The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-30
POLITICAL NOTES.

woman suffrage is defeated in Ne
braska by at least $4,000 majority.
AS the vote of the state will not ex-
coed 100000, this is an effectual con-
domination of the proposition.
The committee of one hundred
which has done so much to reform
abuses in the municipal government
of Philadelphia will probably dis
band after the election next Febru-
airy. 1t had better be renewed every
two years.
Governor.elect Robbie, of Maine
says that his state Is solidly Repub-
lican to-day, but "the people are
watching, and the future success de-
ponds upon how parties act. The
people are now in that state of mind
which leads them to do the right,
whatever party champions it."
The ninth congressional district OF
Massachusetts, has demonstrated
that the expenditure of large sum
of money is not always necessary to
secure an election to congress. Col.
Lyman's canvass cost $112.53, and a
balance of $57.67 in voluntary con-
tributiOns remains on hand.
The Nebraska legislature is suffici-
emily close to make the contest for
Senator Saunders seat interesting.
Accounts are conflicting as to the
strength of the two parties, and it is
doubtful if either has clear MAORI.
ty, though the Republicans have the
best showing, and in any event will
fall but little short oft.
Russell Errett, who was defeated
for re. ELECTION to congress in q
strong Republican district in Penn
sylvania, on account of his alliance
with Senator Cameron, is reported
in the Philadelphia Times as having
become convinced that Cameron
must be unloaded if the Republican
party is to win any more victories in
that state.
The senatorial contests in Georgia,
which resulted in the election of
Pope Barrow and Gov. Colquitt, are
said to have been unprecedented in
that state in the bitterness and pas
sion they aroused. They have made
The difference in the Democratic
party more prominent, and are
doubtless the beginning of a per-
manent split in the organization.
The election of Thomas P. Ochil-
tree to congress from Texas, has
been looked upon in the light of a
joke by many who know him. But
he seemed to have taken a practical
way to inform himself as to his du-
ties when his term of service begins.
He has started ON tour of his dis
trict to learn the wants of his coll
stituents, and what legislation will
conduce to their prosperity.
The defeat of Gov. st. John in
Kansas, has given the opponents of
Senator Plumb hope that they will
be able to prevent his reelection
next winter. During the canvass it
was said that a majority of the Re-
publican candidates for the legisla-
ture were pledged to vote for the
return of Mr.. Plumb, but now it is
claimed that many members elected
with this understanding are ready
to revolt and support a new candi-
date.
Congressman Farwell, Of Chicago,
believes that the coming session of
congress will result in no important
legislation. The ordinary appropri-
alton bills and routine business will
be the only outcome. He adds also
that he does not intend to be in his
seat until after the Christmas holi-
days. Perhaps if Mr.. Farwell and
others like him who propose to abb
sent themselves during One-third of
the session should be present and at
tend to the duties for which they
are paid some important legislation
might be attended to.