The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-02-03
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Congressman
Anderson is getting somo notoriety just
at present from his bill to investigate
tho census Office and its workings. Hc
Is being interviewed more or less about
1t and promises startling revelations
when tho evidence shall DO in, but tho
probabilities arc that tho investigation
will amount to nothing more than tho
n undertaken during tho last session,
which simply went to show that tho
census work was being 'dono far moro
cxpcditiously and thoroughly than ever
before. Mr.. Anderson seems to lay par
ticular stress upon tho charges Of fraud
in taking tho census OF New York.
These charges wero very effoctually an
swered by Commissioner Porter at tho
time they were made. The fact Is that
Tammany was counting on getting an
other congressman in New York city
and failed to do 80. 1t may DO added
that Mr.. Porter is counting an invcsti-
CATION for tho purpose OF aiding him in
getting additional appropriations to fin
ish his work.
TIE CAMDEN-FAULKNEE FIGHT.
Much interest is being taken hero in
tho fight which has now developed be-
tween ex-senator Camden and Senator
Faulkner for tho succession OF the
latter. Senator Faulkner makes no
secret OF his ambition to succeed him
self. Ho says in substance that no was
taken from a judicial position, where he
had every opportunity for indefinite
employment, and, without any parti-
cular effort on his W part, was olevat-
ed to the senatorship. Now, he claims,
it would be moro thhl unfair to relegate
him to private life through no fault
either OF omission or commission.
Therefore, he wants another six years.
The fight has every appearance OF be-
coming q desperate one, with the
chances in favor OF Camden on account
of his money and influence. a we'll
informed politician, who was just in
from tho State, said recently that in his
opinion the Camden candidate Tor gov
ernor would be either McCorkle or
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avowcd candidate for tho place, the
latter has not yet declared himself.
Camden is said to look upon Bennett as
livery strong man, and may subsequent
ly induce him to take the nomination.
TIE GUDEESAToRIAI COMPLICATION.
It is further reported from authorita-
tive sources hat Mr.. Camden would
not look averse upon the candidacy Of
Boyd Faulkner, provided the latter
could furnish evidence OF sufficient
strength. 1t is not very probable that
he will be able to do this. The nomina-
ton OF Boyd Faulkner would give rise
to n complicated condition OF affairs,
and would serve to add much fuel to
the flames in the Camdcn-Faulkncr
fight. 1t might seem at first sight ex-
ceedinsly strange that n man would
consent to enter the lists against his
own brother, but it is quite well known
that Boyd Faulkner would accept the
nomination for governor if he could get
it. The inside" OF this is that Boyd
Faulkner is jealous OF the distinction
which has fallen to his younger brother
OF late years, and seeks an opportunity
to wen matters up. He is a close friend
and follower OF Mr.. Camden, and would
certainly, it is said, 90 rs far as has
been indicated to CRAFTY his ambition.
1t is doubtful, however, if the Demo-
cratic nomination goes to the Second
district, aside from all questions OF
strength.
According to the authority above
quoted, Gen. Watts will likely DO the
kcnna-Faulkncr candidate. IIe will
come up from kanawha with a pretty
solid delegation. but it is believed that
the Camden man, whoever he is, will
have q comparatively easy victory. So
say the political prophets. The sure
thing now is that there is going to be a
fight, and that somebody is going to get
hurt before it is finished.
Mn. WILSON y 4 Fly.