say
p, sherman men, there VIII be trouble in
ho camp. If Foraker by any means is
{ nominated the next chance tails to
Mayor W 6. Rose, Of Cleveland, who
,n for Iieni tenant Governor TWO years ago
Hd went ahead OF his ticket nearly 5000
ates. lie is not working for the place
nd does not care much for it. bit would
IKE il il nominated His strength lies in
5 popularity with the Irish and the
,h0ring classes. Gen. Beatty is talked
with more set purpose than his claims
ID chances VIII warrant. He is not popu
~ with the rank and file Of the
,epublican party because Of his occa-
ilual habit Of kicking over the
aces. and bis SUPPORT of Conkling
. THROUGH the Garfield difficulty would
Use bis def at through the OBJECTIONS
st would inevitably occur on the
Western Reserve. Gen. Robert f. Ken
dy. Of Logan county, is developing
me strength, but is handicapped bv he
position st homo of Judge William
.swren g, late FIRST Comptroller of the
rcasury, who is acting in concert with
herman ard Foraker, The Hon. Joseph
iurney, OF Cleveland, eX-State Treasurer,
also a candidate, and is receiving
sircng support from the workingmen in
ilis part of the State. Gen. George X.
Vash is a possibility, but is not consider
d as in the field at present.
On the Democratic side affairs are in a
haotic condition. If Gov. HOadly was
nominated by a rOusing and almost
unanimous vote he might be persuaded
% make the race once more. but as that
ylll not occur. and as there would be q
rave doubt about his receiving a re-
0minaton We're he TO ask for it, the
hsDces of his heading the ticket are very
mall. Ii Allen G. Thurman could for "a
,easOn forget his age, tOregO his cOwardce
nd lay away his bitterness over past
buses, dIsappOintments and msuses,
nd push his way into the arena as a can
idate out of whom the fighting powers
ed not vet gone, be could
rouse a wave Of interest and enthusi-
SIN in the "Old Guard" that would
AIRY all before it and awe the "kids" into
fgreement, or al least silence. But ne will
hardly do it. He takes a certain pleasure
~ standing back and pointing to bis
wounds, and charging upon this Brutus
nd that Brutus the responsibility OF
making them. In all his political train
ing he has never forgotten the gTudges
nor learned how to forgive the enemy of
Yesterday in order that ne NAV he made
use of tomorrow. The Democratic party
els in conciliatory mood toward him,
rpd a little sOftening on his part would
ring IL to repentance and tears.
The Hon. NJ. A. FOran. of Cleveland,
could have the nomination with HOadly
and Thurman ont of the way, ut be per-
Sstently and peTemptprily refuses to al
low bis name to be used. He says he was
sent to Congress as a representative Of
the wOIkmgmen, and that until be sees
certain measures placed on the statute
books his duty lies at Washington. The
Democrats OF bis district are not In favor
0t his running for Governor. as they fear
Il would result in the election Of a Repub-
lican. The same difficulty lies in the
road of the Hon. George W. Geddcs, Of
the Oherlin- Mansfield district. lie is the
only Democrat who can carry il, and
were he 10 resign. a Republican would
ertainly take MS place. lie has long de-
s'red TO be Governor, and may vet decide
IN being candidate for that position.
All things considered. Hon George H.
Converse, Of Columbus. stands nearer to "A
iomination than any man vet named. He
as little 10 risk. as his political career is
90 an end unless something OF this kind
should lift him hack TO power. He is
strong man personally, keen political
manager, eNperienc in public life, aud
considered sound as to certain important
nublic questions. The purpose OF the Ohio
democrats now is 10 make a strong II Eht
'nd 70 lose no opportunity OF success that
may be thrown IN their way.