The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-01-20
THE SENATORIAL SITUATION.
Very Little Discussion on Account Of the Sad
Events Of the Week.

Events Of the Week.
At Charleston no person cares to dis |
enss the Senatorial situation in view
of the general feeling ofsadness caused |
by Senator kenna's death. Neverthe- |
less, the forces arrayed against each |
other have been active, in qriet way,
with the result that many rsmors are
IN circulation. 1t is openly stated that
Senator Camden has more votes at
present than at the beginning of last
week, and this is probably true, but
whether his accessions, or his strength
before, arel sufficient to capture the
Senatorial plum, is a matter of uncer-
tainty. 1t is quite natural that both
sides should get promises from mem
bers who came unpledged, but there is
suspicion prevalent that each fresh
promise is heralded as a gain from the
opposing force.
1t is reported that the Faulkner men
are trying to arrange for caucus to-
night and that the Camden forces are
outspoken against it. Several Cam
den men stated without reserve that
such a course would not meet their APP
prevail. The reason given therefor
was that it would prevent possible can
didates from announcing themselves
and marshalling their forces in such
a brief space of time.
Congressman VIM. l.. Wilson is
here, having accompanied the remains
of Senator Kenna from Washington.
His presence has given rise tomuch dis
cussion as to the probability of his
being a candidate. Mr.. Wilson, him
self, is non-committal Second dis
trict people, and particularly mem
bers from the South branch and Ty.
CARTS valleys, would like to see the
talented Congressman in the upper
house. One of these gentlemen in
conversation gave an estimate Of a
very good following of members whom
he was absolutely certain would flock
to Mr.. Wilson's standard at the very
moment of the official announcement
of his candidacy.
One matter which has been recently
brought to public attention is the fact
that the unexpred term may be filed
first. There is now a vacancy to be
filled and the Legislature must fill it.
Vacancies, as a rule, are filed as soon
as possible after they occur. While
the time for electing the new Senator
has not arrived yet, it may thus hap
pen that the short term man may be
elected first. In this case the oppo-
nents Of Faulkner may combine on
VIM. l.. Wilson, who comes from the
county adjoining Senator Faulkner's
home, hoping by his election to defeat
Faulkner. One can hear anything he
wants. The only reliable news that
can be given, is that Faulkner and
Camden are the only aspirants for the
full term, and that both claim enough
strength to elect, with Faulkner APP
parently the stronger, and for the I'M
expired term there will be lively scram-
BILE.
Hon. VIM. l. Wilson speaks as
though he would not be averse to ac-
cepting the senatorship, though not
making efforts to secure it. "Since
have been here" said he, several per
sons have spoken to me in regard tc
the matter, and some of the members
Of the Legislature have come TO me
and offered their support. OF course
| appreciate their offer, but am moi
taking any part in the fight. want
the Legislature to do just as it sees fit
which, of course, it will do anyway
whether am willing it should or not
| will not, though, permit the use Of
my name in the interest of any other
candidate or to injtre any one. If my
name is used at all, it must not be tc
effect the candidacy Of any one else III
any way. do not know Of any rea-
son why the election of United States
Senator from any county should pre-
vent the election Of another from an
adjoining one,"