New-York tribune., 1900-09-30
THE WEST DESERVING BRYAN
SENATOR WARREN SAYS REPUBLICANS
WILL GAIN SEVERAL STATES.
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Washington Sept Ex-senator Warren of Wyo-
ming who has made a flying visit TO Washington.
says he does not pretend to know anything to
the condition Of the political campaign In the East.
but from his observations In the West the Re-
publicans are making good headway and are sure
to gain electoral votes. several States which
voted for Bryan in 1896 are almost sure to for
Mckinley this year. Speaking particularly OF the
States west of the Missouri, Senator Warren says
that while only two, California and oregon. cast
their votes for Mckinley four years there will
be at least six this year, and perhaps six more.
Kansas Wyoming, Washington and South Dakota
he regards as safe for Mckinley. and all voted for
Bryan in 1886
There is another group OF six States which may
vote for Mckinley and then. again. Bryan may
carry every OF them. They are Nebraska. Col
orado, Nevada, Montana Idaho and Utah. Some
of them the Republicans feel confident OF carry
ing. while others are regarded as likely to
for Bryan. There is great deal Cf uncertainty
among politicians, among those who
living in these States, as the actual outcome.
In nearly all Of them It would take ground swell
to reverse the vote Of four years ago. but there
evidences of such a drift toward the Repub-
licans that this ground swell is thought possible
by many.
Speaking of his own State. Senator Warren says
that he cannot see any possibility of the Demo-
Gratis carrying It,. IT the hotly contested campaign
OF 1886 the Democrats had only 5S3 majority, while
IN 1888 the Republicans carried the State by 1884
Senator Warren does not think there has been any
falling off in Republican strength He thinks Nc
Kiney is much stronger than he four
years ago; and, besides. there Is general feeling
among the people that the continuation of the good
times that have been enjoyed during the last four
years has resulted in any desire for change
He thinks there can be no question as to Wyoming
casting her vote for Mckinley and Roosevelt.
Speaking Of Roosevelt. the Senator remarked that
his treatment at Victor, Col. would make his
friends all the more determined to carry the West
country for him in the coming election. We
turned the Governor over to the Colorado people in
fine condition" said the Senator He went
through the State and made a number of speeches,
and reused the people UP in good style. Then he
spent Sunday quietly" And here is Senator War
ren's idea of a quiet Sunday: I'VE took him up on
ranch where there were a number Of the cow
boys and other good fellows, gave him a big game
dinner and there plenty Of horses to ride. so
he had real pleasant time"
Senator Warren says that Roosevelt undoubt-
edy adds strength to the ticket in the West. He
is the kind of man the Western people like, and
they will be glad to support and work for him.
The Senator would discuss his chances
of recollection. although the satisfied in
which he listened to suggestions regarding the
had no doubt as to the result He has recently
seen Senators Shoup, of Idaho and Carter, of Mon
tana. Both of them have hopes of reelection. al
though they know that it has been and will be an
uphill fight The conditions not favorable
for Republican in either Of these States
in Wyoming, because the silver sentiment has al
ways been stronger in the silver producing States
Senator Shoup told him that there possi-
bility of carrying Idaho for Mckinley and vet
losing the Legislature. He had hopes of carrying
both. Senator Warren thinks the Clark-Daly fight
will have the effect of giving Montana to the Re
concerned, which means the return Of Senator
Carter.
fight, and everything possible is being done to
swing into the Republican column.