Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-30
THE CAMPAIGN.
The Gold Democrats I'm Illinois
Doubt Hannn.
washington Post)

CHICAGO. ILL, October &.-Ohio,
Michigan, Indiana, and Minnesota are
being discussed as doubtful States this
evening. Mark Hanna has been claim
ing Ohio by 10000, and reiterates his es-
innate this evening in face Of Democratic
claims w. NJ. Helm has been Offering
to bet on 5000 Walter Wellman. who
toured the State for the Chicago Times
Herald. places the Republican plurality
from 5000 upward"
The gold Democrats are badly fright
ened, and say the State is very doubt
full. There is no lack of candor about
the gold Democrats They have absolute
ly no confidence in the estimates put out
By Mr.. Hanna's statistician, and are
frank to say so. The effect Of Bryan's
election on the Republicans would be one
continuous holiday compared, with the
feelings of the god Democrats.
do you know what would be our
status i'm case Of Bryan's election2' said
one. I'VE would be aliens in our own
country" Feeling this way. the gold
Democrats are the first 10 grow nervous
when unfavorable news comes in. Thl7
evening they were disturbed over New
Hampshire II seems Frank Hosf0rd,
secretary OF the Democratic Campaign
Committee went into a reverie and
emerged from IL claiming New Hamp-
shire When the gold Democrats heard
Of IT they were badly frightened. They
recalled that Senator Chandler was BIZ
metallst. and remembered as an unhappy
coincidence that more demands for gold
literature had come from New Hamp-
shire than from any other Eastern State.
THE REPUBLICANS IN CHICAGO.
Washington Pos)
CHICAGO. ILL. October 2.-W. j.
BRYAN had another triumphant day In
Chicago. and his presence is being felt
in every quarter Of the city. Republican
leaders are estimating their loss as the
result Of his visit all the way from 900
90 5000 votes. They are giving thanks
that there IS 10 be but one more night
Of this magnetic visitor. His personality
seems TO pervade the atmosphere. This
morning he invaded the Polish quarter
OF the city. and addressed an audience of
women. Two thirds could not understand
a word he said. but they applauded and
admired the handsome American.
WHAT BRYAN ACCOMPLISHED IN
CHICAGO.
CNew York JournaD
Chicago october 18th.
Editor New York Journal:
Brvan's tour in this city IS the greatest
political event Of this or any other cam
paign He is not only making votes,
but cinching those he had. Organized
labor in this city. opposed 10 Mark Hanna
and Henry G. Payne, has been for him.
but Brvan's presence and speeches here
are winning votes for him among the
unorganized ranks of tabor. among the
Poles. Bohemans. and Russian Jews.
Mr.. Bryan's presence I'm this city during
this last week Of the campaign means
the capture Of Chicago and the electoral
vote of Illinois r. j. ELDERKIN,
President Seaman's Union.
Chicago. october 2sth.
| Editor New York Journal:
Mr.. Bryan has done the best missionary
work i'm the cause OF humanity that has
been done in this city yet. He is making
votes TO my certain knowledge in the
most unexpected places. Look out for
a landslide in Chicago and Cook county
/ for Bryan, silver. and freedom.
DOUGLAS WILSON,
| Editor Journal Of international Assocla-
ton OF Machinists.
Chicago. October 18th
| Editor New York Journal:
Mr.. lSrNGnS WISH 10 0nltdEo uirduS
volumes to the Democratic free-silveI
party and it will result in many thou
/ sands Of votes being cast for him which
/ heretofore were uncertain.
Organized labor. Of course, has been
| for Bryan from the start but unorganized
| labor has needed exactly the Influence
which he has brought 10 bear. / predict
a majority Of $500 votes for Bryan in
! this county. and that he will be our next
| President. j. J. RYAN.
Ex-President Building and Trades Coun'
ell.
Chicago, October 2sth.
| Editor New York Journal:
Mr.. Bryan has put into motion q wave
Of enthusiasm which will carry with II
a majority u votes which will be cast
for him in this State. Thousands Of voter.
who have been on the fence Of uncertain
! ~ will unhesitatingly vote and work
| for his election. j. G. HARDING,
Ex-Presldent Typographical Union, No
l6.
Chicago. October 18th.
Editor New York Journal:
No man who conducts such n vigorous
campaign as Mr.. Bryan has done car
fail to gain hundreds OF votes. but We
I do not believe he will cut dowi
| NcKlnley's majority I'm Cook county &
any appreciable extent. r. ]. MASS.
| Member OF Record Commission TO Next
co.