The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-10-19

figured out. Its certainly true tha
the fairest and best estimates that ca1
be made will put in the Democratic
column a majority of the district
which are figured out as doubtful.
Running down the list: In New Eng
land there will be little, if any, change
The Republicans hold every district
but one in that section, and the chance:
favor their holding their own, although
competant judges state that two of the
districts in Connecticut are doubtful
and there is a chance to gain one in
Massachusetts,.
The Post figures indicate six doubtful,
in New York. These are taken from
the Republican column, the Democrat.
being given in this estimate only the
FIVE districts they now hold. Of course
much will depend in New York upon the
governorship race, which is going to be
hard fought and exciting contest.
have lost none ofmy faith in Van Wyck
winning. If he does it is almost Ger.
tain that the Democrats will carry not
only these six doubtful districts, but
several others which are now put in the
Republican column.
The Democrats are almost certain tc
carry only the six districts of Penn.
sylvania put in the doubtful column,
making gain iu all of at least nine.
This may in the end be even larger.
In New Jersey the Democrats will
certainly carry the two districts which
the Post gives them with good chance
for two more. In Delaware the new
registration law makes everything high,
ly uncertain. There is but one con,
gresham to be elected. The present
congressman is a Democrat and the
chances of his reelection are about
even.
In Virginia the Democrats will re-
gain two if not all four of the districts
now held by the Republicans; and tie
two districts of Texes put in the doubt
full column can be counted upon as
surely Democratic.
The Republicans have three mem
bers from California inIthe present
house. The chances are they will have
none in the next, although the Post
figures give them two. The opposition
will be divided between the Democrats
and the Populists, with the Democrats
predominating.
The only States which seems to give
indication of Republican gains are
Kansas, Wyoming, South Dakota and
Nebraska. In Kansas there is posi-
bility of one or more Of the fusion con-
gressmen getting away; in South Da-
kota the indications are regarded IA
vorable to the Republicans and are SO
put down in the Posts table; in Wyom-
ing there is but one seat involved. and
in Nebraska things are in somewhat
chaotic state with chances that the del,
egation will take one more from the
doubtful column and place it with the
Republicans.
One district in Wisconsin is put in
the doubtful column and one in West
Virginia, but in these Republican
chances are best. In Maryland the
Democrats will gain one district and
probably also that which is now regard
ed doubtful.
Democrat advises warrant the belief
that almost all of tbs districts which
are put in the Posts doubtful column
IS in all-viil, when the votes are
counted, be found in the Democratic
column.
have said nothing Of three States,
saving them tc the last, because, in my
opinion, they will prove of the greatest
Importance in determining the control
of the house. These are Ohio, Indiana
and Illinois.
The Post thinks the Republicans are
sure to hold theirow in Ohio with the
possibility of the six districts now held
by Democrats. The Democrats Of Ohio
feel certain of holding their own and te
make some gains. How well grounded
these expectations are We have no means
of knowing here in Washington, 1t is
certain that the Republicans Of the
President own State are scared. Gros
venor, who was scheduled for speeches
in New York. has called his engage
ments off that he may get into the fght
in Ohio, where he is needed, and the
money appeals made the Onions here
ara based on the DOssibilitv of Republi
can losses.
In Indiana the Democrats feel conf
dent of their ability Of gaining at least
three seats. Two Of these are in the
doubtful column of the Posts table.
In Illinois Democratic chances are
excellent. The Republicans have Il
districts in the present house, the oppo
sition five. The Post comedies sever
to the Democrats, putting one in the
doubtful column. Democratic advice!
indicate the probability Of considerably
larger gains.
1t is right here that the decision con
cerning control Of the house may bt
made. II the Democrats do succeed il
making the gains in Illinois, with tht
collateral gains in Indiana and Ohi(
that are scheduled, there will be M
hope for the Republicans.
As in the campaign Of 1896 it IS tht
Republican plan Of campaign to con,
centratc AL Of their cnegy. and particu
larly their money, in these States: l
was in these that the vast Republican
campaign fund was responsible for th'
wonderfully heavy vote poIled, or a
least. counted: and unless there is re
petition of the success in that line the;
attained the Republicans havcno chanc
Hanna knows this better than anybody
and it is on this line that ne is working
He has been repleniShing his barre
through the aid Of the favore,, classe
in whose interests the Republican part,
is run. and in few days he will 'DuI
the bung out.
Ordered to Charleston.
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