Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-03
BRYAN MAKING VOTES
His Speeches in Chicago Strengthen
Democratic Ranks.
CAUSES REPUBLICAN ACTIVITY
Republican Campaign Managers
Issue. Signed Statements.
OUTLOOK IN YOMING
Special From a Staff Correspondent.

nyng the fact that Chicago feels the pres
ence Of Bryan, and that his visit to the
windy city has materially strengthened the
democratic ranks and awakened an en-
thusiasm that no other man could. He Is
speaking to thousands and making votes at
every speech The city is doubtful. 1t was
considered republican by 5000. Cook coun-
ty is regarded safe. The precincts out of
the city give a normal republican vote of
$4,000, which Is about two-thirds of the
vote in that section. Unless the republican
managers can overcome the influence Of
Bryan in the city, 1t is a serious question
how Cook county will cast it's vote, but the
advent of Bryan has stirred the republicans
up, too, and the county committee. under
DR.. Jameson, Is working with might and
main to offset what Bryan has done.
Last night the democrats made serious
blunder. For some time the lower part or
State street has been the rendezvous of the
socialists, and last night another parade OF
the Debs party marched up State street
and stopped at the corner of Congress
for the purpose of hearing some of their
orators discourse Their meeting was
broken up by democrats and then the
leaders appealed to the police for protec-
ton The police are the creatures of the
municipality. The municipality is demo
cratic, so are the police. The latter recog-
nized the Debs followers as antagonistfc to
Bryan, and therefore turned deaf ear upon
their appeals, with the result that there
was no meeting of socialists on State
street. The socialists, who have many an
archists of mild temperament In their
ranks, are not sloy to resent an insult and
the word is being spread through Chicago
today that socialists and anarchists can
find no excuse now to support Bryan. 1t Is
regarded as one of the most serious mis-
takes on the part of the local democracy.
A Democratic Trick.
Yesterday there appeared upon the streets
dodger containing four cartoons depicting
in outrageous proportions the Jewish fea-
lures of the four Jewish candidates who
are running for Office. 1t is supposed and
believed this is the work Of the democrats
to prejudice the Jewish votes, although the
men are running on the democratic ticket.
A determined fight Is being made against
Representative Lorimer in his district, al
though it appears Ito be fruitless one.
Lorimer's managers tireless in their
fight for the genial representative, and are
working with redoubled efforts now during
the dying days of the campaign.
More than usual interest is centered In
the complexion of the next legislature of
Illinois. That 1t will be republican there
seems to be no doubt but that Senator Gull
lom will succeed himself is matter of con-
siderable speculation. While the legislature
will not be controlled by ex-Gov. Tanner,
the, latter will have a sufficient following
to defeat the aspiration of Senator Cullom
to succeed himself This, taken in connec-
lion with lile lIldl lfie Selld toT has,
the potent influence of the young republ-
cans who are clamoring for a change,
makes Senator Culloms reelection Sc
rious problem. Within Within few years the
Already the lines are being laid and plans
formulated which will realize in the
election of Charles G. Dawes. the controller
Of the currency. Mr.. Dawes has made a
vigorous campaign. He. has been on the
stump almost continuously since the cam
paign opened, and he has been surrounded
with an intelligent and hard-working fol-
lowing. He is looked upon as the natural
successor Of Mason.
Another Democratic Canard.
The democratic newspapers yesterday af-
ternoon printed in bold headlines across the
page statement purporting to come from
Senator Beveridge, in which the latter is
quoted as saying that he feared a landslide
on Tuesday for Bryan. National Commit
teeman Harry S. New Immediately wired
the Junior senator from Indiana, and last
night received positive denial, in which
the statement is branded as a malicious
lie. without excuse.
Word comes today from Nebraska that
the night among the republicans is almost
certain of adjustment. This. If true, puts
Nebraska in the doubtful column, with the
chances of its going republican Confirm
atory reports of the alleged amicable settle
ment of the struggle have not been received
at HEADQUARTERS. and until they no
Senator Hanna addressed monster
meeting here last night, perhaps the larg-
est since his coming to Chicago. He re-
viewed the vital issues of the campaign
and said the question is whether the people
care to retain present prosperity or to re-
turn to hard times.
Kerens. Predicts Success,
Richard c. Kerens of Missouri, member
Of the executive committee of the republi-
can national committee, summed up the
political situation in the following signed
article for The Star:
"one of the greatest political battles of
the century is drawing to aoclose. This
time next week the will of the American
people will have been manifested. Mr.. Nc
Kinley will have received a triumphant re-
election at the hands of a great people, a
people he has served so conscentiously and
well. The election will mean the RELOCATION
of Bryanism to the farthest port on Salt
river and the complete annihilation of his
heresies.
I'm looking back over the past few
months, realize the Importance of this
battle 1t was fight conducted on the
broad principles of Americanism, and our
is questioned. And SO 1 look for a grand
majority next Tuesday, a majority which
means so much to our great country. 1t
will be victory for honest administration,
strict Americanism and loyal patriotism
The republican party has never sought to
create class distinctions 1t has never
stopped to the level of arraying class
against class, it has ever stood for the best
interests of the country and patriotism,
and believe that the outcome Of the cleo
ton next Tuesday will be the unification of
all parties for the support of the flag and
the honor and prestige Of this great nation.
(SigneO "R. C. KERENS"
Statement by H. C. Payne.
Vice Chairman Henry c. Payne of the
republican national committee gave The
Stars correspondent the following signed
statement on the political situation:
ION the eve of the struggle of 1900 I re-
fterate my confidence in the American peo-
pie and predict the reelection Of William
Mckinley.
Few people realize the hard fight that
has been made. The republican party has
been compelled to meet the old issues of
1896. together with the new ones, many
not generally understood. We have met
Misrepresentation with fact and dispeiled
vagaries by consistent argument. The gen.
eraI prosperity of the country has helped
us not a little, but the earnest Americanism
of MeKinley's administration has been the
great factor all through have great con-
| f3denee in the sound judgment of the Ameri-
| can people, and Tor this reason look for