New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-28

the election of Bryan. The truth OF the matter is
that they would rather see German made Senator
again than Bryan elected President. If the State
goes for Bryan it will be by the vote that cannot
be successfully canvassed estimated and against
the expectations of many Democratic politicians,
who, while shouting for BRYAN, putting their
money on Mckinley. The Democratic managers
say that Bryan's tour and speeches have assured
him the State by from 5000 5000 plurality, but
whether they believe what they say is not known.
Chairman Goldsborough of the Republican Com
mittee says: Mckinley and Roosevelt will receive
a majority in Baltimore City and also in the
ties throughout the State. I do entertain the
slightest doubt of this. and base my views the
fact that the Republicans will solidly for
their candidates. and, together with the of
the Sound Money Democrats. will give us Mary
land The registration has also been greatly in
our favor; the Republicans have gained materially
throughout the State. We will surely elect FIVE
if not all six, of the congressman"
Disgust is mingled with amusement at the frantic
efforts of the Bryan organ in this city to
race prejudice by injecting some colored venom
into the campaign, when, a matter of fact the
question has in no other State including all the
other Southern States received any consideration.
But what made the attempt all the more laughabe
was that, after stating the coored man unmerci-
fully, the same organ should pat upon the back
others or the race whom it is trying to induce
vote the Bryan ticket Just what the paper hopes
to accomplish by this duplcity even those Demo-
Gratis who are rampant for the ticket under
Sldnu Iney say thdt instead OF creating dscord,
as was the organs intention when it started out 1t
has practically solidfed the colored vote
prominent Democrat who declines to vote for
Bryan remarked that no Democrat would be in
huenced at this time by such attacks. and he was
sure the Republicans could not be Weaned away
from the support of Their party candidates Said he:
"As a Democrat opposed Bryan and all he
represents 1 welcome every vote for Mckinley, no
matter whence it comes. l not be deferred
from voting 1 intend by any such miserable at
i a fS
ne race question will cut figure In this cam
paign. The paramount and the only issue Is Bry-
anism, and straightout Democrats my friends
and 1 propose to do all in power to crush it
out"
The ardent supporters of Bryan cannot under
stand why the Republicans confident of
rying the State. They look upon the majority of
over 1900 obtained by Governor Smith last fall
, fair estimate of the Democratic strength and
conditions aiTin ny, , ~ fr Cr
united. Gold Democrats lined up with Silver Demo
Gratis Rasin Morrison and ali Of the other little
factions pulled together. Offices in city and State
were were In sight, for Mayor Hayes had not yet en-
enthusiasm was great.
6onted and adS aqr rn9Fe are many VINO are asap
ike the oyste Ia Lays ar nn nave Peen PaSsea
those ,arected who hold the party in power re-
ported the ticket then-and their number is legion
are now opposed to Bryan's election. Many work
the ticket last fall fear change which may de-
comforts
Take into consideration the fact that only $500
fan in this city and given to Mckinley would fur
noence of the Republicans is Explained anu '''e
1t is a question of arithmetic. pure and simple
favors the Republicans, but conceding that either
SIDE gained, the proposition remains here pre-
It IS not to be denied that there are at least
Who have o' never even cn e tcK e
he
a hs fall Re Is interested and ne VIII De heard from
In the counties local causes, the Republicans say.
Will help TO influence the voters. In the LIST Dis
trict there is also decided opposition TO the Con-
cts Tbese vii Io4a trebt IT, biantSi o, 70 aitber
candidate will undoubtedly cost his running mate
The contest in the Ist District Is not much
between Bryan and Mckinley as It is between John
T Moore, Democratic candidate for Congress, and
William II: Jackson. Republican candidate; but
nearly every time MI Moore loses vote Bryan
Reaviiy in the oyster counties In Dorchester
Somerset and Talbot the Republicans have reason
70 look for great gains and their combined ma
jority in these three counties reach 400 Kent
gave Lowndes majority of nearly 100 Caroline
rarely gives either candidate over 90 while Wco.
the Democrats must look for their maiorties
Bryan viii be lucky if he gets 500 Queen Anne WIN
probably roll up the usual 5oo From this 1t VIII De
braltar of the Democrats, is in doubt, with the
chances favoring the Republicans.
Conditions are similar In the lid District al
though from different causes. Here the disanec-
ton is due 10 opposition to Mr. Talbot. the Demo
cratic candidate; Mr.. Blakeney, the Republican
candidate will surely run ahead of his ticket.
The indications that Carroll County will go
Republican, giving majority large enough to or
set that in Cecil Hartford may give 200 for Bryan,
and Baltimore County about the same. although
the Republicans they Will carry It. But. con-
ceding the 400 majority to Bryan in the counties.
the four city wards will overcome this
In the With District Bryan is reasonably sure OF
only county. Howard VIII probably give him
about 200
In the With District Allegany Garrett. Frederick
and Washington will against the Democratic
ticket Montgomery may give 400 for Bryan. but
this is disputed by the Republicans. who concede
only 200 -
The two districts wholly within Baltimore City
WILL II said by the Republicans. elect Republican
Congressman Messrs wachter and Schirm have
been gaining strength right along Chairman van
diver OF the Democratic Committee. however
clnl traa nIlt n disfriefs certain.