Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1902-08-16

Two men Just now occupy the cen
ter of the stage in the pending cam
paign, because of the fact that though
they are on different sides of the pollti-
cal fence, their lines are crossed, and
their interests are peculiarly inter-
woven on account Of unusual condi-
tions prevailing throughout the state.
These two men are United States
Senator Mason and Hon. John +. Hop
kins, chairman Of the Democratic state
Central Committee. They are both en-
gagged In an unusually vigorous cam
paign. one in a determined and almost
desperate effort to retain his hold in
the official and political life Of the Re
publican party In Illinois, the other In
n gallant attempt to carry the Demo
cratic banner to success In the state
campaign.
In the case of Senator Mason there
Is no doubt whatever that the sturdy
Chicago statesman. who. as one Of the
representatives OF Illinois In the up
per house Of the National Legislature.
has won golden opinions, is making
those opposed to him in his fight for
reelection thoroughly realize that they
have n fight on their hands. Not only
IL the Senator making a splendid per-
sonal fight. but the popularity and per-
sonal magnetism Of the man Is daily
enlisting the sympathies Of scores Of
the best citizens Of Illinois and also Of
the elements which constitute the
fighters and the planners Of big cam
paigns.
The Eagle has given to Senator Ma.
son Its unstinted support from the be-
ginning. for the reason that 1t believes
he has done nothing to forfeit the con.
fidence and support Of hih party or of
the people OF Illinois. even II on prin.
ciple he did oppose and had the man.
illness and courage to express his diff
ferences Of opinion with the national
administration In matters Of foreign
policy. This paper has more than once
intimated wherein lay the true strength
OF Senator Mason-namely, among the
plain people. and the developments are
daily demonstrating that we We're cor
rect In our views In this regard.
We note. for instance. that the Sena
tor will be the principal speaker at thu
Labor Day demonstration Sept. l a,
Sharpshooters' Park. 1t Is reported
that although the Senator will not dral
politics into his speech he will pay par
ticular attention to the general subjec
Of injunctions, with special reference
TO the order OF Judge Jackson of thu
Federal Court In Pennsylvania. Sen
ator Mason has been generally Endorsed
for reelection by labor organization
and journals. and 1t Is expected hi
Labor Day speech will be CAREFUL.
prepared and widely circulated In ILL
nois.
Senator Mason Is expected back II
Chicago in few days. His manager
have received scores of speaking invi
tations from all parts Of the country
but few acceptances will be made out
side of Illinois. He will speak almos
daily from the time Of his ar
rival in Chicago until the Legislature
meets in January.
Senator Mason Is In great deman,
this campaign" said David Medberry
one of the Senator's managers, land i
will bc possible for him to accept only
q few Of the invitations rendered him.
The manner in which the activities oI
the Democratic State Central Commit
tee and its indefatigable chairman have
interviewer themselves into the cam
palgn Of Senator Mason, however, con
stitutes one Of the most unique as wei
as Interesting features ever presented
by the fall election.
In the first place, Chairman Hopkins
Is peerless as an organizer, and his
great abilities In this direction are now
turned toward the legislative elections
with as much force and earnestness a'
toward the Congressional and STATE
elections. lie says he Is satisfied Dem
Ocrats have fighting chance for theil
State and Legislative tickets. Mr.. Hop
kins Is preparing 10 start on a tour oi
the fifteen Congressional districts out
side of Cook County about Sept. ]
George T.. Brennan, secretary of the FIX
ccutive Committee, is preparing an itin
crary for Mr.. Hopkins. The State
chairman viii meet the Congressional
Senatorial and county committeeman II
each district. District nominees anG
Democratic editors also viii be invited
To be present. Local conditions viii be
Il II IL I.,, al.
Committee to raise necessary funds II
districts where pluralties are close.
The State Committee also will issue Q