Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-14
THE STATE OF NEBRASKA
AUDITOR ANDREWS ADMITS 1T Is IN
THE DOUBTFUL COLUMN.
He Thinks, However, 1t Will Go for
Mckinley Because of Inn
proved Conditions.

W. e. Andrews. the auditor for the
Treasury Department, is a Nebraska re-
publican who does not believe that his
state is a sure thing for Bryan. He looks
upon the state as doubtful, with indica-
lions toward republican victory. To Star
reporter today Mr.. Andrews said:
Nebraska stands in the doubtful col
umn' at present. with chances favorable
to Mckinley. The state has enjoyed a good
share of the general prosperity of the
country during the last three years. Finan-
cial conditions have been greatly improved
during that period, and President Mckin-
people of the state
Although money was in great demand
in 1885, 1t was almost impossible to obtain
loans even upon the best real estate securi
ties The few loans that were made drew
8 or per cent interest Two years there
after money was seeking investments, but
the applications for loans were few and
the rates Of interest were reduced to or
per cent. Many loans have been made at
5 per cent. This reduction of interest
charges has resulted in a great saving up
on the total mortgaged Indebtedness Of the
state.
Improved Conditions.
"a certain bank located in a village OF
about 800 people held deposits amounting
to $4,000 the middle of October. 1896. near
ly all of which belonged to merchants. Two
years from that date its deposits amounted
to $1,000, $4,000 Of which belonged TO
farmers. This case illustrates the improved
conditions that now prevail throughout the
state.
The prices of agricultural products have
been much better during the Mckinley
period than they were during the Bryan
excitement period, from 1898 to 1897.
few weeks ago a prominent farmer
who resides in my home county, and who
has formerly been an ardent supporter of
Mr.. Bryan, said: L supported Mr.. Bryan in
1896 because l was led to believe that the
unfortunate condition of the people had re-
suited from bad financial legislation. Dur
ing the last three years, however, / have
been more prosperous than ! have ever been
before. 1 was seeking better times. and I
have found them under Mckinley. and /
shall vote for their continuance. / now
realize that all of Mr.. Bryan's prophecies
have been shown to be false, and that all of
Mr.. Mckfnleys assurances have been full
filled in abundant measure. l shall change
from Bryan to Mckinley this year, and
many others will do likewise
A Change of Sentiment
This sentiment has gained considerable
strength. and stands in marked contrast
with the statements made by the same class
of persons in 1896. When they were then
warned as to the evil consequences that
would follow Mr.. Bryan's election they
said: Times cannot be made worse than
they are now. We are willing to risk any
new theory in the hope of relief
The republicans are united, we'll organ
lied and making vigorous campaign The
fantastic toy labeled imperialism has not
frightened anybody in Nebraska except
those who are candidates on the fusion
ticket. Many Of those who asserted In 1896
that times could not be made worse are
now openly declaring that times were never
better
I'm view of the progress already made 1t
Is confidently believed that the republicans
VIII carry the state for the electoral and
state tickets, gain from two to four mem
bers Of Congress and win majority of the
legislature which will elect two United
States senator's"