Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-03

M'LEAN'S NATURAL AMBlIlON
SHOULD BE THE SENATE. FOR
WHICH HE rs EMINENTLY FIT.
TED ~ GENERAL HOLDINGS
WORTH LEADS IN THE LIST OF
CONGRESSIONAL ASPIRANTS.
OTHER TIMELY OBSERVATIONS
Hon. Albert O. Barnes, of Cadiz, O.,
was in the city last evening and when
seen by a Register reporter was in
duced to talk upon matters political
in the Buckeye State and in the Six
tenth Congressional district, where
such topics have about reached the boil
int point Mr. Barnes is one of the
ablest attorneys and Democratic stump
ers in Eastern Ohio and in 1894 made
the pioneer campaign for Congress
against the late Captain Danford. He
is always we'll posted on politics, State
and national. and his utterances are
received with much Difference by both
parties. In reply to the following ques-
tions Mr.. Barnes answered in his genial
but thoughtful manner:
How is our old friend Judge Bing-
ham?
Considering his age, the great men
tai and physical labors of his life, he
is in fair health"
How is the situation in the old Six
teenth for the Republican nomination
for Congress?
That's different question to an
swer. But it looks very much as though
General Hollingsworth is in the lead.
There are quite a number of able as
pirants, Weems, of Belmont, Erskine,
Gill, and Judge Mansfield, of Jefferson,
with possibly Eckley, of Carroll. are
each good seconds. They are all able
men and with the exception of Mr..
Gill, with whom l have no personal
acquaintance, are my friends. The
feeling in Harrison county, so far as
l have learned, is strongly for Hollings-
worth, and there seems to be senti-
ment throughout the district that Mr..
HoiNngsworth, who is regarded not only
as veteran soldier, but as a veteran
Republican, should receive this nomi-
nation"
What about Scott. the millionaire
candidate?
"Mr. Scott is very estimable gentle
man, a successful business man and a
brainy inventor. He has made his own
fortune and has while so doing greatly
benefited the people who have patron
lied his genius. But his candidacy
does not seem as yet to be seriously
regarded in his own county of Harri-
SON.
Mr.. Gill, of Jefferson, may appear as
strong antagonist to the leader To
listen to the conversation of polite
ians at the headquarters of Philosoph-
er G. Dobbins, at the corner of Third
and Market streets, in Steubenville,
one would imagine that Gill is the only
candidate, but Dobbins is not included.
Dobbins may be the successful dark
horse in the race
THE Republicans of the Sixteenth
District will need to select their strong
est man for it will require a giant to
carry the burden of trusts, monopolies,
imperialism and financial heresies 10
which the present administration is
committed. He will be handicapped
from the start to the finish"
Who should the Democrats of Ohio
nominate for Governor?
"1n my judgment good politics will
dictate the nomination of some active
and able campaigner, such as DR.. Nor
ton, of Tiffin; Jones, of Toledo, or
Lentz, of Columbus; or one of score
of others whom l could mention"
What about Mclean?
"For myself, | would give John r.
Mclean my most enthusiastic support,
but the coming campaign in Ohio is
of the utmost Importance to the people
of the State and of the Republic, and
to the Democratic party"
"Jno. R. Mclean is capable of filling
any Office to which he may be called
by the people. He stood by Bryan to a
finish in the last Presidential campaign
and all the powers cannot prevent the
nomination of Bryan in 1900. Mclean
would make an admirable Senator, and
l believe that it would be a favor TO
the commonwealth of Ohio and the en-
tire Republic il he should look to that
position. The Democratic party now
has its opportunity, by putting live,
liberal and active candidate at the
head of the ticket One who will push
the campaign so rapidly that Judge
Nash will be left upon a freight train.
The Democrats can carry Ohio for Gov
ernor and Legislature, and they can
have the benefit of the wisdom and ex-
perience of Jno. R. Mclean in the
United States Senate, where it is most
needed"
100 ID Sea turtle will be served in