The National tribune., 1886-11-11
TBE ELECTIONS.
The Contest Results in Surprises ALI
Round.

The contest at the polls last week was free
for all, abolnding in Surprises TO both parties.
The greatest interest was felt in the election of
Members of Congress. In the present Congress
the Democrats have majority of 43. Although
il seemed a well-nigh hopeless task, the Repub-
licans went into the fight determined TO secure
a majority of the House if possible. To do this
il was necessary for them TO gain % Members
over those they now have. They did gain in
various States about 80 districts now represent
ed by Democrats but they lost in very unex-
pected quarters dozen seats which they have
at present aud which they considered reasona-
bly, secure. The outcome leaves the Democrats
in possession of the House by majority of from
s TO II. In few districts the result is still in
doubt.
Perhaps the greatest surprises were the loss
by the Republicans of Congressman in Mime
sofa and Nebraska, the defeat of Col. w. K.
Morrison by Jehu Baker, Republican, in Illi-
nois the very narrow escape from defeat of
Speaker Carlisle in Kentucky, aud the revolu-
tion in Virginia which gave the Republicans
six out of 10 Members of Congress. In the
Lynchburg district the knights of Labor can
didate was elected, so that the Democrats Sc
cured but three Members in the State.
The Republican losses in Congressman were
one in New Hampshire two in Massachusetts,
one in Connecticut, one in Nebraska, three in
Minnesota, one in California, one in South Car
olina-where Robert Smalls, the present col
ored member, although he has Republican
majority in his district Of not less than 1900,
was defeated-and one in Tennessee, Zach
Taylor, failing TO secure votes enough in the
Memphis District. The Republicans gained
over their present representation four Members
in Illinois, three in Indiana, two in Iowa, two
in Kentucky, three in Michigan, one in New
Jersey, two in New York. five in Ohio two in
North Carolina, two in Wisconsin, and four in
Virginia. In the Toledo District, in Ohio
Frank Hurd. the eloquent Free-Trade advo-
cate, was beaten by the present Member, Hon
Jacob Romeis, by some 800 majority, although
the district gave about the same majority fol
the Democratic State ticket Alabama, Ar
kansas, Florida. Georgia. Louisiana, Mississippi
Texas aud South Carolina elected solid Demo
cratic delegations. In Illinois, Gen. Philip >
Post gallant brigade commander of the Army
of the Cumberland, was elected 10 Congress:
over WOrthington. Gen. Vanderyer was
elected from California.
In Pennsylvania there was a very warm con.
test for Governor between Gen. Beaver and
Chauncey +. Black. Gen. Beaver was elected
by nearly $1,000 majority. The Republicans
elected Mr.. Ames as Governor of Massachu.
setts by about 1900; Gen. Martin Governor
of Kansas by 10000; Cyrus q. Luce Governor
OF Michigan by 1900; j. Nj. Rusk Governor
of Wisconsin by $4,000. The contest for Gov
GTlOE III MlnuGSOld WAS very G4OSG, uolWlln
standing the fact that that State has always
been depended upon for large Republican ma.
jority. Mr.. McGill, Republican, was elected
by from l,20O 10 1900 plurality. Gen. ThayeI
was elected Governor of Nebraska by about
10000. The vote in California was very close
the Democrats electing the Governor by POO OF
800 majority.
So far as the United States Senate is con,
cerned the result was unlayorable TO the Re
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small majority the Legislature OF New Jersey
Indiana and California. These will elect Dem.
ocratic Senators in place of present Republic
cans. The Republicans will gain a Senator IN
Nevada in place Of Mr.. Fair. This gives a mel
gain 10 the Democrats Of two. Democratic
successor to Gen. Malone of Virginia, has al
ready been chosen. The present Republican
majority in the Senate is eight, and if the re
suit in the States above named is as now seems
probable, this majority will be cut down to two
In New York city great interest was felt IL
the contest for Mayor. The candidacy o
| Henry George, who was put forward by th'
| laboring men, developed such strength durin;
the canvass as 10 create serious CONSERVATION IL
the ranks OF the politicians of both the Demo
cratic and Republican parties The usua
! Democratic majority In New York city Is abou
/ $4,000 but the indications were that the bull
of Mr.. Georges vote would be drawn from tina
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the result. Although Mr.. George disavowed th,
extreme Socialistic doctrines which were attrib
uted 10 him, he was at the same time supported
/ by all the leaders Of that movement. 1t Wa
/ felt that his election would be a serious menac
10 the well being of tile city. 1t is estimate,
that fully 10000 Republicans voted for Hon. A
| S. Hewitt, the regular Democratic candidate 70
4 Mayor, in order TO insure the defeat Of Nh
| George Ii was feared that if the entire he
Mr.. George might be elected. Mr.. Hewitt wa
successful, receiving something over 10000
| while Mr.. George received nearly 10000, an,
Mr.. Roosevelt 62,000. The supporters Of Nh
| George manifest great satisfaction at the larg
vote which he received, and have already takel
steps 10 make the Labor party more prominen
than ever before in the next Presidential elec
tion in 1855. The wholly unexpected strengtl
developed by the Labor party has impaired Al
element Of great uncertainty 10 the p0litica
aspect Of the near future, aud the politician
are very busily engaged ia figuring out what
all means, aud what Will be the effect il comm
campaigns.
FIFTIETH CONGRESS.
The next House Of Representatives will b
constituted as follows: Republicans, lJ6; Deu
Ocrats l65; Labor, 3. Democratic majority,
The names Of the members are given below
Republicans marked with an asterisk, Demo
Gratis unmarked, and Labor men marked wit
a dagger. There may be two or three chang,
from this list AS in IA few of the districts th
vote was SO close that the official count may
necessary to decide In the Second Rhode Il
land District there was no choice, aud a ne
election will be held
Dist. ALABAMA. Dist. INDIANA.
| Janes Tavlor Jones g. Jonas G.. Howard.
| 2. Hilary A. Herbert. 4 VIM. ,. Holman
| 3. William q. Oates. o. 1ouru q =. hatson
| 4. AleoS &. Davidson. o. nos NJ browne
g. Jamcs T. Cobb Z. VIM. ID. Bynum.