Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-26

born in Ohio this week. This viii not be ac-
complished, however, without some spirited
opposition.
OPPOSED TO SEPARATION.
Secretary Bonhsm, whose prediction vns
quoted in the beginning Of this dispatch, him
self deprecstes the action which he feels the
union is almost sure to take. He is an ardent
party man and is firm in the belief that the re-
forms demanded by the farmers can be best
accomplished through the medium Of one of
the existing political organizations He in the
representative Of a large class Of conservative
agriculturists in Ohio who cannot be prose-
lyted from their party allegiance by the blan-
dishments of the third party reformers. II
would be difficult TO estimate the probable
strength Of q farmers state ticket in Ohio this
fall The aggregate voting membership of the
alliance, grange and Mutual Benefit Associa-
ton could Of course be computed, at least ap-
proximately. But this would by no means
correctly represent the probable vote of the
new party. A large number of the farmers
who are now prominently identified with one
or more of these Organizations would
remain faithful to their present party affilia-
uons even should the opportunity be afforded
them OF voting purely agricultural ticket.
On the other band such a ticket might draw
strength from the labor unions and other
organizations Such a ticket, however, would
certainly have following sufficiently large TO
make matters extremely unpleasant for the re-
publicans, for from that party most Of its sup
port would be drawn.
The defeat of Mckinley for governor and
sherman for United States Senator are the two
things most desired by the farmers organize
lions OF Ohio. In this regard a fellow feeling
makes the democrats wondrous kind. and
moral support from that party will not be found
wanting. Thus, while the republican press of
the state bitterly opposes the farmers move
ment, the democratic newspapers are lending
II all the influence and aid that may be gained
from long and fulsome editorial comment
THE SEAL-cANpBEIL FIGHT.
Now that Neal has publicly announced his in
tention Of becoming candidate for governor
the fight between the Campbell and Neal fac
tions RACES with increasing virulence and yigor.
All the arts and strategy known to political
warfare arc being brought into requisition, and
unless some potent peacemaker interposes the
factions viii soon be threatened with the fate
OF the Kilkenny cats. All the counties which
have thus far held conventions have selected
state convention delegations favorable to the
governor. The last county to thus place itself
on record was Butler. in which Gov. Campbell
lves. The convention was held in the city of
Hamilton last Saturday, and if the printed re-
ports OF Its proceedings are to be believed all
did not go as merry as the traditional marriage
bell. The governor does not seem to be
blessed with overwhelming popularity in his
home town-pernaps according to the
theory that prophets are not greatly
honored in their own country. At last fall &
election the governor personally attended the
polls and worked all day in the interests of has
especial friend and first lieutenant Brewer
Peter Schwab, who was a candidate for council
man. Peter was elected by a majority of one
vote, which, it is true, quite sufficient to
make him a member of the municipal govern
ment, and in view of the fact that other candi-
dates on the same ticket received majorities
ranging up to LOCO. Schwabs vote was not at
all comforting. At last Saturdays convention,
however, the governors friends triumphed
without open rupture, and this is looked upon
by them as victory.
Gov. Campbell does not seem fortunate in
gaining and retaining the political good will of
ms immediate neighbors. While he and his
friends have been intent on strengthening his
close margin in his old Butler county home,
the Neal faction has been sapping the founda-
tons OF the governors present place of resi-
dence IN Columbus. Lew Bernard, John Il.
McLean's field marshal and one of the shrewd-
est politicians in the state, was in this city
several days last week. In a burst of conf
dence he acknowledged that his mission was to
capture for Larry Neal the Columbus delegates
to the state convention. He claims TO have
been successful beyond expectation. and states
positively that the eighth, ninth, tenth. elev-
enth and twelfth wards of this city will elect
delegates who are antagonistic to the governor.
Now, within the ninth ward is located the
gubernatorial mansion. or rather the pile of
Doric architecture which is rented as q resi-
dence by the governor. If Demands claims
are founded on fact neither Governor Camp
bell neighbors in Hamilton. Butler county,
nor his neighbors in Columbus, Franklin
county, are enthusiastic in his support.