New-York tribune., 1900-09-24

three Republican Senators or their absence. owing
20 business engagements. The Senate has had
membership Of twenty-seven Republicans and
twenty-three Democrats. In 1888 the Republican
party elected thrty-six Senator's leaving the Demo-
cratic party with representation of only fourteen
votes. The Republican voters come out TO vote in
year when a President is 10 be elected even II
they do not in of years, when elections OF less
importance are held. IN the judgment Of Republ-
politicians therefore. the Republican vote in
the State Senate ought be increased at the com
ing election TO at least thirty-two-
One influence which will tend TO increase the
Republican majority is the circumstance that Ed
ward Murphy. jF., is not seeking a reelection as
United States Senator. he in 1898, and there
fore IS not exerting himself elect the Democratic
candidate Tor Senators and Asseublymen-
The Ist Senate District is close district. but the
late Richard Higbie. Republican, was neverthe-
less. elected IN 1895 by a plurality of 14sl. On the
other hand in 1888. John I. Havens, the present
Democratic Senator, had a plurality Of 4ol votes.
William Mckinney. the Republican candidate for
Senator, IS said TO be & popular man
There IS also reason 10 think the Republican
party's candidate for the Senate the I'D Senate
District, composed OF Queens County. may be
elected, since James Norton. Democrat, had only
1855 majority IN 1895 The Republican leaders, OF
course, expect to carry IN Kings County once more
the districts now represented by Senators Davis
and Marshall and the districts in New-York repre-
sented by Senators Elsberg and Ford. Senator
EIsberg and AssenbIyuan Slater, the Republican
legislative records, which entitle them TO the sup
port OF every Republican.
M1LLs's ELECTION HOPED FOR
Republican leaders here hope with good reason
that ex-Judge Isaac y. Mills, Of Mount Vernon,
Westchester County. the Republican candidate 1or
Senator IN theXXIId Senate District, which takes
IN part OF New-YOrk County and all Of Wesrcbes-
ter County. Will be elected. J. Irving Burns Repub-
ucan. had 1870 plurality IN this district n 1895.
IN 1895 William ]. Graney Democrat, had 1850
plurality in the same district. 1t thus is apparent
that the Republican party win the district.
Senator Goodseu. Republican. has been renoml-
mated IN the Orange-Rockland district, the
xXIVth. and beyond his own popularity will have
that Of Benjamin B. Odeu. jr., the Republican can
didate for Governor, who lives in the district, 10
rely upon in rolling up votes in support OF his
candidacy. The Republican leaders also naturally
think they will once more carry the XXIVth Sem
ate District. now represented by Senator Amber,
OF Columbia County
Senator Rice. Democrat, was elected in the
XXVth District. OF Ulster and Greene counties BY
only $50 plurality, whereas Charles Davis, Repu5-
leaders believe they can elect Republican in this
\ Republican, It Is obvious, VIII once more be
elected in Senator Thorntons district the
ties where Mr. Thornton in 1895 had $3.50 majority.
SeLator rum 5lep Loc&l lS as Ogl yea
nominated ex-Assemblyman COous against him.
parentIy his plurality viii be larger since some
OF the Democratic leaders are disappointed os-
mean mas a0C nf ne fee 5Eanes alS n I'M e
Democrats living in the counties OF the district
mated in the XXvuIh District a district which
covers the counties Of schenectady, Saratoga and
Washington The Democre tic leaders are hoping
TO reduce Senator Bracketts plurality Of over 5000
Frank r. Northro", agalnst hlIn' out senator
hT4ehe'i efSson , = ,ba y1Tv,b Ds--ict
there IS so much Democratic dissension that it Is
doubtful If the Democratic party can once more
\. Douglas. Senator Douglas has said that he does
publican was elected in this Senate district in 1885
AssembIyman McEwan may be the Republican
Senator Boyce. Democrat. now represents the
xXXth District-Rensseleer County In this dis
trict the Republican party has already made a
strong nomination IN the person Of Assemblyman
nBy N69fs psr aTis Of S enseasr 2s coSaf NJ
apparently will have the SUPPORT t Of III ne C92Say
PRIMES CHOICE ASSURED
In the x5XIst Dissatisfaction. Essex and War
ren counties, which have normally two thousand
Republican OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Spencer G.
Prime has been nominated, and there IS ques-
There is also no question OF the reelection o;
Senators Malby and Fseter Republicans, who
XXxIIId districts. Their Republican majorites
Senator CoggeshaH declined a denomination in
the XXXINth District, and Garry A Willard. Ed
mated in his place. Mr. Willard's nomination posi-
trict, since he is man Of ability. integrity and
popularity.
Senator Elon p Brown. Republican. has been
renonliaated in the XXXVth District, and his cleo
ton IS conceded.
Senator White, Republican, OF Syracuse will be
renoniuated IN the XXXVIth District. and hts
election will follow
Senator straaahan has been renominated In the
XXXVIITH District. Oswego and Madison coun-
ties and his election Is also assured.
Ex-Mayor George E Green, OF Biughamton, has
been nominated in the XXXVIIth District 10 sue
coed Senator Johnson and will be elected.
Senator Wilcox has been renominated IN the
XXXIXth District, Cayuga and Seneca counties
and viii surely be chosen.
Ex-senator Edwin G. Stewart OF ITHACA, sue
ceeds Senator Charles T. Willis as the RepubI!-
can candidate in ths XLth District, Chemung
Tompkns and Schuyler counties. ana his election
vii, follow
Senators F D. Sherwood and John Raines have
been nominated IN the XXXVIIIth District, 70 sue
trtcts and their election is assured
Senators Armstrong and Parsons VIII be re-
nominated IN the two Monroe County districts.