Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1895-08-29
The Candidates Of 'oo.

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in the respective parties. On the Re
publican side there are plenty of mel
who, like Barkis, are "willin' I" Among
the Democrats, few names are men
toned. This difference can BE- attrib
uted TO only one cause. The Repub
licans are hopeful of success; the Dem
ocrats Respondent. There are always
plenty of leaders in what promises tt
be successful charge, but few when il
comes to leading a forlorn hope.
The names most frequently men
toned among Republicans are those
Of Gov. William Mckinley Of Ohio,
ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed Of Maine,
Gov. Levi p. Morton of New York,
exp President Harrison Of indiana, and
Senator William B. Allison of Iowa.
Let us devote a paragraph to each.
Gov. Mckinley needs no introduce
ton. He is stalwart Republican of
national reputation, born fighter and
a skillful party leader. His populari-
tY in his own state is unprecedented.
His honesty and integrity are unques-
toned. The impression he has made
at home was evident when, having had
his property and that of his wife taken
to satisfy note which he had en-
dorsed for asfriend, the amount-a
small fortune-was quickly raised by
popular subscription and restored to
him. As member of Congress his
record was notable, particularly on
the tariff. AS the author of the Nc
Kinley law his name became house,
hold word. This law-at first con-
demned-has been in part, at least,
indicated by time. Its author gained,
rather than lost in strength, by his
connection with it. AS chairman OF
the last Republican national conven-
ton, Gov. Mckinley added to his lau-
rels and especially to his reputation
for steadfast honor by his loyalty to
Harrison and his refusal to permit the
convention to be stampeded for him
self by the anti-HaTison plottsrs. AS
governor of Ohio his career has been
bright. 1t is understood that Mckin-
ley's extreme views on the tariff have
been somewhat modified OF late-a
change that will be generally accepta-
Bile to his party. On the silver ques-
ton his position is less definite, but he
is supposed to be favorable to sound !
money. McKinley's chances for the |
nomination are the best to-day. He !
is strong in the Central, Western and |
Southern states and has good follow
ing in the East. There is nothing the
matter with William Mckinley.
Thousands admire the brilliant in
tellect of Thomas B. Reed. His ag-
gressiyeness always winsapplause. His
keen shafts of sarcasm and telling ar
raignment of the Democracy have
made him an unquestioned leader.
AS speaker Of the national House Of
and the leader of his
party on the floor, his ability has been
most conspicuous. He will be the
,peake. of tie next House and thus be
prominently before the country. He
$ Republican Of sound money (
Tiews. New England viii quite like
v give him its solid support for the
presidency. If nominated, his mag
letic qualities might make him the
'qual in that respect Of that other
treat son Of Maine, James G. Blaine.
AS president, Benjamin Harrison
made record for craftsmanship and
that has rarely been ,
qualled. He is of a rather cold tenn {
,erament and does not win that
PERSONAL popularity, either with poll
icians or the people, that would stand !
lin in good stead now. He is not an |
spirant for the nomination but would (
ccept it, Of course. Indiana is ex-
'ected to support him and his chances
will be much improved il Mckinley !
nd Reed are of nearly equal strength. $
Gov. Levi p. Morton has been |
prominent figure in his state and the /,
ation for years. He served as vice. !
resident under Harrison. He led the G
to victory in New York t
ast year, beating Hill by an enormous 5
majority. He is a clear-headed man
Tho has been sagacious enough in 4
usiness to accumulate large fortune.
lie is advanced in years, though still