The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-08

that Steele will win the race. He certainly
has loyal following, and perhaps the
largest following of any candidate now in
the field. He is a man whose word is as
good as gold. and whose character is ire
pToachable. a man of actions rather than
words. he makes few promises and fultillS
them all This characteristic has made him
popular in his district, and all over the
state, returning him to the lower house
several times, and now enables him TO wage
a hard light for seat in the Senate.
Richmond Item.
Who. in Fayette county. knew of the exist
ence of such man as Robert S. Taylor
prior to his appointment on the Mississippi
River Commission, twelve years ago? Albert
j. Beveridge is not so old now as Judge
Taylor was at that time, but where is there
a man IN indiana to-day who does not know
something OF Mr.. BeYeridge? and 1t hash
taken fat office to bring him into promi-
hence, either. We have nothing personal
against Judge Taylor but we are growing
weary of that old threadbare proposition
that the young man must wait. Let every
man stand on his merits, old and young
ankle. and, II this idea is carried out In this
contest, we are willing to take our chances
with Reveridge against the field.-Conners-
vile Times.
The candidacy of Maj. George W. Steele
for the United States Senate was formally
announced Saturday afternoon The PLAIN
Dealer ever since his candidacy was suggest
ed has been earnest in pressing his claims.
ana II sincerely believes. -ItldI. cOESlueTeu
from every viewpoint there is no gentle
man named for the high office whose cleo
ton would prove so Valuab bic for the state
as Major Steele. His long experience in
Congress. his force of character, the vigor
and zeal with which he has during the
twelve years of his congressional career,
served his constituents, the success that has
crowned his efforts to secure advantages for
his district and patronage for his district,
all commend him.-Wabash Plain Dealer
IT looks if the Republicans of Allen
and the counties in this section of Indiana
will favor the selection of r. S. Taylor for
the United States Senate at the next meet
ing of the Legislatures but it is pretty GER
tain that all of the canddates-Steele,
Posey. Hanly, Beveridse etc. will have
a respectable following. The latter is ex-
ceedingly popular among the young men of
the state, and will enter the race from indi-
cations wi, with IA. a very fair show We see that
the rather thin argument that Mr. Bev-
erdge lives in Indianapolis is being used
against him in his candidacy for United
States senator Without rejecting in the
least upon the other candidates for the hon
orable position, we want to say that it Is
the mans fitness for the position sought
that should be considered and not the place
where he lives.-Warsaw Times.
The candidacy of Maj George w. Steele,
representative in Congress. for United States
senator to succeed David Turpie is an
nounced. Major Steele is now in Washington
in attendance at the opening of Congress.
Before starting for the capital Saturday
evening he stated that he had finally con-
cluded to enter the contest for senator. For
some time he had been undecided, but after
careful canvass of the situation reached
the conclusion that the present is his oppor-
tunity and his prospects of success fun OF
promise. He has assurances of support from
various localities throughout the State such
as encourage his friends to believe conf
IDENTIFY that he viii win the great prize. 1t
is needless 10 say that his host of friends in
Howard county, in the Eleventh congress
sional district and throughout the State
would be highly gratified with such a result.
-Kokomo Tribune
The Gazette is earnestly advocating the
election of Robert S. Taylor as United
States senator to succeed David Turpie. Our
argument for him is wholly one of fitness
for the place and the work. The State has
produced no closer student of public ques-
tions. His speeches preserved in the files of
this paper cover every political issue which
has interested Republicans for twenty years
past The solid South of years ago; the race
problem Of more recent times; the tariff; the
labor question and the money question in it's
various aspects have all been presented at
one time and another by him in the columns
of the Gazette in speeches of originality and
power No other man in the State, except
General Harrison. has given to the public
IN print anything ...e as many and varied Ii'e
ical topics.-Fort Wayne Gazette.
We are losing no sleep on account of the
election of United States senator With
the splendid array of senatorial talent no
mistake can possibly be made. The election
of a senator should not be the paramount
work OF the Legislature. There is so much
important work of general interest to the
people of the State that no time should he
lost in distributing the spoils of the party.
There are five avowed candidates for the
Senate They are Judge Taylor, Congress
man Steele. J. Frank Hanly, A. J. Bever-
idge and Frank Il. PoSey-all excellent gen
tlemen. AS to the choice of Hamilton cOun-
of the county are for Hanly and Beveridge,
recognizing in them brilliant orators and
coming statesmen. Mr.. Aanly has a larger
personal following than Beveridge, for the
reason that he once represented this dis
trict in Congress and became intimately ac-
quainted with many of our citizens. He was
fortunate in being congressman when the
administration at Washington was Demo-
cratic and there were no postoftices and
other spoils of office to distribute. Had he
had Mr.. Landiss job things might be diff
ferent at this time Major Steele has al
ways been popular in this county, especially
among the old soldiers. Frank B. POseY, al
though not so well known in the county as
the other candidates, yet has some admir-
erS. Judge Taylor is considered by many
as the best equipped man in the race for the
distinguished honor. His ripe scholarship and
long experience in public affairs are recog-
niZed both within and without the State.
Next to General Harrison, he is probably
the ablest statesman in Indiana. Beveridge
is making dashing race and may surprise
the Oldest inhabitants. He is handicapped
by his residence at Indianapolis, but we can
didly believe this should not count against
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