The Washington times., 1904-02-18
DICK MAY BE CHOSEN
HANNA'S SUCCESSOR
Political Scramble in Ohio for Senatorial Toga Begins
Promptly Men Who Are Candidates for Election

While the remains Of Senator Hanna
are yet above ground. even while his
funeral is in progress, politicians in Ohio
are discussing the question of the cleo
ton Of his successor. As matter OF
fact they began to plan as soon as the
breath had left the Senator'S body. and
were even making preparations TO be in
readiness 10 begin their campaign several
days before he died. Thus promptly
do they act in Ohio politics.
or course, il is necessary TO fill Sena-
tor Hanna's official position. but most
persons viii regard the undue haste with
which the Buckeye politicians are be-
ginning the campaign as somewhat in
appropriate. and indicating a lack OF
proper respect for the deceased
The Ohio Legislature has adjourned TO
meet next Monday. and then it must be
officially notified OF the death Of Senator
Hanna, and within a certain prescribed
time must ballot fer the election OF his
successor. II is probable that the vote
viii be taken about MARCH, I. In the
mainline there viii be some lively cam
paigning and wire pulling, which viii
begin in earnest as soon as Senator
Hanna is finally laid 20 rest.
The Republican majority ON joint bal
lot in the Legislature is ninety-one, and
in view OF the fact that II is SO large the
Republicans may reach their decision
In an open session without agreeing upon
a candidate in caucus. Il Is probable,
however. that most Of the Republicans
v ould prefer 10 have the selection of a
candidate made in party caucus, and to
fight the matter out there among them
selves This would be the course fol-
lowed if the majority were marrow. but
being 80 large It is not necessary.
Men Who Seek Place.
Half a dozen or more prominent names
are mentioned in connection with the
vacant Senatorship. Most prominent
among these candidates are Representa-
tive Charles Dick. Of the Akron district;
Representative Theodore E Burton, Of
one of the Cleveland districts; Gov. My
ron H. Herrick, George b. Cox, the Re
publican boss of Cincinnati; Representa-
tive NeVin. and former Lieutenant Gov
Crnor Jones. 1t is generally conceded,
however. that the choice lies between
Dick and Burton. with the chances
much in favor Of the former, unless Il
bitter fight develops and il becomes
necessary 20 name compromise can
Cidate There is good opportunity for
combination between the friends of
one Of the leading candidates and the
supporters Of some one whose strength
Is less, by an agreement TO allow the
weaker candidate TO have the short
term and the stronger one the long
term. There Is yet a year Of Senator
Hanna's term unexpired TO run, before
the term for which he was elected last
month begins While II is probable that
one man Will be chosen for both terms,
yet conditions might develop which
would make il polite for some man to
accept the honor Of the short term and
allow the full term TO go 10 another.
General Dick Ms chairman of the State
committee Is at the head of the party
organization in the State, and hence
should have a strong leverage uDon the
Senatorship Besides he. was Senator
Hanna's protege, was his most trusted
lieutenant, is in line OF promotion, and
was doubtless looked upon by the late
Senator as his successor. If Senator
Hanna could have haG the naming OF
the man to follow him in the Senate, he
would doubtless have selected Charlie
Dick. General Dick has the advantage
too, OF coming from the northern end