Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-18
OHIO POLITICIANS
Movement to Placate the Re-
publican Factions.
DICK FOR THE SENATE
SENATOR FORAKER TO BE UNDIS-
PUTED LEADER.
Several Elements Of Uncertainty
Stated, but the Logic of the
Situation Given

A strong movement is on foot among
Ohio politicians looking to the placating
of republican factional troubles in Ohio
by the election of Representative Dick to
the Senate with the understanding that
Senator Foraker is to be the undisputed
leader Of the republican party In Ohio
The program, which is cherished by a
number Of politicians, is subject to sew
eral Ifs and "ands." Three other Ohio
politicians will have something to say
about it-Gov. Herrick, George B. Cox of
Cincinnati and Representative Burton of
Cleveland.
The best information obtainabIe as to
the situation in Ohio points to the prob
able narrowing of the senatorial fight to
contest between Representative Dick
and Representative Burton. Gov. Herrick
is a possibility. but his chances are
placed third in the order Of the prospects
OF the other two candidates.
Logic Of the Situation.
Ohio republicans say that the logic Of the
situation and the political necessities re-
quire Gov. Herrick to retain the executive
office for the present. He has not distribut-
ed the patronage yet and pledges which
were made during the campaign remain to
be fulfilled. 1t is said that If he should re-
tire from the office of governor 1t might not
be practicable to carry out the patronage
program which was framed as result of
the last campaign Moreover, some Ohio
republicans are fearful lest the lieutenant
governor who would succeed him might fall
too much under the influence of Senator
Foraker
The movement in behalf of Representative
Dick is based upon the assumption it is
said. that he would acknowledge the alb
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Ohio and that the Hanna faction. which Mr..
Dick represents. would be satisfied in the
recognition given them through the eleva-
tion of Mr.. Dick to the Senate.
1t is not admitted by Ohio republicans
that Senator Foraker is yet strong enough
to assert his undisputed leadership and at
the same time name the senator to succeed
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that Is now going on in anticipation of the
coming contest In the legislature.
Some Elements Of Uncertainty.
1t is said among Ohioans here that the
preference of the Cuyahoga county dele
cation is yet to be developed. 1t is not
known whether Representative Burton or
Gov. Herrick is the stronger. Another ele-
ment of uncertainty in the situation is he
attitude of Boss Cox of Cincinnati
Still another question of doubt is how
many of the old Hanna adherents who were
Formerly Foraker men will now return
without hesitation to Senator Foraker's side
to vote with him as he may dictate It is
said that undoubtedly Senator Foraker will
fall heir to material reinforcement If SEN
ator Hanna Is no longer a personal factor
In the political situation.
The contest in Ohio is likely to be in
tense, but every one now is bending his ef-
forts to keeping it from becoming bitter A
strong desire for peace seems to animate
all factions. The Ohio delegation will be
together on the journey to Cleveland. and
after the funeral there will be some poIit-
ical conferences in Cleveland which may
clear the political atmosphere