The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-02
BIG CLAIMS EVERYWHERE.
The Race in New York Thought to be
Between Van WyCk and Low.
HANNA FORCES GETTING PANICKY.
Democrats Expect to Garry Ohio In This.
the "Oh Year, Maryland Very Doubt
fuI--Some of the Remarkable Fea-
lures of the New York Fight.

IL
tlonal political campaign in The history
Of New York ended tonight Not a day
for the past month has been devoid Of
exciting incidents.
fc,y months ago II seemed as though
there would De straight hsht between
fine Republicans ana Democrats WIN the
odds i'm favor Of the latter on account
of the opposition TO the kaines liquor law
"A Republican measures, Wnich requires
eafoons 10 nav a high license, TO remain
cfoesd from TO O'Clock A. ~, and TO
remain closed on sunday. The law is
highly unpopular among the ioTeish-OoiH
inhabitants Of this city.
-FOUR SURPRISES.
Four events have occurred, winch nave
I'm turn upset the calculations OF tne po-
lifical leaders. The first was the iOfma-
tio, Of the Citizens Union, which drew
its strength chiefly from the Republican
marty and whose leaders were so hefcely
hostile TO Senator Platt and his methods
of directing the regular Republican or
qanizatlon that a coalition Of all the anu
Tamrranv forces. an end that Mr.. Platt
repeatedly declared nc "e7hSu' ""' I'LL
possible.
The Citizens Union leaders assorted
that the regular Republican organization
srd ITS MANAGERS was quite as offensive
to GOOD citizens as that of Tammany.
The second startling incident was
tho return from Europe OF Tam
many's old leader, Richard CroA-
or or rather his Immediate as
sumption of the management or ram
many Hall lie swept aside an opposition
dictated the nomination OF Robert a. van
Wvck for Mayor. ana carried matters
with such a high hand as 10 lead 10 Sc
rious dcfecti0ns from the wigwam.
The third incident Of the campaign be-
cum with the call of Henry George 70 the
democrats who believed i'm Thomas Jeher-
SON 10 ioln him in a fight for honest gov
eminent His veterans in tho campaign
of 1856. when he pollod 6S.l00 votes. Hooked
20 mis- standard as the soldiers OF France
dld to the banner of Napoleon returpen
from Elba. and I'm few days hehfy
George. apparently lacking none Of The re-
sources OF war was waging a ngnt 81
amazed all the other political parties.
From the Battery TO the Bronx. from
staten Island 90 E0ckaway, hc preached
the rights of man. and denounced the so
called party bosses" with iicrcc energy
that electrified the city. Last Thursday
night the tide seemed to he flowing IRE
sistiblv TO George ON Friday came his
death. an event that moved New York as
nothing has since the civil war
EVERYBODY Confident
At the campaign headquarters tonight
each party processes the utmost conn
donco in victory tomorrow. The betting
favors Van Wyck the Tammany candi-
date for Mayor. seth Low ranking next
Old politicians are quoted as saying that
the vote for young Henry George VIII not
Low OK VAN WICK?
II is now conceded that the fight is be-
tween Low and Van Wyck. Both sides
are claiming landslidcs with great vehc-
mcnce. but if the betting is any criterion
Judge Van Wycks chances OF becoming
mayor Of Greater New York are improv-
ing hourly.
with Henry George ont of the way the
possibilities of the unexpected happening
nave greatly diminished, thereby dimin-
ishing the chances OF the field as against
tne favor1te Already the bookmakers
are offering 10 ON Van Wyck. and IL
is possible that the odds may change 10 .
10 before the night is over. and 10 10
before the election is determined.
II Seth Low and the Citizens Union or
General Tracy and the Republican organ
lzation should by any possible combna-
ton Of circumstances win some of the
plungcrs on this election will 90 broke,
ANA will have cause forever afterwards
To- douh: their political sagacity.
The chief cause OF this feeling among
sporting men the city over that the Tam
many Hall candidate is the winner is the
death OF Henry George. There are Sec
Ondary causes. Of course. bu- there are
few of tho talent who believe that the
chances o. Tracy or Low have been inn
proved hy the death of the great single
taXcr.
,,..,...- r r..f. .,r ,o,frf f,,-T.a1.
charges and counter-charges have been
going ON for the last twenty-four hours
and may hc expected 10 continue during
the next twcnty-four hours.
John g. shcchan leader Of Tammany
Hall. issued the following statement toe
night:
'-The great municipal political contest
is about 20 close. 10 will Boz memorable in
the history Of American politics. T. VIII
result in a great Democratic victory.
As n the days of Thomas jefferson
the Democratic party IN this contest has
been arraycd against the party who be-
lieve that he masses of the people have
no voice i'm the selection Of their oii-
cials. II has had 10 fight against the
partv OF monopolists with the Federal
administration al its head. For the past
three years the city Of New York has
been governed by the party which mas
had for its motto. II am holer than
thou" and which has given us the most
wastcfu. extravagant and corrupt adj
minisration that the city of New Norh
has ever experienced.
Internationally the results tomorrow
niuht viii verify tho claims made during
tho canvass and will result in crushing
dcfcat for the enemies of the Democratic
partv and tho enemies OF the common
people and H. the triumph Of Robert Van
Wvck and the rest OF the Democratic
ticket"
EXPECT GEORGES ELECTION.
The Executive Committee of the JEFF
ferson Democracy to-day met and issued
the following.
.The spontaneous and grand tribute
paid on sunday night % the dead Tribune
Of the people has demonstrated beyond
the shadow OF doubt that Henry
George. the father. would. had God spared
him 10 as have been elected 90 the mayor
alty Of our great city.
more than this. IL foreshadows with
equal certainty the complete victory OF
Henry George. the SON who now leads
the hosts his father marshaled This is az
IL should DE.
The struggle Of the people against
bosses. chosen and supported by the
chosen class could stll as it has been.
a battle for real Democracy within the
Democratic party The death of the
grea. leader no more closes the contest
for equal rights and the attack upon spe-
cial privileges than did Warren's fan at
Bunker Hl end the domination OF our
land by a British King"