New-York tribune., 1901-10-27
VIRGINIA.
REPUBLICANS LIKELY To MAKE GAINS
IN THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
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Richmond. Va. Oct. 26.-The approach of the
election finds the situation in Virginia more un-
certain than is usually the the end OF the
campaign. The Democrats who have entire con-
troll Of the election machinery all the State and
practically all the city and county offices con-
hdent they will wn the Republicans who have
not had their grip any branch of the govern
ment since the Readjusters and General Malone
were defeated. are more hopeful than they have
been in any previous election OF achieving victory
No Dragging boasting is being done by those
high In authority either side. Nor is there room
for It, ]. Taylor EIyson. Democratic State chair
man, and Park Agnew have both been urged to
give forecasts. but neither would consent Both
have been working very hard and are putting in
full time Mr.. EIlyson. who has led the doni-
nant party TO victory iu every campaign for eleven
years has made it rule never to give pre-
dction He is sanguine. Mr.. Agnew. who has his
headquarters in Alexandria. has his party forces
in better shape than they have been for some
years. He is hopeful
This in brief, is the position of the leaders. The
indications. when the conditions existing In all
sections of the State are taken into consideration
are that the Democrats will elect their State ticket
by reduced majority and that they will retain
control of the General Assembly but that the
Republicans will have increased representation in
both branches The constitutional convention
which has been in session since early i'm June and
has accomplished little. has proved a heavy burden
for the Democrats TO carry. The uncertainty as
10 what the qualifications for voting will be under
the new suffrage clause has had a very depressing
effect, especially in the southwestern part of the
State where there few negroes and appre-
hension Is felt that many whites who do not own
property may be disfranchised. The slow progress
which the convention has made with its work
generally has fostered indifference on the part of
the people. and the Democratic speakers have had
to be the defensive
The election in Virginia will be for Governor
Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General and for
went of he fnrry
Senate and all of the hundred members of the
House. There are five State tickets in the field
and the Republicans have up legislative candidates
In about two-thrds Of the districts These are the
State tickets:
DEMOCRATIC
For Governor-ANDREW JACKSON MONTAGUE OF
For Lieutenant Governor-JOsEPH E. WILLARD. of
For y AttqInsy GeDeraHwILILAM 4 ANDERSON. of
REPUBLICAN
For Goyernor-JoHN HAMPTON HOGE. Of Montgomery
For Lieutenant Governor-R W. DIcKENsoN. of Rus
For Attorney General-D. LAWRENCE GRoNER. Of
PRoTuBITIoNIsT
For For GyTTn0ro C. RTCKER e Bedford County
For Attorney General. NJ LEE of Roanoke
SOCIALIST.
For = 'i.0' j. RfsiER Of
For Attorney GeneraI-No nominee
SOCIALIST LABOR
Fer Governor-HUGH u. MACTIER. O Roanoke.
Fer Lieutenant Covernor-HCGTI BOLTON = HAMPTON
For Attorney General-R. DORSEY DOWNEY Of
Roanoke
The Republican State chairman. Park Agnew to-
night gave The Tribune correspondent the following
specially prepared statement:
The Republicans in this State waging an
active and aggressive campaign. We feel that with
anything like fair treatment regarding the
cast the outlook for success Is encouraging In
making this statement am unmndful OF the
conditions which confront Our speakers have
been well resolved throughout the State. hOnortI
with as large II not larger audiences than our Op-
ponents. which is one OF the most encOura ging
signs that We have. The valley and southwest
white sections of the State. give greater evidence
of interest in this campaign than in the eastern
portion We have a large corps of intelligent and
effective speakers in the field. and the campaign
FAR has been carried on by home talent. / believe
that of the causes awakening the interest the
people in our State regarding RepUbIicdnism and
Its policies is largely the result of the fact that
the cause is being advocated from the hustings by
men who are recognized as true and loyal OF
the Old Dominion. which must OF necessity carry
with IL confidence and guarantee of the good and
safe government for the State when intrusted to
their hands