The times., 1899-09-01

party in the national contest of 1900.
There seems to be a determination to
bury all differences and to unite against
the common enemy.
John r. Mclean is admitted to be one
of the shrewdest, most resourceful poll
ticians in the country. He is a superbly
skillful organizer He knows men, is ia
miliar with political machinery, under
stands thoroughly the practical side of
politics. He is also exceedingly popular,
especially in southern Ohio. He has a
large personal following throughout the
State. He is democratic in manner, has
a generous temper. and is admitted to be
good fellow by all who know him.
AS the head of great newspaper he has
necessarily made some enemies, but the
asperities of long ago he does not now en-
courage. He believes in the policy of con-
ciliation. ''He gains doubly who makes
foes friends is said to be one of his po-
litical maxims
It is thought that Mclean will carry
Hamilton county, which is normally Re-
publican, by a handsome majority. His
home is there. and the city of Cincinnati
has benefited by his wise, liberal chari-
ties. For years he has supplied the poor
and needy OF that city with free ice in sum-
mer and with free coal in winter. He
is well and popularity known for his inter-
est in the different city organizations.
Several years ago when the Hooking Val
ley mine were destitute Mr.. Mclean sent
them train loads of free provisions to re-
lieye their families. Acts of this kind and
character will not, it is thought, be for
gotten by the plain people of Ohio They
VIII, it is believed, testify their apprecia-
ton of Mr.. McL.ean's large sympathy with
their needs and suffering.
Mr. Mclean has been throughout life
a fcfg gT1f and
ganized labor. He has sympathized with
their aims and supported their plans. He
has been friendly not only generally but
also particularly 20 labor organizations
throughout his long newspaper career he
has been a strong and ardent supporter
of the Typographical Union. 1t is known
that in all the mechanical divisions OF the
Cincinnati Enquirer" only members of
labor organizations are employed. He will
doubtless receive the almost unanimous
support not only of that organization, but
also of many other similar organizations
of labor in Ohio
The Cherry PicI<ers.
1t is now practical certainty that the
Cherry Pickers,' or Independent Republi
cans of Hamilton county, will fight the
Cox machine at the fall election.
They viii either cooperate with the Demo-
erats or nominate an independent legisla-
tlve ticket. In either case, the head of the
Republican State ticket will suffer so
severely that Hamilton county Will, it is
believed, for that reason alone, go Demo-
cratic by a large majority.
MI. Mclean possesses large wealth II is
believed that ne will contribute generously
TO the necessary and legitimate purposes
OF the campaign 1t is thought that he viii
be able toequip his party with sufficient
"sinews OF war TO poll the full Democratic
vote of the State. If that is done the Dem
ocrats believe that they viii carry Ohio
by safe majority With thorough organ
izatfon, with a united and harmonious rank
and file, with the Republicans split up
on local, State and National issues, with the
German vote alienated by cerfain features
IN the conduct OF the war, with Hamilton
county reasonably safe for the Democratic
nominee. and with Mr.. MeLean's winning
qualities as political leader and as a
generous phiianthropie citizen, the Demo-
Gratis enter upon the campaign hopefully,
confidently and with a determination to
win.