St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-04-11
ONE DOLLAR PER. YEAR.
He simply endeavors TO ienolish ans
annihilate his political enemies.

He simply endeavors TO demolish an&
annihilate his political enemies.
Senator Ben Tillman, Of South Caro-
lima, will probably confne his efforts to
his own state this year. Isisnot likely
that he will be invited into northern
states, because he Is too wild and wreck
less an extremist. Although claiming
to be democrat, Senator Tillman nm
sparingly assails democrats and repub.
hcans alike, and SO he will not be heard
In northern states.
On the republican side there are also
orators galore Tom Reed, whether
the head of the ticket or not, will, of
course. go upon the hustings and de-
liver speeches in states which herepub-
icans regard as doubtful OF hopeful.
Senator Allison, of Iowa, viii not hide
his light under q bushel, for he is q
speaker OF force and earnegtness. Els
long experience in public affairs has
equipped him with almost boundiess
knowledge with the details Of our sys-
tenn of government, and his speeches
are replete with general information.
Gov. Mckinley is a sturdy speaker.
He is not an inspiring speaker, but
calm, deliberate and dogmatic in his
statements. His apparent belief in his
every declaration carries with it e.
strength and force which induces his
listeners to agree with him and as
sumo that his arguments are unan-
swerab1e.
Senator Foraker, OF Ohio, win be
heard in the land. He is more like
Blaine than any orator now living in
our country. He is whirlwinel on the
hustings. He is hand-shaker and has
wonderful memory of names and
faces. He is after the presidency, and
every speech which he nsw makes is
intended to enhance his opportunities
for the highest Office and distinction
In the republic.
Senator Thurston, of Nebraska, is
one of the best political orators in this
broad land. He began life poor boy,
having lost his father during the civil
war. He educated himself, and stud
led law. He soon made reputation
as lawyer and as an orator; and
for several years was general counsel
pany. While occupying that position,
he was sought far and near to deliver
addresses at banquets and upon other
public occasions. He is a new man
in the senate, but not new man among
public men. His first speech delivered
In the senate was on the subject OF
pensions and it at once attracted atten-
tion.
Senator Chandler, Of New Hamp-
shire, seldom INDUCES in public speak
ing outside of his own state, even when
political campaigns are hottest. But
on the floor of the senate he is the
most intensely annoying sarcastic talks
er on the republican side.
Massachusetts, has two good speak
ers in the senate, and they will be heard
upon the hustings. Senator Hoar and
Senator Lodge are typical New England
scholars and English pnrists. Tney
are ardent political workers, and will
probably be heard beyond the New
England borders this year.
Senator Davis, of Minnesota, is an
orator of superior merit. He is pri-
marily a lawyer, but at the same tima
one of the most cultured classic sehol-
ars in the land. He is great interna-
tional lawyer, and his recent speech
concerning the Monroe doctrine is q
model Of English diction. His ora-
tory is attractive because It la logical