Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-11-21
THE SENATORIAL ISSUE.
A Glance at the Merits ofThree of the
Candidates.

| Candidates.
| The Circleville Democratic Herald assumes
that at present Hon. John A. McMahon
Hon. John II. Thomas aud Col. Calvin
Brice are the leading senatorial candidates,
and says:
Of Hon. John. 4. McMahon, it may be
said that he is one of Ohio's ablest lawyers
He is gentleman of unquestioned integrity
and possesses broad statesmanlike mind.
In matters of craftsmanship, in all questions
of constitutional rights and governmental
policy no mind in Ohio, would probably be
able to better or more intelligently grap-
pie such affairs than that of HON. John A.
McMahon, it may be said that he is one of
Ohlo's ablest lawyers. He is gentleman of
unquestioned integrity and possesses a broad
statesmanlike mind. In matters of states
manship, in all questions of constitutional
| rights and governmental policy no mind in
Ohio, would probably be able to better or
more intelligently grapple such affairs than
that of Hon. John A. McMahon. He has al
ways been thorough and unfinching Demo-
crat and would to our mind, be an ideal
senator, in the highest sense of the term.
Hon. John II. Thomas, of Springfield,
possesses, qualities that specially commend
him as candidate. Himself an extensive
manufacturer, no man Ohio has more thor
oughly mastered the question of the tariff,
and no Democrat in Ohio more fittingly rep
resents or is more thoroughly in accord with
the Democratic position of tariff reform,
than he. Mr.. Thomas mind is cast in a
broad mould, he is man of great, good,
practical common sense, a man of the people
and last but not least, every inch Demo-
crat. He would be a safe and influential
member of the Senate of the United States,
should the democratic legislature elect him
to atposition.
Col Calvin Brice, or "Cal" Brice, as he is
more popularity known, stands out IN some
respects different from either of the other
two gentlemen. He has probably been more
prominently identified with such business as
political affairs, as would tend to establish
more of national reputation than either of
the other gentlemen. While man of cul-
ture and refinement, he is not less man of
large and practical affairs and has evidenced
his ability to cope with those eminent in such
matters. OF ample means, he has used it,
not only in behalf of his party, but for other
worthy objects, that might properly appeal,
not in vain, to charitably disposed person
of ample means.
From a political standpoint (and by this
we mean, in the light of party interest," there
are many reasons, why the election of Mr..
Brice would be particularly strong and de-
sirable and the party interest, is certainly,
no inferior consideration. His business and
other associations and interest are such as to
give him commanding influence, that
would doubtless enure to the benefit of his
party, were he member of the National
Senate. Should the State Legislature elect
Mr.. Brice to represent Ohio in the Senate of
the United States they will elect one
who is entirely capable, will care not only for
interests of the State, but who as well, would
be of great practical use and service to his
party.
In conclusion it.can we'll be said that no real
mistake can be made in the selection of
either of the three gentlemen, who are most
prominently mentioned in connection with
the place. Each possesses particular merits
and there are reasons why each might be pre-
ferred. 1t is for the Democrats of Ohio, to
consider these merits and reasons, and
through their representatives in the lower
and upper house of the State legislature, take
such action as may be for the best interests
of the State. the country and the Democratic
party.