The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-08
THE UNkoPKD ARENA.

THE UNKOPKD ARENA.
The CensraIia Hevs ventures the OPT MON that
"what Henry Long don't know about politics u
hardly worth knowing"
The Chehalis EuCoa remarks that J. u. Lswfs
makes no secret OF his ambition to succeed Gov
ernor Ferry. Indeed, he Doesn't
It is said that the Idaho delegation % the
Minneapolis convention win Be solid for Blaine
"whether he wants the nomination or not"
Fred E. Reed, OF North Yakima, II promi-
nently aud favorably mentioned In connection
with the Republican nomination for usutsn-
ant governor.
Mayor-elect Drumhellsr, Of Spokane, II pro-
posed a. . suitable Democratic gubernatoYial
candidate. His admirers think he might win In
spite OF bis name.
The writer of Tacoma letter published In the
Port Townsend Leader declares that Nelson Ben
nett belongs to the bovine rather than vulpian
tribe Of politicians" Can this be trus7
The Seattle Standard calls attention to the fact
that "the colored Democratic contingent of
Seattle has not yet succeeded in getting any OF
those seven white robes from the present city
administration"
The friends OF Judge Bloomfield. of Clarke
county, are urging him as 1t successor to Judge
Scott, OF the supreme court 1t 10 said, however,
that Judge Bloomfield prefers to retain his pres
ent position as Judge Of the superior court Of
Clarke county. If, however, he should deter
mine to try for the higher honor. his candidacy
would be formidable one
The New York World says Of Thomas b Reed:
'If James G. Blaine were not alive and still
fairly vigorous Mr.. Reeds nomination would be
. not improbable event With the exception OF
Mr.. Blaine he il the most admired Of the Repub-
Hcau leaders today by the lesser politicians and
the rank and file of the party. He il . man of
brains and courage. He has those essential
qualities OF leadership. perfect selcontrol, sub
lime audacity. and . desp-seated conviction
that he and his party are evsglastingly right"
The Tacoma Ness discusses at some length
the chances of the various Pierce county Repub-
icans who have been mentioned in connection
with the gubernatorial nomination. II con-
cludes that Nelson Bennett wants the nomina-
ton badly, perhaps al stepping stone 70 the
United States Senate; that Judge Calkins does
not want TO be governor. but does want to be
senator; that Hon. W. D. Tyler could not &C
cept the nomination on account OF business On.
gagements: that John T. Redman 10 in the
hands of his friends; that Mayor Huson thinks
seriously of attempting to follow in the foot
steps of Grover Cleveland from thu mayoralty to
the governorship: and that Sheriff Price il too
modest to set up claim for the governorship,
although his friends are anxious to have him
do 90.
Frank G. Haddock, who was last evening
elected president OF the King County Republic
can Club, is a young lawyer who has been q
resident Of Seattle for several years His home
was formerly at Cincinnati. Mr.. Haddock Is an
earnest Republican. He has always been
faithful worker in the party ranks Heisa
fluent and graceful speaker, and he will make
an excellent presiding officer. Although Mr..
Haddcek was not mentioned in connection with
the presidency of the club until yesterday. the
suggestion of his name was SO favorably re-
ceived that he was elected by reclamation. The
new club is fortunate in having at its head so
capable man and so enthusiastic Repuhlt
can "a Mr.. Haddock