The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-08-15
HOT FIGHT IN INDIANA.
Political Feud Between Two Repub-
ucan Senators.

WASHINGTON, August s.-The Republicans
are greatly disturbed over the political >'iu#-
ton in Indiana. 1t appears. according 10 re-
cent priyate communications, that the friction
between Senator Charles ". Fairbanks aud
Senator Albert J. Beverage is becoming
steadily more aggravated, and that there exists
grave apprehension on the part of many
prominent Republicans that the party vii not
be able to maintain control of the State.
Having the "sympathy" Of the Admiuisira.
ton. the Beverage faction, It appears, Is stead
ily undermining Mr. Fairbanks organization,
with the object Of combining his political c,~eer
TO service in the United States Senate, TO
which he has already been electet for another
term. ending in 1909. Mr. Fairbanks, having
been unfortunate enough 10 hay' b,en con-
sidered early in Mr. Roosevelts ,dtllnlStya-
ton as "A possible candidate against III. RnoSr-
welt for the nomination IN 1904, became. IN
sense, persona noa grata with the Admins
traiion On the other hand. Mr.. Beverage
made himself conspicuous IS FREUD aud
champion Of the Administration.
CONTROL % STATE ORGANIZATION.
II there ever was chance of Mr.. Fairbanks
developing strength as Il candidate againsi Mr..
Roosevelt, the course of hiss colleague De-
sirnyed IL. and nov Re two Senators ARE con.
tending for control OF the State organization,
with an eve 10 the future. a5id IL has become
NANTES, that one must be utterly destroyed 90
insure the political future Of the other. y Is
Mr.. Beyeridgp's turn next 70 make Is cam.
paign tor re election 10 the Senate. his term
expiring in 1898. eoincideully with the iuaug.
urs.rinu uf new President.
MIR. Fairbanks and has friends understand
that the ambition Of Mr. Beverage Is Ga oe re-
elected TO the Seuaie IN tie 1904 rampsign,
aud TO be n candidate tor the Presidency four
A IL. e. lot. .s.,sh Z,
The interests 90 Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Beverley
stands close 10 the Administration. NJ. Far
hanks. though disappointed in hrs hopes for
1904. regards IL As not impossible thai BE- may
be in better luck 10 1905. aad ~ All events Is
not disposed 20 leave the way clear Tor his col
league 20 carry oui his ogn am biiuus plans
Each, looking a long way ahead. Is striving o.
accomplish the uudajug Of the other. and be
present apprehension OF some Of the R@puisii
can Leaders IS that both viii sacceei-
Sir. Revesidgr's interests are So lake uiih
those al The nex' Republican candidate tHr
lh., Presidency, their campaigns co,acidfug.
thai the hostility between The two Senators ).
looked upon - euiangrriuS the R~pab. ic,u
national ticket IN she STATE The Opinion g.
privately expressed by some thai the situation
has already placed the pariy beyond be RyYe
nf salvation in Indiana. Il IS -sii shal w.
Beverage Is v-rtAis Of absolutely destroying
the Fairbanks organization, aud !, = uol te'
Geved thHt Mr.. Fairbanks will contemplate
the wreck in a spirit Of forgiveness ia thc ia.
terest Of the national Administration which
has contributed 10 his overthfos.
RACE ISsuE = FACroE-
Another thing which contubaies 81 the
discomfort OF the IniiAua Republicans Is tbr
sentiment which is said 20 have become very
strong ia the Soatheru part % the Stale SEE
consequence 81 the introduction 1T she race
question into pnliiies. The course q the Ad-
minisiraiiuu aud some OF the Republican ns.
tional leaders Ia trying 90 play politics with
this question l. ss,id io have excited much r..
sentiment on the part OF the geopie of S1aiA
cru indiana aud The statement is conbdruiiy
made that with surk an issue made prun'e~u
political affiliations will be 10 a great extent
ignored in several sections OF the State, iu
purpose 10 rehake the party Shlch Is tTyllE
% make use OF the negro 70 serve us owu ENDS.
INFORMATION as 20 this condition Of Affairs
in Indiana comes from sources from which %
would not be expected % euanate, and = MOI
colorrd by any natural hostility 70 the Repaid.
licau party In view Of the alleged hostility
to Mr. Roosevelt in conservative business and
financial circles. wbich Is regarded a. render
ing it extremely doubtful whether be cau car
rs New York 10 1904. this situation 10 Indiana
IS viewed especially with alarm by RepuhE
cans. II j. felt that the result Of the Press
dental election NAV iurn upon The vote Of
Indiana. and that # IL does Mr. Roosevelt T. iu
grave danger Of being defeated.
Yesuyius is in violent eruption. Srrious
DAMAGE in anficiuated