The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-02-03
PRESIDENT MAKING.

ing polled, or rather politicians ars De-
ing asked as to CHOICE OF candidate
and their views arc being published.
The most active work if not the only
open work being done lie within the Re-
publican party. The results in the last
elections have filled adhersnts to that
party with the most unbounded conf.
dsnce. None have any doubt that the
next national ticket of that party will be
elected, and hence the friends OF actual
or possible candidates are industriously
laying the ropes for their favorites.
Under such circumstances the ques-
tion Of availability is very little consid-
cred, for it 10 believed not to be necss-
aary. and the most siren uous efforts are
being put forth to secure nomination Of
a favorits, that is one who will do most
to favor those who do the work to Sc
cure the nomin alton. the opinion being
held that an election OF tho nominee il
is foregone conclusion. When such Z
feeling prevails there is danger that the
best selection will not be made. selso
tions not the best in point availability,
nor for the discharge OF the duties OF the
presidential offics. Parties make the
best nominations when most nearly
equal in strength.
The activity of Governor Mckinley in
the late political campaign Was ao-
oepted by the country as proof that he
is to be a candidate for the Republican
nomination to the presidency next year.
and indeed for several years he has beer
talked of in that connection. Ohio il
supposed to be pretty solidly for him
though there is some dissenting opin'
ION. Mckinley became conspicuous ~
Chairman Of the ways and means com
mittee in preparing and passing the
tariff law which bears his name. He
will be supported by the ultra-protec-
tionisss, but that may not make him a
strong candidate. Opponents of a prin-
oiple on the one side of a rugged issue
have never been successful in achieving
the presidency.
Thomas B. Reed, who was speaker in
the Fifty-firss congress and prospective
speaker OF the next house of represent
atives, is also considerably talked OF.
He was conspicuous in tho late political
campaign, and not much less so than
Governor Mckinley. Reed is man Of
very great ability, and the hsroism oil
his character makes him strong with
representative and aggressive element
OF hia party. His personal popularity
is greater than that OF Mckinley; he is
more magnetic man, and possesses I'M
bounded mental sprightlinsss and hu-
NOR. Reed is believed to be more lib
eral and progressive on the money
question than Mckinley.
There is an obstacle in the way for
which he is not personally responsible,
and which neither he nor his friends
can remove. His home IL in the ex-
treme northeast of the country and far
away from the seat Of population and
political power. Geography ought not
to be regarded but it ia, nevertheless,
and how much influence it may have in
his case is to be determined.
Ex-President Harrison is said to have
Indiana at his back. but so far as known
he is not an svowed candidate. Yet it is
not at all improbable that his name will
60 before the convention. General Har-
rison is an able man, but his admins =
trasion was quite unsatisfactory to many
leading men OF his party, and he does
not possess the elements which en-
thuse ths masses. The machine which
nominated him in 1892 may be able to
force him on the party again. His de-
feat in 1892 may operate against him,
yet Jackson, William H. Harrison and
Cleveland were defeated and afterward
elected.
Mr.. Allison's name is occasionally
mentioned in connection with the presi-
dency. He has had long experience
in both branches of congress. but has
done nothing very cons picuous. Allison
is q negative character, and knows how
to glide along with the current. For
heroic work he 10 poorly fitted. The
issues before the country and the gen.
eral conditions are such as to quirs q
man OF more steel in his com position.
Governor Morton Of New York may
come to ths front; hs is a sly old fox, q
very rich man and well understands the
value Of tho "sinews OF war" in a po-
litical contest. His money was m sde in
banking and Wall street operations, an d
the engages in transactions that will turn
an honest penny as readily as in one
that will turn q million. He has done
great deal of business for the govern
ment. He 10 slick old fellow Of New
Hampshire nativity, and is above three.
score and ten. William Henry Har-
rson was the Oldest man ever elected to
the presidency. being 6S. Nor
on will be about six years older
in 1896, but he has tough
and wiry constitution. and any amou n t
Of clamor and struggle for appointments
would not worry him as they did the
elder Harrison. Morton has been mem.
Der OF the lower branch OF congress-.
minister to France, vice.president, and
10 now governor of New York. He has
never done anything except accu mu late
q large fortune. and nothing in public
life that has given offense. II he should
be nominated it will be at tho bshsst of
political jobbers, who will expect him