The record-union., 1896-11-01
ON THE EVE OF THE
GREAT POLITICAL BATTLE,
The Headquarters Of Both the National
Parties Practically Closed.
Party Workers Will Rest Until Elec-
ton Morning.

A Summing Up of the Situation In
the Various States. With the
Majorities the Chairmen of the
Republican and Democratic State
Committees Figure Will be Re-
corded for Their Standard-Bearers.
CHICAGO, Oct. BIN. A. Hanna
rolled down his mahogany desk to-
night, and at the same time practically
closed the Presidential campaign OF
1896, so far as the Republican party
is concerned. Senator Jones likewise
closed the Democratic national cam
paign headquarters, and the army of
party workers throughout the Nation
will rest on their arms until election
morning, when they will marshal the
voters for the battle at the polls.
The leaders on both sides gave public
Gtterances to their serene confidence
that victory would crown their fight for
the suffrages of the citizens, and that
spirit was reflected in the general en-
quarters.
Flag day, originated by the Republi-
can managers and adopted by the Dem
. ocrats, was like a triple extract OF the
glorious Fourth and estimating its
success by the number of Mckinley
and Hobart pictorial accompa niments
Of the national colors, the originators
of the display congratulated themselves
hnt nod eho fIo+ fIa
lican ticket had majority of support
ers in this city.
Chairman Mcmillan of the Iowa Re-
publican Committee wired to headquar-
tiers: Flag order has been generally
observed. Whole State wild with en-
ttusiasm for Mckinley
The following parting message was
telegraphed TO Major Mckinley by the
National Committee and heads of de-
Iartments at the close of the days
work:
"Advices from all parts of the coun-
try assure US that Flag Day was g-n-
orally observed by the patriotic people
throughout the Nation. kilograms in
Vulnerable have been received by the
National Committee congratulating tho
Republicans upon the success OF the
day, and the prospects of glorious
Victory next Tuesday. Members of the
committee and every one associated
with it desire to congratulate you upon
the splendid manifestations Of approval
this day shown by the people of the prin-
ciples for which you stand and the
manly course pursued by you during
this most trying campaign That next
Tuesday will bring to us All over
e. a
rooney and good government there's not
the slightest doubt and in congratulate
ing you in advance upon your election
we desire also to congratulate the peo-
pie Of the entire country on the return
of prosperity which we all believe your
success will bring"
a complete detailed report was made
to Chairman Hanna to-day. Following
is an extract from the report by nation
alities: Possibility per cent. of the
vote claimed for the Republican ticket.
Swedes-We feel confident in saying 30
per cent. of the older settled commune
ties will vote for the Republican ticket.
While the situation is not so favorable
in the western parts Of Kansas and Ne
braska and the northwestern part of
Minnesota, yet 30 per cent of the
Swedes will vote the Republican ticket.
Norwegians and Danes-Sixty per cent.
will vote for Mckinley. The Scandina-
Wan vote holds the balance of power in
the Northwest, but large Republican
gains have been made. BohemianS-
The Bohemians were@ formerly Demo-
Gratis. Not less than 10 per cent Will
cast their votes straight Republican.
OF all of the hundreds Of employees at
the two national headquarters, all but
the heads OF departments and few
clerks were paid off tonight, and most
of them Will leave for their homes to-
morrow and Monday. Nearly all the
National Committeeman at both head
quarters will be at their homes cleo
ton day to vote. Chairmen Jones and
Washburn will remain here until after
the election. and Chairman Hanna will
not go home until Monday
Following is the situation in the vari-
Gus States as summed up by the Chair
men of the respective State Committees:
NEW YORK
NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-The two great
narties have concluded the work of the
campaign. and their headquarters were
practically closed last night. The Re-
puhljcan leaders are full of hope, and
= mt their majority at 100000. Charles
w. Hackett Chairman OF the Repubil-
d can state Committee. thinks Mckinley
plurality will be 100000, and expects to
elect sound money Congressman in
every one Of the thirty-four Congress
sional districts He believes Frank ).
Black. sound money Democrat for Gov
ernor. will be elected although by a
smaller plurality than that for Mckin-
ley He is Of the opinion that New forK
viii give at least 10000 plurality for
Mckinley.
Chairman Danforth of the Demo
cratic State Committee disputes TINS.
however. and says Bryan and Sewaii
viii carry the State.
The campaign in this city, barring to-
days big demonstration, was one OF
the quietest ever known. Tammanv
Hall, Notwithstanding the OBJECTIONS OF
many of its prominent men, carried on
faithful and active campaign against
almost insurmountable odds.
National Democrats Of prominence
,aet night issued an address to Demo-
r.ats. appealing to them to cast their
: .,,+es for Palmer and Buckner rather
.han for Mckinley. This was based
the fact that ''in this State the sue
zee Of sound money is sure" and II
,,s the most favorable outcome of the
oynnaign is a large vote, SO that the
,,ntry will hereafter stand on DEM
ecratic ground.
PENNSYLVANIA
PHILADELPHIA. Oct 31.-The cam