The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-10-15

great majority OF the Silver Republicans
that their leader was q Democrat IN All
but tho name, and that 1t was only q
question OF time until he would opemy
enter that party. This was announced IN
the Democratic convention at Pocatello
In what may be termed an ofhcial man.
ner. }. w. Reid. OF Lewiston. who nan
Just returned from the Kansas CITY con-
Mr.. Dubois did not enter the Democratic
party, IL he desired the nomination from
the party, declared that the ex-senator
was Democrat but had neen advisea "a
keep the Silver Republican ORGANIZATION
alive for political effect.
There are, Of course, some Silver Repub-
n the Republicsn or IN the Democratic
party will seriously claim that there are
more than 1000 out OF more than 5000 (es-
timatsd1 two years ago; Tn Ms d rssur rart %
constitutes the great tangible element OF
Il may be added, in Diminishing this mat
ter OF the silver Republicans. that. though
Mr.. Dubois has a nomination from the
Democratic state convention for United
States senator. II Is not certain he VIII
secure the place even Il Re i fusio nn.,.
ties there is complete fusion between the
Democrats. Popuiists and Silver Republic
cans. II they have combined strength
greater than the Republicans they may
the opposition Of a great many Democrats.
while he cannot draw any Republican
support with which to onset II. Again.
legislature on thu fusion tickets who will
not support Mr.. Dubois II they are elect
ed Under these conditions. II 10 the judy
mont Of weil-informsd politicians that
laturs even though there be fusion ma
Jority.
Gains From Democrats ana PopuIists
Outside OF the accessions from the ranks
OF the Silver Republicans and the known
gains from the pe%ocracy ana from ,h me
hopes on the sentiment Of the state.
Idaho people are strongly for expansion,
ana. 4 there were no question OF parti-
san advantage involved, the state woula
the policy OF the government In dealing
with our new possessions. This senti-
mont. II II believed. will influence great
the Republican state and national tickets.
Again, the Republicans rely on the sentf-
ment IN favor OF protection. On this issue
many Democrats have openly Joined the
party within the past two years.
Another influence which the Republic
cans believe In working in their favor In
the unwillingness OF the epopie to vote
for change that might prove tn1ur-
vaiiinx. This sentiment ifinds frequent
expression among men who have been
Democrats or Popuiists. In every pre-
cinct there are Democrats who have
stated their intention Of voting the Re-
publican ticket on some one or all OF
these points, and number OF Populists
everywhere are taking the same stand.
The names OF great many such people
precinct inquiry will bring out num-
Der.
While the Democrats claim they nave
been making gains from the Republic
correspondent has been n half the coun-
ties Of the state during the summer and
fall and has seen politicians from all the
others. He has heard the names OF
have changed Diiigent inquiry has been
made everywhere TO learn If there have
been any changes the other way. This
inquiry has not only been confined to
your correspondent; the state COMMITTEES
Of the Republicans has prosecuted II
everywhere. 30 far your correspondent
has heard of only one man who voted
for Mckinley In 1888 who will this year
nigh IL II. Councils y tne Demo-
cratic party said the other day ne could
give list OF twenty. but ne declined to
nsme one, saying II he did so the Repub-
~. srf /. ' Snaa.. Ito heavily TO-
ward the Republican party In all Sec
tions Of the state. with nothing to onset
H. no far ~ your correspondent has been
aOio 10 tG4TH-
The coaer d'Aleue Issue.
There are local issues that have an nm
portAnt bearing on the problem. One Of
the most important Of these is the ac-
ton OF the Democratic state convention
In turning down Gov. steunenberg at
the dietatlon OF the party in sympathy
that the governor has 50 vigorously OPP
posed. The seating OF the delegation
from that county representing. what is
termed the dynsiss element na, been
crats. and II Is not unlikely that II will
materially AFFECT the voting on the state
ticket A great many Democrats have
not support the ticket because OF that
action. and II Ia probable this feeling will
be manifested In a great many of the
counties on election day.
Another point OF weakness with the
Democracy "a the fact that the mana
gers spent 50 much time trying TO effect
a fusion with the Popultsts. The ns9oti-
ating created very bad Impression
with the principle. or lack Of principle. OF
fusion, and the party win lose votes on
this account.
while the Democrats have these many
points az weakness. the Republicans are
not 80 troubled. The latter have good
ticket, and the party IL absolutely united
in It's support Republicans are support
ing their ticket enthusiastically. while
ether Side. This feature OF tho campaign
r. shown By the wearing OF badges.
Throusnent the state 2, least. the num-
Dor of Republican badges worn Is far
Grsatsr than the number Of Democratic
This Ia remarked by all observers. Nc
kinney buttons sell much more readily
than those bearing the picture Of Mr.. Bry-
an, and there are probably three times a.
many wnrn.
In the southeastern counties where
there 10 large proportion Of MormonE.
the Republican gains are likely 20 be con-
siderable. Those people are protection
isss and they are also supporters % the
expansion policy 81 Ehe administration
A result, there has been a pronounced
trfft ameng them toward the Repuhli-
can ticket Democratic Mnrmeas have
siso been deeply stirred over the repu-
dlation ~ tho present Democratic state
administration hy the state convention,
an added rlemen, ~ Weakness helng
thus tnserieetea into tho Democratic
campaign IN that section ~ the state
The Republican Poll.
The Democrats are not making p'ihic
any figures ~ their canvass. II they have