The evening times., 1895-10-23

whileto the politician who estimates Pres-
DENTAL possibilities from this city the
number OF those patriotic sons willing to
sacrifice themselves for the benefit of
their country appears us The sands by the
seaside, the State of Illinois seems to
surpass any other commonwealth in the
quantity of available timber.
Two Republicans-Scnaior Cullom and
eX-Secrctary Lincoln and Two Democrats
Vice President Stevenson and William Il.
MorrisoD-tO say nothing of Gov. Altgeld
as a PopIlist, Socialist, or Free Silver
candidate, are al the subject of more or
less discussion.
Arguments are advanced in favor Of
: either of the great parties selecting a
nominee from Illinois The State is not
now, as in former years, regarded as ire
trievably Republican,.
Within roar years there have been ter
rifle iandslides on both sides of the noun
tain. Even now the representation in the
upper branch of Congress is divided.
The rapid growth of Chicago, the sweep
ing changes in sentiment, and the unsta-
bility OF popular opinion make it impossi-
BILE to predict that one party or the other
may not equally stand to be benefited by
the next political slump.
a PIVOTAL STATE.
Illinois almost rivals the reputation OF
Indiana as pivotal State. In the one
Gen. Logan was elected to his last term
in the Senate only after a prolonged dead
lock, and in the other Gen. Harrison ia lied
to secure his own succession TO the Senate.
OF the two Republicans, as viewed in This
city, Mr.. Lincoln would by all odds command
the greatest strength. He has been n
Cabinet minister and diplomatic representa-
tive to the most powerful of foreign nations.
Above all things in the way OF helpful adj
juncts, he would have the subtle Influence OF
all the sentlm-nt;iiiy that hovers around the
name of Lincoln. This feeling OF admira-
tion aud respect for the father, the son and
the grandsons viii not lose its potency for
generations.
A isrge share of Senator Cullom's pres
tiGe has been attributed as having its origin
In his res, s,mblanCc To the late President
Lincoln. In his own right. ii is urged,
lie has developed less prowess as PTesi-
Dental possibility than The ex-Secretary of
War. But at all times he has been a party
man among party men, and has faithfully
maintained and advocated the cardinal doe
trines of partisan belief.
COULD CARRY THE STATE.
His own recent triumphant reelection TO
inc Stlt1tc tNNItt.tts inc Idtt tudI Ut stui
possesses sufficient popularity TO carry the
state, and This may become matter taken
into consideration by the next national
convent ion.
or the democrats, Vice President Steven
son has the advantage OF being in active
political life. with q duration of such ex
istence that extends beyond the campaign.
His election to the Forty sixth Congress as Il
Grccnbacker is held to Indicate that he could
be relied upon To favor the increased use OF
silver as money. For this reason he is re-
garded with especial friendliness In the
South and far West, while his popularity
is conscrvativcly estimated in The East
As running mate TO Air. Cleveland he
Is credited by his associates with having
pulled his State into the Democratic col
umn. These facts give Mr.. Stevenson
peculiar strength, which will become more
apparent as the time for holding the
nominating convention approaches
There are some here who believe that
Mr. Morrison might in certain contin-
gencies be an available capdidatc. One of
these is n subSidencc of the silver agita-
ton and return to the issue of tariff
reform. But others believe that the issue
of free coinage will he paramount To that
of the tariff, in which case Mr.. Stevenson
would distance an competitors from Hi
nos.
OF ttitH u vi lf.tiS NUT
rison has been known here as n tariff re-
former welded to the one idea, But he
has SO long been retired from partici-
patton In active political affairs that
something new would be necessary to give
him the requisite momentum.
WOULD REFUSE NOTHING
Gov. Altseld's aspirations. of course.
are confined to the Senate, but he would
not, il is thought. follow the example of
Caesar in refusing any kind of crown.
1t was sopenly alleged during the last
State campaign that the governor had per-
fected all his plans to wrest from Frank
lin MacVeagh the fruits of victory IL that
victory were achieved. In So doing. it
is said, the Populists would have become
his allies.
Hence arises the possibility. trifle re-
mote though it may be, that Mr.. AItgeld
might be placed upon the Popuist national
ticket. because of his belief in their princi-
free silver. In fact. as viewed from every
standpoint, he would not be a far-fetched
candidate.
With n surplus of candidates in all par
ties, many OF them having no greater eX-
pectation than to have it said that they
were mentioned for the Presidency, there
by largely adding to the possibilities of
dark horse being selected after pro-
longed balloting, Illinois stands a good
figh ting chance OF ultimately winning
out. even If a loser in the forcpart of the
game.
ADVERSE TO BOSTON.