The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-17
Situation in State Closely
Allied With National
Affairs.
CHARLES P. TAFT
FOR THE SENATE
Buckeyes May Furnish Both Demo-
cratic and Republican Presi-
Dental Candidates.
BY ]. c. WELLIVER.

Whether Charles p. Taft, brother Of
the President. will be a candidate for
Senator from Ohio next year IS just
now a question which interests the Ohio
politicians. Senator Charles Dick. who
is nearing the end of his term, has an
nounced himself a candidate for re-
election. This announcement did not
surprise anybody. lie has been re-
garded as certain to stay TO the finish.
He is one OF the old Hanna political
school. the kind which doesn't run away
from a fight. even If It looks unpromis-
ing; and the Ohioans are opining that
there is a possibility OF a mix-up In
which Dick may succeed himself. even
though a few months back things look ed
decidedly bad for him.
Senator Foraker recently confded 70
friends in washington that he Is defn-
ftely out of politics. He Is back in the
practice Of law, well pleased, apparently
with the kindly consideration which
fate has bestowed upon him in the
shape of a fine fortune and a law prac-
tee worth about 100000 a year.
Some of the Foraker followers grimiy
note that his retirement from politics
should be taken with qualifications.
They suggest that II in three years
hence a situation should present itself
in which Roosevelt and Taft should be
rivals for the Republican Presidential
nomination. Foraker would be found
very active participant in the contest,
a. a supporter o. Taft Foraker wasn't
enough of a TafI man In 1905 20 make It
noticeable; but as between Roosevelt
and Taft his sentiments for the Ohioan
would warm up 10 the point OF real
affection.
The Ohio Situation.
Ohio always has political situation on
IFS hands. and this year is no exception.
There are to be municipal elections In
November; and the results in the nu-
1nerous large cities of the State Will be
regarded as of the greatest significance.
Then. too. Ohio is most diligently
grooming q candidate for the Demo-
cratic Presidential nomination in Gov.
Judson Harmon. OF all the Democrats
who are talked about in connection WITH
the 1912 race. Harmon has the pole IN
present consideration He must be re-
elected next year II he shall continue 20
be strictly available for 1872; and, there
fore. the contest Of 1910 will be OF the
utmost importance Should Harmon
prove his ability to twice carry the
State. he would make ONO look SURE
enough doubtful for 1912, and the pros
pect OF having both Presidential candi-
dates from keyedom-Harmon and
Taft-gives a fine zest TO the States
appetite for political gossip.
Ohio's faculty for seeming likely 10 be
doubtful when I'm fact II has no possible
intention of doing anything Of the sort,
has been responsible for its production
OF marvellous proportion Of the coun-
with a Republican President and two
time Democratic governor. both Ohio
ans. running for President IN 1912. that
of all disturbances. And that Is just
what the Ohioans are counting upon.
Burton Disappointment.
The Ohio progressive Republicans re-
joiced over a magnificent victory when,
last winter. they secured the election Of
Mr.. Burton as Senator. All the infOr-
nation from the State, however, gives
the impression that Burton has been a
good deal OF a disappointment His
course as an almost invariable sup
porter OF Aldrich and the ultra-high
duties during the extra session caused
much disaffection. Persons who are not
at all displeased with Dick indulge IN
vehement criticism of Burton for voting
exactly as Dick did: because we
weren't entitled 20 expect anything bet
ter from Dick. and did have a right to
expect II from Burton" they explain.
To make matters more uncomfortable.
Senator Burton, instead Of gu4ng home
amer Congress adjourned and setting
about 10 placate his friends and sup
porters. went on TO Europe with his
waterways commission He Will see very
little OF the State for the next wear.
Dick. meanwhile, ~ making hay. doing
al in his power TO take advantage OF