Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-19
THE OHIO CAMPAIGN.
GOV. cAMPsell's FicHT-pualTY
AND DEMOCRATIC HOME RULE.
persts EaSsrt TO Elect McKinisS--
Outlook for Congress.
especial ,.lerr.ro 90 the dispatch,

Especial telegram 20 the Dispssch.l
CoLuMBus, )HIo. October 1S.--The
week Just closed has been one OF the
most eventful in tho history Of Ohio poll
tics II has been characterized by tho
most courageous battle that any Cover
nor ever fought in the defence OF purity
and integrity in the administration OF
State Affairs. Despite the desperate
efforts OF a corrupt clique, the protests OF
prominent members OF his own party,
and the deep laid schemes OF Republican
campaign managers to thwart his pur-
pose, Governor Campbell struck mighty
blow 10 favor OF Official purity and the
Democratic dociine OF homo rule. The
brave course be has pursued, It's true,
has made him numerous enemies, but
they are among those who proved his
traitorous friends His conduct has
placed him upon the pinnacle OF popu.
larity with the people, irrespective OF
party.
An HONEST RECORD.
II has placed the Democracy OF Ohio
on record "a preferring 10 go down Ia
defeat rather than 10 achieve victory by
seeking 10 conceal corruption IN ITS owo
ranks, for when the Governor hrst
startled the entire State by openly de-
Danding the resignation oil an unworthy
official. and TO enforce compliance With
that demand called an extraordinary
session OF the Legislature. some OF the
wisest heads predicted defeat in conse-
ouence OF such action. History simply
repeats itself in tho conquest IN ques-
ton, however. Again it 10 demonstrated
that Governor Campbell is one of the
wisest OF statesmen "a well rs one OF the
most sagacious OF politicians. Ills VIC
tory over Foraker in the ballot-box
forgery sprung during the last guberna-
torial campaign was so shrewdiy
managed that the guns OF the enemy
were turned against them and equally
successful has be been IN the present
fight. Whatever little bad effect may
follow the Governors action 10 purge
Cincinnati of corruption in her munich
pal government will be of local nature,
and will rebound TO the advantage OF the
Democracy.
THE BRIGHTEST PRosPECTS
The Democratic prospects throughout
The state are excellent. The party has
never been more thoroughly IN line with
the material interests and wishes OF all
Glasses of citizens. Never has 1t pre-
sented better candidates for popular
favor. The ticket is headed by man
whose qualities commend him strongly
10 the people. Hon. Thadeus L. Crom-
lev. the candidate for Secretary OF State,
Is not only strong in manufacturing and
communities, bnt is a worthy
champion OF the agricultural interests
He will command great support from
the Farmers Alliance, which is an i'm
portant factor in the Ohio campaign TINS
year.
MKISLEY's DEFEAT CERTAIN.
The extraordinary session OF the
Legislature has called together at the
capital political leaders OF both parties
from all sections Of the state, and natu-
rally the congressional outlook is popu-
lar topic OF discussion. 1t Is generally
conceded by both Republicans and
Democrats that the defeat of William
the great champion OF pro-
lection, is foregone. conclusion. A |
desperate effort is being made, however.
TO elect Mckinley. Money by the cart
load is being circulated throughout the
district. an enormous amount having
been furnished by the Republican Ma
tional Committee. II money could do
it he would he elected, but nothing can
save him. Warwick, his opponent, will
receive a majority Of at least ZOO.
How THE DISTRICT STANDS.
The counties composing McKinley's
district are Medina, Wayne, Stark, and
Holmes. Medina will go Republican
by about /, 200 Stark, his own county,
may 90 Republican by 200, but the stu
alton indicates about an even result
Wayne will show Democratic majority
pf COO, while Holmes will come up
smiling with about 1000 majority for
Warwick. The latter county gave Han
cock 2. 200 majority. q full vote being
polled at that time, but so great is the
confidence in Warwick's candidacy that
some little lethsrgy may he expected.
The foregoing figures are the result OF
the most careful calculations, and 1t will
be seen that they show An estimated ma
jority of 1900 for Mckinleys opponent,
NATIONAL FIGHT.
The Republicans have based consider
able hope on the alleged sulking of Hon.
Wellington Stillwell's followers in
Holmes county. Stillwell was defeated in
the convention 10y Warwick, and it is
claimed that bis followers have q pretty
rold shoulder in the direction OF the.
successful Democratic aspirant for the
nomination. What little bad feeling
there existed was not deep-sested, how
ever, and all has passed away. Warwick
will have o. strong support in Holmes
rounty as in any part OF his district.
The fight is national one, and all De-
moerats have put their shoulder to q
common wheel.
THE CONGRESSIONAL SITUATION.
Based on the closest calculations from
tho results of the recent elections, the
congressional situation in Ohio this year
is this Nine congressional districts will
10 solidly Democratic. five Republican,
and the othor five in doubt, with strong
leaning towards Democracy. The Re
pubhcsns have overwhelming majorities
and will elect their candidates in the fol-
lowing five districts; Robert Doan in
che Tenth, W. II. tnocbs in the Twelfth,
J. ID. Taylor in the Eighteenth, Il. b.
Taylor in the Nineteenth, and V. @. Tay-
lor in the Twentieth. II is thought be-
yond doubt that tho Democrats will elect
Owen j. Cosgraye in the First dis
trict, George W. Houk in the Third,
M. X. CAN'T in the Fourth, L. c.
Layton in the Fifth, w. e. HAYNES IN
the Seventh, J. III. Cultivate in the
Ninth, John N, Pattison in the Eleventh,
j. W. Owens in the Fourteenth, and Nj.
u. Harter. tho great free-trader, in the
Fiiteenth--In all nine congressman.
This disposes OF sixteen OF the twenty
one districts Nine OF them are certain
10 be carried by the Democrats. five are
certain to be carried 10y the Republicans,
while two others are almost equally GER
kain TO be put in the Democratic col.
umn--the Eighth and Sixteenth.