The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-30
he Democrats Have Z Fair Chance
Of Gaining Washington
State.
la.ansion and Strife Are Work
ing In the Ranks Of tho Re-
pubucanA
Wilson Party 70 . Conspiracy
70 KIN on senatoF Squire-Tho
nituAtion,

4 unusually large proportions. and Il 1t
+ all continue to grow 80 rapidly as it has
en- during the past few weeks it will en-
he the republican party and give the
mooracy splendid opportunity to oap-
10 the state legislature, says the Tacoma
cord. Dissension is conspicuous IN the
publican ranks, and the jealousies and am
ions of several of the party leaders do
! tend to increase the feeling of harmony
1t should prevail to insure party success.
9 large majorities that the state has
Ways given the republican tickets has ap-
rently caused the most prominent party
rkers and office-seekers Of that party to
ssume that nomination, no matter how
,ured, is unquestionably equivalent to an
ction.
Political preferment bees are buzzing In
bonnets of many republicans, and they
their friends are sacrificing everything
to insure their individual success. Tho
aspects of fight for the Craftsmanship of
republican state committee to succeed
airman Convey only adds to the muddle.
the other hand, the democrats appear to
actively and harmoniously at work in
various counties and their chances of
,turing several legislative districts
ked upon as irrevocably republican arc
lsidered very bright.
careful study of the political growth of
h parties in this state shows that the in
ase in the democratic forces has I'M
1btedly been larger than that within the
es Of the followers of protection. The
with of the state of Washington since the
ction of the present state officers has
IN phenomenal. and voters have focked
b the state in large numbers. Even
Or to the election there were many thou
Ids of men who came to Washington, but
10 were not entitled to vote because Of
ir brief residence therein. If the demo-
TIC party has gained as many friends
long the newcomers as it has in other
stern states, the party will have a fair
nee to carry the state in the fall. In a
9 of about 10000 last October Gov.
Try h majority of less than 5000
es. Prominent members in both parties
lfess that the newcomers in the state are
unknown quantity, but both readily
i'm that their party will be the one bene-
ID by them. Besides, the record of the
ional administration, which is making
lnocratic voters all over the country, will
10 ltS CA0CV al UAl6 DVdUo ol6Os
While the republican leaders are cutting
b others throats the democrats have
sed time by the foreloek and are now
ticularly we'll equipped for vigor-
campaign. Judge Turner'S fight
inst Congressman Wilson is causing
RIM among the friends of the latter. Ru-
RS of deals are numerous. Wilson, it is
4, has arranged to use his efforts in be-
X of Judge Calkins. of this city, to have
latter succeed Senator Squire. Not
IhstandinR the fact that Wilson has de-
never had any communication with
lRe Calkins or his friends in regard to
senatorship the story is believed to be
10. Senator Squire and his intimate
,nds are inclined to think that there may
more in the story than appears on the
face, and the former is using his efforts
have Calkins made first assistant post
ster general, and thus remove at least
competitor for his place. Wilson'S
'nds IN Pierce county are more nqmer-
than those of his opponent, and Judge
kins will either 20 to the convention in
lson's interest or see that some intimate
snd shall.
he bitterness that the fight against Will
is assuming in Spokane county may re-
in the congressional nomination going
,ome other candidate. Turner and his
,nds are said to feel that they would be
tent should the former not secure the
nination, if Wilson should also be de
ted. This means that they would eagerly
ght have better chance than Turner OF
eating Wilson. During the past few
10 it has been quietly intimated that
rotary of State Allen Weir
aid most likely be agreed upon as
apromise candidate by the Turner peo.
if he should develop enough strength tc
ke formidable candidate.
Che appointment of John F. Convey tc
position of consul at Kanagawa, Japan
create vacancy in the chairmanshiI
Ehe republican state committee. John
MoGraw is being named for the place
Seattle republicans, and Vice Chairman
w. Fairweather, of Sprague, ia also
az prominently spoken Of for the posi-