Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-28
The Coming Elections.

uGyS llDN it-ilsiiii D'lpit l-iC -NoNShiD~A
elections in Ohio, Kentucky, Nebras-
ka. Maryland. Iowa, Massachusetts,,
Pennsylvania New York, Virginia and
Mississippi. In some of these states
the elections are very important, ana
in others only subordinate officials are
to be elected and little interest IS
manifested. In several Of them mat
tiers are fully as lively, politically, as
in presidential year.
In Ohio, for instance, a most Vlgor-
Gus campaign is being waSed by the
two old parties and by Golden Ruie
Jones on an independent ticket ne
political prophets in that state are
puzzled and that being the case o1'-
side prophecies cannot be Of great
yaIuo. The Democratic candidate Tor
governor is a cheap specimen, with
nothing but the size of his barrel To
recommend him. There is large
sized Democratic revolt against him:
but on the other hand Bryan and the
other spellbinders of his cult have
been making demagogical appeals to
the German and Irish elements on the
akin to the Imperialism Of European
monarchies. Then there are the per-
sonal enemies Of Senator Hanna to
contend with, and nobody knows how
many voters Jones Will bunco into fol-
lowing him. But we feel that it is
safe to reckon on the sanity of the
masses. They are enjoying Republican
good times, and the foreign policy of
the administration is in high favor all
through the West. If national issues
count, the Republicans will sweep
Ohio, next month, but local complica-
tions may reduce the normal figures.
Kentucky presents a novel spectacle,
this year, with the Goebel Democrats
and anti-Goebel Democrats hating
each other worse than they hate the
election. Each side is making claims
that are wild and worthless. Goebel
as governor. would be the worst blot
that ever stained Kentuckys history.
There seems to be little doubt that
Taylor, the Republican candidate will
have more votes than his competitors
but that brazeA piece of knavery
known as the GCebel election law
makes it extremely improbable that all
votes cast for him will be counted for
him. The fraud ana thuggism which
Goebel represents may win him the
state, but it is certain to be an eX-
pensive victory for him and his party.
In Maryland the prospects Of a Re
publican victory are brighter as cleo
ton day approaches. The administra-
ton Of Governor Lowndes has been
clean. economical ana popular and the
people want more of it. The vicious
kick of Senator Wellington did not
have the effect he expected. and the
Republican party, which having won
Maryland cannot afford to lose it, is
closing up its ranks in handsome style.
The Democrats are trying to make the
race issue n leading factor, and dodge
both state ana national issues. The
gold Democrats are openly supporting
the candidacy of Governor Lowndes.
Nebraska is Il doubtful state. Bryan
feels that to lose it would weaken his
chances in 1900 and is making frantic
efforts to save it, but the registration
indicates large Republican gains. Only
some minor state officers are to be
voted for. but the results viii be OBJ
served with much interest. Nebraska
is prosperous and is for expansion, but
and he is the chief issue there, this
year.
New York elects part Of its assembly
and indications are that it Will remain
safely Republican. The fight for the
leadership in the Democratic organiza-
ton is one Of the interesting features
remain cock of the walk. The MaZet
exposure of Tammany rottenness has
disgusted the world, but shown up
nothing new. Pennsylvania elects a
state treasurer, some judges. etc. and
the estimate of a 100000 Republican
majority is made in all seriousness.
The Republican factions are united On
good men, and their candidate for
state treasurer has the added advan-
tage Of having been the popular com
mander of the 10th Pennsylvania, just
back from the Philippines.
Massachusetts is the only New Eng
land state to hold an election, this
fall. and ii elects full state ticket
and a Legislature. The only question
| there is the size of the Republican
majority. The Democracy is hopeless
! " split in factions. and has been
| dragged to the lowest depths by
| George Fred Williams. The campaign
! is mild ard the vote will not be heavy.
but the Republican sweep will be