Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1911-11-24
O'Gorman Sure Of 1912

cehator JaipessA. OPGorman, f,r the
hrst time sisoe he took his seat in
Washington, to-day made a statement
regarding characterization politics.
He TOOK an. optin islic view and Told
why he believed Tie next President
would be Democrat.
! he also expressed the belief that Col
William J. Bryau's support was nee.
es AIRY TO success.
VI wish particularly to say,n he de-
O. red, ",hat Col. W J. Bryan's Influ.
enc ~ he ational convention will
90 a determining factor. Without Col.
| ~ ; h'yai'0 hearty support we can
not VII, lie has the largest follow ing
OF auy man IN America, and his high
moran character is a tower Of strength
u ms party No matter who is elected
ffesioent on the Democratic tici ct, he
VIII be compelled by the mt raj fo,ce of
public opinion 10 offer Bryan place
In his Cabinet
lhe Senator's opinions are of i'm por-
tance, as it is generally understood he
viii be the New York State leader in
Tue coming national campaign.
Senator O'Gofman said he was sur.
pfised to read a report from Washing
ton intimating that he was aiding
Congressman oscar Underwood !,
Presidential boom.
NOT COMMITTED TO UNDERWOOD.
Naturally, his friends are so proud
Of Mr.. Underwood that they are talk
ing of him for President tie Senator
said. "However, / have met none Of
his friends, nor have l any engage
mentsswith.them | might add the
same Isl true regarding the active friends
of the other candidates for President.
"Ihe Democratic party is rich in
Presidential material. Governors Will
son, Harmon, Fess End Marshall aud
| Speaker Clark and Representative
Underwood are all strong men There
is ether Pres dental timber that has
not been SO prominently mentioned. -
"Of the candidates most mentioned,
whom is Tammany likely to sapport?n
"fammany ard the other organ liza
tons in New York Will wait until The
/ last possible moment to pick the caa-
didaie whom The Democrats generally
regard as the strongest aud most await
! able man. That msy be said TO be true
of politicians in all States classed as
doubtful.
TARIFF CHIEF ISSUE, HE SAYS.
"rhe tariff question will be the
principal issue, with economy in pub
I lie xpenditures next in importance.
10 attract the independent voter our
candidate should be one of great per-
sonal integrity, as was Mr.. Cleve-
land"
"Do you think that DR.. Woodrow
Wilson's chance has been decreased as
result of Tuesdays. election in New
Jersey?n
81 do uot.n
"Do yon think, in view of the result
, of Tuesday, that New York can be car
ried next year by the Democrats"
"Yes; and l will tell you why,
Thousands of Democrats voted for fu-
sion who would not think of scratch
ing their ticket in Presidential year.
Personalities played large part in the
campaign. This cannot haI pen next
year, for the issues to be decided are
of too much importance.
"The reelection of Governor toss In
massachusetts, furnishes q strong basis
for this belief. The campaign in Mas
sachuserts and in Kentucky was fought
out on national lines, and [ think this
is a clear indication of how the coun-
try Will go next year, In my judg-
ment, both these States will give their
electoral votes for the democratic can
didate for President next year. l look
for Maine and Connecticut 10 do the
same.
"The election of Democratic Mayors
in the three large cities of Ohio IL an
other decided indication that the indie
pendent voter is favoriug the Demcc-
racy. Everywhere militant spirit is
manifested among the Democrats.
REFERS TO MARYLAND.
"True, the result in Maryland is not
so cheerful, but it was not a Republic
can victory, being due lto division
among Democrats in consequence Of
local conditions. Such division will
be practically impossible next year
"May be it would be good politics to
hold The Democratic National Con
venten in baltimore. 1t lis a pleasant
city aud famous for its hospitality"
At End of Trip
| President Taft received note from
! Louis and Temple Aoernathy, the boy 3
=. 4 I. L.