Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-26

'RlDA Y, OOIOBER 70
zation was taken as a personal affront by
cured the Endorsement Of the anti-Tam-
many democrats and Of a portion of the re-
publicans, known as the Milholland fac
ton. and is carving on an Independent
campaign. Campbell is personally very
popular with the voters Of his district, and
while 1t is scarcely probable that he will
be returned to Congress, he will make the
contest extremely interesting for Mr. Miner.
The fact that Miner in addition to having
the support Of the Tammany organization,
is a man of wealth, is an element in the
contest not to be left unconsidercd.
In every one OF the metropolitan districts
also there are contelding factions of great
er or less strength, the democratic party
not being alone In having rival factions
supporting rival candidates for Congress,
as the Milholand faction is cutting figure
in republican congressional politics.
In the sixteenth district the first outside
of New York and Kings counties, which
embraces all of Westchester county, the
democratic plurality is Normally about 5000,
1t having given Congressman Ryan 5,4S3
plur atty in 1892 1t is probable that he will
be returned this year. 81
The seventeenth congressional district is
disputed territory. B. b. Odell, jr.. a repub-
lican who has been prominent in the politi-
cal work of his party, has been nominal ted
by the republican congressional convention,
and Eugene S. Ives, democrat. who has
served in the state senate, is the nominee
of the democratic party. Both men have
fighting blood. and the contest is already
further advanced in the organization of the
party working force than any OF the dis
tricts in New York and Kings counties.
Congressman Marvin plurality In 1872 was
only LAT votes.
In the eighteenth district Congressman
LeFever has been renominated, and 1t is
probable from the present outlook that he
49, rx,lll
have more difficulty in securing the cleo
ton this year than he had two years ago.
The one thing which seems to count most
in his favor in Rensselaer, county was his
opposition to the collars and cuffs schedule
of the tariff bill His position in this mat
ter, while arousing criticism on the part of
the democratic leaders, made him strong
with the collar and cuff workers Of Troy,
and consequently with the labOring element
in his district.
Congressman Tracey Is almost certain of
reelection from the twentieth district. His
opponent is the managing editor of the
Albany Evening Journal, a young man Of
considerable ability and very active IN re-
publican politics. Congressman Tracey Sc
cured a plurality Of ], 626 two years ago.
In the twenty-frst district Congressman
Scrermerhorn secured plurality of 1,S21
in 1892 His successor. Van Horne. elected
for the short term, was unable to secure
similar plurality. The conditions this year
In the twenty-first district are more COM
ly. when Mr.. Van Horne was elected for
the short term, but they do not seem to be
at this time however, such as to prevent
his return.
Where Republicans Are Divided.
A battle royal is being waged in the
twenty-second district. 1t started at the
nominating convention Of the republican
party. This district is so surely republican
that a democratic candidate is put in the
nd fha ,tnat fnn
by a republican convention is tantamount
to election. Gen. Curtis, the sitting MEM
ber has been actively canvassing this dls-
trict for nomination for many months prior
to the assembling Of the nominating con-
vention. Mr.. Littauer was his most active
opponent Mr. Littauer is FROM Saratoga
county which is strong rival In repub-
lican politics Of st. Lawrence.
After a long struggle, which increased the
bitterness which has always existed De
tween the northern and southern eAtremi-
ties in this district, in WHICH, by the way,
the last apportionmentF Eade a natural d.
vision, by placing thef Adirondack noun
tains between the two counties, the con-
vention adjourned leaving the question or
selecting a candidate s. to nthe republican
state committee ~
Mr.. I.lttauer had ajority of the dele
gates to the convention, and depending
upon this fact and the bal mes appended to
a certificate of nomination.. which he had
secured, and which - made necessary
under the laws of this state, to place an
Independent candidate I'm nomination, felt
cure of his selection by. the republican
state committee. But in this he was dis
appointed, for Congressman Curtis took the
precaution to neglect no technically under
the law to perfect his right To the nomina-
ton, while Mr. Littausr, being somewhat
remiss in securing the requisite number of
signatures to his petition was thrown
down" by the committee. Gen. Curtis was
declared to be the regular republican norni-
nee for Congress in this district The feel
ing is SO strong between the Littauer' and
Curtis factions that Curtis plurality of
9,502 two years ago will be cut down, but
there is little likelihood that he will DC de-
feated. -s.
In The twenty-third district Mr.. Wallace
T. Foote, jr., the republican nominee, will
be returned. Congressman ChickeriIg, I'm
the tWenIy-fCurth; Congressman Sherman.
in the twenty fifth and Congres sman Kay, in
the twenty-siNth, VIII all be returned with
out doubt. The democratic candidates are
mo- making a canvass which would indicate
their hope of being elected.
In the twenty-seventh district the repub-
lican plurality given CoDgr sssman Bel,len
in 1892 was 1915. The democrats have al
ways conceded this district to the republi-
cans. This year, while the prospects are
that Maj. Poole will be elected, an element
of doubt is thrown into the contest by
reason Of the strong feeling existing be-
tween the Hendricks and Belden factions
the leader of the former faction having
been instrumental In securing the defeat
of Congressman Beldea's attempts to Sc
cure a denomination. or at least TO dictate
the nomination of his sue cessor.
Mr.. Northrup, the democratic nominee,
is making an aggressive canvass but the
Indications are at present that Maj Poole
will be elected by small plurality.
Serene Z. Payne. who was elected in 1892
by S,123 plurality, in the twenty eighth
district; Charles w. Gillett who was elect
ed by 3,727 in the twenty-rinth and James
w. Wadsworth, who was elected il the thir-
tieth by 4,526, are considered certain of re-
election.
In the thirty-first district II. c. Brewster,
the republican nominee, will probably be
elected, as the peculiar conditions of the
local situation are such that there is small
hope for the democratic candidate.
In the thirty-second district Joseph E.
Gavin, the democratic nominee, will prob
ably succeed Congressman Lockwood.
Charles Dariels, who secured 4,153 plu-
rally in 1892, will be elected in the thirty
third, and there is little doubt of the re-
turn of Congressman Hooker in the thirty
fourth.