Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1899-03-12
Malcolm Jennings Writes on Guber-
material Situation.

Malcolm jennings writes on uuDeT-
material Situation,
Columbus, o., March 10.-A few
weeks ago Theorede Burton was being
quietly touted as the Hanna candidate
for governor Now the political wise
acres are whispering that ne Is to re-
ceive the support of the Foraker fol-
lowing all of which is but idle specu-
lation. But there is no disputlng the
fact that Mr.. Burton possesses many
qualities which would make him su-
perior candidate for governor. In the
first place he is very strong at home
He has managed to steer clear course
between the contending factions and
vet has never sacrificed his individual
ity. He is quiet in manner, rather
slow of speech. He never posed as a
magnetic statesman" or made hur-
rah campaign, but he always got the
votes. He 1t was who cut short the
career of Tom Johnson, that most pic
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pirants for fame. Mr.. Burton in point
of service in Congress ranks all the
members of the Ohio delegation except
Grosvenor and Danford. He has been
a most efficient and hard working
member, but his opportunity for dis
tincton only came this year. when
through Encouragement of committees,
caused by deaths of members, Mr.. Bur
ton was advanced to the head of the
Rivers and Harbors committee. The
result of his labors in that position has
made him especially strong with the
people along the Ohio rlyer, and at
home he cemented mis- hold upon the
affections of his people by securing an
appropriation -or $3.50, 900 for a public
building in Cleveland. In years agone
Mr.. Burton has been classed as For
aker man generally, but he has also
been a close friend to the President
He declined appointment to tie Unit
ed States Senate for the short term to
succeed Sherman, and he ardently sup
ported Hanna for election. But he
claims that his allegiance is to the
party and not to men, and holding that
McKisson has been Tenominated by
his party for mayor, he proposes to
give him his loyal support, 1t is not
known that Mr.. Burton would accept a
nomination for governor. He is just
entering upon a new term of Congress,
where his duties are congenial to him.
But if he should desire to enter the
race he would prove a formidable
competitor. McKisson would aid him
in securing the Cuyahoga delegation
In fact it is doubtful if McKisson and
Hanna working together could prevent
his endorsement, while it is probable
chat he would have no opposition
His nomination would not be an Of
fense to either faction, and he could
count upon polling the full strength of
his party vote. But, as before stated,
this is merely speculation. The April
elections will have an important bear
ing upon the November contest and
nothing decisive will be done until the
returns are in from the municipal polls
This does not imply that the candidates;
announced and prospective, are lying
dormant. From the Nash and Daugh-
erty headquarters in this city hundreds
and thousands of letters are going out
daily and numerous suave and persua-
sive gentlemen are slipping in and out
of town, while at each hotel steering
committees lie in wait for the Out-of-
town politician who has possibilities
as a delegate.
Gen. Jones's announcement was
promised this week, while that of Col.
Nevin, it is aid, wiz not appear until
the second week in April. Col. w. p.
Orr is being talked of in this connec-
ton, but although he enjoys the sug-
gestion, has not declared himself in
the race.
General Grosvenor has never an
nounced his candidacy and can not
therefore be said to have Withdrawn,
but he has automatically taken him
self out of the calculation by announc-
ing trip to Europe, long planned and
decided upon"
Gen. Monnett still declares he is not
candidate, but nevertheless continues
hustling for Endorsements and dele
gates, and his friends say he will cut a
surprising figure in the race. Judge
| Doyles friends in Toledo say they
hope to nominate him, but he he has
Infatuated the henchmen of Mayor
Jones and will have to fight for his
county delegation.
Hon. Albert Douglas denies that he
has agreed to remain out of the figh
and let Judge Thomas have the Ross
county delegation. Instead, he ha.
sent out a circular letter to his friends
announcing his candidacy and asking
their support, all of which promises tt
stir up such a 'muss" in the ancien
capital of Ohio that it is not probable
| that Ross county can unite upon {
candidate for Congress for years t
come, and enables Gen. Grosvenor t
face foreign shore in the calm assur
ance that his seat lis not endangered.
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