New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-09-10


but the overwhelming majority in the Legis-
lature gives the Republican party the State.
1t is thought that Davis may be elected by
the people.
A MAJORITY ON JOINT BALLOT.
THE LEGISLATURE NOW KNOWN TO BE OVER
wHEIMINGLY REPUBLICAN.
PORTLAND, Me- Sept, 9.-It is now certain that
York County has elected three Republican sena-
tors giving the Republicans not less than eighteen
out of thrty-one, and ensnring the election of
Davis by the Legislature. and the entire control OF
the State Government Oxford has elected fusion
Senators, but Franklin undoubtedly returns O Re-
publican Senator. making nineteen.
PORTLAND, Me-. Sept. 0.-TLe returns. though not
official show that the House stands ST Republican
to Ga opposition and tho Senate 10 Republican to
IL opposition. This estimate gives Cumberland.
Sagadahoc Lincoln, Kennebec, Androscoggin. Han
cock, Washington, York. Franklin and Pscataquis
counties to the Republcans-19; Somerset Penob-
scot, Waldo. AroOstoOk. Oxford and Knox counties
to the opposition-12. There Is nothing 10 change
the footines OF the Governors vote as telegraphed
last night.
ELECTION By THE POPULAR VOTE.
THE LATEST RErURNs-A MORE FAVORABLE
sHOwISG-DAvIs PROBABLY ELECTED BY THE
PEOPLE.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Sept 0-Mldnight.--Vcry few adj
ditional returns have been received since yesterday
morning. 1t will be several days before the result
Will DO known from the official returns.
1t Is quite probable that Davis may be
elected by the people. The Republican ticket Is
elected in AndroscOggin, Cumberland, Franklin.
Hancock, Kennebec. Lincoln, PiscataQuls Sagada-
hoe, Washington and York counties. giving them
nineteen Senators. and making certain the election
ofDavis by the Senate if he is not elected by tile
az tba irfe at ye5 m
Kennebec are Republicans.
PORTLAND, Me-, Sept. 9.-At midnight the returns
show that the Senate stands Republicans, 10; fu-
sion, 70 doubtful, 1. The house has 80 Republic
can and 81 fusion members.
TIE VOTE IN DIFFERENT COUNTIES.
PFNOBsCOT PRETTY CLOsE-NO DOUBT ABOUT ANY
OTHER COUNTY.
BANGOR Me-, Sept. 9.-Returns from thirty towns
In Penobscot County. including Bangor, give a
total vote Of 2O4 against II. 056 last year. The
total vote in these towns now stands: Davis tRep.
57sO; Garcelon Dem.l, S37; Smith lGbk.l. f,5S7.
There is a Republican majority of 500, a gain OF
1,sG6. This ratio will nearly. if not quite, cam
Gel the opposition majority of coo last year, and
leave tho county close. Republican Representatives,
are elected in Bangor. Dexter, StetsoD, OIono and
Biower-a gam of five, and probably one or Two
more. A furious ran-stOrn prevailed YESTERDAY
throughout the entire day.
CALAIS, Me-. Sept. 9.-Thc Republicans have car
ried Washington County ~ 100 majority. electing
two Senators and seven out of the ten representa-
tives.
DOVER Me-, Sept. 0.-Returns from Piscataquis
County show that the Republicans have elected
their county officers, three Representatives and a
Senator, and will give at least $50 majority for
Governor.
BrLfAsT Sept. o.--Thc returns are nearly COM
petc from Waldo County. and show Republican
gain of two Representatives, The fusionists elect
six Representatives, two Senators and the entire
county ticket by about 400 majority Smiths
majority will be between 200 and 800 less. He ran
behind the fusion county ticket IN nearly every
town.
RocKIASD, Ne. Sept. 0.-Compete returns from
Knox County give Davis 2,5O3. Garcolon SO, and
Smith 316s. showing Republican gain OF 256
Tho Grccnbackers elect all six Representa-
tives. Outside of the city the Grecnoack-
ers elect Senator County Commissioner
and County Treasurer by an average plurality ct
WAIp 9BoRouGu, Me-, Sept. o.-Returns from AL
of the towns in Lincoln County and Monhegan
Island give the following result: Davis 2.07O;
Garcelon. O73: Smith. 1896. The Republicans
gain two Representatives.
South PARIS Me. Sept e.-Thc Oxford fusion
Senatorial and County tickcts are undoubtedly
elected.
STRONGHOLDS WHERE DAVIS GAINED.
PORTLAND. Me, Sept. 9.-O.dtown. the home OF
Smith tGbk.l. gave him 2lV majority over Connor
tRepJ last year, and now gives him lis over DAVIS
fRepl. Cornth, the home of Davis, last year liad
a fusion majority but now gives DAVIS - over al.
Lewiston the homc of Garceon. gave him 0ls last
wear and SOL this year. Cumborrnd County CONF
plete gives Davis 32S minority.
CONGRATULATIONS BY MR. BLAINE.
A sFEFCI Al AUGUSTA LAST NIGHT
AUGUSTA, Me-, sept. Ex-senator Blaine. In