The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-12-06
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THE sENAToRSHiP

Immediately following the election a
month ago, came the announcement of
several candidates. for United States
senator.
The two candidates. that attracted
the most attention were those of At
lee Pomerene of Canton and Edward
w. Hanley OF Dayton.
Former Congressman Lentz of Co
lumbus formally announced his candl-
'dacy for senator during the recent
campaign.
The three named above are the on
'ly avowed candidates for the high hon
or.
There have been several worthy and
able Democrats mentioned by their
friends for the office, among them be-
ing some members OF congress, but
none have got into the race by form.
al announcement. Doubles some of
them have been playing a waiting
game looking for an opening for a
dark horse" to enter the race.
As the contest now stands the race
Lentz.
Mr. Lentz is handicapped by not
having Democratic delegation in the
legislature from his home county,
Franklin, and lacking this his condi-
dacy does not seem to be impressing
Itself on the Democracy of the state,
If II otherwise might.
Mr.. Hanley, who is chairman Of the
Democratic state central committee
has back Of him the strong support of
the Montgomery county delegation in
the legislature and good sprinklne
of support of members from other
counties in southern Ohio. Mr.. Han
ley has rendered valiant service to
the Democratic party, particularly in
his home county of Montgomery,
where under his leadership, the party
has been placed on high plane. He
Is clean and able man. and self.
made man at that. His standing In
his home at Dayton Is OF the highest
Ills correction. however. with n pub
l'c service corporation is operating
against him, although there Is no one
that will challenge his honesty and in.
tegrity.
Several months ago. long before the
meeting of the Democratic state con
ventlon, Mr.. Pomerene was announced
as candidate for United States sena-
tor, ard the announcement met with
much favor. His manly acton aftel
being defeated for the nomination for
governor in 1908 and his course in
the campaign of that year gave him
warm place In the hearts OF the
Democrats of Ohio. When the party
drafted him at the state convention
this year to run for lieutenant govern
or, he responded TO the call and un.
ouog tionably his name on the ticket
greatly strengthened II. lIo mado "A
vigorous campaign and was, next to
Gov. Harmon, tho strongest and most
INp'lul Ilhu III tnt CuINdhb HHu ulu
much TO bring about the great victory
that came IN November. On the hust
irgs be attracted statewide attention.
His ability as an orator and eNpound.
er Of correct principles made for him
hoyts of friends.
In the present contest for senator It
Is very plain that OF the three ayowed
cgrd'datos the sentiment largely pre-.
dominates In Mr.. Pomeronc's favor,
ard his election IL confidently looked
for by those who arc best posted on
the situation. He haH the solid sup.
port of the large and influential Cuya.
hoga county delegation and by Nom
bers of the legislature from all parts
OF the state
The Democrats OF the legislature
VIII make no mistake In elocung Az
lee Pomcrene United States senator.
He fully measures up to the high Of
fee, and he VIII make senator OF
whom the whole citizenship Of Ohio
will be proud