The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1889-09-21
SENATOR KENNA
DISCUSSES POLITICS, STATE AND
NATIONAL.
The Administration Compared with
Grover Cleyeland's = Democratic
Congressman will Not be Fired
Incontinently-The West
Virginia Frauds.
Wheeling Register.

Wheeling Register.
Hon. John Z. Kenna, West Vir.
ginia's youthful and brilliant Sena-
tor, was among the attorneys in at
tendance on the L. S. Court. While
Senator Kenna visited Wheeling
strictly on legal business, and con-
fined his attention to his cases in
court, he was the center of attrac-
ton to host of admiring friends,
who seized the opportunity to show
err their congratulations on him in
person. The distinguished West
Virginian was evidently at peace
with the world. His hearty shake
of the hand and genial smile indi-
Gated mind at rest and anticipa-
ting no anxiety for good many
years to come. He was naturally
inclined to take very rosy view of
things terrestrial, and expressed his
opinion with all the readiness of a
man who has clear conscience and
a good digestion.
BROTHER BEN's BACON.
"What do you think of President
Harrison's administration, and its
standing with the people?" was the
question asked by Register repor-
ter.
President Harrison's administra-
tion," the Senator replied, will be
accepted and judged by that of Gro
yer Cleveland. By the standard of
that comparison the Democratic
party has every reason to feel proud.
1t can stand by it with every prom
Use of success in the campaign of '92
against any man whom the Republi-
cans may nominate In regard to
the organization of the House," the
Senator continued, II believe the
Republicans will accomplish that
with little difficulty. 1t is not the
custom for the minority party, even
though very slightly in the minority,
to oppose or impede the organiza-
ton, and the Republican leaders
ought to have no trouble, unless it
is in agreeing among themselves.
Reed or Mckinney will probably be
made Speaker, although Cannon, of
Illinois, will have strong following.
Cannon is an especially good man.
He is fair, able and conscientious,
and believe the Democrats would
prefer him personally to any of the
other candidates"
DEMOCRATIC SEATS SAFE.
"How will the Democratic men,
bers whose seats are contested be
treatedY
"Oh well, you can depend on one
thing, and that is: no Democrat will
be unseated in the House, unless
there is the most conclusive proof
against him. | mean such proof as
would prevent his Democratic col
leagues from taking up his case. 1t
is useless and silly for Republicans
to talk about firing out the West
Virginia Democratic members
Each one of them has clear title
to his seat, and with the narrow Re
publican majority in the House, no
partisan action will be able to de-
prive them of their rights. In fact
it is very doubtful if the Republi-
cans will ever have. a quorum of
members present during the whole
session, and the minority could block
action at any time by simply refus-
ing to vote. There need be no fear
of any arbitrary measures. There
are enough conservative and cool
headed members among the Repub-
lican Congressman to prevent any
thing of that kind They know that
they would be making weapon to
be turned against themselves at
some future time. Two can play at
that game as we'll as one.
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK
"What is the political outlook in
the Territories and Virginia and
Ohio" was asked
"Under normal conditions, the
Democrats ought to carry Montana
and Washington. /. do not know
how far the Republican managers
have decided to apply the Indiana
and West Virginia plan of campaign
in the new States, but the Democrats
will certainly make strong fight,
and have very bright prospects of
success. l am not conversant with
the situation in Ohio. In Virginia
Malone will be beaten. 1t is con-
test between him and the rest of the
State. He will draw out the full
Democratic vote and that always
carries Virginia at State election"
will you do any work on the
stump in either of these States?''
"Well, 1 have been invited to speak
in both Virginia and Ohio, and will
do so if can make proper business
arrangements. The Senator then
turned to West Virginia matters,
and in reply to a question, stated
that he was engaged in several i'm
portant enterprises aiming to develop
the southern section Of the State,
but was not in position to discuss
them at any length.
THE FRAUD IN WEST VIRGINIA.
"How about West Virginia poll
tics?
81 am proud of one fact shown in
our election; West Virginia in spite
of influences, which have rarely fail
ed to dominate any state in to which
they are applied, has breasted the
storm, and stands to-day in my
judgment faithful, true and tried, in
the column of Democracy. The he
roism with which the party has met
recent assaults is worthy of all
emulation by people who love homes
ty and liberty everywhere. We had
long ago demonstrated that the De-
mocracy could not be bought. If
the whole election--State and Nat
ional-were to be done over again, it
would illustrate Democratic victory
overwhelmingly. The charge of the
colored brigade in Mercer and Nc
Dowell counties in the light of recent
experiences is not likely to he re-