New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
FOR FAIRBANKS SEAT.
The Principal AspirGnts and Iher
Chances.
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Ri Ihi' I'm, Republican managers OF
1h''e'1po''e' i,,.Ig certain that E"ose"elt and
1900 ,,,, sgaep the state III" III "-lA I0"s-
w. az ,o.5.;es but, while 'i'e' - -
"'e'' " - they intend to carry OF vigorous
c:A-c !ohi'i ooc,rs!gn thnt the victory may De
ana "ss''9'i,,. ,f any since Indiana permanently
tile ~ tho democratic fold No DOUBTS we're at
so"''' -. entertained OF RoostVelts aol''y 70 carry
any ;.n.S hut ghea Fairbanks was named as his
ne - an the ticket IT merely became question
kssno' -. =, The Republican majority to be rolled
"a So q united and enthusiastic party. and TO this
The f:,Il strength Of the Republican vote VIII be
poIe6 r,t,, :. J., a
x.r,r.s could name his successor in the Senate
- or-ar &c ;,ndisputed, hut he has refused to
GER his influence in behalf OF any candidate He
has adopted the policy of hands orr in the friend
~ fight for his seat and this policy he VIII con-
s.f,,, follow until his is chosen by the
IogislatI,r. All Of the candidates now mentioned
-. ,rs,-, no-soasl friends OF Senator Fairbanks.
.-1 ~ s1pport one would make necessary his an
,sq,niznE the Others position that ne declines to
s,-,e While no positive announcement has been
n1ase II is net believed Chat the Senator will re-
unouish his seat in tie Senate before March 1. by
,rhict tine hi, svcceEsoT Will have been chosen.
The stror.est Candidates in the field Governor
ru,rb,n a.3 Representatives Hemenway Crum-
,sokar ami Charles q. lands. TIC this list may be
.da.d the ns1ae Of Addison c. Harris Of Indianapo-
nonor IS regarded as { strong factor in the race.
NJ Harris has legal reputation second to none in
me State. has never been Identified with any fac
ttonal differences and in point Of ability IS one OF
the strongest men in Indiana Should he decide to
make an active canvass for the Senate II IS believed
that he could command a formidable following with
the chances fayoring his selection.
If Mt Harris declines to permit the use or his
name his strength it is believed, would he thrown
10 REPRESENTATIVE James A. Hemenway, now chair
man Of The House Committee on Appropriations
In this event Hemenways chances Tor the nom
fuation considered exceptionally bright ~ hle
not a brilliant man. he is possessed OF tuEd CT
good common sense. and as chairman OF Tie A?-
preparations Committee made erylabie record In
The House Speaker Cannon has urged him 20 put
away. for time. at least any senatorial aHDllioH.
that he may remain in the lower house as re
fly is recognized and appreciated Iienlen"ai.s
friends however declare that t3ey WI .hake nun,
SnZger1or Durtfn has behind him an ORGANIZATION
months. II is in first class running order and
be depended on 10 exert Itself 10 the utmost 10
further his candidacy Behind him are some "
The shrewdest politicians in the State, and they
believe that by Of his services 10 the party
non -uf can His+rfcT IN he State and
No doubt is expressed that the from his dts
trict in the State legislature will be cast for, him
first last and all the time and il Is considered
possible with such support that he might attract
other votes and eventually win out;
horse without a slight chance OF promotion TO
the Senate unless there should be a protracted
district long he desires il, but beyond this
his strength is considered unimportant. The fight
most good nature. AS yet the chances apparently
favor particular candidate, but Indiana Repub-
ucans are a unit in declaring that the successor
OF Senator Fairbanks will well deserve the honor
and creditably i'll the position.