The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-26

is statesman Of pre-emlnent ability rather
than politician. is one of the very strong
reasons why ne should be chosen to succeed
Mr.. Turpie.-AngolaFM Magnet.
When it is conceded that Major Steele is
a shrewd politician, as even his opponents
corcede, it is tacit acknowledgment of his
shrewdness as public servant for it must
be understood Major Steele is politician
in its cleanest and best sense-the ability 10
marshal his forces and win friends TO his
cause by his own force of character and per-
sonal merit. shrewd, clean-handed, clear
headed, alert politician generally makes
valuable Embellishments News.
Adams county, so far as a vote is con-
cerned, will have no voice in the choice of a
successor to United States Senator Turpie
She has many stanch Republicans who are
loyal to their party in all seasons, and their
WISHES are as much TO be respected as those
of counties where the party will have a rep
Iesentative III the next State Legislature.
The Journal is confident that nearly every
man OF the party in this county has a de-
clded preference of candidates. That prefer
ence is Judge r. S. Taylor of Fort Wayne.
Decatur Journal
There was some lively voting yesterday in
the Herald's senatorial contest. Hanly still
leads, but by very close margin. If an
other squirt for Steele and Taylor occurs
again to-day Hanly stock may go down a
notch. The votes that came in yesterday
were for a long time about equally distrib-
uted among several of the leading candi-
dates. The fact that Hanly was in the lead
gave him but small amount of prestige.
steele seemed to have a good many follow
ers and the sound statesman from Fort
Wayne developed considerable strength.
Here is how the candidates now stand: ].
Frank Hanly, Sc; Judge Taylor, 45; A. j.
Beverldge, 10; Congressman Steele, "a; +. b.
Posey, z; Mayor Dunlap, 2; Gen. Lew Wal
lace, 2; Congressman Henry, 3.-Anderson
Herald.
The Republicans of Indiana are fortunate.
in having so many available candidates for
United States senator, and all of them are
worthy and deserving gentlemen. The cleo
ton of any one of them will, we think, prove
satisfactory to the people of the State, and
VIII assure to Indiana an able and credtable
representative in the upper branch of the
national congress. So far the campaign has
been conducted in the most friendly manner
and 1t is to be hoped it will continue so up
to the election, that when the result is
known there may be left no bitterness and
no feeling Of resentment. Every candidate
is deserving the loyal support Of his friends,
and when that is accorded, and defeat to all
save one, the conditions should be such that
the successful candidate may have the COR
dial congratulations and good will of his
Observation-Disclosures News
The fact is, none of the candidates has as
yet a sure thing of it. j. Frank Hanly is
developing some remarkable running quail
ties and, it is claimed Will lead on the first
ballot. Frank Posey is also consolidating a
strong support in the southern counties.
Beverdge the eloquent young spellbinder,
or indianapolis, has won to his banner a re-
markably enthusiastic following. not only
from his own district, but from all parts of
the state. Congressman Steele, meanwhile,
is not idle, and is one of the smoothest poll
ticians in the lot Don't leave him out of
your calculations. And last. but not least,
there is Judge Taylor, of Fort Wayne who,
1t IS said, is developing surprising strength.
Tayors support lies, in great measure,
among substantial business men and promi-
nent lawyers who recognize in him the quail
tiles that would reflect credit upon the State
in the Senate.-Mishawaka Enterprise.
1t is much to be regretted that this con-
gressional district has not a larger Repub-
lican delegation in the Legislature to back
up Mr.. Taylor's candidacy for senator.
There are but three Republican representa-
tives and one senator in the district, and
though each give to him a hearty support
the race would be easier with larger district
support His home county, Allen, never had,
we think, and certainly has not now Re-
publican to represent it in the State Assem-
bly,. These are disadvantages no other can
dldate in the race has, but his unexcelIed
ability, high character and eminent fitness
for the position and the other fact that no
Republican could carry to the Legislature
any stronger support from this district is
so generally known and admitted throughout
the State that criticism based on the small
ness of his local support ought not, and it
is hoped. will not weigh in the least against
hlm.-Lagrange Standard.