The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-03


Raleigh. Nov. 3.-Whne the Republic
cans are claiming Mckinney by so0ap up
| TO as high as $4,000. the Democrats seem
not 10 regard these claims seriously. but
| feel comfortably sure OF Bryan carrying
the state by from 10000 10 10000. An
| impartial stranger would doubtless be
inclined 10 put down the Democratic
claims, as based upon the facts as they
| exist in the state, which is Undoubtedly
for free silver. AS 20 the state ticket,
the status is somewhat different.
Looking Toward Popuiists.
Nashville, Nov. 3.-The Democratic
committee adheres TO its figures hereto
fore given out, while the Republican
committee is equally positive that Nc
Kinley for president and Tillman for
governor Will carry the state. Conserv-
Rtive judges give the state to Bryan by
1900 TO 10000. The Populist vote is the
doubtful element now Both Populist
eieclorS-at-lafBe nave resigned, Iour
district electors have resigned and the
organization as a factor In the presI-
Dental race has gone to pieces. How the
Populist vote VIII divide cannot be pre-
dicted with any degree Of certainty.
safe For Bryan.
Columbia, $. c., Nov. 3.--This state
will go for Bryan by 10000 or 80 600 ma
5ority Every Democratic nominee,
from governor to coroner will be elected.
The Republicans concedc this, and say
their only hope is TO contest the validity
OF this states new constitution. which
has reduced the Republican vote to less
than 10000.
Five Tickets In the Field.
Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. 3.--The I'm
n loo fs.Va,
Democratic candidates Tor presidential
electors. and two Democratic congress-
men being conceded. Five complete
electoral tickets are in the field. The
Florida returns Will be compared with
those Of the state election In October,
when the Democratic plurality was 49,
500.
The Battle In Wisconsin.
Milwaukee. Nov. 3.-Chairman Peck
claims the state for Bryan by 10000. and
says five congressman will be DEM
ocratic. AT Republican headquarters,
Chairman CQe claims the state by 10000.
says every Congressman will TS Republi-
can. and that the legislature will be Re-
publican by lob voteV on joint ballot.
Bryan May Get Goldsa State.
San Francisco, Nov. 3.-Both sides are
confident Of carrying the state, although
the Democrats claim a larger majority
than the Republicans DAD Republicans
claim the state by from 1000 to 10000
majority. Secretary X. T.. Troy OF the
Democratic state committee claims CAL
nornia will give $4,000 majority for
Bryan. Both Republicans and fusionists
claim the legislature.
Gold Democrats n Factor.
Portland, Ore, Nov. 3.--The Republi. |
cans claim the state for Mckinley by |
$500 at the lowest. on the other hand, |
the Democrats and Populists claim IL |
for Bryan by 5000. An important factor |
in the result will be the vote of the Gold |
Standard Democrats.
Outcome Is Doubtful
Seattle. Wash. Nov. 3.-The Republi. |
cans and fusionists both claim to be |
sure Of victory. Chairman SHETLAND of /
the Republican committee claims ma |
Jority of 5000 for the Republicans in the /
entire state. Secretary Malone of the |
fusion committee claims everything, by |
a majority of from $1,000 to 10000. Out |
come is doubtful.
In Louisiana.
New Orleans, Nov. 3.--The Republi. |
cans claim that the city and south /
Louisiana Will give Mckinley majority /
which Will be hard for north Louisiana
to overcome. The Democrats, on the
other hand, say their organization is in
tact and active. and that Bryan will get
$4,000 majority. and solid congressional
delegation.
Democratic-Silver Combine.
Reno, New, Nov. 3.-The Democratic
and Silver party fusionists claim that
their electoral ticket will carry this
state by at least 5000 majority over both
the other tickets.
Looks Democratic
Augusta, Ca, Nov. 3.-It il expected
that the Democrats will carry the state
by $4,000 majority. The most ardent
Populists or Republicans make no claim
OF carrying the state.