The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-01-18

PROSPECTIVE SENATORS.
Outlook in the States of Illinois,
Kansas and South Dakota.

Kansas ana South Dakota.
Springfield, H., Jan. 17.-Wlth the re-
turn of the members Of the House and
Senate and the appearance on the scene
of two new candidates, the senatorial
Aght tonight assumed the heated phase
that characterized it at the close of last
week. New candidates are William j.
Calhoun of Danville and Congressman A.
]. Hopkins of Aurora Neither of these
gentlemen has formally announced his
candidacy, but Hopkins will open head
quarters tomorrow morning. 1t is now
estimated that a number of candidates
are counting on the inability of the full
caucus tomorrow night to name a can
didate and hope to get the fight trans
ferred to the floor of the joint assembly,
trusting to luck to be in the pathway of
the senatorial thunderbolt.
With the appearance of the candidates
and the possibility of Gen. John c. Nc
Nulta entering the field, the chances of
William e. Mason grow less hopeful. Mr.
Masons strength lies principally in the
districts outside of Chicago, and the new
candidates are in agricultural precincts.
Each viii draw from his forces, and the
seventy-six supporters claimed by Mason
win be divided among the new men. Mr..
Hopkins starts out with the support of
his senatorial district, which takes three
from Mason, and the other candidates will
be backed by their representatives In the
general assembly. This will take from
Mason enough to make his selection un-
certain in the caucus. 1t Is asserted by
old politicians that the caucus cannot pos
sibly settle the contention.
The machine men think the Cook coun-
ty members will yet win, even If they
have to put up Gov. Tanner as a compro-
mise candidate. There will be a full eau
Gus of the republican members tomorrow
night, and it is hoped by the Cook county
delegates to have things so arranged that
their man will then be finally decided up
on, If It is proven conclusively that Lori
mer cannot carry the day. With the con-
test I'm the general assembly IL will be
anybodys fight, and a memorable contest
is promised. Congressman Hit Is con-
ducting an energetic campaign, and his
managers assert that he is the strongest
man, IL the contest is to be decided on
merit The candidates for the senator
ship now number fifteen. They are: Will
liam f.. Mason, Congressman Lorimer
and Hit, Joseph Cannon, Walter Reeves,
j. A. Hopkins, w. J Calhoun, John M.
Smith, Samuel w. Allerton, George Hunt,
Clark e. Carr, w. II. Harper, ex-senator
Farwel, Gen. John G. McNulta and ex-
Gov Joseph w. Fifer. The legislature
meets at noon Tuesday.
Topeka, Kan, Jan Hex Congressman
W. A. Harris Is conceded to be in the lead
for United States senator. A new and
strong candidate was announced last night,
however. in ex-Gov. John p. st. John.
Though prohibitionist of national stand
ing, he is in accord with the populists and
may slip in as compromise.
Pierre, S. D., Jan. IT, Two senatorial
caucuses were held last night. The DEM
ocrats nominated 1. A. Weeks of Kimball.
The sllvermen, including two democrats,
adjourned after five ballots, to meet Mon
day evening. The result of the fifth ballot
was. Kyle, 20; Loucks, 12; Plowman, II;
Goodykontz, g. The rule adopted takes
forty-two to nominate.
Olympia, Wash, Jan. 1.-THE story is
being circulated to-day that Gov. Rog-
ers, Lieut. Gov. Daniels. Attorney Gem
eral Winston, Congressman Jones, +. r.
Baker of Tacoma and others have entered
into combination to elect Turner senator
in consideration OF Rogers election two
years hence, which would make Daniels
governor. Baker would have the west
side congressional place and j. Hamilton
Lewis would be shut out This would
leave King county without a representa-
tive The story is probably sprung 10
cause King county TO go solid for Squire,
which II Is now doing.
II IS claimed by the free silver repub-
licans and some populists that every ap-
pointment has been made in the interest
OF cline for senator. Cline is undoubt-
edly the strongest populist. Turner still
leads. and Is against the field. Strenu-
Gus efforts are being made to break his
strong hold and elect popullst. Squire
friends are quiet and confident.
Salt Lake City, Jan. H.-The Utah sena-
torial contest Is waxing warm The leg
islature being 80 overwhelmingly demo-
cratic, makes II certain that the senator
to be elected will be of that party, but the
rivalry among the three candidates Is In
tense. A careful estimate leads to the
conclusion that the result Of the first joint
ballot taken on Tuesday will be about as
follows. Ex-Congressman Rawlins, q
Moses Thatcher. %; Judge Henderson. IS.
an democrats; II. w. Lawrence, pop, 3;
scattering. 3. Necessary to a choice. S2
Salem, Ore, Jan. H-Twenty-three
members OF the lower house OF the ore
gon legislature held a meeting In the cap
itol to-day for the purpose Of attempting