The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-09-16
THE DRIFT OF POLITICS.


the men who compose the crowds, indicate
that the State fair is almost as much of
a lodestone for attracting politicians to the
capital as a State convention of either of
the dominant parties. The hotels were
crowded to overfiowing last night cots even
being placed in the halls of one or two of
the leading hostelries. and it is expected
that the heaviest rush is yet to come. To-
day and tomorrow will doubtless be record
breakers, unless the rain which set in last
evening should continue to-day. In the
crowds last night were scores of well known
politicians from all parts of the State, rep
resenting both parties. Many former MEM
bers of the Legislature were here, as well
as numerous newspaper men and county
officers.
The politicians kill two birds with one
stone in coming to Indianapolis this week,
as they get to attend the fair and at the
same time gather information that gives
them their political bearings. Both Repub-
lican State Chairman James p. Goodrich,
of Winchester, and Democratic State. Chair
man w. H. O'BrieR, of Lawrenceburg. VIII
be here to-day and will spend two or three
respective parties from all over Indiana.
Chairman Goodrich will spend the greater
part OF his time at Republican headquar-
tiers on the sixth floor of the Stevenson
building Democratic headquarters are
not open, but Chairman O'Brien will be
found at the Grand Hotel
James r. Pro, postmaster OF English. who
is at the English, says there is little ac-
tivity at present among the Republicans
of the Third district.
st have even heard very little concern
ing the district Craftsmanship. although the
Indianapolis papers have had considerable
to say about the fight that is on in our
district for that place." said Mr.. Pro. Il
understand that George Self Is TO retire.
but 1 do not know who will be the candi-
John T. Stout have both been mentioned,
and / see by your papers that John e.
Zuiauf, of Jacksonville, is supposed TO De
the Beveridge candidate, but l know noth-
ing about the intentions of any one OF
them.
II hear a little talk about the race for
Governor, but the Republicans do not seem
to take much interest in that question as
yet Frank Hanly, G. A. III. Shldeier ana
w. l.. Taylor all have following in the
Third district, but l am inclined 10 pc
lieve that Taylor would nave nttte Tue
lected now.
.,The Democrats of the Third are being
stirred up over the congressional question:
however" continued Mr.. Pro, "and we an
ticipate some lively doings in their ranks
during the next eight or ten months. There
is much opposition to the denomination Oh
Congressman Zenor and 1 rather believe
they will get his scalp If the opposition
can be held together w. Z. Cox, of Jas
per. is the only avowed candidate against
Zenor at present, but he Is doing active
campaigning and his friends are working
hard. Cox is making his canvass largely
on the argument that over a quarter or q
century of public office is as much as one
man should expect from the voters OF the
district and he has compiled some interest
ing statistics, which purport to show that
Zenor has been in office for twenty SIX
years and that he has drawn over $4,000
in salary in that period. Zenor was prose
cutting attorney about six years, Judge
twelve years and he has been in Congress
almost eight years. In fact, he has been
a candidate ever since he was a voter.
That argument seems to appear 10 many
Democrats and Cox seems to be making
good Roadway. an
II understand that the opposition will
try to bring out two or three other candi-
sonyille. and Warder Stevens. Of Salem,
are being spoken of in that connection.
The plan is to get several candidates against
Zenor and then unite the oppositlon on the
one who has the strongest following. II
this can be done the Corydon man VIII un-
doubtedly be defeated, but 1t will be nc
easy thing to accomplish.
Cox was a prospective candidate for
the nomination last year, but he stayed out
OF the fight, and he claims that he stayed
out on an agreement with Zenor that he
was TO be given a clear field next year
Whether there was such an agreement
don't know, but Zenor seems TO nave gone
back on it If he was a party TO II. 1t Is
possible the Democrats VIII get so BADLY
split in their fight that the Republicans
can carry the district, but 1t is not very
probable.
Harry Strohm, of Kentland. editor of the
Newton County Enterprise. is of the
State fair visitors and he expects to be here
all week. Last evening at the Claypool he
talked politics for few minutes, booming
Frank Hanly. the Tenth districts candi-
date for Governor, and arguing that SEN
ator Beveridge cannot be defeated for re-
election.
Il do not believe there viii be any oppo-
sition to Senator Beverage" he said, but
ii there should be / cannot see where il
will make any headway. There may be
few politicians who would like TO see him
defeated but the rank and file Of the Re-
publican party want TO see him continued
in the office where he has served with such
credit to himself and to the State. know
that the sentiment in our county is practi-
cally unanimous for his reelection and
believe il is so all over the State. Senator
Beveridge cannot be defeated unless il is By
some candidate who gets into the fight
early, works early ana late and spends q
lot of money and do not believe there IL
any in Indiana now VINO wants 10 Try
the issue"
Mr. Strohm says Thomas j. Mccoy, Of
Rensselaer,, will be reelected district chair
man without any opposition. Two three
men have felt around with a view of becom.
ing candidates against Mccoy, he says, bu
they seem TO have abandoned the idea. Mr.
Mccoy Is regarded as a Beverage mar
and ii reelected. is expected TO act witt
the Beveridge forces in the reorganization
OF the state committee.
ID. +. Allen, Of Frankfort, mingled witt
the Democratic politicians at the Grand las
night.
Thomas Taggart came up from Frencl
Lick Yesterday and will be in the city sew
eral days, he says, TO attend the state fair
and. incidentally, do little work in tn
city campaign for John w. Hoffman. H
says he does not know whether he will TAX
the stump for Hoffman. Il am not mucl
of a speaker" he said. ''but / am read,
and willing to do anything 1 can for tn
| success Of the ticket.
Isham Taylor, OF Yankeetown. who repre-
sented warrick county in the House durinl