The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1896-09-28
SITUATION LAID BARE
Congressman Richardson, Of the Lltsfiry
Bureau, Is Interviewed.
GIVES IMPORTANT FIGURES
Shows Why He Believes Bryan's Elec-
ton Is Certainty.
TELLS OF A SAD FEATURE OF THE FIGHT
Laboring Men Forced To Wear Nc
Kinley Badges To Keep Jobs, but
Advocating Free Coinage.


Chicago. September as-CSpecial)-It was
q viss,- act on the part OF tho democratic
committee to locate its headquarters here.
The actual battle ground OF this campaign
Is the middle west.
While the democratic managers DO not
b. any means concede the entire east 20
the republicans, they deemed Il wise 10
vigorously battle for the states of III
uoIs, Michigan, Minnesota. Indiana and
Iowa These states are naturally demo-
cratic on the issues involved IN this cam
paign. The old bloody shirt issues have
held them in the republican ranks in the
PAST. but this time. with a clearly defined
issue affecting every voters interest and
with the Australian ballot prevailing. the
chances are even that every one viii 60
Democratic
Ccnercssman James d. Richardson, OF
Tenncssee. OF the literary bureau OF the
campaign committee. was discussing the
situation with me today.
"Mr. Bryan will he elected" said he.
'I.et ms look at tho facts. In every west
ern state there is perfect fusion between
democrats and pOpulists and silver repub-
leans. These three elements have gotten
together ana agreed upon Bryan electors.
and with Their forces combined. every
state west OF the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers vii select Bryan electors the
single one OF these states IN which there
IS a possible. doubt is Iowa
..In the south We are absolutely sure of
az but Maryland and West Virginia. and
2 think these safe.
NOW. let Us figure BIT Here IS list
81 the states We are certain TO carry l 20
not include Iowa. Maryland and West
Vtr-fuis because they are. in some sources.
r,-eis.rsg ssrhtrll though / have scarcely
$3.50. 49,. ,-s--s-.s. 49,, ,r..,-,.1.,,tI.
N-o-''. "--- '@-- : 7'--- --
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.s--5r0~~f- - ! %9-tE r,.Eot.- 3
colorado. oregon. o.. o.. =. I
1.,---5. - - - Seafb r,kota.- :. :
Idaho d. - .. 49,. Tennessee .--- y
Lsansas-- -- u Texas ---- u
NtHtHeAN-- ---- y AN - :. = %
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srfe.r---f u wyoming. .. -. 3
lIrutara-- - &C., 3
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.-rrss gives a total % 80 votes FOR Bryan.
VI. re.F g.e tweuty-uue more 10 elect
rr We -. almost as certain 70 carry
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---a-.. IS r..rr...- fusion fu that state and
w.. a-. sur. ~ a very BARGE majority.
-rsst IrIara or illinois either. alone.
would make thr requisite number NJ elec-
tc~s added 60 fa.r- ig tHe list above. 10
..t H-~4n .lrrs ~H WEES. Virginia or
Minnesota would I1 tt- ann confident
~ -h-e. shree states We f-el very sure
- 1rt-nTzlu ana ohio. also iowa, and
would not Re surprised 81 the democrats
st.....fF Ev-atu every state ia tho mi4lse
v...rr
.-Nn.t about the house Of representa-
tfv.-r~
whether we elect a president or not.
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-Taere Is one sad feature connected with
this eamuaa-rl.'' said Congressman J.. =.
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