The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-09-10
THE SILVER|TES ARE HAPPY
THE DEMOCRATIC VICTORY IN
ARKANSAS HAS MADE THEM
FEEL. GOOD.
The GREATEST VICTORY ON RECORD
Never Was Such an Overwhelming Ma
iority Given Candidate for Cover
nor of Arkansas--It Will Proba-
bly, Reach $4,000.

Little Rock, Sept. S.-The democracy
of Arkansas yesterday achieved the
greatest victory in the history of the
state. Never before was such an over
Whelming majority given any guberna-
torial candidate as that which yesterday
was given Gen. Dan w. Jones. and
never was such large vote polled in the
state. Conservative estimates, based on
partial returns received, now place the
total vote at 265,O00, and give Jones a
clear majority over all opposition COM
| bined of from 10000 to $4,000. The fig
ures are coming in slowly and many en-
| thusiastic democrats claim that when
the back country returns are all in that
Jones majority will run above 10000.
Many counties in Arkansas have no tele-
| graph stations, and it will be several days
before the official returns are all in. The
unusual length of the ticket makes the
process of counting very slow. Nearly
all counties and precincts so far heard
from show large democratic gains over
the vote of two years ago. Local option
contests brought out heavy vote in
many cases. In Pulaski county the to-
tai vote cast was nearly 80 per cent
over that of two years ago, and cor
| responding increases are reported from
by about the same vote. 1t was Il very
quiet election. No disturbances of any
kind have been reported, and only Il few
arrests were made. The republicans and
populists are making no claims tonight,
but are awaiting official returns Local
tickets are in doubt in few counties.
but i'll most cases the only question is as
to the size of the democratic majority.
The following kilograms were received
by Democratic State Chairman Carroll
Armstrong today:
Chicago, Sept. S.-Accept my con-
gratulations on the magnificent showing
your splendid majority makes. 1t is
gratifying. not only TO all citizens of
Arkansas, but to the democracy of the
nation, that the state has. by its vote yes
terday. shown its devotion to the great
principles at stake in this contest. and
fairly indicates what is to be expected
i'll the south and west III the November
election. JAMES X. JONES'"
Washington Sept S.-Permit us to
congratulate you on the magnificent sill
yer victory achieved in your state yes
terday. 1t is significant. not only of
the fact that when the issue is squarely
made between silver and gold the peo-
pie are not only in favor of the position
of the democratic party. but enthusiastic
ally determined to show their sentiments
by their votes.
"CHARLES J. FAULKNER"
Returns received by the Gazette contin-
tie to show unexpected democratic gains
all over the state
Chairman Armstrong of the democratic
committee gives no figures but believes
the democratic majority will reach 10
600.
Chairman Cooper has little to give out
and makes no claim.
Kennel says he has increased his vote
over two years ago but gives no csti-
mate.
The Gazette tomorrow will say that
Gen. Jones majority over all opponents
will reach 10000 and may reach 10000.
CONGRATULATIONS.
''Salem, Ills, Sept. S.-The Bryan club
of Salem. the old home of VIM. j. Bry-
an. sends greetings to Arkansas. Hi
nois will do likewise in November.
"B. f. MARTIN, President"
From West Virginia, PENNSYLVANIA
and New York kilograms have been re-
ccived inquring the size of the ma jority
and sending congratulations
Senator Jones. in telegram to per-
sonal friend, says "The result is most
gratifying. 1t certainly shows that
while Vermont sticks to gold that the
south and west are solid for silver"
Even the most enthusiastic democrats |
say they are surprised at the large ma
jority.
Col G. w. Murphy, who has been
making silver speeches in the rural dis
tricts, says the majority is now under
estimated. and that when the full re-
turns are in the figures will be placed |
much higher.