Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-22
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1t is manifeStly simple thing to
speculate in June regarding political
possibilities in September There is al
ways gossip -plenty. But the announce
ment that Chaplin will enter the guber-
material contest is neither speculation
nor gossip. 1t is fact.
Mayor Chapin's candidacy cannot
fail TO lift some of the mist from the po-
litical horizon. 1t makes these queries
pertinent:
What chance will he have of securing
the prize? In what direction will Kings
County look for support in its effort to
nominate BroOHlyn'S yOnng Mayor? II
not successful himself what effect will
mis- candidacy have on the others in the
race? viii dark horse get the prize?
The opinion is quite generally enter
tanned by leading Democrats across the
river that Kings County has a right TO
demand something of the State COnven-
ton. 1t has aided in nominating men
from every part of the State in years
gone by It's support is always valu-
able. Thirty-Six delegates go from
Kings, and thirty-SiX votes in State
convention are frequently the balance
OF power.
Kings county has never had the Gov
ernorship. Stewart L. WOodford was
Lieutenant Governor in 1866 and w. b.
Lewis was State Treasurer in 1861.
They were both Republicans. Chaplin
is the only Democrat elected to State
Office from Kings. He was Controller in
1888. Democrats in Brooklyn recite
these facts TO show how badly the Dem
Ocratic county has Jared in the past
Then they call attention to the generoS-
ity shown by the State conventions Of
both parties toward New York. For
nine terms New York men occupied the
Governors chair. II has sent four
Lieutenant Governors. four Secretaries
OF State, eight Attorney Generals, two
TreaSurers, TWO Engineers and one Con-
troler. They insist across the river
that it is about time for Kings county to
have the nominee for Governor. They
think they have the proper man in Mr..
Chaplin, and they will stick TO him until
they win or lose.
Within thirty-SiX votes as nucleus
where can Kings get the additional
vOSeS necessary to nominate Chaplin?
1t is the talk that Tammany is for ROs-
well Z. Flower. The statement has
not been published as 4 fact. Ii Tam
many goes 10 the convention pledged
10 Flower the contest from this part of
the State will be pretty clearly defined.
New York County has seventy-two
votes in a State Convention. AT the
last State Convention held at Buffalo in
ISSS, New NorkS votes were equally
divided between Tammany and the
County Democracy The Purroy Demo-
Gratis managed TO seat six delegates in
the places Of willing county delegates.
Al the Saratoga Convention in 1885 the
- delegates from New ork were appor
toned so that the then somewhat for
midable Irving Hall Democracy got
twelve men in the convention. Tam
many and the counties shared the
others. At the next State Convention
the County Democracy and the Noorhis
Democracy will seek representation.
Tammany will object to the admission
OF County Democratic delegates, on the
ground of the union of the Counties
with Republicans in the last municipal
election. The County Democrats will
seek TO show that their political action
last year was not TO be cOmpared-SO
far as irregularities are commemorative
the Tammany bolt at the Syracuse Con-
venti0n, by which the Democratic State
ticket was defeated.
Kings county may aid the County
Democrats in getting recognition in re-
turn ser votes for Chaplin. AT previous
campaigns the County Democrats and
Kings county have been friendly. Tam
many and Kings County have not pull
ed together often. The NOorhis Demo
Gratis will demand recognition. Tam
many may, and 1t probably will consent,
10 admit them. If Tammany should re-
fuse 10 aid the Voorhis contingent,
Kings County would have an opportuni-
" to deal with them. Monroe County
has acted with Kings County in former
conventions. So have several OF the in
terror counties and Queens and Suffolk.
just what strength Kings county can
add to itself by upstate combinations
depends largely upon the attitude Of
the Governor. If the nomination of
CONGRESSMAN Flower is favored by the
Governor, Shrewd observers say the del
egateS from several counties will be
unanimous for him. But Governor Hill
has not named his choice. Although
popularity supposed TO be for Flower,
even his intimateS friends do not know
where he stands. 1t is probable, or
even possible, that the Governor will
favor Chapin'S candidacy.
Mayor Chaplin has the personal friend
ship OF Governor Hill. Hugh Nc
Laughlin, the Democratic leader OF
Kings county, is very close to
the Governor. IL has been said that
Cover Hill considers Mr.. Mclaughlin
the Shrewdest local leader in the State.
Kings county mas always done well by
Hin. These facts Mayor Chapin'S sup
porterS are willing TO believe, may be
remembered by the Governor when the
proper time comes.
Smith NJ. Weed is influential in his
part OF the State. He is opposed 10
Hill, and those who claim 10 be we'll IN
formed say be will oppose the nomi-
nation Of the Governors choice. This
might prove of benefit 10 Chaplin if the
Governor favored Flowers.
Observation-Disclosures Jones is can
didata for Governor. What strength
he will have in the convention cannot
now be estimated. His loyal friendSaS-
Sert that ne will surprise yerybody.
Others say that be will get only 4 com
plimentary nomination and few votes
on the first ballot. If Jones name is
presented and his nomination shall ap-
pear TO be impossible, the Jones dele
gates may go TO Chaplin.
A careful canvass of the situation in