THE PORTSMOUTH TIMES, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1895

MR GILLILAND HERE.
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The Private Secretary of Senator Brice Spends a Few Hours in This City with Relatives -- Views on Ohio Politics

   George Gilliland, private secretary of Senator Calvin S. Brice, was in the city Monday, coming over from Washington to join Mrs. Gilliland who has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Buskirk, of East Second street, for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Gilliland left for Cincinnati Monday afternoon, where the former joined Mr. Brice.
   Mr. Gilliland is one of the best posted men on Ohio politics in the state. Prior to accepting his present position he was, and had been for some years, on the staff of the Cincinnati Enquirer, “handling” political matter for that paper. At the present time he naturally has a keen interest in state politics, and his position and extensive acquaintance throughout the state enable him to keep on speaking terms with passing events. Mr. Gilliland says that from his observations things are far from being discouraging for Ohio Democrats, and that the chances for a glorious victory this fall are improving every day. All that is necessary is for every Democrat to do his duty and get out and vote the democratic ticket and see that other Democrats do likewise. The beneficent results of the Wilson bill are apparent and are in themselves a knock-out argument against the McKinleyism.
   Mr. Gilliland is a “sound money” man, and sees danger ahead for this party in case the free silver wing of the party dominates the state convention. He declined to make any statement as to when the state convention ought to be held. Incidentally it might be said Mr. Gilliland is of the opinion that Senator Brice should succeed himself, and has abundant reasons for the faith that is in him.
    Personally Mr. Gilliland is the same attractive, courteous, clever gentleman as of old, and although his hair is turning gray, his step is as springy and he is as active as in the days when he was hustling for news.

--- transcribed by Kate Maynard, 2008