The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-01-19


CHARLESTON, W, Va, Jan, ls,-The
Aftermath is quite as interesting as the
senatorial contest which has Just closed,
ending in victory for both Mr., Camden
sad Mr. Faulkner Both gentlemen
arc well satisfied with the result, and so
arc their friends, but those who are left
in the cold are fur from satisfied,
Two things are conceded tonight on
all sides. One Is that the result OF last
nights caucus, far from being a final
settlement of the dispute which bsde
fair to disrupt the Democratic party in
West Virginia, was only tho beginning
oItlie end. Tho other is that the old
Camden and anti.Camden war has been
revived, and two years hence there will
be witnessed q renewal OF tho famous
6ght OF 1887, when Mr.. Camden was a
candidate for reelection. When Joe
Chiffon relinquished his hold on the
short term yesterday it was not to re-
tire forever as candidate for the
United States senate. He is under
stood now 10 be candidate to succeed
Nj. Camden In 1894, and from thisitlmc
on the battle will wage furlously.
OTHER COMPLICATIONS
will arise in tho near future, which will
iunish fun for tho galleries. For in
stance, there Is the matter of federal
patronage. 1t Is understood that DUR
during tho the brief but intense senato-
rial contest, many promises and pledges
were made on both sideA The question
uppermust in eyerybodys mind now Is,
which will he able to deliver the goods
Faulkner or Camdenp Both say they
have name 10 promises. However,
promises have been made by somebody,
and tho whole mattor will como out IN
course Of time. A great many stories
arc alloat to-day regarding the terms Of
settlement Of the senatorial complica-
ton and tho manner in which 1t was
accomplished, but every rumor which
conflicts with the inside story wired last
night is incorrect. The result when
malyzed appears to be a great victory
ior thb Camden forces. It. was one Of
the most remarkable occurrences in
politics. all things considered.
After Senator Faulkner had made q
house to house campaign OF the state as
the only candidate in the fold and ap-
parently had everything his own way,
Mt. Camden, only ten days before the
legislature met, declared himselta can
ddRte, went into the fight with single
man pledged 10 him and in less than a
week after the legislature convened
found himself in a position to dictate
terms to the man who claimed every
thing in sight. II Mr.. Camden was
SEEKING vINDicATioN
he got it, and there is no denying the
fact Tho Faulkner people still hold
out that there were no concessions nor
any necessity for concessions. The fact
remains that Mr. Camden, after can
didaCY OF leas than twenty days, was in
possession Of the situation, and that
Mr Faulkner found 1t to his advantage
10 compromise. Tho result Is due more
tothe bold tenacity OF Col. John Nc
Gaw and the energy of Hon. J. b.
SOmmerville, the Hardmans, the Stall
makers, Senator Carr and ono or two
other friends OF MIR. Camden than his
own management.
Within fUrty.elght hours there was a
time when Mr.. Camden gave up the
fight Then 1t was that Mr.. McGraw,
in iaco Of almost unsurmouniable OBJ.
lections, held his ground. When others
were advising n withdrawal no held his
ground, and the result vinditated his
position. There is an interesting story
back Of 1t, all OF which may come to
light soon, In the light OF the result,
statements from both sides will be in
lefostlng. The reader can draw his
own conclusions as to whether the two
wings are really Tapping together aud
iae TWO men looking at the situation
through the Same eyeglasses.
81 saw Hon. Stewart Walker tonight,
heis Senator Faulkner's law partner,
and was his manager here during tho
Ill0 lnpleasantness. In answer to a
question he said: "Whea frat arrived
u Charleston, l made tho assertion
way whom the caucus met, Senator
faulkner would have IRON 90 TO Al solid
votes, which would stand by him first,
lNl and all the time. l have mover
zen any reason nor do now to change
laeie figures. Notwithstanding tho
Gains made by others from tlmo to
unr, our limo has remained
ABSOLUTELY FIRM
Ad dunbrOken, and l have every assur.
laso that had tho timo come 1t would
layo boon soon that our claims were
aO.9lnlely verified by tho facts.
n, for reasons bost known TO himself
az Camden saw dt TO Withdraw from
.ne contest for tho long term. There
s@ no agreement between Senator
tSulknorand Camden, that tho strength
oi olihor was 10 be transferred 10 tho
S.net' This is tho whole matter In q
ausnell There was no compromise OF
NY character, ThoFO was nothing In
VIC siluntion which called for any con.
Slon u.'lon from Senator Faulkner, and
.n sIno was made. Mr. Camden simply
,s,.nd,ew from tho contest for tho long
immediately after / called on Colonel
.aiSHraw, Mr.. Camden's manager, who
hlai ANY discussion beyond tho
.hN' ol tho resolution unanimously
IStoPted by the caucus last evening on
me ". lalo senatorial question "a now IN.
NECESSARY y aud would be unwlso aB we'll
~. w improper Tho result achieved and
v,onciuued by tho oaurug ID The har.
,uTnl9u' SuIl9u' settlement Of all QUESTIONS In.
,,, .SNeu, and beyond that Ito good Demo.
s' t' gafos 10 look. II Ia saliaiuctory 10
ss5 s9 friends Of both Senator Faulkner
iIuu slh Camden and leaves tho party
VouII,o ,Io state iEeO from the least fac.
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