The Senatorship

New York, 1895

The next Senator elected in this district will hold office for three years, and it should follow that both parties will put forward their best candidates with a view of winning the office for party advantage. Presumably the Republican nominee will be John Lewis Childs. We are bound to say that Mr. Childs' record this year gives him a strong claim to re-election, and the Democrats should not overlook this fact in casting about for a candidate. Undoubted there will be some opposition to Mr. Childs in his own party, but whether that will be offset by the votes of Democrats and Independents who are pleased with his record will remain a matter for speculation.

At present the name of Edward N. Townsend alone is mentioned for the Democratic nomination, but his candidacy is regarded from a humorous point of view merely, and his nomination is not anticipated. But blunders have been made, and will be made, and it is not impossible that Mr. Townsend may fall a victim of a blunder this year, especially if the Democratic leaders who have sense and influence are going to keep their hands off and enjoy the fun.


No Income Tax

The Supreme Court of the United States has declared the income tax illegal. This is joyful news, and a great victory for Democratic principle over the Populistic creed. Senator Hill made a great fight against the tax, and the decision of the court declaring the law unconstitutional puts him at the head of Democratic statesmen.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 4.