The Van Buren press., 1896-02-08
SENATORIAL SITUATION.
j. Z. Jones Arkansas FaV0rite for the
United States Senate.


assured1y succeed himself. Clarke and
Fishbaek will be his opponents both Of
these have considerable following, but
Jones will knock them out in the county
primaries Both Clarke and Fishbaek
have served in various Offices. and
deserve credit for the good they have
done. We do not believe in making 4
bitter fight against either of them, but
do not think Arkansas will turn down
40 worthy, able and experienced a
Senator like Jas. 4. Jones, because
/ they want to go TO the Senate.
Below we give quite a number OF
squibs, from the State press-nearly all
the papers favor Senator Senator Jas.
x. Jones return. The Little Rock
Press, Helena World, Jonesboro Sun
and the Times at Fort Smith, seem to
be about all the papers favorable to
Clarke while two or three speak out for
Fishbaek. But here are the squibs:
As to the support Of the Helena World
and Little Rock Press in his senatorial
race Gov. Clarke should fervently pray :
Deliver me from my friends. Lee
County Courier.
Can Governor Clarke beat any d-n
man in the State for United States
Senatorf Well. he will find Senator J.
K. Jones in the lead from start to
finish .-Bingen Social Visitor.
Governor Clarke has about the same
chance Of being elected United States
Senator as Maj. Bill Weehunt has of
being elected the next Governor Of
Arkansas. Montgomery Co. Herald.
II the press of the State is criterion as
TO the wishes of the people Senator j.
K. Jones will succeed himself to the
Senate. The indications now are this
will be an off year for Governor Clarke.
Carroll Progress.
Senator Jas. <. Jones influence in
Congress carries weight with it. and
even to displace him with good man
it would take years to accomplish the
good that Jones has accomplished. A
reputation Is not made in day.
Gurdon Times.
There Is some talk that ex Governor
Fishback will be in the race for United
States Senator. II he should decide to
go into the contest The Guard will be
for him against any man. Fishback is
one of the brainiest men in the State Of
Arkansas. Cabot Guard.
If our very astute Governor had
profted by the experience of our very
worthy ex- Governor Fishback, and had
established precedent differing from
that set by the latter. Brer Clarke had
done well in following the tactics of
''Brer Rabbit, for you know he lay
low l''-Arkadelphia Herald.
| THE Arkansas Democrat speaks
out boldly in favor Of Senator Jas. K.
Jones succeeding himself, and says il
will not support Governor Clarke on any
grounds. Nearly all Of our exchanges
are in favor of Jones, and we see nc
reason why Mr.. Jones should be turned
down jast now at least Madison
County Democrat.
1t is one year before the senatorial
election will take place, and what
changes may take place between now
then it is hard to tell, but from present
indications Senator Jones wiz succeed
himself without struggle. In fact,
we believe that he will scarcely have
any opposition. Gotham Monticel
lonian.
Governor Clarke has announced him
self a candidate for United States
Senator. The opinion appears to be
unanimous that the Governor is follow
ing forlorn hope. Gov. Clarke will
leave his duties to make speeches. The
people will look after the interest OF
Senator Jones while he is at Washington
attending to their business. .-Waldron
Reporter.
| Governor Clarke undoubtedly has
energy and is noted for being slick
politician, indeed, he is showing this by
starting the cry that Senator Jones has
the ring backing him. etc. Energy and
being able to maneuver in politics do moi
exactly warrant to him the position held
by Senator Jones. The people are fol
Jones and Clarke is on cold trail If he
thinks they have the slightest idea oi
supporting him. .-Brinkley Argus.
1t seems from the clippings THE
Arkansas Democrat is publishing tina,
Clarke will have few papers to support
him In the race for the United State.
Senate. There are things that Gov.
Clarke has done that we cannot endorse
but we are of the opinion that some
paper are too hard on him, for there are
men in the United States Senate nc
better fitted for the place than he. Il
is not right to publish all the bad and
say nothing of the good deeds of a mar
Ia public life. Ell Dorado Tribune.
The fact that Senator James K. Jones
was selected to prepare a substitute bill
for the bond and tariff bill Of the
Republicans indicates that his ability al
a statesman is recognized by his peers.
If we wanted further evidence that he II
brilliant and reflects honor upon his
constituency we have but to refer to his
speech in support of the said bill and We