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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-04
MKINLEY HEARS THE NEWS.
At Midnight He Admitted He Be-
Heved He Was Elected.

l1GNcu ne was IAAACCACus
Canton, o., Nov. S.-Maj. Mckinley re-
ceived the returns in various parts of the
house. Early in the evening he sat in his
study, where he heard the news of his
nomination. After dinner he moved into
the dining room and sat in an armchair,
near the head of the table which had been
converted into a desk for the filing of re-
turns. Maj. Mckinley heard the news
with his usual calm demeanor. He sat
quietly while the first news of the great
battle came in and smoked his after-din-
ner cigar. He became interested as the
news became more copious and definite,
and kept up a running comment on the
subject of the report.
His study was given over to the news
paper correspondents and the returns
were read aloud to them after they had
been scanned by the major.
Congratulations began early to be show
cred upon him, but he refused to take
anything for granted, and said he would
not assume he was elected until the actual
returns warranted it. He declined to let
the kilograms of congratulation be sent
out by the newspapers, while he felt abb
reason that he did not want the senders
of the congrat tulatory messages to feel
embarrassment in case he happened to be
defeated.
At midnight the bells sounded the as
sembly of all of the marching clubs of
Canton, headed by firing squad from
one Of the militia companies and followed
by 5000 yelling citizens with tin horns,
drums and pistols, descended like an in
vading army on Maj. McKinley's resi-
dence. Several volleys were fired and the
noise from the shouting enthusiasts al
most drowned the report of the rifles.
At midnight and not a second before
Maj. Mckinley admitted publicly that he
felt assured of his election. He made no
announcement of the fact that he believed
that he had been chosen by the Ameri-
can people to the highest office
his friends to congratulate him when they
pressed about him. They offered him
congratulations early In the evening, but
he gently put aside the pleasant words and
insisted that he could not accept congratu-
lations till the news seemed decisive. Mai
Mckinley made no declaration Of any
sort; he merely received the congratula-
tions and thanked his friends for their
good wishes. He did not discuss the vic
tory or its significance. When the clubs
of Canton marched up to Maj. McKinley's
house, he stepped out on the veranda and
reviewed the parade. The cheering was
deafenlng.
The surrounding country poured its In
habitants into Canton and they came by
rail from nearby cities. At / o'clock 1t
was estimated that 5000 people were gath
cred in the vicinity of the Mckinley home
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JONES WON'T SURRENDER.
Just Before Midnight He Was Con-
hdent of Bryan's Election.

Just Before Midnight He Was Con-
hdent of Bryan's Election.
Chicago, Nov. S.-Chairman Jones, short
ly before midnight, gave out the following:
I'VE have received no unfavorable reports
from any state. We have claimed except
Kentucky. We can afford to lose Kentucky
and still have enough electoral votes to
win.
There is no foundation for the claims of
the republicans. There is at this time no
reason to think that any one of the states
claimed by me for Mr.. Bryan has failed
to vote for him. While misleading reports
are being sent in all directions, private ad-
vices assure US that each one of these
states has gone for Mr. Bryan. For two
hours the most extravagant claims as to
Kentucky and Indiana have been tele-
graphed all over the country, while within
the last few minutes our committees as
sures us that both states are safe for US.
Mr.. Bryan is certainly elected"
To this was added by e. w. Barrett of
the literary bureau: I'VE have just re-
ceived a message from the chairman Of
the state central committee of Indiana
to the effect that Indiana is absolutely
safe for Bryan"
Allen w. Clark, secretary of the state
committee of Indiana. telephoned: six
ty-five Indianapolis precincts heard from
show an average republican gain of II to
a precinct Fifteen country precincts
heard from show democratic gain or
about 40 to each precinct. l believe the
democrats have carried the state do
not expect returns from country districts
until late"
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MASSACHUSETTS.
The Majority for Mckinley likely
to Reach 10000.

The Majority for Mckinley LIKELY
to Reach 10000.
Boston, MASS, Nov. S-The indications
are that Mckinley has carried Massa-
chusetts by 10000.
Wolcott, for governor. runs somewhat
behind Mckinley. Williams. the silver
candidate for governor, also runs behind
Bryan, though not as much as Wolcott
runs behind Mckinley. The vote is very
large in all parts of thestate. The con-
gressmen elected are:
Wright, rep, in the First.
Gillett, rep, in the Second.
Walker, rep, in the Third.
Weymouth, rep, in the Fourth.
Knox, rep, in the Fifth.
Moody, rep, in the Sixth.
Barrett, rep, in the Seventh.
Mccall, rep, in the Eighth.
Fitzgerald, dem, in the Ninth.
The Tenth district is still In doubt.
Sprague, rep, in the Eleventh.
Levering, rep, in the Fweiftiss
Simpkins, rep. III the Thirteenth.
The Palmer vote promises to equal the
desired per cent of the total to give the
national democrats standing on the Aus.
tralian ballot.
Both of the biennial elections amend
ments have been defeated by votes oi
about to 1.
The legislature Is overwhelmingly repub-
lican in both branches.
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Baltimore Md. Nov. SELECTION day
In Maryland dawned warm and sunny
and II is expected that the full voting
strength Of both the leading parties will
be registered in both city and state. In
Baltimore long lines of voters were I'm
waiting at nearly all OF the 302 voting
places when the polls we're opened at 6
a. m, and by 10 o'clock It was estimated
that nearly half Of those entitled to vote
had cast their ballot. Long waits at the
polls weresto a great extent obviated by
the fact that the city had been redistrict-
ed and 104 new polling places added since
the last election. No precinct in Balti-
more contains more than 400 voters. The
polls closed at D. m, an hour earlier
than heretofore. This early closing.
coupled with the shortness Of the pre-
clncts Is greatly expediting the complies
ton OF the returns.
Advices from the counties are coming
IN slowly. but indicate that the repubit-
cans have made gains IN many places
thought to be sure for Bryan. Talbot
county goes republican by aboursoo. seven
CONTINUED on Irfth Pagc.)
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MICHIGAN.
The Democrats Dispute the RepubIi-
can Claim to the state.


can Claim to the state.
Detroit. Mich, Nov. S-Returns from
this city and state are coming in slowly.
The delay in Detroit is caused by the
counting OF the city ticket first and II will
be near II o'clock before definite figures
can be given. Bryan is running ahead of
the state ticket in Detroit. Pingree. rep,
candidate for governor. is running away
ahead of Mckinley In this city. but is run
ming behind in the state.
The indications are that Mckinley will
carry Detroit and Wayne county by a
small plurality. The few returns from
the state show large democratic gains.
The republicans claim ten out of the
twelve congressman, and say they have a
fighting chance to capture the Third and
Tenth districts which would give them a
solid delegation. They claim the. state by
$1,000 to 10000.
The democrats claim that the repubii-
cans have no figures on which TO base
their claims and say that returns from
county committees show large democratic
gains.
Incomplete returns on congressman give
Corliss, rep, a lead of 1Os over Hender-
son, dem, in the First district. They
buOW tiihl LILO ftPubHCdhb arc AtduibB III
the SecQpd, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth,
Twelfth and Thirteenth districts, and that
the democrats are leading in the Third,
Eighth and Tenth districts. Smith, rep,
is elected in the Fifth district.
Detroit, Mich, Nov. s.-Ludington City
complete gives Mckinley a plurality of
no. gain Of 200 over 1892.
Isabella county is claimed for Bryan
by 600 plurality, a democratic gain of 700.
Adrian shows large republican gains.
The republican state central committee
claims the state by 5000 to 10000 pluraI-
ity, and that republicans will be elected
in all the congressional districts except
the Third and Tenth districts. The dem.
ocrats dispute these claims and say Bryan
will carry the state by a small plurality.
Nineteen precincts in Detroit give Nc
Kinley 1850; Bryan. 2.375. Pingree. rep,
for governor. is running ahead OF his
ticket In the city.
The democratic state central committee
at II O'Clock, claimed that their figures
show that Michigan viii go for Bryan by
5000 to 1000 plurality.
Hudson Mich, Nov. 3.--The first COM
plete returns give Mckinley plurality OF
12s. gain Of So
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.
The Plurality for Mckinley Estimat-
ed at 10000.

Concord, N. H., Nov. S.-Returns are
coming in very slowly, but enough have
already been received to indicate that the
republicans have secured the most sweep
ing Victory in this state in its history and
that their ante-election claim Of plural
ity of upwards of 10000 for Mckinley and
nearly as much for Ramsdeli for governor
with increased majorities in both branches
OF the legislature and enlarged pluralities
for congressman was verified. In fact
everything seems to portend veritahle
landslide.
Twenty-nine towns and wards give Nc
Kinley, A301; Bryan, 1,459. The same towns
and wards gave Harrison, $685.. Cleveland,
3,149; McKinley's gain, 2,49S
For governor twenty-eight towns give
Ramsdell, rep, S,O22; Kent, DEM, 1,70O.
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NEW JERSEY.
Mckinley and All the Congressional
Candidates Win.

Mckinley and All the C0ngressiOnal
Candidates Win.
Newark, N. j., Nov. 8.-At the head
quarters of the state republican commit
tee, Chairman Franklin Murphy at mid
night rested his claim at $1,000 for the re-
publican plurality in this state. The en-
tire republican congressional delegation
rides in on the landslide. The. represen-
tatives are:
First District-H e. Loudenslager, by
1900 plurality.
Second District-John ]. Gardner, 10000.
Third District-B. F.. Howell, 4,0e0.
Fourth Decentralization Putney, 1900.
Fifth District-James f. Stewart, 5000.
Sixth District-R. Wayne Parker, 1900.
Seventh District-Thomas McEwan. 800.
Eighth District--C. N. Fowler, 1000.
At IL p. m. the state legislature was as
sured to the republicans by large ma
Jority on joint ballot. Every county has
gone republican en- the national ticket but
Warren.
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VERMONT.
The Republicans sweep the state by
100000 Plurality.


White River Junction. VT. Nov. a.
Beautiful weather to-day helped TO bring
out large vote. Returns came in more
promptly than in previous years. One
hundred and sixty towns gives Mckinley
sS.097; Bryan, 1853; Palmer, 9s; Leverfng,
81. Republican plurality, $685. majority
over ALL 29.027. The same towns in 1892
gave Harrison 2S.4n; Cleveland. 1i722;
Weaver. 1,o21; scattering. 2; republican
plurality of 6,719; majority over all, 1850.
The percentage Of gains in the repub-
lican vote Is nearly 81 per cent, and the
loss in the democratic vote 3S per cent.
The net republican gains in the towns
heard from. as compared with 1892. is IS
per cent.
McKinleys plurality in the state will be
10000. The previous high water mark in
pluralities for President was 30,554, given
to Grant ia 1872. The state will have a
solid republican delegation in congress.
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Philadelphia. Pa, Nov. s--The weather
throughout Eastern Pennsylvania to-day
was clear. In this city an extremely
large vote was polled. the b2lloting dur
ing the early morning hours being heav-
Ter than was ever known before. The
total vote OF the city VIII undoubtedly
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Nearly Everywhere.

Nearly Everywhere.
Louisville, KY, Nov. s.-The returns OF
the Courler-Journal and Evening Times.
and the republican state committee indi-
cate that Mckinley has carried Kentucky
by at least 1850 plurality. Republican,
landslides are reported from many coun-
ties which have heretofore been demo-
cratic strongholds. At 10 o'clock McKIn-
ieys plurality is growing every minute.
The returns from the free silver strong-
holds such as Davies and Henderson,
counties. show heavy republican gains
IT will not be surprising II McKinley's
plurality reaches 10000.
At this hour It looks as though Col. w.
G. p. Breckenridge is defeated for con-
gress In the Seventh district.
One hundred and thirty-three out Of 137
precincts In the city OF Louisville give
Mckinley, 2S,S71; Bryan, 14,2S5. Louisville
in 1892 gave Cleveland 1865; Harrison, H.
$40. The returns from this state are COM
ing slowly
one hundred and thirty-nine out Of 1868
precincts in the state show a republican
gain of 410l over 1895.
In this city, Mayor George d. Todd, reps
IS reelected by 5000 plurality over Charles
d. Jacob, Independent.
There are no complete returns in from
any congressional district. except this, the
Fifth, which re-elects Walter Evans, reps
by about 5000 plurality
The congressional delegation win prob-
ably stand
First district-C. X. Wheeler, silver dem-
ocrat.
second district-,J. d. clary. silver DEM
ocrat.
Third dlstrict-G. w. Hunter. republi-
can.
Fourth dlstrict--John w. Lewis. repub-
lican.
Fifth district--walter Evans. repubIi-
can.
Sixth dlstrict--R. p. Ernst, republican,
Seventh district-Very doubtful.
Eighth Districts. M. Davidson, repub-
lican.
Ninth district-H. J. Pugh, republican.
Tenth district-J. w. Langley, republ-
lean.
Eleventh district--D. C. Gotson. republi-
can.
No serious trouble has been reported. the
election passing Off very quietly.
Louisville, KY, Nov. 4. 2 a. NIT is all
most, a certainty that Settle, free silver
democrat. has defeated Col. w. c. p.
Breckenridge In the Seventh district.
Louisville KY, Nov. SELECTION day
opened bright and warm, with not cloud
in sight. The voting began at o'clock
and was heavy from the start. There are
1877 election precincts in Louisville, and
the voters were lined up for a square IN
some places.
One hundred precincts out OF 1888 give
Mckinley 1900 majority
The Times the evening edition OF the
Courer-Journ places McKinley's plural
lty in Kentucky at 10000. Nearly the en-
tire national democratic strength went to
Mckinley
one hundred and forty-three precincts
in Louisville and Jefferson county give
Mckinley 25939; Bryan. 15,si5; Palmer T9-
Lexington, KY, Nov 3.--Fourteen pre-
clncts IN Lexington and Fayette county
give Mckinley 2.46s; Bryan. 1880; Palmer,
Is; Breckenridge, 2.4s3; Settle. 1,9lS. The
same In 1892 gave Cleveland 1924; Harri-
son. 1900. This is o net republican gain OF
1,223
Frankfort KY, Nov. 3.-The democrats
concede this (F'rankfort) county to the re-
publlcans by a narrow margin. 1t gave
Cleveland 955 plurality
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SAVANNAH GA. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER L. 1896

be the heaviest ever cast. Tins condi-
ton is the result of the fierce shrievalty
contest, which has overshadowed the
presidential campaign.
McKinleys plurality in Pennsylvania
will approach 100000. OF this Philadelphia
contributes about 125 600.
Returns from Pennsylvania counties are
coming in very slowly, but the indications
from the figures received indicate a plu-
rality in the state for Mckinley OF nearly
100000.
The twenty-one congressional districts
heard from show the election of twenty
republicans and one democrat. With the
two congressmen-at-large this gives the
republicans twenty-five congressman GER
tain. with chances even for them in most
of the remaining seven districts
Owing to the fierce shrievalty contest in
Philadelphia, and the consequent heavy
cutting and trading, the counting of the
vote is progressing very slowly tonight,
and at midnight the vote of only few Of
the thirty-seven wards in the city had
been computed. The republican city COM
mittee comedies Crows election for sheriff.
Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. S.-The regular ball
lot boxes used in Pittsburg are with their
contents. tied up in the municipal centers
from the spring election. The substitute
boxes provided by the county commission
ers are not nearly so large. In a num-
Der of voting precincts these small boxes
were early filled to overhowing and large
dry goods boxes were substituted. In one
district in the Eleventh ward no sub
ballot box had been provided and the
ballots were piled up on the tables. Tho
count will be tedious and the returns de-
layed. A heavy vote was polled. which
progressed quietly and with as much
speed as possible with the blanket ballot,
which measures 80 inches in width by
96 in length.
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BRYAN RECEIVING THE RETURNS.
He Falls Asleep at Midnight and No
one would Awaken Him.

Lincoln, Neb.. Nov s.-NIr. Bryan re-
ceived the returns at his residence this
evening. He had slept well the most Of
the afternoon and felt much refreshed
when the news began coming in. Two
Postal Telegraph wires had been run into
Mr.. Bryan's residence. one connecting
with the democratic national headquar-
Continued on Fifth Page)
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Bath. Me-. Nov. s--McKinIey has car
ried the city. receiving 1,2sl votes: Bryan.
l72; also carried sewalrs own ward by:
Mckinley. 1e7; Bryan, O.
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were used. The early vote was reported
heavy.
About twenty barkeepers and saloon pro-
prietors all over the city were arrested
this morning for making secret sales of
liquor. The chief of police in person ar
rested a bartender In Alderman Morris
saloon on West Randolph street. shortly
after the polls opened, for conducting his
business through the rear door
At $40 O'Clock tonight, Chairman Hin
richsen of the democratic state commit
tee conceded Cook county to Mckinley, and
said it looks as If the state had gone that
way
run about 25,000 ahead of Bryan in Chi
cago.
Chicago, Nov. 4, a. m.--From advices
received by the Southern Associated Press
up to 1880 this Wednesday, morning, 1t
is believed Maj. McKlnley's plurality in
Illinois will reach 10000. Gov. Altgeld in
his bitter contest with Tanner, ran nearly
$4,000 ahead OF Bryan In the state. Six
hundred precincts in the state outside of
Cook county give Tanner, 1852; Altgeld,
92,252. The total vote of Cook county, a
few precincts missing, is Mckinley. 1893,
445; Bryan, 142, 10e; majority for Mckinley,
$3.50. Palmer, 2,099; Watson, 1874.
Four hundred and sixty pre-
cinctS IN Cook county give Tan
ner, S57O5; Altgeld, 7O,SO5. There
is no doubt of the election OF Tanner and
the rest of the republican state ticket, but
their maioritles will fall below those OF
Mckinley.
Partial returns indicate the election of
all the republican congressman. in the
state excepting the following democrats,
who are elected Secretary of State
Hinrlchsen, Sixteenth district; John
Baker, Twenty-hrst district; A. J. Hun
ter, Nineteenth district.
Capt. Tanner retired to his rooms at I
o'clock with entire confidence that the
returns from the country districts would
not affect his majority. He claimed that
the counties Of Southern Illinois would in-
crease rather than diminish his majority
as claimed by the democrats.
Gov. Altgeld kept himself secluded in
his room at the Palmer house while the
! unfavorable returns from Illinois were
being received, and did not make his ap-
pearance at the Sherman house head
quarters OF the democratic state commit
tee, where there was a small attendance
of democrats and no enthusiasm exhibit
| ted,
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MINNESOTA.
The Mckinley Majority Placed as
High as 10000.

Ahlk MS OOgVVOs
Minneapolis, MINI, Nov. s.-Election
day opened cool and cloudy Owing to the
extreme length Of the ballots It Is not
likely that many precincts will finish
counting before Tomorrow morning
st. Paul. Mimi, Nov. 3.-Four hundred
of the 1,7l7 precincts OF Minnesota have
reported enough TO indicate that the state
has gone overwhelmingly for Mckinley.
st. Paul has given him majority OF at
least 5000 and Minneapolis has at least
done as well. The state has apparently
given the Buckeye statesman about 5000
plurality. Every county so far reporting
gives a big Mckinley majority.
The only man on the democratic state
ticket who has a chance OF election is
Lind, for whom the Scandinavian have
voted very extensively. Lind, however.
seems TO be buried under the Mckinley
avalanche. IL Is a clean republican sweep
on congressman except the Seventh dis
trict. The First district goes for Tawney,
by 5000, the Second for McCleary by 1000,
the Third for Heatwole by 1000. The
Fourth for Stevens by 10000, and the Fifth
for Fletcher by 6,OO0. the Sixth for Morris
by 5000. The Seventh district Is in doubt,
but has probably gone for Eddy, republl-
can. by a few hundred. The legislature Is
republican by two-thirds on joint ballot.
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Republican state Committee Claim
$4,000 20 100000 Plurality.
Des MoInes, Ia, Nov. 3.--rhe morning Of
the election day opened cool and pleas
--.-.-- -. !. - ...... =. -
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Albany, N. r.. Nov. 3.-The weather is
perfect and a large vote has been polled
II Is estimated that two-thirds Of the vote
was polled by noon. In 1892 President
cleveland carried this county by $50 ma
iority. Senator Hill voted ballot No. 2O5 at
11;I o'clock this morning in the Fourth
distrfo+ Of the Ninth ward.
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Rochester, N Y, Nov. s.-This, Roches-
ter. city complete gives Mckinley 1883;
BRYAN. 12,3S5; a plurality OF 6,20s; Black,
for governor, NIB; Porter 1874; a plu-
rality for Black of 3,799. Mckinley shows
a net republican gain over the vote In 1892
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SOUTH NOT SOLID.
Two or Three States Vote
Against Silver.
M'KINLEY GETS MARYLAND.
His Plurality Estimated
at $4,000.
BLUE GRASS STATE BOLTS.
Republican Plurality of
10000 Probable.
BLUE GRASS STATE BOLTS.

breckenridge Apt to he Beaten sn
His Race For Congress-West vir-
giniR and North Carolina stiIE
fn DOubt-Tennessee stands True
TO the Party-The Usual Democrats
ic MRJorities Largely Reduced
Nearly Everywhere.
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Frankfort, KY, Nov. 3.--The democrats
concede this (Frankfort) county. to the re-
publicans by a narrow margin. 1t gave
Cleveland 955 plurality.
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Lexington, KY, Nov. 3.-Fourteen pre-
clncts IN Lexington and Fayette county
give Mckinley 2.46s; Bryan, 1880; Palmer,
same in 1892 gave Cleveland 1924; Harri-
son. 1900. This Is Q net republican gain OF
1929.
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Hudson, Mich, Nov. s.--The first COM
plete returns give Mckinley plurality of
129, gain of So
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