The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-09-09
And as the "COuntinE" Is Still Going
on in the BaclSTyOOds the Total
May Be Put Mt $4,000.
JONES VERY MUCH ELHTED
POPOCRACY,S CHAIRMAN THINKS
THE SILVER CRAZE DID 1T.
Appeal from PopuIists for Campaign
Funds-Gen. Black Declines to
Run for Governor.

LITTLE ROCK Ark. Sept S.-The De-
mocracy of Arkansas yesterday achieved
| the greatest victory in the history of the
State. Never before was such an over
whelming majority given any gubernato-
rial candidate as that which was yesterday
given Gen. Dan ". Jones, and never was
such a large vote polled in the State. Con-
sentative estimates, based on partial re-
turns received, now place the total vote at
10000, and give Jones a clear majority
over all opposition combined of $4,000 to
65, 0G0. The figures are coming in slowly
and many enthusiastic Democrats claim
that when the back counties are all in
Jones's majority will run above 10000.
Many counties in Arkansas have teie-
graph. 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 the counties and precincts so
far heard from show large Democratic
gains over the vote of two years ago. Local
option contests served to bring out a
heavy vote in many districts. In Pulaski
county the increase in the total vote cast
nearly 80 per cent. over that of two
years ago, and corresponding increases are
reported from many other counties. There
were about 5000 votes cast in Pulaski
county and the Democratic majority viii
reach 1000. License carried by about the
same vote. 1t was very quiet election.
No disturbances of any kind have been re-
ported, and only a few arrests were made.
The Republicans and Populists making
no claims tonight, but are awaiting official
returns. Local tickets are in doubt in a
few counties, but in most cases the only
question is as to the size OF the Democratic
majority.
Returns received by the Gazette continue
to show unexpected gains all over the
State. Chairman Armstrong, of the Demo-
cratic committee, gives no figures, but be-
lieves the Democratic majority will reach
1900. Chairman Cooper mas little informa-
ton to give out and makes claims.
Remmell, Republican. for Governor. says
he mas increased his vote over two years
ago, but gives estimate. The Gazette
in editorial tomorrow will say that
General JoneSS majority over all OPP
Donents will reach $4,000 and may reach
$4,000. Out Of the POI 900 voters VINO are en-
ea No y9ae me o OF his tbe Gaz ana
claims that the opposition nave polled not
to exceed Il, coo.
The following kilograms were received by
Democratic State Chairman Carroll Arm
From hicago-Aceept my congratula-
tons on the ma g2ificent result under your
splendid mana cement 1t was gratifying
not only to all citizens Of Arkansas, but to
State has by its vote yesterday shown its
devotion to the great principles at stake
to be expected in the South and West in
the November election.-James w. Jones.
From Washington-Perm us to congrat-
ulate you on the magnificent silver victory
achieved in your State yesterday. 1t is
significant only of the fact that when the
issue is squareIy made between silver and
gold, the people are not only in favor OF
the position of Democracy, but enthusi-
asticaliy determined to show their Senti-
ments by their votes.-Charles J. Faulkner,
chairman national congressional campaign
committee.
From Salem IH,-The Bryan Club of Sa-
lem, the old home of William Jennings
Bryan, sends greeting to the Democrats of
Arkansas. Illinois will do likewise Nov.
3.-B Z. Martin. president
From West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New
York and throughout the East kilograms
have been received inquiring the size of
the majority and sending congratulations.