Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-11-27
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SENATORIAL SITUATION.

conceded that RepuDncanS VIII con-
troll the election of senator. 1t Is not
in the range of probabilities that the
frauds committed in Arapahoe county
will be allowed to stand. The Herald
scribe became convinced of this dur
ing a recent visit to Denver. Person
al intercourse with Democrats and Re-
publicans who witnessed the dis
graceful proceedings prior to and on
election day indicates there is only
one thing to do. The writer convers-
ed with goodly number on the sub
ject, one of them j. Walter Davis, on
the Denver Post staff Mr. Davis is
well known in Durango as a staunch
Democrat, having been connected
with the morning paper when first
launched. Mr.. Davis said that If the
Republicans did not throw out the
fraudulent precincts they were min
MES and that Democrats expected
them to do so. He then gave de-
scription of the fraud committed, the
throwing out of Republican watchers
and Judges. ETC., adding that at one
place he was ordered to leave when
taking in the polling places in the ca
refused several bullies made it evi-
dent that discretion was the best
thing on his part And this was con
firmed on all sides. Therefore, we
are convinced facts will show Arapa-
hoe county to have been Republican
by an honest ballot. Affidavits have
been obtained from a great many re-
peaters. One man is held who made
affidavit to having voted FORTY
SEVEN times on election day. while
many have sworn to casting from 10
to 20 ballots within twelve hours. II
will be shown that in some precincts
the ballots were not counted-just
punched. while in others, the sup
posed respectable districts. Democrat
ic judges opened the polls with
large number of ballots already in
the boxes. All sorts of fraud was
committed. And openly too. The
managers were absolutely certain of
winning and feared nothing, as all
machinery was in Democratic hands.
This accounted for their boldness.
The writer also obtained much other
information which will be brought out
later and which astounds those inves
tigating the frauds. Thousands of
Democrats therefore. knowing the
facts, consider a Republican legisla-
ture on joint ballot as a matter of
course and are making no objections.
Again. thousands of Democrats are
not particular about Henry NJ. Teller
being returned to the senate. They
feel that he proved a dead weight and
that he forced himself on the party
and should the legislature stand as a,
present certified. it Is an even bel
that Mr.. Teller will not be returned
as many hold-over senators will not
go into caucus and be bound to vote
for him.
1t is the above condition of facts that
makes it certain Republicans will oust
Arapahoe county representatives and
be able to elect a senator. a fact that
is generally accepted in Denver And
1t also accounts for the numerous
candidates on the Republican side for
senator to succeed Mr.. Teller r. is
certain the senatorial fight would not
be under such headway If there was
not settled conviction of what is to
take place. Assuming. therefore. that
Republican will either be returned
or deadlock, a calm, non-partisau
review OF the situation may not be
out of place. OF course mcst OF our
readers are familiar with the political
history of the past ten days They
know all about the call for general
ratification meeting in Denver las,
Tnacdoy nfohf L,x fou
before Chairman D.. B. Farley of the
state committee, called the meeting
off so far as being under the auspices
of the state organization and that as
result most of the speakers sched-
uled for ten minute addresses also
declined. Congressman Hogg being
the only man elected to speak
The meeting. however so far as
numbers and enthusiasm was concern
ed. could not have been improved
upon. The parade preceding the
gathering at Coliseum hall. was n
splendid affair, no doubt on a larger
scale than 1t would have been If all
forces had combined, as the promo.
ters spent money and time to make
it success. And there was no par
TALLY shown. Governor Peabody.
Congressman Brooks and other sue,
cesstul candidates were conspicuous
by means of life-sized portraits. 1t
is needless to say. that the Hon Ed
ward o. Wolcott was the drawing
card aud that he was the main spirit
OF the ratification meeting. although II
mist be said that the large audience
was in the right mood for any and I'll
Republicans. Mr.. Springer. president
OF the State Cattlemen's association
received hearty applause as did also
Congressman H. NJ, Hogg who talked
only few MINUTES.
And now as to the cause for dissen
sion. Mr.. Fairly. who spent his en-
tire time in looking after the cam
paien, became satisfied In his own
mind that the promoters of the meet
ing were preparing boom in the in
terests of one man for senator-Mr
Wolcott. and under the Issues OF TIL
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