New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-04
ALABAMA'S STATE ELECTION
INDICATIONS POINT TO A DEMOCRATIC
VICTORY.
THE FusIoN1sTs. HOWEVER. DO NOT GIVE UP
THE GOVERNOR AND LEGIsLArURE-rF THEY
ARE COUNTED OUT. THE PoPULrsrs
MAY GO OVER no MKrNI.EY

MAY GO OVER no MKINLEY.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBuNEl
Birmingham, Ala. Aug. 9.-Returns come in
slowly from to-day's elections. but so far
heard from do not add 10 Populist hopes. on
the contrary Johnston. the Democratic nominee
for Governor. reports substantial gains in Popu-
list stronghOlds 1t was said at Democratic
headquarters in this city tonight that It only
remains to see what Captain Johnstons major
ity will be. Johnston himself said The re-
ports show that have made gains over Oatess
majority in 1894 in almost every county in the
State. Ny estimates previously made will be-
more than met by the reality. feel that the
State Legislature is safe by at least two-thirds."
Johnston has carried Birmingham, Montgom-
cry. Mobile Selma. Eufaula, Opelika, Bocton
and Auburn. The Democrats report an increase
over the last Democratic majorities in Calhoun,
Mobile, jefferson. Morgan and Clarke coun-
ties The following Populist counties hang IN
the scale and are claimed by the Democrats:
Tuskaloosa, Chambers DcKalb. Lee Limestone,
TallaIOosl. |. Bibb ard st. Clair. There is
doubt that the Democrats have made gains
there IN the precincts heard from.
Frank Baltzel! secretary OF the Popust State
Committee. said tonight: Il am not prepared TO
give out any figures our committee is not
receiving many bulletins. | am sure Goodwin
has won, and that the Legislature will be Popu-
list. but this will not he ascertained until the
remote country precincts have been heard from.
The Democratic strength is in the cities Ours
is in the country. The first returns are always
in favor Of the Democrats"
The Populists evidently fear a count-out In
the black belt. where a small white population
controls the election machinery Dallas and
Marengo two Of the black belt counties. send
word that they will be in line with their usual
majorites p g. Bowman, a prominen, Popu
list leader said tonight: Il have no definite
figures at hand but estimate Goodwyns ma
iority at $1,000 to 10000 on the other hand.
apprehend a count-out II we are counted out
in Alabama the Southern Popuilsts will go over
TO Mckinley 70 man. They will not cooperate
with the Democrats in National matters until
the latter treat them fairly at home"
TIE election passed off quietly under the
operation Of the Sayre election law, which pro-
vdes for a secret ballot. There no trouble
except in Ironton and Sylacauga- In the former
place Democrats and Populists got into such
row over the selection Of managers and so many
fights ensued that no election took place.
The main interest centres in the result in JET
ferson and Tuscaloosa counties. which will send
eight representatives to the State Legislature.
Both counties close. with the prospects that
the Democrats will carry Jefferson and lose
Tuscaloosa The Democrats appear to have los;
Macon County. which went for Oates In 1884.
At 1870 o'clock tonight the Democrats ap-
pear 10 have carried the State by Increased ma
torities over 1894. but the returns from country
precincts as Mr.. Baltzs!i says may change thi'
to a victory for Goodwy1. II looks. however az
II the only thing the Populists have in prospec.
alleged. by supporting Mckinley In November.
John r Knox chairman Of the Democratic
State Executive Committee said late tonight.
"Johnston's majority will be at least 10000. II
the ratio Of gains keeps up. Ny only apprehen
sion is from the remote country precincts. There
IS a possibility that they will show the same ratio
Of increa e for the opposition. but very much
doubt it,
Montgomery. Ala. Aug 3.-Reports from the
State are 70 the effect tha. everything passed
off quietly. In many localities light vote was
ToneI. All the black belt" counties have
given round Democratic majorities The Demo
Gratis have made heavy gains in number OF
white counties which have heretofore given
Populist majorities and also gained a number
Of representatives In the Legislature. II Is i'm
posshie 10 give anything ike an estimate ~
present. The Indications now point 20 Demo
cratic victory in the State with both branches
of the Legislature Democratic.
Mobile. Ala Aug 3-The election In this city
and county. so far as neard from, passed off
nuietly. The weather was conducive 10 the poll
ing ~ large vote. the day being clear and
warm with nne Gulf breeze 70 temper the heat /
Present Indications are. however. that the vote In
the city al least mas been light The total regis
tration in April was something over 1000 There |
will he a majority for Johnston and the State /
Democratic ticket The Republicans did not /
take much interest in the election. and what /
votes the Populist ticket got We're scattering for
thev have no organization in this county
The election in Alabama was FOR State and /
county officers and members Of the Legislature /
Congressman Albert T Goodwin the candi- /