New-York tribune., 1901-11-05
VICTORY IN THE AIR.
FUSION CANDIDATES AND LEADERS
DISCUSSED ONLY THE SIZE OF
THE PLURALITIES

The fusion candidates and leaders yesterday
were absolutely confident that the fusion ticket
would win to-day. Justice Jerome, who at the
beginning of the campaign much in doubt
to the success of his fight md who continued
uncertain TO the outcome until a few days
ago, expressed himself yesterday practically
certain of victory. The mass meetings which
Tammany had held in theatres Sunday night
did not appear to have had any result, except
still further clinch the belief that Tammany
had disaster staring it In the face
All the candidates whose expressions Of conf
dence were printed in The Tribune yesterday
reasserted their belief that it would be less
than landslide for the fusion cause A feeling
of good humor and good spirits pervaded the
headquarters of the various fusion organiza-
tions, and about every one who came in opened
the conversation by saying:
We'll, were going to win"
Mr.. Low will vote early, and will spend the
rest of the day at his home in East Sixty
fourth-st. He will receive the returns at his
home by means of a special wire which was
put in yesterday.
Mr.. Low reached the fusion headquarters
about p. m. and Immediately the re-
clpient OF numerous congratulations. Men
pressed forward to seize his hand with the
words
"Congratulations. Mr. Mayor or you've al
ready beat EN-"
To ali these prophetic greetings Mr.. Low re-
turned a good natured smile and some answer
like Don't be roo sure We are still fight
ing"
When he was asked what he thought Of Mr.
Crokers declaration that the fusionsts had
thrown so much mud at the city that strangers
would stay away from its gates. Mr., Low
laughed and added:
oh0Ilf ing
ourselves as others see us? It seems to be that
line suits Mr. Croker's case pretty we'll
The betting is more and more in your favor.
remarked reporter.
SO hear" was the answer. It's a good
thing to be the favorite," he added; but the
favorite does not always win. 1 believe"
Are YOU sangune as to the result to-nor-
row?"
Il am just as sanguine as ever. was the
answer.
Mr.. Low expects to leave the city for Great
harrington, Mass. tomorrow for a considerable
period Of rest.
Otto Kempner of the German-Americau Citf-
zens Union of Brooklyn said: Il think Lieuten-
antGoyernor Woodruff has underesttmated
Brooklvr's vote 1 think Kings will give Low
az least $4,000 majority. The detection IN the
Democratic ranks has been greater than any
one can conceive"
Mr.. Grout said: Il expect Brooklyn 10 give
not less than $4,000 for Low. The entire city
and county fusion ticket in Kings will be
elected"
Robert c. Norris said he saw no reason why
he should alter his first estimate OF 'oooo i'i
Low in the entire city.
William H. Ten Eyck said; Lows Ina1ori's
will surprise everybody, but the big surprise
will be in Manhattan and The Bronx 49,.
Mr. ForneS said he was sun cohllueii' '
the entire ticket would be elected l. 40
Reports are constantly being brouSht 10 tie
fusion leaders that Tammany Is employing new
tricks either to deceive voters or TO MAKE tiiI
votes if hostile worthless. Word was prousnt
to Mr. Morris chairman of the Repuphcah
County Committee, yesterday that IN the re, Ne
nuhIican districts a certain kind of pencil VIII
be furnished to the voters, wnch viii hlahe d
black mark that will after a snort time turn
TO hIue The use of such a pencil IL was s'iu'
would make void ballots marked with theil'
w II Butler the colored Repupllcdh ieduel'
said at the Republican headquarters YESTERDAY
that E E Lee the colored Democratic ieauel,
Who is known as the BLACK Croker, hau
DIaced q lot of colored men on the street clean
inp force in order to get their votes. Many OIL
the men Mr. Butler said, were former employes'
who we're reinstated to get their votes
George r. Manchester, secretary OF the ne
n,,bIican County Committee. SAID that ram
manv Hall had initiated the badges or the Re-
nubIican election officers. blue ribbon with a
medallion of Mr. Low. The Tammany men, ne
said meant to challenge Republican voters, 50
that II might seem that Republicans were being
challenged by Republicans