The Ravalli Republican. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1894-1899, 1896-10-28
SUMMING UP.

y Src1C many OF our readers 40
not see the great daily papers and
hence cannot form a fair idea of the
political situation. They can hope,
and they can fear, but they cannot
estimate from the limited informa-
tion at their hands. Therefore the
REPUBLICAN, gives the result Of its
study Of the sit.ation, not prcsum-
ing to be absolutely infallib]c in les
Judgment, but believing that its
summing up is as nearly correct as
can be possibly made at; this stage.
The national election is very close.
Both parties are apparently confident,
and from their own Information
seem to have reason to be. The
whole determination Of the struggle
which will place Mr.. Bryan or Mr..
Mckinley in the presidential chair
rests with a few middle and southern
states. There is no use in the friends
Of silver counting on any castcrn
state, for the feeling and the power
is against them there as much SO as
in the west it is favorable to them
Maryland, even, is likely to go for
Mckinley. The southern states.
with the possible exception Of Ken
lucky, will 60 fer bryan. and he
ought to carry that state. The
claim Of the Mckinley men that
they will carry Nebraska is hardly
tcnable. The same 1navi,hc said to
be true Of Kansas. Mckinley has a
fighting show in California, but it is
only Il show Minnesota and the
Dakotas are doubtful, with chances
in favor Of Bryan. Michigan is the
same. Wisconsin must be given to
Mckinley, and Ohio is safe for him.
Missouri is claimed by both parties,
but Bryan will carry it by small
ma joritv. Indiana cannot be safely
claimed by either, neither can Iowa.
The state of Illinois is likely to de-
eide the whole election, and there is
where both sides arc putting in their
greatest cXcrtions. If the claim
made by Bryan's friends that Il great
many Of the laboring men who wear
Mckinley buttons and marcl in Nc
lxinley paradcs will vote for the sill
yer candidate when they get into
the booths is true, he will carry the
state and likely win out. l it is not
and they vote for Mckinley, lis
chances arc the best. The city Of
Chicago may elect the next PRESIDENT.
On the national election We would
not give odds either way.
Montana will 60 for Bryan by
irUul .vvo 1o,ooo. r'.:. .--~-
a low estimate, but tilcrc are going
to be more votes for Mckinley than
many arc willing to admit. Hart
mans minority will be larger than
Bryan's, as lots Of men who will vote
for Mckinley will not 90 back on
Hartman. The state election is go
ing to be close in some places on the
ticket. Secretary Rotwitt will be
reelected, and Charley Webster is
almost certain for state treasurer.
Prof. hendricks, for superintendent,
also has q good chance and will be
elected. They rest Of the state tick,
ct will be close.
Coming down to local politics.
| the situation is easier. Bryan will
have $50 najUritv IN Ravalii county.
and Hartman, 600. In the judi.
cial race Judge Reeves leads ant
there is no doubt whatever Of III:
election. Some great claims have
been made for him in Missoul;
county, but his majority there vii
be about 250. He will carry RayaH
county by 100, and this Will settle it
For state senator, o. G. Cooper vii
succeed himself. Many popllist ant
democratic friends OF Senator Let
Mantle will vote for Cooper, TO
Hlalatoa2:,'o ) sake, no matter Jo;| wc!
they like HICKMAN and Knapp. "
J. kcnncdy's election is certain
Roberts has harder fight than Ken
ncdv, but he will win, and his vote
especially in Hamilton and tho uppc
country, will surprise many. Ncithc
OF the democratic nominees for tn
legislature have the ghost OF a slO"
Dave McIntErc: the populist, will b
the third man. Sheriff Cha1lin
snrc of reelection. and SO is Lew Wi
liams and John bowling. 1lowar
.5mart's plurality will be 200. 'Ih
Scontcst between Cahoon, ShappGc IN
Baldwin. for clerk Of the court, is c,
cccdingly close, but svc believe C.;
hoon will win out, though by s1na
plurality. For county attorney tn
race is too close for comfort to cithc
of the contestants. Although Nj
MYERS has the endorsement Of til
popuiSts, he will not get all the;
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