New-York tribune., 1890-01-02
THE CONTEST IN OHIO.
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATORS GATHERING Al
THE STATE CAPITAL.
THE FRIENDS OF EACH OF THE RICH CANDI-
DATES FOR SENATOR SURE OF SUCCESS
ALABoR MAN FOR SPEAKER.
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rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE


Columbus Ohio. jan 1.-The Democratic members
NJ tho General Assembly which will on Mon
day came in rapidly tonight, and for the present the
senatorial contest Is overshadowed by the ight Tor
speaker of the House OF Representatives There arc
three candidates. Wcklf Belvillc, of Montgomery
County: y p Hysell. Of Perry. and Jesse F. Forbes
Of CoshoctOn Hyscll is put forward as the repre-
sentative Of the labor element, and all indications
point to his election. lie IS MINER and has been
prominent i'm the National Progressive Union.
OF the senatorial candidates. Mr.. Thomas Is the
only one who has arrived. Mr.. Brce will
reach the city late tonight, and then the contest
begins in earnest The day has been lUlet ohc' even
the politicians entering into the Observance OF New
Years Day and there is no change in the senatorial
situation The Thomas men adhere 10 their claims OF
thirty votes on the first ballot, and the Brlce man
ayers ,tn refuse to furnish an estimate of thclH
strength or to offer anything 70 hsproVe the hSufe'
Of their opponents. Mr. Bucc VIII lose several votes
IN the northwestern part Of the state when nave
been conceded 10 him in all previous estimates hep
rc,cntativc Giililand, Of Nanwcrt, ADJOINING Alch
Comfy. the home Of Mr. Buce, has declared for
Thomas. The legislative caucus for organization VIII
be held either Friday or saturday. The otndtoria
caucu, VIII probably not be held until January IL
on Tuesday January If. the senate and House VIII
ballot separately for senator and on Wednesday q
Joint session VIII be held for the election.
Thomas's friends claim he do more for the party
than other man, that he can hold all DeihocrdH
and acquire new members from the ranks OF the
farmer, and w0rhinsmen. Another argument al
vanccd is that he was the only one who had courage
enough to make the fight for the legislature and that
the other candidates into the race only after the
victory won.
The Bricc managers raise the argument tlat ne Is
the ONLY logical candidate that chairman Of the
National Committee he can do more good Tor
the party in the state than any other oahd''
date and that hc has Won the honor by substantial
party service They also claim he is the ONLY candi
date who d0cs not claim TO be- statesman ana
that d. greatly to his credit In comparison.
The attention # j. T.. Townsend manager ior bIl'o'
,,,- called 10 the claims Of the Thomas men lie
said me- aid not ire to enter into discussion oi .nc
situation lie saw no change IN the po'luoi Vl .Io
candidates, and thought each had lns friends MI
Townsend added , ,,,.o.. ,
Members of the LEGISLATURE who nave cahVaS,'u
fire matter pretty thoroughly understand the lcclu;
of th.ir constituents. and no doubt nave dctcrHlcI
ON their course. All thi, talk about chdn-c 3i
-.ntiwrut i. mere speculation, but suppose il WI
,.ftluur until the caucus assemblies. We coh'lucI
nur chances good. and. matter Of course expect
t, win the tight, but are not making any cAtid'd
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