New-York tribune., 1891-12-27
SENA TOR PLUMBS SUCCESSOR
MANY CANDIDATES IN THE FIELD.
. BEN" SYMPTOMS NAME SEEMS TO LEAD ALL


THE REsT-EFFoRTs FOR MR.. INGALLS,
Toneka. Kan. Dec o6.-The succession TO the seac
In the United States Senate made vacant Dy oens'o
Plumbs death is agltahng the whole eta'e' ~ ne'o'o
the funeral of the late Senator the probable candidates
had come aelicaey about announcing themselves, but
nor the candidates have swarmed into the field The
chief candidate now and the who to all ap-
pearances has the best chance OF appointment seems
to be Ben simpson. William Higgins, oecre.ary VI
state who has been on terms OF the cIosest Ponu'
intimacy with Governor Humphrey, In an interview
this morning at Topeka said he favored Mr. simpsons
candidacy This statement is believed to be Significant
on account of the intimacy between Mr. Higgins ana
the Governor and is taken to inuica'e
the Governors personal preference ma
jorty of the practical politicians OF the e'a'e
are with Mr. Higgins in his desire to see Mr. simpson
appointed. Mr. Simpson has always been stahch
Republican. 1t was he who managed Governor hum
phrey's campaign against Wiletts the Farmers
Alliance candidate, a year ago. and who pulled toe
Governor through although most Of the other Repub
can candidates were defeated The Governor there
fore owes him something and is known to regard him
favorably. Besides, Mr.. Simpson Is an able man ana
IS fitted to succeed Mr.. Plumb with honor TO hlmseH
and credit to the State. lie knows the needs or the
state, Is krOwn 10 every man In IL. and Is n Daiu
worker lie is therefore regarded as candidate with
exceptional chances fer from the view both
OF fitness and availability.
George r. Peck, until today. was supposed to be
running a close race with Mr. simpson. lie Is n man
OF brilliant mind. an eloquent and graceful speaker
with host friends in the State who would do all IN
their power to land him in position Of honor me
only thing against him In the popular mind Is the
fact that he is the general superintendent OF uie
Atchison Topeka and santa Fe Railway. To-day Mr.
Peck declared himself not a candidate. He said: 81
am not candidate for the office ana
could not accept it II it was rendered me-
A large majority Of the candidates have voluntarily
come to me to say that II / wanted the appointment
they would withdraw and support me, and my irchas
have urged the Governor to offer me the appointment
have said TO these candidates that could not accept
the Office and it would be unfair for me to recede
from this position"
How about your proposed candidacy in 1922
asked.
Il have said nothing and have come to no conclusion
in regard to it,
ExCongressman Perkins is believed TO be another
strong candidate. He one Of the Republican can
ddates who went down S the general Republican
disaster year ae0 when the Alliance swept everything
before It, He Is an avowed candidate. The Governor
is known to be ambitious to go to Congress ana IL
Mr. Perkins, who lives in the Governors dstrict
should be out Of the way, there would be no doubt OF
his getting the nomination, at least
j. W. Addy OF the same district. who is now Uniteo
States DsrictAttorney for the District of Kansas City.
Is another candidate lie is well and favoraby known
TO the people OF the State Is talented man, ana mas
the backing of influential Republicans in the STATE
Major j. X. Hudson, Editor and proprietor of "Thc
Topeka CAPITOL the Republican organ of Kansas Will
announce his candidacy through the columns OF his
newspaper tomorrow Major Hudson is an old sol
der with fine war record. He is close personal
and political friend Of the Governor His chief recon-
nendations his ability and his availability He has
labored for his party in and ont Of season. and
for ten years has conducted his newspaper on sound Re
publican principles and has, withal, never been can
ddate for anything. His friends think 1t is time lie
rewarded
The intimate friends Of exCongressman Morrill, say
he would accept the appointment should Governor
Humphrey tender 1t to him. They declare that Mr.
Morrlls character services and strength known
and recognized in the State. The who shall
ceive the Governors appointment becomes the cand
date before the people and the Legislature, and 1t IS
urged on behalf Of Mr.. Morrill, that there Is not moc,
popular man in the State. The post now vacant re-
quires an able business man, acquainted with legs
ation and with influence in both parties. Morrill, 1t is
claimed, meets every requirement
While the enemies OF ingalls, making a great
deal of nolse trey not having it their own way by
any means. There is really quiet undercurrent in
his favor. He has not been to see the Governor and
as far be learned none of his friends has ap-
peared In his behalf, but Humphrey has received
great many letters and kilograms from influential Re
publcans throughout the State urging MN TO appoint
the ex-senator to Plumb's place. The ex-senator was
In the city to-day, but he would not talk for puphca
ton. ,,
OF OF them it rs believed, VIII be seriously con
sidered. Governor Humphrey has escaped the annoy
ances OF the campaign by isoatng himself at his home
at independence Kan, small town In the centre OF
Topeka until after the holidays, unless called back on
extreme business. He still declines TO talk on the
Senat0ship.