The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-06-21
SHARP CONTESTS
FOR SENATORS

Washington, June 21.-Between
now and March 3, 1911, stirring con-
tests for United States senatorships
will be held in many states. The
terms of 80 members Of the senate
will expire on that date and among
them are some of the most influential
members of that body, on the demo-
cratic side as well as on the repub-
lican.
Ohio and Indiana promise to fur
nish the liveliest fights and added
interest will be given the contest in
the Buckeye state if ex-senator For
aker decides to enter the lists against
Senator Dick, who will be a candi-
date for reelection. Senator Bever-
lidge of Indiana is believed to have
big contest on his hands to secure
reelection. Former Senator Hemen-
way is known to entertain strong
desire for Beverages seat and there
is also possibility that former Vice
President Fairbanks may get into the
contest.
Not the least interesting of the
senatorial contests that will be set
tied before March 8, 1911, will take
place in Connecticut. Things po-
litical in that state are already being
framed with view to sending Sen
ator Morgan G. Buckley down to de-
feat. Senator Buckley has been the
republican boss of Connecticut for
many years, but within the past few
years a strong revolt has been organ
lied to bring about his downfall. The
anti-machine republicans have been
gaining strength and the senator will
undoubtedly have a hard fight to re-
turn to Washington.
Senator Hale of Maine, the Faith
er of the Senate" will be returned.
He has some opposition, but this Is
expected to fade away before the
time comes for the election. The
same may be said of Senator Aldrich
of Rhode Island, who will finish 81
Years of continuous service In the
senate when his present term ex-
pires in 1911, and who undoubtedly
will be sent back for another six
years.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts
may find his reelection more difficult
than his colleagues of Maine and
Rhode Island. Until several months
ago it looked as though he would
have smooth sailing, but Representa-
tive Butler Ames has been going over
the state with a fine tooth comb in
an effort to groom men for the legis-
lature who will pledge themselves to
vote against Lodge.
Senator Depew of New York will
not be returned to the senate 1t
is doubtful If he will consent to be a
candidate for reelection. New York
already is specializing on the ques-
ton of his successor The name of
Mr.. Roosevelt has been frequently
mentioned in connection with the
senatorship, but those who stand
closest to the ex-president are of the
opinion that he will not engage in a
fight for the honor. Former Gov
ernor Frank Black, Hon. Joseph H.
Choate, Timothy Woodruff and sew
eral others have been mentioned.
Other republican senators whose
terms expire in 1911 are Clark Of
Wyoming, La Toilette of Wisconsin,
Scott of West Virginia, Piles of
WASHINGTON, Page of Vermont, Suth-
erland of Utah, Oliver of Pennsyl-
vania, McCumber of North Dakota.
Kean of New Jersey, Nixon of Neva-
da, Burkett of Nebraska, Carter of
Montana, Warner of Missouri, Clapp
of Minnesota, Burrows of Michigan
and Flint of California.
On the democratic side the sena-
tors whose terms will end March 3,
1911, are Daniel of Virginia, who is
assured Of reelection without oppo-
sition: Money Of Mississippi, who
will be succeeded by John Sharp VIII
liams; Culberson of Texas, who prob
ably will be reelected; Frazier Of
Tennessee, Taillaferro of Florida and
Rayner of Maryland.