Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1922-02-28
The HQski11 Letter . ,t1 as:sz
RUNNING FOR THE sENATE-II.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 24.-The
situation In several Of the states re-
garding the coming senatorial primaries
and elections was contained IN
previous Haskin letter. The present
situation in 10 other states, from the
best information Obtainable at this
| time, has been collected and is set
forth here.
In Rhode Island both the republican
| and democratic nominations seem as
sured. Judging from present indica-
tons, Peter Goelet Gerry, the present
senator, will be renominated, and the
| nomination to former Governor X. l..
Beeckman without serious opposition.
The real fight in Rhode Island will
| come ut the regular election in Novem-
Der. Both Gerry and Beeckman have
the record of never having sustained q
defeat at the hands Of their constitu-
ents. 1t is not possible to forecast the
outcome of their contest.
Pennsylvania will elect two senator's
this autumn, due to the recent deaths
of Senators Knox and Penr0se. Gov
ernor Sproul appointed William d..
Crow to succeed Philander Chase Knox
and George Wharton Pepper to sue
coed Boies Penrose. 1t is believed that
both Of these appointed senator's will
be candidates for the nominations for
the regular terms, although Senator
Crow has been In such poor health that
he is seldom seen on the floor Of the
senate. This may have an influence in
his case. 1t was thought for time
that Governor Sproul would be can
didate for one of the senate seats,
but he has denied this. No democrats
have come forward as yet, democratic
opposition in Pennsylvania being only
matter of form.
In West Virginia, Senator Howard
Sutherland has no opposition in the
republican ranks at the time this is
written, and none is expected. On the
democratic side, former Senators
Chiffon and Watson loom up as the two
big contestants in the primary, although
neither is vet out in the open. On ac-
and the unrest among the miners, Sen
ator Sutherland may have hard battle
on his hands. Events between now and
election day will have strong bear
ing on the outcome of the election.
Senator Swanson Opposed
In Virginia, of course, the main in
terest is in the democratic nomination.
Senator Claude Swanson is a candidate
to succeed himself, and his chief OPP
ponent is expected to be Gov. West
moreland Davis, Senator Swanson, it
is expected, will have the support OF
the old hackers Of the late Senator
Martin Governor Davis, however, Is
personally popular and has had sue.
cessful administration as governor of
the state, and the contest may prove
close one The republican side Of
the situation is not of much import
Hnce.
The situation in Florida this year
has an interest for the whole country,
as there is the repeated suggestion
times candidate for president On the
democratic ticket. and former secre-
tary OF state in Woodrow Wilson's cab
met, will seek the seat now occupied
by Park Trammel1. Many believe that
Mr.. Bryan changed his residence from
Nebraska to Florida in order to be
ready for the fight this year. SEN
ator Trammell will have the advantage
of living longer in the state and can
class Mr.. Bryan as a political invad-
err. While not discounting Mr.. Bry-
ans nationally known capabilities as a
campaigner, Senator Trammelfs friends
are optimistic as to the outcome. The
republican situation in this state is I'M
important.
In Mississippi, another fight within
the ranks of the democrats is the chief
point of interest Some time ago Sen
ator John Sharp Williams announced
that he would not be a candidate to
succeed himself this autumn, and moth
ing has happened to change his views.
Former Senator James X. Vardaman,
who was ousted few years ago by
Senator Byron p. Harrison. has de-
clared himself candidate, but he has
two opponents already. One Is a