The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-07
CONFIDENT IN EEBKAskA.
Republican Leaders Predict Success To-
Dny-Fusionists' Closiag Rallies.

Dhy-fusiOnlsts sloslhE Rallies.
OMAHA. N.b. Nov. e.-Both sides closed a
hot contest In Nebraska to- night The Fusion
ists decided to make II a brass band affair 20
the last. In Omaha the Fusion forces had all
their leaders on tho platform until midnight.
W. j. Bryan delivered during the evening
eight speeches To assist him and entertain
the crowds while Mr. Bryan was making his
rounds were Gov. Poyntsr, ex-6ov. Stone OF
Missouri. Attorney General smythe and a
large number OF other Fusion speakers. The
crowds were enormous and there was q great
deal Of en- hus liam.
In contrast to this Ia the quilt but careful
way in which the Republican management has
been conducting the night In every county in
the State there Ia an organization OF one
hundred men from which branch Repu blican
campaign clubs in each school district re-
sponsibe TO the committee OF one hundred
Thus every single Individual In the State Is
looked alter. lis upon reports from this well
organized army that Chairman Teft 10
max ng his calculations to- light. Upon these
reports he says; " Everything iavors the Re-
publican forces. | look for n substantial ma
Iority"
Democratic Chairman Dlhlman said to-
night: The Fusion forces could not be in
better shape than they are. Our latest reports
confirm the report that the FuslonIsts will
have a majority OF from 10000 to 1900. or
this thsrs Is absolutely no doubt"
Populst state Chairman Edmonston is even
more sanRuine. He says: Our reports are
most favorable. Our men estimate that the
State will 60 from 1900 to 10000. Tho
weather conditions certainly favor u.s. We
have everything our own way, and tho vigor-
ou- campaign that has been made by Mr.
BRAN Is certainly bearing fruit. We will have
all early and heavy vote,
h. hal Ia al -lA n lion
vote. There will be few stay-at- homes on
either side.
IINCoLN. Neb., Nov. 0.-ChaIrmnn Tent Of
aides left tonight for their respective homes
Secretary Harrison said tonight "rh. lie.
publican ticket will he elected tomorrow. OF
that have absolutely no doubt. The majority
may be A. low as 1900. but ! think II will no
n~arsr 10000 We have reports that Bryan
made n votes on his trip IN 'ough the state.
speecnmak.ng was to hold in line those who
had not YET come over TO the Republicans. but
who were watering
The Only pace that is giving thu state Com
year Hayward carried Il ny 500. AMI the com
mittse want 1000 or 5000 moro this year.
4 bitter local fight is sndanGerinG the State
ticket, however.
The weather bureau predicts fair and cooler
weather for Tomorrow, but this even ng 1t
was raining a little The Fusionists feel GER
tain that good weather to-morro" clinches
Nebraska votes Tor a Supreme Judge, State
Regents and county oticers. In the Sixth Con,
gresSlonnl district Neville, Populist 10 ptttet
kinkaii 10 picked to win because OF Demo
cratic detection from Neville and the iispuDli-
can nominees personal popularity, The state
| changes o. morrow from the blanket ballot to
modified form Of the Australian system.
| which will take longer 10 count and delay re-
| turns.