The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-01-28
THINKS OUTLOOK
IS VERY BRIGHT
Hon. Samuel White, Of Baker
County, on the Chances Of
the Unterriiied.
CHAMBERLAlNFOR RGOvERNOR
Portland Man VIII Probably
Head the Democratic Ticket
Other Candidates Not
Yet Announced.

Hon Sam white. of Baker county,
chairman OF the Democratic central
committee. and Hon. John H. Smith.
~ Astoria. Wcre down by the sad sea
waves Sunday talking politics. Mr.
Smith was anxious 10 have MIR White
see him kill ducks but the Baker
county man makes rathrr an unfayor-
able report OF SIR Smiths hunting
abilities An AstoriOn representative
found Mr. white at the Commercial
C1ub yesterday afternoon He was
greatly interested In IA bowling con-
test. and his inability 20 knock down
pins was a source OF some meri-
mcnt,
4 bowl Just like John Smith shoots.
said Mr white. He took me down
10 Clasop Plains tha, I might witness
the slaughter II countless thousands
u ducks We waliowed around In
the snow for several hours and then
gave Il up az bad Job, My friend
Smith may have a local reputation as
a Nlmrod. but hen have to improve
before he can keep up with the Bak-
cr pace"
ia like TO know who could shoot
when some enthusiastic politician il
at his elbow, telling the hunter how
jLv Democrats viii beat the Rspubli-
cans in the next June election said
Mr. Smith why. every time 1 saw
a duck Sam had some interesting
story to tell me. and his narratives
occupied all my attention The next
time 10 duck hunting III leave
sam white In town"
but We had pleasant outing"
said Mr., white. 'even II John can't
XIII any ducks It's been some time
since i've seen the ocean. and the old
Pacific looked good to me | might add
that Astoria also presents an lnvlt-
Ing appearance. was last here In
1894 and the city has made great
strides since that time. Down here
you have metropolitan way OF DO
Ing business that isn't found In most
oregon cities must confess | was
surprised not only with the size Of
Astoria, hut with the busy appearance
~ the city. expect TO see a big town
here within a very few years, have
been In many different sections OF Ore
gon during thc past few months. and
everywhere 90 hear OF Astoria and
the efforts being made by It's husillng
citizens to start new enterprises.
Oregon needs a big city at the mouth
of the Columbia, and I'm awfully
glad shes going 10 have It,"
FHBLING THE POLITICAL PULSE,
what Is the object OF your visit to
Astoria, Mr., white?" was asked.
"well. came here TO feel thc poll
teal pulse" was the reply Of the en-
ergetic Baker man Il want to find
out just how much we can expect from
all Oregon counties. and | came down
to talk with your prominent Demo
Gratis. II Is very necessary that |
should become thoroughly acquainted
with lOacl conditions In all the coun-
ties, and the best way 10 get at the
situation Is to consult with the promi-
nent men, As you have noticed. the
call for the meeting - the state cen
trail committee is also an invitation TO
Democrats OF prominence to attend the
want to see good men put
up for office cverywhere-the very
best men we can flnd."
What are the party's chances Of
sSccsss in-tha state electicnS"
Very good, All over the state the
Democrats are hopeful and in better
working shape than ever before. They
are no longer divided on national is
sues, but win be able to present a
solid front to the enemy In June. It
Is my belief that the Republican ma
jorltles OF the past two elections do
not faithfully portray the situation in
Oregon, nor the strength OF the re-
spective parties Politically things
have been In chaotic condition, and
In the confusion OF 1896 and 1900
many Democrats were lost to us. Now
they have returned, and I figure that
we have only 5000 or 6OOO majority
to go against. with a united party,
We ought to elect good men,"
POSSIBLE CANDIDATES.
Asked who he regarded as the prob
able gubernatorlal candidate, Mr.,
White said:
ut seems to be pretty generally
conceded that George Il. Chamberlain,
Of Portland, will head our ticket.
find sentiment strongly in favor Of his
all over the state. OF
course. there may be other candidates
when the time arrives, but Mr.. Cham
berlain is certainly a strong favorite