Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-01-06
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THE SENATORIAL sITUATION.
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THE SENATORIAL SITUATION.
The opponents of the reelection of SEN
ator Hswley are exhibiting the wsakness
of their cause In trying to make 1t look
strong. They are asserting in one breath
that their candidate will win, and in an
other are talking about compromise can
didstes. Anybody who knows anything
about pohtitical maneuvering knows that
this talk about bringing other candidates
into the field is a sure sign that those
who thus talk know that they cannot
elect their man.
In the meantime Senator Hawley's sup
porters present an unbroken and conf
dent front. They are not talking about
compromise candidates. The candidate
they have is good enough for them, and
they know that he is going to
be re elected. The Hartford Courant
has the following to say: "The Courant,
on receipt of further and later informa-
tion, finds only confirmation of the state
ment which it published on Saturday,
December II, that large majority of the
Republican members OK tie general assem-
bly, are in favor of returning Senator Hsw-
ley for another term. This journal has
made careful and conservative canvass,
as it would investigate any other import
tant matter of news, and is fully convinced
that the Republican caucus will demon
strate its accuracy" We believe this tenn
perate statement has a sure foundation in
fact. It agrees with other information
which has reached New Haven, and which
is regarded here as unquestionably accu-
rate. There will, of course, be some
"blufing" by the opponents of Senator
Hswley, hut it will be found, when the
votes are counted, that he will have good
many more than enough to give him the
nomination.
The situation is very pleasing one to
those who have from the beginning advo-
Gated his reelection. They have had all
along decidedly the best of the argument.
Indeed, there has been no good argument
for the use of the opposition. They had
no candidate to present who was superior
to Senator Hawley in fitness for the place,
or who was anywhere near his equal in ex-
perience and training in public affairs.
There was never any reason why the Re-
publican party of Connecticut should for
sake the old leader, who has done gallant
and important service in many contests,
and who has lost none of his force and
skill. There was never any reason why 1t
should deprive the State of the benefit of
being represented in the United States
Senate by man of such magnificent tai
ents, such knowledge and power in legis
lative work, and such grand and we'll
earned reputation as Senator Hawley.
Republican newspapers and prominent
Republicans of other States have won
dered why there was any talk in favor of
doing it. They could see, as most of the
State has no Republican who would better
represent it in the Senate than General
Hawley, none who better deserved the
honor, and none who has such a thorough
and complete equipment for the work re-
quired of senator.
The senatorial caucus of the Republican
members of the Legislature will be held
next Wednesday, and another honor will
then be added to the many honors which
have been 80 worthily won and so WORTH
ly borne by this soldier, orator and states
man, who was brave on the field of battle,
who can move men with fiery and lofty
speech, who has helped originate and
carry out the policies that have made this
nation what it is, who has been wise aud
forceful leader of his party, and whose
pure character, noble words and great
deeds have shed lustre upon his State,
while extending his own renown.