Evening star., 1901-07-18
Senator Fairbanks Presence Sets
Tongues to Wagging.
LIVELY CONTEST In new YORK LIKELY
Specu|ations as to the Demo-
cratic Nominations.
SOME AVORITE SO n S

Considering the hot weather and the dull
times. there is a great deal of political gos
sip going around. Some of 1t is foolish,
some of it significant. some of it fantastic,
but all of 1t entertaining because 1t Is
about people that everybody knows.
Senator Fairbanks came to town yester-
day, arriving just in a lull in the talk and
when the gossips were doing. So, they
have awakened, and now are buzzing for
the moment like a swarm OF bees about
the presidential nomination-far away as 1t
is. Senator Fairbanks, however, along
with Mr. Odel, Mr.. Roosevelt, Gov Shaw
and others, is considered one of the king
bees among the prospective presidential
hives and is worth discussing.
In the midst Of all the chatter, Senator
/ irbanks stalks about, tall, silent and
mysterious. He is playing thinking part,
at this stage, and efforts to draw him into
conversation on the subject only elicit
smile. But his campaign Is progressing
steadily, vigorously and hopefully, to his
friends. He has a good organization and
is working it Thus far he is directing his
efforts, mainly, 1t is said, to clinching In
diana and fixing his identity as a favor
ite SON. SO thoroughly that there will be
no encouragement to any one to attempt to
dispute 1t.
The Contest in New York.
Speaking of favorite sons, there is likely
to be a lively contest between Mr.. Roose-
welt and Governor Odell for that honor in
New York. and the politicians are some
what worried about it, especially those Of
the unattached" class, whose efforts In a
campaign are largely confined to scenting
out in advance the probable successful man
and joining his flag 1t is very difficult to
prophesy how the factions in New York
will align themselves on this question.
Gov. Odell has the advantage of being in
with the machine of having patronage to
distribute and of association more init
mately with state affairs. Mr.. Roosevelt is
out of touch with "the gang for the pres
ent, although he Is In place to bring him
self before the eye of the general public.
So, weighing the prospects of the two, 1t
would appear that Gov. Odeii stands bet
ter chance to go to the convention with the
New York delegation back of him, while
Mr.. Roosevelt will have a stronger hold on
the delegations of other states.
The course of Senator Platt in this con-
nection will be watched with interest and
followed closely-that is, as soon as 1t ap-
pears to public view. The senator, as it Is
known, declares he is loosening his grasp
upon politics in abandoning his candidacy
for reelection to the Senate. But that
declaration is taken with a very large hunk
of salt by the political wiseacres, who say
that the easy boss" will still exert his
tremendous power and influence in New
York politics for some time to come.
After Senator PIatt's Seat.
A new candidate for Senator P1atts seat
in the Senate has recently appeared in the
person of ex-Gov. Black. The most inter-
esting feature of his candidacy is the inti-
nation which has been given out and not
that he is again friendly with
Senator Platt and will not encounter any
opposition from that quarter. Every one
remembers the contest between Senator
Platt and Gov. Black in 1898, which result
ed In Mr.. Black being ploughed under. Gov.
Black desired denomination. but Senator
Platt wanted to pass the gOVernOrShip on
to Mr.. Roosevelt, and after a struggle,
succeeded. In the next campaign with Mr.
Odell up, Gov. Black fell into line and
worked earnestly, and it is said that
the utmost cordiality exists between him
and the senator.
The Democratic Nomination.
There is still some warm weather gossip
about the democratic nomination for the
presidency. The attention of the New York
politicians has been attracted recently to a
number of conferences between David b.
Hill and Col. Dan. Lamont Indicating 1t
Is rumored. the probability of a combina-
ton forming IN that quarter. This leads
naturally to the inquiry, Where does Mr.
William G. Whitney come in?
There Is no doubt in any ones mind that
Mr.. Hill Is after the nomination. and we'll
people believe that If the eastern
democrats control the convention his pros
poets are very good. 1t is said that Mr.
Bryan would rather see most any other
man than Mr.. Hill nominated, placing that
gentleman along with Mr.. John r. Mclean
away up near the top of his black list
However, Mr.. HiI's fate possibly NAV not
rest in the hands of the followers of Mr.
Bryan.
Hot Weather Fantasy.
One of the fantastic features of the talk
about the democratic nomination Is the dis
cussion going on In Missouri as to whether
Ex-Governor Dave" Francis or present
Governor Dockery shall be Missouri's
favorite son. 1t Is not made clear why the
democracy should go to a safe, shouting
state like Missouri for its candidate nor
how Mr. Francis, with his gold bug record
can hope to gain the support of the Bryan
lite Missourians, but still the friends of
each are clamOring for the precedence of
their man. In the meantime, Mr. William
j. Stone is wondering where he stands In
the faVOrite son column.
Another bit Of midsummer political talk
is In connection with the name of ex-Sena-
tor Don Cameron of Pennsylvania. Some
of his friends are advocating his standing
for the republican gubernatorial nomina-
tion in that state. John Z. Elkin, however
is generally credited with being the choice
of the machine In Pennsylvania for that
office, and unless Mr.. Cameron wants to
try a fall with the Quay forces 1t Is not
apparent where his candidacy can come in
Lieutenant Governor Goblin of Pennsyl-
Vania is said to be ambitious to come to
Congress. The legislature recently created
new congressional district out of the
counties of Cumberland. Lebanon and
Dauphin. Representative Olmsted, now sit
ting In the district of Dauphin, Lebanon
and Perry, will naturally claim the district
ana 1t is said General Goblin will contest