Middletown transcript., 1896-10-31
POLITICAL TIDE.

a in sixteen States which have been con-
sidered doubtful during the campaign
is from the Philadelphia Press:
Indiana-Chairman Cody is conf
! dent of an overwhelming majority fol
Mckinley. the State ticket, and the
Legislature. He expects to carry every
Congressional district, but one, and
that is still fighting ground.
Michigan-The Republican State
, Committee no longer hesitates to an
nounce that the State is for Mckinley,
and that it will give from 5000 to 3d.
, 600 plurality. Of the Republican State
ticket, it is not possible to speak so
confidently, though it is reasonably
certain that Pingree will be elected.
The Republicans seem absolutely sure
of seven Congressional districts, hav-
ing good prospects in three more and a
fighting chance in the remaining two.
| Ohio-Chairman Kurtz, of the Re-
publican Committee, said tonight that
Ohio would certainly cast her electoral
vote for Mckinley and Hobart. He
would give no figures now. Chairman
Taylor of the Democratic Committee,
while claiming in a general way that
Bryan would carry Ohio, refuses to 60
into details.
| Washington-The Republicans have
made substantial gains all over the
State during the last week and there is
no longer any doubt that Polten
g. Sullivan. Republican, will be elected
Governor over John r. Rogers, Popu-
list fusionist, by majority of 5000.
The Republicans predict landslide.
1t is possible, however, that the free
silver Electors will get small major
ity, as they will poll the full strength
of the party. James Hamilton Lewes,
Democratic fusionist, and W. H. Doo-
little, Republican, seem to be in the
lead for Congress.
Wyoming-There is no longer any
doubt that Wyoming will cast its elec-
toral vote. for Mckinley and Hobart,
but the majority will not be over 1000.
The Republican nominee for Congress
F. w. Mondell, will be elected by
plurality of over 1900.
Missouri-The result in this State
depends upon the sound money Demo-
Gratis. If they vote as seems likely for
Mckinley, the Republicans have a
fighting chance of success. The Re-
publican National Committee began
its campaign in this State rather late,
but is making e vigorous fight now.
All in all, it looks as though McKin-
ley will get the electoral vote of Mis-
souri, by plurality of between 1000
and 5000.
Wisconsin-It is only question of
how large the Republican majority will
be in Wisconsin. McKinley's plural
| ity will be at least GO, 900 and ten Re-
publican Congressman will be elected.
The Republicans will also carry the
Legislature.
Oregon-Republicans claim that Nc
Kinley will carry-t the State by 5000,
and from present indications their es-
innate is not high. The results de-
pend upon the vote in Portland and
this county. The State, outside OF
Portland, though claimed by the Fus-
ionists by 5000, will possibly go for
Mckinley by 1900, and Portland and
this county will give Republican ma
jority of at least $500.
California Every indication is now
that the end of the silver boom has
come, and In its place there has set in
tide of protection feeling that will
land California in the ranks Of the Re-
publican States. 1t is in the conserva-
tive belief that Mckinley will carry
the State by 5000 plurality. The Con.
gressional delegation will be mixed
affair. At the present outlook Thomas
V. Gator, Populist, will be elected next
Senator if there isan election. The
Congressional delegation will be
split. The Republicans will likely be
Barham, johnson, Hilborn and Nc
Lachlan, the Democrats, Mcguire and
Castle, and the Populist Kline.
TExAs-The political situation in
Texas is mixed as never b fore, and
the doubtful quantity is the Populist |
vote, estimated at 100000. There |
are five electoral tickets, Repub-
lican, Democratic National Demo-
cratic, Peoples Party and Prohibi-
tionists. The only fusion is Republic
can -Populist. Fully $4,000 Demo-
Gratis will not vote for Bryan. The
Democrats are sanguine, but Republi-
cans consider their prospects for carry
| ing the State excellent.
KENTUcKY-Kentucky has been
more firmly placed in the Republican
column within the last three days.
Hundreds have announced themselves
for Mckinley and Hobart instead OF
of Palmer and Buckner, and scores Of
desertions have been recorded in the
Bryan Camp as the direct result of the
insult offered Secretary Carlisle at Gov
ington ionThursday night. Kentucky will
roll I'D handsome majority for Nc
Kinley, the figures reaching probably
10000.
KANsAs-There appears to be no
longer any doubt that the Republican
State ticket in Kansas will be elected
by majority anywhere from 10000 to
10000. The Republicans claim the
election Of seven Congressman certain,
while the Populists appear to be equal
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