The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1892-08-13
'FAULKNER'S VIEWS
OF THE DEMOCRATIC SITUATION,
NATIONAL AND STATE.
He Predicts the Election Of Cleveland
and Steverson-Leading Issues Of
the CaI,yass--the Outlook in
Vest Virginia.
Wheeling News.

Wheeling News.
United States Senator Charles
James Faulkner is at the Mcclure
House, on his way from Washington
City to New Martinsville, where he
will speak to morrow at the Demo
cratic Congressional convention, He
stopped over here today to see the
local leaders and to discuss the out
look for his party in the State. A
Neacs man found him at his room at
the Mcclure, in company with the
Hon. t. S. Riley, and be talked poll
tics freely to the Ne,cs man when he
preached the subject.
what is the Democratic outlook
nationality" was the first question
the reporter asked.
"The prospect for Democratic sue
cess is bright" he replied, "and the
unity ofthe party, and the acceptance
of the candidates and issues by all
leaders and elements makes the out
look much more favorable for the
party than in 1883. Cleveland and
Stevenson were the only candidates
that could have been named with any
satisfaction at all, and their candi-
dacy has been enthusiastically re-
ceived by Democrats all over the
country"
do you think Illinois will go Dem
ocratic?'
"Illinois is naturally Republican
but the Republicans will distribute
their strength so literally in other
doubtful states that think we have
a fighting chance. Wisconsin and
Michigan have strong Democratic
leanings, and we stand an excellent
chance of throwing these states into
the Democratic column"
THE LEADING ISSUES.
"What will be the leading issues
of the campaign, Senator2"
THE tariff question is the most
prominent, not so much because of
the declarations of the Republican
platform, but because of the practi
cal illustration of Republican princi-
plies as embodied in the Ubiquitous
Mckinley bill. n some sections of
the country the currency question
will be leading issue. The Force
bill will be strong card for the Dem
ocrats. The Republicans are now
trying to evade that issue, and it is
reported that Harrison will attempt
to side ok it. / do not see how he
can do it, as the platform is irrevo-
cably committed to it. In fact the
two principles, taxation and the right
of States to carry on their own cleo
tions without interference from the
federal government will constitute
the vital and overshadowing issues
of the campaign"
"Do You think New York will go
DemocraticY
81 believe the electoral vote of the
Empire State IS safe for Cleveland
and Stevenson. Two of Mr.. Hills
main supporters, andy the way,
two of the shrewdest politicians in
New York-haye assured me that
unless there is reaction before cleo
ton day that Cleveland will carry
the State by the largest majority ev-
er given to Democratic candidate
for President. The party in New
York seems perfectly united and one
of the best evidences of that is to be
seen in the make up of the National
Committee"
What do you think of the selec-
ton of Mr.. Harrity for chairman
William f. Harrity is good man
and has shown by his past record
that he is one of the best workers in
the details of politics in the country.
He is also surrounded by the very
best politicians and his selection is
a strong one"
STATE POLITICS.
Turning to State politics to the re-
porter the Senator expressed the same
hopeful views as he did in the ma
tional outlook
"Our State, he said, sis close, but
with thorough Democratic organiza
ton, with the party thoroughly
aroused it is not in the doubtful col
umn. Although the administration
will make every effort and use every
means to carry West Virginia, still
| think that the State will repel the
attack on it's integrity, as it has done
in the past | also think that we
are going to have the most active
and progressive campaign ever seen
in this State
What do you think of the State
ticket"
1T is a strong one. There may be
some dissatisfaction now in certain
quarters over the defeat of favorite
sons, but the Democratic party is
composed OF that element that will
always abide by the supreme decis-
ion of the party's representatives in
convention assembled and on election
day forget and lay aside all personal
feelings or petty prejudices, for the
triumph of party principles and in
the interests of the party's welfare y
ISSUES IN THE STATE.
"What will be the issues in the
State campaign
"The same issues, taxation and the
Force bill will prevail in the State
campaign as in the National cam.
paign. The wise, economical admin.
istration of the Democratic party in
this State will also add great strength
to our cause. We are also determin.
ed to follow the lead of other Demo
cratic States, New York, Indiana and
Texas in prohibiting the introduce
ton of Pinkerton thugs in this State
feeling that our capital as well as la
Dor can rely on the proper enforce
ment of the laws of our State in any
event" Senator Faulkner was in q
hopeful mood and talked in hope
, full vein. He will leave to morrow
morning for New Martipsville.
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