The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1902-12-31
CLAIM MADE THAT FULTON AND
GEER WILL LEAD IN THE
RACE.
Prospect for Fight to be Long
Drawn-out---Astoria Paper
Lays it on for Fulton
Chamberlain Beset by
Job Hunters
Other News.

Salem, Dec. 26.-As the time 70,
the convening of the legislature and
the Inauguration of Governor-elect
George E. Chamberlain approaches
says the Salem Statesman, the
small army of job-seekers, for all
the positions from a clerkship on a
committee to the superintendency
of the penitentiary, are becoming
more restless and are pulling all o!
the political strings within their
reach in order to bring more infu-
ence to bear in their Individual be-
half
In conversing with one of the
Marion county delegates to the leg
islature yesterday, the talk drifted
from one subject to another until
the United States senatorship ques.
ton came up, and when asked for
an expression upon the matter, be
remarked
'To tell the truth, there is not
very much being said upon this
matter of late. There are host of
self-styled eligibles to the high of
flee and each one is speculating up
on his chances with a remarkable
degree of confdenee. The most
prominent of the candidates, such
as Fulton, Geer, Scott and others,
are not saying much, except that
each one expresses great confidence
in his election, but they are all
working tooth and toenail in spite
of their absolute certainty.
"What is my opinion? Well, I
am not in position to make an in
telligent forecast of the situation,
but, as to my opinion, of course ev-
cry one has formed some kind of
an opinion, as nearly as I can see
at this time, there is no knowing
what will develop later, the recog-
nized leaders in the fight are Gov
ernor Geer and Senator Fulton,
and it appears that the heaviest
part of the conflict rests between
these two, and, if my judgment
counts for anything, the chances are
more favorable to the former, who
claims that he is already the chos-
en- candidate of the people, and it
only remains for the legislature to
endorse their choice, while the lat
ter claims to have the support of
nearly a majority of the legislators
pledged.
cit promises to be a bitter con-
test, however. and if it hangs on too
long, as it did last session, "a dark
horse is liable to be sprung at the
last moment and carry off the
spoils."
Several other names were men,
toned as being prom inent factors
in the senatorial fight, among whom
were Jonathan Bourne, Jr., who is
said to have strong support and
is coming to Salem to carry on his
campaign in person; W. T. Hume
is also in the race; Hon. George W.
has aspirations for re-
81, ction; and it is rumored that
Eastern Oregon has a candidate
for the hopors in the person of
Malcolm Moody.
Astoria, Dec. 26-The Astorian
is making a strong fight for Chas.
Fulton for United States senator to
succeed Simon. It says:
"Every member of the legislature
Of Oregon ought to vote for Charles
W. Fulton for United States sena-
tor. Mr.. Fulton is not only the
logical candidate, practically, but
be is also the most worthy one. He
stands for the highest type of Ore
gon republicanism-for politics that |
are equally fzir to the bunchgrass
to the wool districts, to
5he grain growing section and to
hat portion of the state which pro-
iuces the fish and the timber, He
IS, in every sense of the WORD, an
Oregonian, and in the senate of the !
United States will act, conscien-
tiously in every matter pertaining
10 the welfare of the state and the
nation. So far as republicans are
they owe it to Mr.. Full
ton to send him to Washington. 1t |
is a political obligation that is man
1atory upon them. He has often
been offered other honors at the |
hands of the party for which he
has fought 80 long, and ere this
ould have held the, office of COVER
nor, or have been elected to con-
gress. To those who have urged |
him to accept those Offices he has
6rmIy replied that he was an aspir-
ant only to the office of United
States senator. For years he has
worked for other candidates of the
senate, and placed John Fl. Mitch
ell in his present position. He has
supported every move of the party,
! snding his influence to republican
at all times. He has