The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-01-02

oil but about dozen have already de-
clsred themselves, and, as these declara-
Governor Foraker about even in strength,
the public anxiety 10 becoming so intense
that the doubtful must soon publicly de-
clare themselves and thus solve the contest
and its result foregone conclusion. Sem
ator Sherman and Ex-Governor Foraker
each expressed confidence to-day on the re-
suit. but neither cared to give definite f1g-
ures.
The one important event of the day has
been the general protest of Mr.. Forakers
friends against the alleged interference of
the Offce-h0lders OF the national dmin-
istration in the interest of Senator sherman.
trict, and VIM. Binkley, of Sidney. have
both taken occasion to criticise this iniiu-
ence. Mr.. BInkley, who is one of Mr..
FOraker's leading managers, is particularly
severe. 1T is simply outrageous" said he.
to-day, that THE army of federal office
holders should invade Columbus and at
tempt to dictate the senatorship. 1t is a
shame upon our citizenship that the ma
tiOnal administration should lend its in
huence to State affair of this kind and
permit all the appointees to come here
under gOvernm ent pay and take hand in
the matter. The disposition of all the
local federal appointments In this State
has been under q referee system, Senator
Sherman appointing the referee in each
locality and that man debating the ap-
pOintments in his section of the State. To-
day we find these referees and all the men
who have profited under their appoint.
ments here working for Sherman's re-
election. These men are reinforced by
multitude of offce-holders from Washing
ton until there are three or four federal
office-holders on the ground to every men,
Der of the General Assembly. Secretary of
the Treasury Foster would have done well
to follow the salutary lesson of propriety
given him by Secretary Blaine when the
latter wrote letter refusing to participate
in the contest say now as SAP, man N who who
State that, as a result of all this. President
Harrison cannot carry the State of Ohio IL
he is re-nominated next spring"
WHAT SENATOR SHERMAN SAYS.
A visit to Senator Snerman's head quar-
ters found his followers confident of suc-
cess and disposed to make merry over the
complaints of Governor FOrakers friends
of the impropriety of flee holders express
ing their personal preferences in the con-
test.
"The friends of Governor Foraker COM
plain, Senator that undue outside lnfiu-
ences are being exerted In your behalf. and
point particularly to the array OF federal
office-hOlders who are working in your in:
terest. Have you anything to say to thisf"
that all the former holders under
Governor Foraker are for him also. Nearly
everybody that ever served under him
seems to be laboring In his behalf. don't
see that there 10 any difference in this re-
spect. That people connected with the ma
tional administration, that people outside
the State, are personally for me, should. 1t
seems to me. be an incident rather in my
favor than against me. That people ont
for men Is not subject of reproach for
which any. apologies are necessary. 1t
shows simply that outside the State of Ohio
there is practically no difference of opinion.
That ie all.n
There will be ninety three Republicans
In the senatorial caucuses OF this number
It is conceded by the opposite sides that
Sherman and Foraker each have about
f0rty-tw0 or f0rty-three votes definitely
pledged. or the eight or nine non-com-
initial each side makes positive claims of
having secret pledges OF fully two-thirds
the doubtful but as these gentlemen them
selves refuse to give any public declaration
of their intentions, and state they are
they they will vii Ultimately Vote. This is the situ-
alton concisely expressed. and no cool
beaded politician tonight denies this stu,
alton or assumes to predict the result until
these doubtful gentlemen have made an
open Cecla ration.
The opening of the day witnessed only
increased activity in the headquarsers of
arose early. and had several conferences
with his heutenants before lie descended to
an s o'clock breakfast. and Ex-Governor
Foraker was also mp with the sun and
equally diligent in counseling his followers
to activity in the approaching crisis. The
two rivals have their headquarters on the
parlor floor of the same hotel. and, as there
ls but few steps distance between them,
each camp has excellent facilities for
watching the movements of the other and
check-mating the political surprises which
quickly succeed each other. So far as the
two candidates themselves are concerned,
each seems equally confident this evening.
Neither cares to give figures, and both re-
fer tho interviewer to some trusted lieu
tenant when details are demanded.
WONT TALK FOR PUBLICATION.
Tho press must excuse me from any
thing in the way of an interview" said ex-
Governor Foraker. las have preferred all
cation. There is nothing in the situation
outcome. My friends here can probably
give you more details as to men and figures
than | can"
The friends of the Ex-Governor expressed
the greatest confidence in his ultimate sue
cess. and insisted that they had assurances
of support from more than half the mem
b'>rs elect. I'VE do not give Names" said
George Cox, of Cincinnati, FOrakers
Hamilton county manager. because 1t
would be unjust to gentlemen who have
interests In the coming House and Senate
caueuses of tomorrow afternoon, and
whose personal interests or candidates for
House offices might suffer should they now
declare themselves"
A visit to the Sherman headquarters late
tonight found his followers equally cheer
full in the assurance of success. 1--WE are
not giving figures or names" said Chair
man Hahn, of the state committee, who is
Senator Sherman's chief lieutenant. "But
We claim the nomin alton of John Sherman.
We already have pledges enough TO war
| rant this statement. and we expect in
creased strength from the few remainin q
doubtful members"
The doubt surrounding the position of
Mr.. Thomas. of stark county. whose nomr-
nation Is said to have been due TO the
| Foraker influence, leads many persons to
believe that the gentleman's actions are
| due to the influence of Major Mckinley.
| and that the Governor elect is taking a
| hand in quiet way against Governor For
| aker. Mr.. Thomas is prominent in labor cir
| cles, and it is claimed that he owes his seat
| to the personal efforts of John p. Jones,
! president of the State organization of
| United Order of Mine-workers, q man
] whose preference for Foraker is equally well
| known. However this may be. MIR. Thomas
has just declared himself unequivocally
for Sherman. and not few of ex-Goy.
| Forakers supporters here declare that
| Major Mckinley has influenced the course
| of the Representative OF his county. This
growing storm was promptly checked to-
| night by Mr.. Cox. Foraker's Cincinnati
manager. This eport does great injusti G
| to Governor Mckinley" said he, land
want to say now that Mr.. Foraker and bic