Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-20
Mr.. P. C. EASTMAN
HAS DECIDED TO ENTER THE LISTS FOR THE
NOMINATION
For Governor on the Democratic Tckst-Some Of
the Qualifications He Possesses - Mr.. Pen
dletOn Too Busy to Go to Chicago on the
Excursion The Indian Bill
sp.e;al T.Essram % The Register.

WASHINGTON, ~. Sss OOA udi
West Virginians in Washington are TAX
ing great deal of interest in the dis
cussion about Democratic candidates Tor
the nomination for Governor this fall.
1t is felt that it is vitality important to
the party to put up candidate who
will poll the solid Democratic vote. and
if possible, draw here and there from
the Republicans. There is no doubt
that the Republican National managers
will make final desperate struggle TO
capture West Virginia and that they are
now laying theirs plans with that
object in view, as already Indicated In
these dispatches. An essential part OF
the plan Is to nominate man for Gov
ernor who will be even stronger than
his party in his State, and who can COM
mand all the money that can be safely
used in the campaign. West virginia
Democrats here feel, therefore, that the
greatest care must be taken in selecting
their own candidate for Governor with
the view to uniting in his support every
element of the party and making the
contrast between the Democrat and the
Republican as clear and sharp as posi-
Bile.
A good deal of interest attaches to the
announcement now definitely made
here that Mr.. P. c. Eastman, OF Mason
county, has decided to be candidate
for the gubernatorial nomination before
the Democratic Convention. West
Virginians in Washington, who are Ia
miliar with Mr.. Eastham's character
and record, look upon him as possessing
great elements Of strength. He has been
freefrom any participation in recent
differences in the party; he is man
of known ability, and he is farmer.
His nomination it is thought would, In
view of present political conditions In
the State, be much more acceptable TO
the great mass Of Democratic voters
than that of any lawyer or man OF great
wealth. His friends here say that II
Mr.. Eastman was nominated by the
Democrats, the members of the party
who are affiliated with the Farmers AL
lance, would be entirely satisfied and
there would be little likelihood OF the
Alliance putting a ticket Of its own in
the field. Mr.. Eastman is himself be-
lieved to be q member OF the ALI
ance, but he is not an adVo-
cate of the more extreme doctrines
OF that organization. 1t is felt here to
be a matter OF great importance to the
party in the State that the Alliance ele-
ment should be satisfied, II 1t can be
done by the nomination Of an undouot-
ed Democrat, such as Mr.. Eastman.
AS it is likely that the Republicans will
nominate some rich man, like Elkins, or
a corporation lawyer, like MIR. Akin
son. of Wheeling, the good policy OF
the Democrats placing on their ticket
farmer OF moderate means, like Mr..
Eastman, becomes very apparent or
course, it is not claimed that other can
didates, possessing as many elements OF
strength and availability as Mr.. East
ham cannot be found; but the announce
ment that he will enter the contest has
caused his qualifications to be discussed
here Just at this time.
1t is also announced here that Mr..
Sydenstricker, OF Greenbrier, whose
name has been mentioned in connection
with the gubernatorial nomination, has
decided not to be candidate.
Congressman Capehart has introduced
a bill granting pension to Preston ii.
1uTl6y, VI NEW A1dNClls 4iooOh
During the war Turley was one OF the
crew of steamboat on the Kanawha
river, which WAS pressed into govern
ment service. While thus employed in
the government service, he received &C
cidental injuries which crippled him for
life.
Congressman Pendleton would have
liked to have gone on the next Congress
sional excursion to Chicago, but he has
been so overwhelmed with letters from
his constituents on all sorts of topics
that he decided to stay here and utilize
the short recess in answering them.
He is also interested in the Indian bill
and wants to be on hand all the time
while the measure is under consideration.
The bill carries an appropriation of
about seven millions and Mr.. Pendleton
thinks at least one-third OF this may be
safely and wisely cut off and he will ask
to amend the bill with this object in
view,