The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-01


Illlman, are already planning to capture
the legislature, which is TO choose the
states next representative in the upper
house OF congress. With Senator lrby, a
popullst-democrat, as one representative,
II is the belief Of Gov Tillman that he
himself can succeed in capturing the
longer term. South Carolina elects state
officers as we'll, and the populist faction
Will probably name the regular demo-
cratic nominees, as it has almost complete
control OF the party machinery. The new
liquor law and its peculiar development
will figure conspicuously in the contest.
Illinois has g senatorial fight already in
progress. and in all Likelihood the conven-
lions, which meet in April and May, will
announce the party candidates for the
seat now occupied by Senator Shelby Nj
Cullom. EX-Congressman Cable, Gov
Altgeld, eX-Congressmau William
Morrison, Congressman William NJ.
Springer, Congressman Black and
Hunter have all been mentioned as posi-
bic democratic nominees, while republi-
can success will probably mean the re-
election of Senator Cullom. In its state
election Illinois elects q state treas
urer, superintendent of public in
structlon, three trustees of the uni
versity of Illinois, half of the state
Senate and 1853 members of the lower
house. In addition county officers will
be chosen everywhere.
Pennsylvania republican convention
will be held in May, when the contest for
the gubernatorial nomination will come
to an end. Philadelphia delegates have
already announced themselves in favor
of the nomination of Gen. Hastings, and
as every other section of the state has a
candidate it promises to be a rather
warm contest. The state elects one-half
its state Senate, its entire lower house,
a governor, Geutenant-governor, secre-
tary Of internal affairs and an auditor
general.
The Roster trial will have an important
bearing on the state election in Wiscon-
sin and the echoes of the Bennett law agi-
tation win perhaps still be found rever-
berating when the campaign fairly opens
up in that state Wisconsin votes for gov
ernOr secretary of state, state treasurer,
state superintendent, commissioner OF in
suranCe and railroad commissioners, half
the state Senate and the entire lower
house. No senatorial election is on the
tapis to clog legislation this year.
Kansas promises the nation a four-cor-
nered fight, with Mrs Lease either in the
populist or republican ranks. If Gov
LleWellyn is nominated it is doubtful if
she will support her One-time enthusiastic
friend and her now arch enemy. The fu-
sion democrats have agreed TO Join with
the populists The stalwart democrats
have decided to put state ticket into the
field and the republicans will name some
such man as AdY, Humphreys, Furstou,
or Case Broderick. The fusiouists may
unite on Congressman Harris, a demo-
crat, or on Gov. Llewelyn, Thomas j.
Hudson, Jerry Simpson or William Baker.
AS the successor to Senator Martin, who
now fills out the term of the late Senator
Plumb, is 10 he chosen by the legislature,
ex-senator Ingalls, will undoubtedly take
an active part in the campaign,
looking to an election as senator next
winter.
Kansas elects an entire state ticket, the
entire lower house, a portion Of the state
Senate and county officers everywhere.
Nebraska elects a legislature which
will have Senator Manderson's successor
to choose. In addition the state votes for
governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer.
auditor, secretary of state attorney gen
eral, commissioner of public lands and
buildings, and superintendent of public
instruction.
Iowa's legislature does not meet next
year and the successor to Senator Wilson
has already been chosen in the person of
Congressman Greer. The state votes for
secretary, auditor, treasurer, railroad
commissioner, judge and clerk of the su-
preme court.
county officers and legislature to choose
a successor to Senator Richard f. Petit
grew.
North Dakota elects all state officers,
Judge of the supreme court and all county
officers. There will be no senatorial va
cancy next year.
Virginia has only its congressional cleo
tions, the senatorial contest having been
settled this wear by the election of
nd
short and long terms respectively.
Maryland has only its congressional
elections.
New Jersey elects six senators and
sixty assemblymen who will have a voice
in the selection of Senator Mcpherson
successor.
West Virginia votes for legislature
which will choose Senator Camden's sue
cessor.
Kentucky elects judges of its court of APP
peals, ana county officers. Its legislature
has already named Senator William
Lindsay, whose term expires in 1895, to
succeed himself.
Massachusetts elects its state officers
and a legislature TO choose a successor to
Senator Hour. AS he has no opponents in
the led the campaign promises to be
rather quiet.
Ohio votes only for secretary of state
minor state officers, and for congressman.
Its first congressional election this year
will be that on May in the third district
to choose a successor to the late Congress-
man Houk.
Connecticut always votes twice in the
fall. It's town elections take place in Oc-
tober, and its state elections in NOvem-
Der All the state officers are to be
chosen.
Wyoming elects its state officers and
state senator's for four years. Its assem-
blymen and county officers hold Office
two years. This year all these Offices
Will be tiled, and the legislature will
elect a successor to Senator Joseph NJ.
Caney, and tlll the vacancy in the short
term which expires in 1890 the governors
appointee not having been recognized.
The legislative deadlock which made this
condition possible, may occur, as the can
didates are as numerous as they were
two years ago.
Idaho has its state, district and county
officers to elect and q legislature which
will choose the successor of Senator
Shoup.
Senator Higgins will have to contend
for reelection in Delaware. His state
votes for governor, two-thirds of the
state Senate, the entire assembly, and for
all the principal county officials
The leading republican candidates for
governor and congressman are r. G.
Bradford and Dr. II. r. Burton. Mr..
Bradford is one of Delaware's most IA
nous lawyers and Or. Burton has been
pr0minpnt on tho state pvac1ttfzya con,