The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-23
SENATOR JOHN ". DANIEL.
He Talks to a Times Man on CurHOnt 70
lltiCal Issues.
THE OHIO SITUATION DISCUSSED.
Possible Presidential Candldates-Ho Sees
No Reason Why n Southern Man Should
Not Re the Next Speaker.

Senator John w. Daniel. the gifted orator
and statesman, was registered at the Ex-
change Hotel yesterday. He is counsel in an
important law suit now pending in the courts
here and will remain in the city several days.
A TINES reporter visited the Senator yester-
day afternoon and fonnd him in one of his
most amiable moods. although he was not dis
posed to talk about politics.
In answer, however. to an inquiry regard
ing the presidential candidates no spoke as
follows
II have not occupied my mind with politi-
cal matters since the adjournment OF Con-
gress but have long thought that the course
of events would point to the candidates,
and that it was unwise for individual
Democrats to permit their feelings and
opinions TO crystalize around any one so tar
in advance. The action Of New York, the
turn of affairs in Ohio and the demands OF
the West, may all have bearings op the subject
which cannot be forecast.
WOULD DEFER.
IT would prefer myself 10 defer opinion'and
expression until the time arrives for action
| do not care 10 discuss candidates, when the
events of few months might turn away all
present calculations. The action Of the next
Congress upon financial questions and the
actual financial condition of the country IN
1892. will both be great factors IN shaping
affairs"
What do you think of the silver question.
and the probable action Of the next Congress
regarding it ? was asked by the reporter. The
Senator replied: You know ! am one VINO
believes in free silver coinage. and the law
treating both metals alike and that my fixed
opinion is that any country growing IN popu-
latiOn and BUSINESS. rs ours IS, requires much
more liberal financial system than that when
we possess
ACTION OF THE MKT HOUSE.
1T is next 10 certain that the next House OF
Representatives will pass IN act on the tree
coinage of silver, ana il is likely that the Sen
ate will do likewise, as it has done for two
years. Whether Mr.. Harrison will veto or
approve the bill no one can tell. II he APP
proves it he will weaken himself IN the East, II
he does not he will weaken himself IN the
West"
What do YOU think of the chances of Cleve-
land or Hill, was then asked.
Il do not think he said, that either could
make Roadway without his own State at his
back. but either, with his own State. would
at once become strong figure have no
desire to express preferences IN ANTICIPATION
Of events which will have large influences IN
controlling them
TuE inns representative then mentioned
that he had noticed in some of the Northern
papers that Senators Daniel. German and
Others would figure in the election OF the next
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
To this remark Senator Daniel replied
"Oh, that IS entirely a mistake. l have
nothing 10 do with the speakership. The
house being a coordinate branch Of the
Government do not think it becoming for
member Of the Senate TO take any part in It.
I see no improperly or impOlcy IN the
election Of Southern man as the
candidates for President and Nic-tresdent
of both parties will probably come from the
North. The Democracy has an abundance
of good material for the position from all sec
tons"
PROSPECTS or CANDIDATES.
What do you think of the prospects of the
candidates for the goyernOrshlp Of Ohio;
asked the reporter.
In reply he said ohio has been a Republi-
can State so long that an outsider looks upon
a Democratic victory as a clear gain. The
revotagalnst the Mckinley tariff and its high
prices for household necessities has changed
the relations OF parties and given the
Democrats good fighting chance.
Governor Campbell is an able. pure,
and fair representative of ONO Democracy.
He is full of energy and aggression. and COM
bines the good qualities Of political leader.
! don't know how far the local discussions of
Hamilton county and its ill-humor with him
may effect his chance, but with that trouble
removed should think they were excellent.
His history and character are such that II he car
ries Ohio this fall be may become a very
conspicuous parsonage in 1892 Democratic
victory in Ohio this fall would undoubtedly
increase the good prospects of the Democracy,
but / would not regard an adverse vote IN
that State as at all depressing to the Demo
Gratis. nor any vote as decisive as 20 the con-
test Of 1922 Senator Daniels Is deyOting
his entire time to the practice of his protes-