The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-05

of the campaign. Ohio has been a
strong Republican. state. since 1889, when
Campbell tDem0, defeated Foraker
Rep), for governor by over 10000 votes.
The, Republicans have carried the state
for governor by pluralities ranging from
21,50O 10 92,600 Hence, at the beginning
of the campaign it was fairly conceded
that Nash would be elected
Tho element that disturbs all caIcula-
uons Is tho novel candidacy of Samuel M
Jones, the non-partisan candidate His
phenomenal vote as an independent can
didate for mayor of Toledo gave him
wide publicity, but he scorred the nominal
ton by any party. convention, and came
before the people as a non-partisan can
didate, by virtue of petitions from the re-
quired number of voters to place his
name on the. official ballot. Untrammel-
led by party allegiance or party plat
form, Jones has made a VigoICus cam
paign and has created enough apprehen-
sion among both Democrats and Repub-
licans to make the whole situation .un-
certain. 1t is generally conceded that his
vote will be considerable and the puz-
Zltng question IS from which party he
will take the most votes
The Republicans have made a vigorous
campaign, with the leading idea that the
president must be sustained in his Philip
pine policy. That, indeed, has been the
most prominent point of attack by the
Democrats, so that state issues, the
money question and everything else have
been generally ignored. The Democrats
have made a fight against trusts, espe-
cially against Senator Hanna. 1t does not
appear that the gold Democrats Of '9S Will
join the Republicans this year and the
Democrats are practically united, while
the Republicans have serious facticnal
fights In Cincinnati, Cleveland and other
places.
With these conditions prevailing, it Is
impossible to do more than announce the
result in doubt. The Jones strength is
admitted to be greatest in cities and
factory towns, where large numbers Of
working men are employed. In the rural
districts it is believed by both parties
his support will be very light. The esti-
mates Of different experts among the
leaders Of both parties vary widely as to
the vote he will poll In the state.
The two prominent features of the cam
paign are the enormous registrations in
cities, and the almost total absence Of
street talk about the elections or political
matters This adds darkness to The cloud
that obscures the situation.
Senator Hanna, who returned today
from a speech-making tour over the
state, stated that the prospects for Re-
publican success were bright.
''I think the Jones sentiment Is on the
wane," said Hanna, land that Nash's
election is assured"
Senators Foraker and Hanna addressed
big meetings tonight, closing the Repub-
lican campaign. In an interview Sena-
tor Foraker predicted that Jones would
get about 100000 votes in the state. For
ty thousand of these, he thought, would
come from the Democratic side. He
added that Nash would certainly be
elected.
Mayor Jones also closed his campaign
here tonight He said he did not pro-.
fess to be able to name the winner. He
said whether he was elected or not his
cause had done much good. the effects
of which were apparent. He said after
the votes were counted he would still
be found preaching the doctrine of po-
litical liberty and industrial progress,
either as governor of Ohio, mayor Of To-
ledo or private citizen.
DEMOCRATIC FORECAST.
COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 4-Mr. James P.
Seward, chairman of the Democratic
state committee, made the following
statement tonight:
"The situation from q Democratic
standpoint is perfectly satisfactory to
me, and without any boasting I am con-
fident Mr.. Mclean will be elected gov
ernor. The revolt against the Republl>
can candidate Is much larger than the