Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-09

knowiedged candidate of the republicans for
the Senate is a man By the name of
IhErSIon, WHO canvaSSed the state ln joint
debate with Bryan, tine pOpuilst-democrat
ncIninee. But the experience of senator
CuIiOm or lHlDOlS may serve to show that
a prediction Candidate for the senate Is
not necessarily the party's choice when the
legislature is assured. MIR. MandersOn - 1t
great tayorite IN the state, and would per
hap5 give Mir. hurston or any otner csIII-
GIdate a very hot hgnt ii he should decide
to go into the ring.
In California there seems to be dispoSi-
ton among the republicans to send Editor
NJ. III. De Young of the san Francisco Tx
amlner to the Senate TO succeed Mr.. Per-
kins, who was appointed by the governor
in place of the late Senator Stanford. MIR.
Perkins Is a business man of great capacity
and has made considerable reputation dur
ing his short service here. he took a
wholesome view of the Hawaiian situa ton,
and opposed his democratic colleague, Mr..
White, who supported the policy of the
president In California politics much de-
pendS on the influence of the Pacific rail
roads, and the attitude of these organiza-
tions this year may have strong influence
In the selection OF a man for the national
legislature This influence, it is said is not
In favor of Mr.. DeIoung, who, however
sta nds high in the ranks of the rapuhlican
organization of the state.
Delaware and Illinois.
The fight in Delaware has begun to
crystalize already knowing ones asser:
that Mr.. Higgins has a sufficient pull with
the practical politicians of the state to get
back into his seat. on the other hand, it
Is said that a wealthy Philadelphia manu-
facturer named Addicks, worth several
millions, put up d good deal of money for
the republican campaign in Delaware this
year and contributed greatly to the sue
cess or that party last Tuesday He is
known TO have a fondress for sena toriaI
honors ana will show Mr.. Higgins a very
hot pace His place OF business is in Phil
adeiphia, but his residence is in Delaware
and is identified with the little state rath-
er Than with Pennsylv. mia.
In Illinois, 1t is said, Mr.. Cullom the
rartys choice for the Senate before the
election. who stunned the state with his
avowed opponent, Mr.. MacVeagh, will prob
ably secure reelection, notwithstandin.
the great rush that has been made for the
seat since Tuesday by Campbell. Davis and
Mason, all of whom have ayowel their
candidacy. The fight really seems to be
between Cullom and Davis, who as di-
rector-general of the worlds fair has Sc
cured great prestige in the state
Possible Senate Officers.
Republican reorganization of the Senate
Is already being discounted to some ex-
tent by the Stating of candidates for some
of the positions in the gift of the controli-
ing party. For Instance, Gen. Anson G
McCook, who was secretary of the Senate
under previous administration, is said to
be the most probable man for the same
place this time 1t is said that he needs the
position. and Is more than willing to ac-
cept 1t again. 1t Is not thought that Judge
Valentine who was sergeant-at-arms be
fore Col Bright, will be again given this
post. as he comes from Nebraska, which is
still regarded as a populist state, notwith-
standing its republican legislature. 1t is
limited that the populists may be given this
post as a part of a bargain that might. be
made on the Organization.