The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-11-06
Interest 1t the Capital

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Interest At the Capital
WASHINGTON, Nov. Slowing to the
unusual condition prevailing in a num-
Der Of states and the uncertainty regard
ing the outcome, intense interest existed
at the capital on the result Of tho cleo.
lions. Particularly was this the case
with respect to the elections in New
York, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey
and Ohio, and the returns from those
states were awaited with the greatest In
rest. Great crowds gathered in front OF
tbs newspaper Offioes tonight and re-
mainsd until the returns showed definite
results at the storm csnt.rs. Others orc
politicsl clubs, whore special arrange
msnts had been made for obtaining the
latest information.
President Cleveland did not make his
appearance At the White House at all to
day, but remained at his country home
at wsodlsy. Private Secretary Thurbsr
was on hand at the executive mansion,
however, during the day and evening
and received the bulletins that cams over
the special wire from the telegraph
Office. These were read by such OF the
cabinet officers as gathered during the
evening, and dispatches Of special inter-
eat were tslsphonel to the president at
Wocdley.
Three of the eight cabinet officers.
Msssrs. Harmon. Lamont and Carlisle,
had gone TO their respective states to
vote.
Great interest was manifested here in
the legislative elections throughout the
the control OF the United States senate.
Up to today the standing in the senate
was as fellows: Republicans, AZ; Demo-
Gratis. 80; Pspulists. q; vacant, Democrat,
l. fetal. IS.
As the result of today's elections the
gain q senator from Maryland and Ohio
respectfully. The other legislative cleo
tions do not appear to affect the stand
ing OF the senate, as Kentucky and Mig
sissippi remain Democratic, the latter
certainly and the latter probably, while
Iowa continues Republican.
Utah chooses TWO United states sena-
tors for the first time, but the complexion
OF the legislature is not yet certain. The
Utah senators take their seats in the sen.
ate shortly after congress assent les. Inc
changes in Ohio and Marylsn will not
affect the senate until March, 1897.
The Republican majority in the next
Ohio lie risiature as shown by the returns
from Ohio, insures the retirement OF SEN
ator Brics. Dem ocrat, and the succession
Of Republican. 1t appears to be settl d
that Ex-Governor Foraker will be the
choice of the legislature, as the state con-
ventiun placed his name in the platform
as the senatorial candidate.
In Maryland the election OF Pepub-
lican legislature, the first in many years,
will bring about the retirement of Sena-
tor Gibson and the election of a Repub-
ican in his place. AS yet no names have
been mentioned in connection with tho
succession.
The election of Republican legislature
in Iowa is not unexpected but il is oon-
sidered settled that Senator Allison will
be elected to succeed himself.
In Kentucky incomplete returns indi-
cate Dem cratic Legislature, which will
elect Senator Blackburn to succeed him.
self. but up to a. m. the legislature was
in doubt.
The return of a Democratic legislature
in Mississippi has been a foregone con-
cluslon. 1t will elect successor to SEN
ator George.