The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-21
People Not Deceived by the
Threat of Imperialism.
SENATOR FAIRBANKS OPINION.
sound Money Sentiment I'm East and
Is9e--RepubIicsBs Must Retain
Control of the House of Repre-
sents Might he CaIRmitous.

II regard Republican victory in New
York. Indiana and Illinois as absolutely
certain" says Senator Charles w Fair
banks.
So many claims have lately been put
forth BY Democratic leaders and man
ayers OF great accessions 10 the Bryan
strength In the three states named, that
Senator Fairbanks was asked 10 express
A candid opinion. IN which the wish
should not father the thought His re-
Spouse was prompt and emphatic. Con-
tinuing he said:
1.-THE Democrats arc making a strong
fight in the three states you mention and
their claims OF gaining strength are
doubtless made for the purpose OF In
fiuancing the wavering. New York, In
diana and Illinois will stand firm in the
Republican column. The people are en-
joying prosperity. their sufferings under
the last Democratic administration have
not been forgotten and those who con-
tributed to the Democratic victory In 1892
Will not repeat the mistake. There Is
not the faintsst possibility Of Democratic
success in either OF these states"
Though manifestly wearled from his
long and continuous journeying and the
exertion OF making an extended address
nearly every evening since he started on
his tour Senator Fairbanks, when seen at
the Butler last evening prior 10 his de-
parture from the city. was courteous and
affahle and readily consented TO talk OF
matters uppermost' in the minds OF the
people not specially dealt with In his pub
lie addresses I'm Seattle.
Sound Money Sentiment.
THE people Of the East and middle
West" said he. ARE not blinded ms TO
the paramount issue Of the campaign:
they appreciate that the currency ques-
ton is involved and cannot be deceived.
they are not worrying over imperialism
ms they very well understand that issue
has been injected by Mr.. Bryan in order
10 divert attention from the other and
real issues
For this reason the sound money SEN
tIment VIII be ms solidly united as In 1896.
The Gold Democrats who then rendered
such efficient aid to the cause will again
very largely support Mr.. Mckinley. In
Indiana they are more earnestly opposed
90 Mr.. Bryan today then ever. II Is the
general desire OF the old-line Democrats
10 have an end OF Organism, which they
recognize IN n menace to the country. and
they Will 20 quietly TO the polls and vote
agninst him. accompanied by many who
voted for him in 1890 hut who have since
heen forced by events to a realization OF
their mistake.
"A great number Of the people we're in
serious distress during the last campaign
and the appeal Of the opposition was very
subtle. Many were msied by the prom
tscs held out. hut the theories upon which
based have been exploded during the adj
ministratior Of Mckinley Tho people
VIII not accept further promises
The great mass OF the people want 10
do what ia right and for the best interests
OF the country They may he n0sled once
but are not very likely 20 be misled Sec
ond time. ut any rate not by tho same
person or party, In Kansas, for exAmple.
where the people have suffered 40 long
and 40 severely under Populistic and Dem
ocratic miaruie the Republican leaders
are nov enthusiastic and confident OF sue
cess. From my Information and observa-
tion am convinced we will carry Kan
sas by decisive majority
II am met everywhere with expressions
Of the greatest satisfaction with the
course OF the administration In the con-
duct % the war with Spain and in the
Phillrpines. and In meeting the results
In Such q frank manly and conscientious
manner. The fake issue OF imperialism
fFiKhtens no one
Danger of Democratic Uouse
The opposition is making a strong ef-
fort 20 carry the house OF Representatives
" they should succeed In doing this
u viii be very unfortunate indeed N
would render II impossible for the adj.
ministratfon To secure the enactlon 81
Hesitation 10 carry out the policies OF
stand as an obstruction. During the neyt
four years We shall need much ierlsia-
ton along Republican llnes Demo
cratic house would hold the legal power
ted by the president for the government
ot our new possessions and with respect
% the tariff. currency and other ones.
Hons. which might be deemed necessary
In tho interest u the country and IFS FUR.
Their development
Republicans should not 1eopardise tho
control of the house OF repraFentatives
Nv failing 20 give fun support a evary.
Republican candidate fer congress- Tho
present margtn Is very small and the loss
~ but few seats would be calRmttnus
Y II should result In giving the oppasi.
ton control ot tho house
Ivy reason % his wide personal ec-
aunintance among the people of the Pa
CHE states ana his intimate knowledge
- tho conditions, prospects and neebm N
this sreat section. Senator Fairbanks IA
deeply interested IN IFS political disposi.
tipn. or this rs said
y have been NeFy much gratiaed AZ the
fceiirs 81 confidence among the Repub.
hcane ~ the Pacific states Washing
ton, ufegun and California seem 10 81
absolutely assured 60 Mckinley Tha
Republicans ~ Utah are making a Eai.
lant night and src confident % auceDkS
y also found them We'll organised and
actively ~ work in Colorado Il IA a
Significant fact that 81 tho rfteen tste-
rates frem Colorado who walked OUT ~
the Republican national convention a, ST