Arizona republican., 1900-08-21

Washington, Aug. 2O.-W. E. An drews, the auditor for the treasury de- partment, is a Nebraska republican who does not believe that his state is sure thing for Bryan. He looks upon the state as doubtful, with indications toward republican victory. MT. An drews said today:
 Nebraska stands in the doubtful column at present, with chances favor able to Mckinley. The state has en- joyed a good share of the general pros perity of the country during the last three years. Financial conditions have been greatly improved during that period, and President Mckinley has become very popular among the people of the state. zfs
 Although money was in great de mand in 1896. it was almost impossible to obtain loans even upon the best real estate securities. The few loans that were made drew s to 9 per cent interest Two years thereafter money was seek ing investments. but the applications for loans were few and the rates of in terest were reduced to 6 or ' per cent. Many loans have been made at per cent This reduction of interest charges has resulted in a great saving upon the total mortgaged indebtedness of the state. 4
 "A certain bank located in a village of about 800 people held deposits amounting to 900 the middle of De- tober 1896, nearly all of which belonged to merchants. Two years from that date it's deposits amounted to $I1,O00, $5O,OOO of which belonged to farmers. This case illustrates the improved con ditions that now prevail throughout the state.
 The prices of agricultural products have been much better during the Me Kinley period than they were during the Bryan excitement period, from 1895 to 1897.
 "A few weeks ago a prominent farm CT who resides in my home county. and who has formerly been an ardent sup porter of MT. Bryan, said: I supported MT. Bryan in 1896 because I was led to believe that the unfortunate condition of the people had resulted from bad financial legislation. During the last three years, however, I have been more prosperous than I have ever been be- fore. I was seeking better times. and have found them under Mckinley, and I shall vote for their continuance. I now realize that all of MT. BryanS prophecies have been shown to be false and that all of MT. McKinley's assur- ances have been fulfilled in abundant measure. shall change from Bryan to Mckinley this year, and many others will do likewise
 This sentiment has gained consider able 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 MT Bryan's election they said: Times can not be made worse than they are now. We are willing to risk any new theory in the hope of relief
 ''The republicans are united. Well or ganized and making a vigorous cam paign. The fantastic toy labeled i'm perialism' has not frightened anybody in Nebraska except those who are can ddates 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.
 Tn view of the progress already made it is confidently believed that the republicans will carry the state for the electoral and state tickets, gain from two to four members of congress and win a majority of the legislature, which will elect two United States sen atOrs.'