Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-13
STRENGTH 0FSHERMAN
As Shown Now on His List of Legis-
lators, Giving Him Majority.
INGENIOUS TACTICS BEING USED
By Foraker and His Friends to Knock Out
the Senior Senator.
LITTLE IN TIE ANTI-BRICE SCHEM

vicious attack and threatened explosion.
The Sherman and Foraker forces are getting
in line for a general assault. There is nc
one who has anything to do with the contest
except the members-elect of the Legislature,
and SO far they have not been consulted,
except in isolated cases. To the present
time the Senatormakers have been doing all
the work, and they have elected their man
time and again. The display of wind work
has been enormous The guesses, gossip
and able speculation which have been
INDUCED will have but little effect when
the time comes for the real forces to assume
command
The artists of the profession, both foreign
and local, have been endeavoring since the
result of the recent election was determined
to tell their respective journals just how
this Senatorial business was going to be set
tied, and many of them have succeeded to
their own satisfaction, but they are now
compelled to revise their speculauons and
begin anew on the absorbing Ohio topic.
Not Walkover for Sherman.
The men who have been claiming that
Senator Sherman would be elected without
serious opposition based their opinion, in
great measure, upon the fact that the distin-
guished gentleman has never been obliged
TO enter into contest for the position which
he occupies, but has held it at will and by
the mere asking. These able prognostica-
tors forgot that Senator Sherman has been
in public life for over 40 years, and that
nearly two generations have come and gone
since he became prominent in State
and national politics. Rather than being
an element of strength these things are now
being urged against him as a reason why he
should relinquish his claim upon further
recognition at the hands of the Ohio Repub-
licans. The argument of craftsmanship and
long service, for wonder, in the present
contest is being turned to a new purpose,
and it is urged that the younger, energetic
and rising Republicans of the State should
be given chance and receive something in
recognition for the work which they are
and have been doing.
The point is made that Sherman is living
in another age; that his friends and most ar
dent admirers are back numbers in the
political arena, and that the younger men
can expect nothing at his hands In the
line of respectable argument these are the
most potent factors urged in the present
contest though there is promise by the
Foraker aggressive element in the State
that something more aggravating shall be
brought out and that it is to be q fight for
reputation and blood.
An Anti-Sherman Sensation Promised.
The followers of Governor Foraker have
been more enthusiastic and confident the
past three days than at any time since the
subject was before the people. There are
reasons for this, but the details have not
vet been divulged. Charles Kurtz, Fora
ker's manager and former private secretary,
+,@o L. l-c
TO meet the Ex-Governor, that he would be
ready to talk in the next few davs, and
would then make known the reasons WHY he
thought Foraker would be elected, and he
promised something rich on Sherman's
record, which he thought would settle the
matter definitely.
The confidence of Kurtz and his assistants
is something wonderful They have come
into possession of revised list which has
been prepared by the Sherman managers,
showing just where the members are To- |
Gated who will vote for Sherman, and thew |
take the list and point out the instances |
wherein the Sherman men are mistaken, |
and show kilograms and letters from some |
OF the members-elect claimed for Sherman,
who state they are coming to Columbus for |
the special purpose of voting for the ex- |
Governor. The Sherman list only includes |
% votes claimed as certain, while As votes |
are required to nominate in caucus. This !
only leaves a margin of for losses, and the |
opposition count on of the list, at least, |
who will vote for their man.
No Figures From the Foraker Men, |
While the Foraker managers have given |
out no List for publication, they insist they |
can show a following of 60 mem |
bers, with chance of few more if neces- |
sary. In the Sherman list no claims are |
made on the Hamilton county delegation, |
while Senator Sherman claims he will be |
able to control at least part of the votes |
from that county. He is only counting |
upon three of the five members from Cuya- |
hcga, while it is claimed he will get more,
and the Foraker men are claiming all except |
one or two from that section.
These figures on either side do not seem
10 be backed up by facts and assurances SUBJ
stantial enough to approach degree of GER
tsinty There is this week being done a
considerable amount of missionary work |
among the legislators-elect, and it is be-
heved an estimate of strength one week from
this time will be of considerable more worth
than any number which may be counted
now.
Favorable opinion in behalf of the re-
spective candidates is being codifed, as it
were, for general use. 1t is urged in behalf
OF the Ex-Governor that he has made a
brilliant record as Governor, that he is
young and aggressive, and that he would
make himself heard in the councils of the
nation; that he has his future before him,
while that OF Sherman, so to speak, is be.
hind him: that he can do more for the Young
Republlans and the workers of the State;
that he is eminently fitted for the place.
Claims Set Up for Honest john.
On the other hand, as stated, the friends
Of Senator Sherman insist that no State can
afford TO do SO and never has retired Sen
ator of the reputation and standing in the
country which has been attained by Senator
Sherman; that he can do more for the State
and country at large than any other man
who can be selected; that there is a demand |
from other States that his services be re-
tanned in the Senate; that he is entitled to
the honor because of the great work which
be has accomplished as financier and Sem
ator, and that the party owes him debt of
gratitude which should last to his death
The rising men refuse to accept this cheer
ful outlook, hence the present disturbance
The tactics to be used are being cleverly
outlined Senator Sherman, in an inter
view, in measure belittles the candidacy
of Foraker In this respect many of the
liberal minded believe he makes mistake.
The situation justifes this view. Indirectly
the Senator recalls the ballot box forgery
with which the name of the Governor was
connected during the last campaign. It ap-
parently is sought to enlist the sympathy of
Governor-elect Mckinley by reminding
him that his name was also part of the
forgery. Mckinley, however in an inter-
view, announces he is not taking any part
in the Senatorial contest, but it is we'll
known in select circles that he is anxious