New-York tribune., 1900-08-05
PROSPECTS IN KENTUCKY.
WHAT SENATOR SCOTT AND JOHN W.
YERKES sAY-sENATOR ELKINs
on CHANCES IN WEST
VIRGINIA.

There was comparative quiet about Repubhcan
headquarters in this city yesterday. as most OF the
leaders were of town. Senator Hanna did not
come 70 the city from Elberon and Senator Scott
left the Republican National headquarters at noon
not 10 return until tomorrow Joseph H. Manley
who was at the headquarters in the afternoon re-
oeived few alters. Chairman Odeh OF the Repuo-
Hean State headquarters. was at his home in New
burg and William Barnes. jr.. had gone 10 the sea
shore to spend Sunday. Republican county mead
quarters were deserted by all except few clerks
Invitations were sent the officials of the Re
publican National. State and county committees
Yesterday 10 attend Republican demonstration in
fireworks al Manhattan Beach on next TUESDAY
evening II was announced that it would be Re-
publican night at the Beach. and there would be
representations Of Mckinley and Roosevelt Sen
stor Hanna Mr.. OdeI. General Greene, Senator
Platt and other Republican leaders in IRE
lawson \ Fuller was at the National head
quarters 20 invite the members of the National
Committee 10 take drive with him behind MS Ias'
SIX horse team. Mr.. Manley and MI scott nave
agreed 70 take the drive with Mr. Fuller. and 1t IS
expected that other members OF the couliIlil'ee VIII
Join them in drive some day
senator Scott said yesterday: "A vigorous cam
r7irn in Kentucky is all that is needed to make
mar state certain for Mckinley. and Republican
National Committeeman are alive 10 the impor-
tance Of active work in that direction
John W Yerkes. candidate for Governor OF Ken
,,,rlzy in a communication received at National
headquarters yesterday morning. speaks encour-
rginElE of the prospects IN MS StaIe. frOih III
formation received from every section OF the
state" he writes L am firmly convinced that
,fere is splendid opportunity 10 win both for the
National and State tickets. Some Democrats who
voted here FOR Palmer and Buckner in 1926 have
gone hack into the regular organization but many
others who voted for Bryan have learned for them
solves IN the last four years that the arguments
End prophecies made by the silver men were false
They are willing to let well enough alone, are per
fectly satisfied with the Of events IN the
present Administration and will vote for Mckinley
this year"
Mr. Yerkes believes that many farmers who have
hitherto supported Bryan Will vote this year for
Mckinley.
called the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday after
10 see Senator Scott. but Mr.. Scott had gone
Nj Elkins said that there were excellent chances
0f carrying the State Of West Virginia this year
and the people down there had no fault to mo
With the present Administration.
Perry 5. Heath. who has charge Of the literary
bureau of the Republican Committee in Chicago,
was expected 10 arrive in this city last evening
hut telegram was received At the Waldorf-Astoria
from him saying that he would not reach the city
until TO-DAY.
Among the callers AT the National Headquarters
Yesterday were Philip NJ. Ashford. OF Lisbon, Ohio
State Senator: J. II. Brander. Of Cleveland, Ohio;
Frank A. Durham. OF GAINESVILLE Ohio. and Thomas
Rivers and HarbOrs. Mr.. Burton said his com
n1ttee expected To take trip TO the lakes In
fev days and begin a Of investigation.
MNeT Nussbaum Of Albany, was at the State
headQuarters yesterday. The outlook up way
IS favorable for Republican success" he said. Il
cont see how the Democrats who voted for Nc
ktnlev and Sound Money four years ago sup
port Bryan and free silver this year"