The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-12-30
THINK DICK
WILL RETIRE
Friends Of Hanna and ReniCk Hope
Akron Man viii Step Down
and Out.
Canton man A FRIEND OF HERRICK.

'iou lOr BoNeTnor Will De ueciueu
at a momentous conference
between party leaders to be held
Monday in Cleveland. the home of the
generals most formidable rival. COL
onel Myron T. Herrick. The situation
is complicated by the fact that both
men are warm personal friends OF
Senator Hanna, who has so far de-
clared positive neutrality, simply say
ing that he hopes General Dick and
Colonel Herrick will reach an under
standing between themselves.
The belief that the vexing question
will be settled by the voluntary re-
tirement of Dick has gained currency
and it is said that the Akron states
man is willing to sacrifice his personal
ambitions in order to keep peace in
the party and avoid creating an en-
barrassing situation for Hanna. The
Sunday Cincinnati Enquirer, in an ex-
haustive review of the situation,
quotes a number of Ohio politicians,
among them julius Whiting, jr.. of
Canton, who, it is declared, is doing
all in his power to throw the support
of Stark county Republicans to Her.
rick. Concerning the candidacy OF
Colonel Herrick and the probabilities
of Dicks withdrawal the Enquirer
says:
1t was only Friday that a delega-
ton of the foremost business men of
Cleveland called upon Mark Hanna at
his office and requested him to use
his influence in favor Of the fellow
candidacy. From all sides
the cry has gone up that with Her
rick on the ticket there would be no
question Of carrying the county next
fall. thereby insuring the return of II
members to the general assembly
from Hanna's home. who would vote
for him for senator, and thus wipe the
blot off his escutcheon.
CALLED AN MIGRATE.
It was argued to him that Congress-
man Dick could be rewarded with the
honor of conducting both campaigns
and be maintained at the head of the
in Ohio. This thing has
gone on until almost every Republican
who has thoughts upon the question
believes that it is the duty Of General
Dick to step aside and thus insure the
saving of Cuyahoga county. He is
being called an migrate to Hanna be-
cause he has not already taken HIM
self hence.
1t is pointed out that all he has
came to him from Hanna, and that he
should be satisfied to remain a con-
yressman for the nonce. Senator
Hanna cannot be accused of having
Yielded to this pressure. but it can be
said that it has had its eff
'ect upon him, because of the alluring
nope presented of wiping Mayor John
son off the map and redeeming his
honor at the same time.
1t developed that Colonel Herrick
las not been idle in promoting his
,wn interests. His skillfully chosen
heater of the National Bankers con-
,ention in New Orleans last month,
n which he launched his boom, con-
aimed men who have since become
1ery active in his behalf.
The old Mckinley guard, Of which
le was one of the leaders, has stirred
tself into activity, remembering that
Herrick was at one time the closest
personal friend of the former presi-
lent. Colonel Herrick has been a
pleasant man in politics and has made
friends, and they are rallying to him.
On the other hand, the enemies OF
Dick, and he has some strong ones,
have been hammering away at his
weak spots and are using opposition
wherever possible. Much of this last
has come to Hanna's attention.
NOW IN RETIREMENT.
Old-time politicians who were run
over by the Hanna-McKinley organi-
zation and are now in retirement saw
In Herrick's candidacy an opportunity
to even up with Dick. and since then
they have burst their cerements and
have come forth like Lazarus from
the tomb, but with evil intentions.
Dick, who Is a poor man, could not
stand the pressure of a fight IL the
Of which he is the head
was placed in jeopardy. BY inviting
the support Of all-comers he quickly
produced this condition. 1t was
simple piece of strategy, apparent to
the merest tryo.
Senator Hanna saw but few people
Saturday upon the subject OF the gov
ernorship. julius Whiting, of Can
ton, McKinley's neighbor, and
member Of the penitentiary board
when the president was governor,
called to pay his respects. so he said.
Mr.. whiting. who is member Of the
state central committee. is an out-and-
out supporter of Colonel Herrick. and
will do all In his power to deliver the
Stark county delegation to him.
The presence Of julius Whiting also
served to bring into prominence the
fact that Congressman Robert w.
Tayler. OF East Liverpool, which is
in Writings district. was interviewed
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