The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-12
PRESENT STATUS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Here Are Six Good Men for the Republicans to
Choose From-Their Strong Points.

have practically the solid New Eng
land delegation. In New York and
Pennsylvania he Is strong. Many con-
slider him the second choice of the lead
ers of those states. In the west and
south he has active support. If he es-
capes the destructive whirlpOols of the
speakership, he is not an improbable
winner.
Qualifications OF Allison.
Only within the past few months has
Allison become a candidate actively.
Formerly he deprecated talk of his cam
didacy. deferring to Mckinley and
Reed. Since then his state, Iowa, has
announced for him. For twenty-five
years he has been leader in the sem
ate, after eight years. service In the
house. Few men are better equipped by
experience than AlN.son for the presi-
dency. He knows more of the admin
istrative duties of that Office than any
candidate. He has been for years q
menb ber Of the senate finance commit
tee and the appropriation committee.
He was chairman Of the latter commit
tee in the Flfty-first congress. 1t Is the
most powerful legislative committee in
the world. Its word regarding appro-
prIa tions is generally law. AS an ac-
tive member of that committee, Mr.
Allison has personally Influenced more
legislation In this country probably
than any living man. The committee
on finance Is almost as important. As
member of that committee Allison
had much to do with the amendments
made by that committee to the McKin-
ley bill. Frs opposition to the new
tariff law In the senate secured many
protection concessions. Senator ALI
son is an upright. reliable. conserva-
Ntxv.
Reed. but safe and we'll ordered. II
Reed ard Mckinley kill each other off,
Mr. Allison is a probability. For this
reason some think him the most prob
able winner
iIarrisOu's Excellent Record.
or General Harrison there Is much to
praise. The ability and Amcricansm
of his administration in contrast to
.',at Of the Cleveland one, Is notable.
During his term the country was pros
porous and happy and the flag was
honored abroad. This makes Harrison
p0teii'ttaltty. Indiana is solid for him
II ne desires her support. He Is re-
gar1ed with confidence by the manu-
featuring and business interests. Few
Americans are more able and few Pres
idents were as efficient or as satisfac-
tory. There is nothing to criticise In
his record, though he did not always
please the politicians. Firm. s1fe, ag-
gressive, active earnest. steady bril-
liant. he is marked and a remarkable
man.
Mortou's Signal Distinction.
Ncw York is always potential in
rational Conventions. 1t Is now solid
for Governor Morton. Aside from
Pls.t's support. Mr. Morton has the
confider'ce ot the people as a business
man who was successful not through
Cnpressing the poor, but through clean
methods and close attention. Though
not much of a political speaker, he has
carried a clear head into politics. as
well rs strong will and a natural
e'btllty. AS member Of congress min
lister to France, vice president and gov
orLor OF New York. he has acquired
signal distinction. There is no objec-
/ ton or drawback to his candidacy other
than his age. He Is II. but still as Wig.
orous as many men at so, and In perfect
health.
Davis Dcrk Uor.c.
Senator Davis, Of Minnesota, ia the
newest Of the presidential candidates
/ He is learned, student of affairs and
of literature. There are fewer ADLER
lawyers or better informed men. His
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Gully brilliant. and that has Been dis
appointing. yet he has been ass!duously
attentive to work and always ready
and prepared wnen needed. He Is
brainy, al ;ran developed In the activi-
ties and seventies ct the northwest,
largely self-made, earnest and honest.
His most notable recent political ac-
ton. and 1t required manhood and
courage, was the speech supporting the
administration In Its opposition to the
Deos insurrectionists. and his refusal
to yield to the dictates of sone OF his,
constituents who were friendly to Debs,
and wanted Mr.. Euvis' support. The
sena tor is fully equipped for the office,
out Is only dark horse as yet.
These six presidential candidates he.
leve In good, homes: money. Not one
OF them opposes the proper use Of sill
yer, hut each desires to see tho money
Of this government the equal Of the
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