The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-03
BRIGHT OUTLOOK IN Ohio
Conservative Democrats Confident
of Carrying the State.
MckinIey's Majoritics in the Large
Cities VIII &c Wiped Out-Cisvc-
land Conceded to Bryar-Sc Losses
Expected in Any of the CaHntics-
Precautions Taken Against Fraud.


CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 2.-Dcmocratic
prospects were never brighter than they
now appear in the State of Ohio. Con
sentative men Of that party when they
review the situation as it exists, and fig
ure not only the humiliation of the Re
publican majoritics of 1896 but the sub
stitution of actual Democratic najorities
in their stead. admit that the outlook is
almost too good to be true. To a repre-
sentative of The Times, who was present
at the great Bryan demonstration We'd
nesday night the surface indications were
more than abundant of the change which
has taken place in this city. 1t was not
a meeting brought together by the aid Of
torchlight parades, music, or other mode
Of advertising. In fact these occasions,
according to Lew Bernard, the Democratic
manager here, were purposely omitted, for
it was known that Mr.. Bryan would have
as great an audience as he could comfort
ably address. and that nc notice of his
coming other than the mere announcement
necessary.
But no such ovation as greeted the can
didate was expected. The great Music Hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity two
hours before the speaking began. while
10000 people waited patiently in the
neighboring street and park for the ap-
pearance of the Nebraskan on the con-
The best informed Democrats say that
in the cities of Cincinnati, Cleveland,
Toledo, Columbus, Springfield, and Dayton
McKinley's majority of four years ago
will be more than wiped out, while in other
towns and cities Of lesser Importance the
same causes Will produce similar results.
In no county in the State. they say, will
there be any Democratic loss, but uni
versal gain, varying in extent, OF course,
in different localities. For example,
Cleveland. which gave majority Of $1,000
for Mckinley, is conceded by the Repub-
licans to Bryan, ard the Democratic au-
thorities say that Bryan's majority will
equal, if not exceed, McKinleys in 90.
Toledo. the hcme Of Golden RUE Jones,
5000 majority. will be in the Bryan COL
umn by substantial vote. Montgomery
County. including Dayton, which gave NC
Kinley a majority of 5000, and Columbus,
which gave him 1000, are now for Bryan
by safe majorities. Cincinnati and RaTuil-
ton County gave Mckinley the large ma
jority Of 20.0oa. Mr. Bernard has just
stated that the very utmost plurality Nc
Kinley can receive here next Tuesday will
not exceed 5,060 with excellent chances
of Bryan receiving the larger vote. Mr..
Bernard also stated that if the assured
Democratic gain in this county were
maintained throughout the State. Bryan's
majority would Approximate 100000. But
this, OF course, n" ~ seriously expects.
Being asked the elements cut Of which
these gains were to come. Mr. Bernard
said that Gold Democrats who, like eX-At-
torney General Harmon, voted with the
Republicans in 1896 are so!idly in line,
while a large proportion of the German
vote, very numerous both in this city and
the State will be cast for the Democratic
candidate this year. In conclusion he said
that Bryan would be elected and that re-
suit would be accomplished by the aid OF
Ohio's electoral vote.
The Republicans are noticeably quiet in
this city. There must be a good many OF
them, but they do not seem disposed to
disclose their identity; while. On the other
hand or the streets and in tle stores
statesmen and customers, laborers and men
of all conditions. announce publicly but
not obtrusively their preference for Bryan.
The spontaneous enthusiasm that greet
ed Mr.. Bryan on his visit here this week
was in marked contrast to the chilling re-
ception accorded to the hero of the Span
ish war on his arrival here some three
weeks ago. 1t was Mr.. Roosevelt's first
entry into the Presidents State during the
campaign and naturally great event was
in order. On the contrary, although he
arrived early in the evening there was
no committee to meet him, no arrange
ment -or public speaking, not even
group of friends to cheer him as he reach
ed mis- hotel The distinguished Rough
Rider retired to his room and went to
bed in disgust. Later on, however, Brom-
well drummed UP a small crowd of perhaps
& hundred men and visiting the hotel per-
shaded the candidate to leave his bed and
shake hands with his select and loyal fol-
lcSers This incident is vouched for by
q gentleman well known in Washington.
phc vas present on the occasion.
A5ny obstacles which INSTRUCTED Bry-
IN s pathway four years ago do not ap-
pear in evidence today. Railroads and |
other quasi public corporations are not i'm |
posing pressure on their employees in favor !
OF the Republican ticket as was then the |
case AS a result it seems that a very |
large majority will vote with the Demo /
crats. That is what intelligent represent
atiyes Of this class Of voters state and /
sta openly. II seems In this State, and /
the same may be said Of Indiana. that the !
cnls hope OF the Republican bosses to |
sue ceed in the coming election Is by the 4
most lavish use Of money not go much
win the individual voter as by corrupting
election boards; that is to say. the officers
who hold the election. and thus securing
TIRE certification Of false returns. Unusual
are is being taken by the Bryan commit
tees In the selection Of reliable men for |
these positions. II they succeed in Sc
curing honest returns of the vote as cast
Mr. Bryan may count as safely his own
The twenty-three electoral votes of Ohio.
N T. c.